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Irene D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
10 repeat clients
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Irene D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
10 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

$45 total per night

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

Highlights

Irene has Star Sitter status!
Basic background check
40 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

Your Fur Baby's Loving Care

Your fur baby(s) will have the constant companionship, love and attention of a retired nurse who adores dogs and is home full time. Medications & senior care - no problem. Walks on a private, gated, treed acreage close to Stony Plain. Plenty of squirrels & birds to watch! Fenced outdoor kennel attached directly to house. I've had West Highland Terriers all my life until McDuff recently passed away. McDuff's Doggie Care is named in his honour. I look forward to spending time with your fur baby(s). Happy to take up to 3 small-medium dogs from the same family at a time. Heading to Jasper? Convenient location, just past Stony Plain, 3 minutes south of Hwy #16, (Yellowhead Trail) main route to the mountains.

Qualifications

10 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
10% bookings with photo updates
40 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

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28 ratings
Teneale B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • feb. 08, 2026

Irene is the absolute best. My family left our dog, Sherlock, for a resort vacation. Little did we know we left Sherlock at a resort as well! Irene went above and beyond to take care of Sherlock. He had a lot of anxiety for the first hour, but Irene took care of that, making sure he felt comfortable and safe. She took him on walks, used games to keep his mind occupied and gave him lots of love! Irenes house and land is perfectly set up for dogs to explore and enjoy. We were able to enjoy our vacation knowing Sherlock was being loved and enjoying his own vacation!

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MELANIE B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • dic. 23, 2025

Irene is the very best dog sitter we have experienced and Spice is 12 years old, so we have had a few, including family! We loved how she fell in love with our little one and Spice fell in love with her! We could relax on our 10 day vacation and not worry at all which is rare. Any dog left with Irene is so lucky! Spice came home a little spoiled haha. Irene is great at communicating everyday with pics! Thank you so very much, Irene, you are a gem.

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Laura B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • oct. 27, 2025

Our dog had such a good time at Irene’s this past weekend. She took such good care of him. He seemed so comfortable with her . Our dog can be anxious but settled right in with Irene . She is so caring

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Kathy L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • oct. 16, 2025

Irene was everything, and more, that we could have wanted in a dog sitter!! She was well experienced and she adored our cairn terrier. She also lived on a contained acreage giving our dog McDuff lots of room to run! Our dog had the best staycation possible and would have liked to have stayed longer. We would not hesitate to use Irene’s services again in the future!!! Michael, Kathy and McDuff

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Robin C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • ago. 23, 2025

Lily and Tucker absolutely LOVED their time with you Irene. My mom kept commenting on how she’s never seen Tucker so taken with someone. And it was SUCH peace of mind knowing they were so well taken care of if we had to be away. We will absolutely have them out to you again !

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Gen B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • ago. 12, 2025

Irene went above and beyond my expectations! Her care for my little guy was exceptional and put my mind at ease. Tazz and I are so thankful that we were able to connect with Irene ☺️

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Schedule

I'm a retired nurse, at home full time. Dogs are the best companions and mine have always been close by me in my office, kitchen or watching TV unless they're busy barking at the squirrels outside!

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced kennel directly attached to the house so dogs can go outside anytime they please to relieve themselves (during the day) or just sit on the porch and sniff the breeze. There are 20 foot long leads attached to the front and back deck so if I'm outside working in the yard they can explore independently yet are always safely within sight. Smoke free, cat, scent & pesticide free environment.

A typical day

Living on an acreage opens a wonderful world of smells with no end of new things to explore. We'll walk outside, play ball, then 'find the treat' treasure hunts and food puzzles inside - all depending on your dog's preferences. We also love to watch dog shows on TV and cuddle.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Irene can host up to 3 pets per night
I want your dog to feel safe, relaxed and comfortable on a lovely vacation. It helps to know what their favourite ways to relax are and to bring along any favourite toys. Also, what, if anything stresses or scares them, let me know so we can avoid that.
These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

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 include all fees.