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Jacob & Natalie P.

North Central, Virginia Beach, VA

4.9 out of 5 stars
77 reviews
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Services

These prices are for 1 dog.

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

Jacob & Natalie can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I work part-time in the early evening at Bach To Rock, which makes it easy to feed the dogs in the morning and at night. I also get gaps in my teaching schedule which allows me to drop in and take them for a walk or let them out if necessary. I also substitute teach which allows me to make my own schedule and that makes it easier for me to spend plenty of time taking care of people's pets when I have bookings. My other job is very close by so commuting is convenient as well.

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About Jacob & Natalie P.

Communication

43 repeat pet parents
87% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

The safety and well-being of the pets is my top priority. Their emotional well-being is important too. Dogs get anxious and even depressed when their owners leave so it's my job to keep them comfortable and entertained. When I'm staying at a client's house, I make sure to keep doors shut and stay mindful when going in and out so they don't run out or get into anything they're not supposed to. I always make sure to ask about the layout of the house and the backyard, so they cant run off. When I'm walking them, I avoid stopping and talking with other people who are walking their pets, and I always make sure I know how their leash or harness goes on so they don't slip out of it. And then if they take meds, I set an alarm on my phone with a reminder note.

Information Jacob & Natalie P. would like to know about your pet

I'd like to know if there is anything in particular that agitates or alarms the dog so I can avoid doing it. I like Dotsons the best.

A typical day

The first thing I do in the morning is let them out to go potty and then I prepare their breakfast. I have a coffee and then get dressed so I can take the dogs for a 20 minute walk. I hang out with them at their home until early to late afternoon and then I work anywhere from 4-6 hours. Often I take them for another short walk or let them out to go potty before I go. Then I come right back when I'm done with work and i let them out and feed them as soon as I get back. Then after I eat dinner, me and my furry friends enjoy the rest of the evening together. I take them for an evening walk. We might cuddle on the couch and watch a movie or if its nice out we'll play in the backyard. Occasionally I spend some time training the younger dogs if their owner asks me to.

Location

Virginia Beach, VA

Jacob & Natalie P.'s Neighborhood

Im fun, loyal and loving

Pet care experience

I've loved dogs and cats my whole life and I have a good reproir with them. As a Rover sitter, I think it is important to give them lots of love and attention, and to keep them safe. A good sitter always keeps in mind how important people's pets are to them, and should make them feel at ease while they are away, and confident that thier babies are in good hands by communicating with them regularly and meeting all of thier needs. I have many repeating clients, and thier pets have become like family members to me over the years. We are always happy to see each other, but also sad when it's time to leave. My most cherished achievement was when I trained my friend's Dotson (Titus) with a fun snack-training system and prepared him for the dog Olympics tournament in Ohio, in which he came first place. I taught Titus to jump and spin, dance and roll-over and etc by directing his motions with the snack and repeating the commands until the snacks were no longer necessary. I used three brands of treats: Bronze treats (hard food); silver treats (soft dog snacks); and gold treats (a piece of white meat. It took a lot of repetition and patience, but after a couple of months, he became the most clever and talented dog i've ever trained. I also taught him to sing "Walk Like A Man" by The 4 Seasons.

Reviews

Kim C.
House Sitting • Jun 04, 2026
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Jacob did a great job taking care of my 2 dogs. He was caring and sent me pictures and took them on multiple walks. They were happy!

MERIL A.
House Sitting • Feb 11, 2026
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Jake was absolutely fantastic with our dog, Boychik. He braved the subfreezing temperatures and made sure our sweet boy had plenty of bathroom breaks. I can't thank Jake enough, he'll be my "go to" for any future travel.

Ashley M.
House Sitting • Dec 23, 2025
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Jacob was awesome. Super helpful, communicated well and took great care of our babies!

Christina S.
House Sitting • Oct 29, 2025
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Jacob took on a big job with lots of animals from dogs and cats and chickens to exotics. We came home to happy, healthy critters and a clean house. Would use him again!

About Jacob & Natalie P.

Communication

43 repeat pet parents
87% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

The safety and well-being of the pets is my top priority. Their emotional well-being is important too. Dogs get anxious and even depressed when their owners leave so it's my job to keep them comfortable and entertained. When I'm staying at a client's house, I make sure to keep doors shut and stay mindful when going in and out so they don't run out or get into anything they're not supposed to. I always make sure to ask about the layout of the house and the backyard, so they cant run off. When I'm walking them, I avoid stopping and talking with other people who are walking their pets, and I always make sure I know how their leash or harness goes on so they don't slip out of it. And then if they take meds, I set an alarm on my phone with a reminder note.

Information Jacob & Natalie P. would like to know about your pet

I'd like to know if there is anything in particular that agitates or alarms the dog so I can avoid doing it. I like Dotsons the best.

A typical day

The first thing I do in the morning is let them out to go potty and then I prepare their breakfast. I have a coffee and then get dressed so I can take the dogs for a 20 minute walk. I hang out with them at their home until early to late afternoon and then I work anywhere from 4-6 hours. Often I take them for another short walk or let them out to go potty before I go. Then I come right back when I'm done with work and i let them out and feed them as soon as I get back. Then after I eat dinner, me and my furry friends enjoy the rest of the evening together. I take them for an evening walk. We might cuddle on the couch and watch a movie or if its nice out we'll play in the backyard. Occasionally I spend some time training the younger dogs if their owner asks me to.

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Jacob & Natalie P.

North Central, Virginia Beach, VA

4.9 out of 5 stars
77 reviews