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Ian D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
33 repeat clients
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Ian D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
33 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $19 per visit

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

Highlights

Ian has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
10 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Army veteran loves your fur babies!

Co-owned a dog walking/pet sitting (dogs, cats, birds, etc.) business for years. Volunteer weekly at Fairfax County Animal Shelter. Specialize in rescues and dogs with behavioral issues. Some training experience and knowledgable in administering meds.

Cat care experience

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Cleaning litter boxes is my fav!

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

Qualifications

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

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

Years of full-time experience caring for animals in clients homes. Very respectful of your rules/wishes, etc. Detail oriented so I love instructions and notes and will follow them to the letter.

Ratings and reviews

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Ashley K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 26, 2026

Our pups love Ian!!! He is so good with them and always gives detailed updates. I am so glad we found him! Now I feel like we can travel with peace of mind that they’re in good hands. He always goes above and beyond with them.

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Amy S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jun 25, 2026

Thank you Ian for taking care of Cleo. We always know she is in good hands with you!

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Cassandra E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jun 20, 2026

Ian takes amazing care of my very reactive dog. I am nervous about anyone but me walking her, so it’s a relief to have someone I can trust and has experience dealing with my high energy girl. Highly recommend!!

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Amy S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jun 05, 2026

Ian has walked our dog Cleo numerous times. He is reliable, communicative, and great with our puppy. We highly recommend Ian!

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Kim W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • May 29, 2026

Ian was great with the dogs and very professional! The dogs loved him, and he did great walking them and handling their reactivity.

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Alex B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 28, 2026

Ian was excellent taking care of Nico. Very communicative, and very obviously cares about the well being of your pet. Highly recommend.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

Retired military so lots of free time. I currently don't have any dogs or cats in the house and I really miss them. Volunteer at my local shelter but it's not enough to get my fix!

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Ian can host up to 5 drop-ins per day
Over the years I have dealt with every kind of "issue" imaginable. I have worked with fearful, anxious, aggressive, strong pullers, jumpers, mouthy dogs, dog reactive, senior, health issues, you name it. I am confident in my abilities to handle it all. I only ask that you give me a heads up so I can better prepare. Also please let me know any allergies as I like to reward good behavior with high quality treats (my go-to are Happy Howie's).
These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

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.

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.