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Jacob H.

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients
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Jacob H.

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $15 per visit

Highlights

Basic background check
18 years of experience
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

I absolutely adore dogs and cats!

Hello! My name is Jacob. I’m a PE teacher, and I love the outdoors, video games, and animals. I will take care of your pet like they are my own. I love dogs and cats alike. I’ve taken care of at least 1 animal in my household since I was in 5th grade, with gaps here and there as I went to college. I have lots of experience with dogs and cats, most recently with my puppy, Cleo. She is my first dog on my own. I also owned a cat for 5 years.

Qualifications

3 repeat pet parents
88% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
18 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I currently live in a spacious 1 bedroom apartment complex. However it has tons of green space and grass, and even a small dog park. I love getting outside and exercising, so I can definitely take your dog on a walk, run, or the park. They will have all their needs taken care of. If I have to stay at your house, I will treat your home with the utmost respect and dignity. I also have a dog that is friendly.

Ratings and reviews

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4 ratings
Cammie W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 10, 2025

Jacob was an absolute professional! Extremely polite and sincere. He took amazing care of our 6 dogs and 2 cats while we were away on a weekend trip. I would highly recommend Jacob if you’re looking for someone who truly loves animals.

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Briana M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jun 29, 2025

Was great with my pup! Punctual and great communication. Will book again!

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Cynthia M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 14, 2018

Excellent experience. Jake is great with shy dogs and very friendly and responsive. Highly recommend. Thank you!

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Stacey H.
Apr 11, 2018

Jacob absolutely loves animals and is really comfortable around them! He is responsible and takes the job of caring for your pets seriously. You can be assured he would give loving care to your dog while you are away.

Alyssa J.
Apr 06, 2018

Jake would be a great person to watch anyone’s dog. As I trusted him with the life of my pet. I would not have trusted anyone as much as I did him! Anyone would be lucky to have him watch their fur baby!

Mike H.
Apr 05, 2018

To be honest, Jake is my son, but that does not necessarily mean I cannot give a fair testimonial about his love and care for dogs and animals in general. That love was forged by his close relationship with his dog, Indiana. Jake was the oldest of 3 children, so much of the care for Indy fell on his shoulders. But actually it was easy to love her because she was so tenderhearted herself, you could not help but become softened by her demeanor. Even though Indy is no longer with us, Jake and his siblings were formed and shaped into dog lovers because of her. I have no doubt Jake would be an excellent caretaker for your dog as well.

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I am a PE teacher while working a second job with the after school program, so I am gone from 7-6. I can be home promptly after work around 6-6:30. I am also available all day Saturday and Sunday, with Sunday being family and soccer commitments.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Jacob can host up to 1 drop-in per day
It would be nice to know how their temperament is before hand, if they get along with other dogs, what their likes and dislikes are, but other than that I am a pretty easy going guy and easily adapts to change! Preferably a breed and is the same size or bigger than my smedium dog, she is very energetic, which sometimes can overwhelm dogs smaller than her.
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.