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Ian B.

5.0 out of 5 stars
143 repeat clients
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Ian B.

5.0 out of 5 stars
143 repeat clients
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Santa Fe, NM

Highlights

Ian has Star Sitter status!
Basic background check
Has a fenced yard
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Dog runner/walker. Walled back yard

I'm experienced and comfortable with big/rowdy/high energy even aggressive dogs, shelter/rescue dogs, puppies, cats, ferrets, and others. Every dog that stays with me or that I go take care of gets plenty of play and exercise. Any medications or medical needs will also be handled. Our home has plenty of rooms and space to run around inside. We have a cleared out two-car garage equipped with toys and a couple of dog-owned couches and a pet door that leads to a big walled back yard where they can run and play. There are also many trails and walking paths in the area. I have a 10 pound Jackhuahua named Comet that keeps to himself but sometimes loves to run and play with the other dogs at times.

Qualifications

143 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
6 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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424 ratings
Patris K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Sep 30, 2026

Ian has gone above and beyond in the worst rain ever for days to walk Ryka Kai

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Patris K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Sep 23, 2026

While Ian could not make scheduled appt as he had a cold, he quickly bounced back the next day to walk Ryka in the rain !

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Christine S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 09, 2026

I knew right away I found the right sitter for my pet dog when we met Ian. He was friendly and my dog immediately warm up to him. He was communicative and kept me updated about my pet. I would highly recommend him to other pet owners and I would definitely book with him again.

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Beth C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Sep 01, 2026

Ian gave my dogs a great walk for 60 minutes and was clear in his communication. Highly recommend

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Gail E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 25, 2026

Ian was great with our two cats! Highly recommend!

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Patris K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Aug 11, 2026

As always Ian is so great with my dog Ryka Kai. This walk was especially great as Ryka Kai was needing so much attention and anxious. He calmed him down in a great technique?

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Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has 1 dog, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Pets

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Ian can host up to 3 pets per night
I would like to know what their temperament is like. Are they timid? Aggressive? Trauma in the past? How do they get along with other dogs? How do they react to cats? The more I know the better! I have no breed preferences.
Boarding
in the sitter's home
$65per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$25per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$25per walk
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.