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Gary D.

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Gary D.

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Contact for Boarding

from $60 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
65 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

11 acres (5 acres fenced).

I have owned and trained many dogs. I have 1 now, but I have had as many as 4 at one time. I have cared for friend's dogs as well.

Qualifications

100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
65 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Ratings and reviews

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Alysse W.
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Boarding • Aug 07, 2026

Gary was amazing with my dog Phillip! He’s very knowledgeable about dogs and their body language

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Brighid B.
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Boarding • Jul 13, 2026

Gary was amazing! He took my boys on many walks and was great with active dogs. He truly takes the time to get to know each animal and it showed! It was wonderful knowing my boys were so well taken care of!

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Valerie R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 06, 2026

Gary was a great dog sitter for our active German Shorthair Pointer!!! He made sure Ruger was exercised every day and even allowed him to sleep in the house while there were fireworks being lit in the neighborhood!! The kennels were immaculate and Gary kept us updated on how Ruger was doing and even sent some photos and video. We were very pleased with our experience leaving our dog in Gary’s care. Thanks again 😊🐕‍🦺

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Matt S.
Sep 22, 2025

Gary is THE BEST. Our beagle has stayed with him for short and extended periods....the only problem is she doesn't want to come home when we return as she loves staying there so much! He takes great care, communicates well and makes sure she is getting exercised. He lives in a perfect location for dogs with some room to explore his yard. We are so grateful he has been able to help us in this way. You can know your dog will be well cared for and actually enjoy the time they spend with him. We cannot thank him enough for the care he has provided and we look forward to letting her visit again.

Al C.
Sep 16, 2025

Gary is an excellent dog sitter that will keep you pup engaged, exercised, and happy. He communicates well and has plenty of experience from raising and caring for his own pets over the years.

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I take my dogs hiking and swimming in the warmer months and I will include yours if requested. For stays extending beyond my days off from work I have a young neighbor (16-17) who will walk/exercise your dog(s) in the middle of my work shift.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

My property is 11 acres with 5 acres fenced. I live at the end of a dead end road, so traffic is light. My dog walks off leash.

Pets

A typical day

Walks and/or play, off leash in my 5 acre fenced pasture, and day hikes up to 5-10 miles (if your dog(s) are able) when trailheads are accessible and I have an off day from work.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
No females in heat
Gary can host up to 2 pets per night
Special needs, meds, diet, and activity level. I am able to administer shots and/or oral medication. I have administered an arthritis med via a syringe/needle to my former senior dogs.
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.