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Gerard D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
4 repeat clients
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Gerard D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
4 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $60 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
20 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

10+ years professionally dogwalking

I'm a Brooklyn based artist with a mostly remote schedule and several years of dogwalking and dogsitting experience (over 150 walks on Wag). I've lived in NYC most of my life and have been around dogs since I was little, with my first dog being a giant schnauzer I had when I was 7. My family has since had a lot of dogs I’ve looked after and I developed a deep love for them and often miss having my own.

Cat care experience

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Lover of all cats 🐈‍⬛🐈

Gerard also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Qualifications

4 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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29 ratings
Katie E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 14, 2026

Gerard is extremely caring for our senior dog. He goes above and beyond every time, and our dog is very comfortable staying at his place. I highly recommend Gerard for your pet sitting needs!

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Luiza N.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 25, 2026

Gerard took very good care of Francesco. The communication was great and timely. I'd definitely book again! ❤️

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Lucy H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Apr 09, 2026

Very responsive and trustworthy. My dog does very well with him!

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Olivia B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 16, 2025

We ended up picking our pup up after one night because he got sick, but Gerard was very kind and communicative and seemed to help our dog feel comfortable right away.

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Elizabeth M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Oct 13, 2025

Gerard was very responsive and took great care of Maple!

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Karen H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Oct 01, 2025

Gerard was great with Max, taking him on fun adventures and sending me photos and updates. I would definitely book him again in the future for both dogsitting and boarding.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I’m an artist and mostly work remote from home with a flexible schedule so I have plenty of time for dogwalking and dogsitting during weekdays too.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I live in a second floor spacious 1BR with no pets, but plenty of space for dogsitting in a residential area a block from Prospect Park.

A typical day

I enjoy taking longer walks around the neighborhood and spending time in Prospect Park with dogs. I live a block from the park so I will take them there often.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Gerard can host up to 2 pets per night
Please let me know if your dog is prone to be aggressive around other dogs or people, or if I should be aware of any triggers they have.
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.