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Jacob R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
30 repeat clients
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Jacob R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
30 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $33 per night

Highlights

Jacob has Star Sitter status!
Basic background check
13 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Four Paws Approved!

I normally stroll around the neighborhood with my own pups and get asked the question, “are they ALL yours?” Or “are you a dog walker?” I guess that will happen when you are trailed by three dogs. Well I figured I might as well be paid for it! I have had dogs in my family since I was a kid, but it wasn’t until the last 8 years that my wife and I started adopting rescues. We went from 1-4 in a span of four years! It has been a learning experience. However, we were finally able to not only to walk them all on leash without dragging us around, but also together. We have had other dogs board with us and have been able to walk them with our pack as well. While not formally trained as a dog trainer, my wife and I spent several years training horses and working on desensitization. This has given us a a great deal of experience in reading animals, but also being patient with them during the training process.

Qualifications

30 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
13 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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77 ratings
David L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 16, 2026

You could not ask for a better couple to care for your fur babies.

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Laura C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 24, 2026

Jacob took great care of our dog while we were away! We were kept updated, and a very happy pup was returned to us. Extremely impressed with the service, would highly recommend and absolutely book again.

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Jenna B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jan 12, 2026

Took such great care of our little dude! Really appreciated the meet and greet beforehand. Kevin came home exhausted from playing all weekend. Great communication and felt that they really cared about the his wellbeing. Definitely recommend!

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Melody F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jan 05, 2026

Jacob took excellent care of Kumi while I was away. She got plenty of exercise, friends to play with, and treats. I received regular updates accompanied with photos and video that put me at ease. She was boarded for 3 weeks and I would completely trust Jacob with her care again.

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Jeff C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Oct 05, 2025

Very attentive and has a ton of experience caring for dogs. Great home for Hobbes and we will definitely be back!

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Diane W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 01, 2025

Jacob went above & beyond to take care of our dog’s special needs and daily medication. We always appreciate his professionalism and attentive care to our dogs.

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Schedule

I work very close to home and am able to check in on my own pups every 4-6 hours. After work we go on a 30-45 minute walk and then eat dinner.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Safety, trust & environment

We have a fenced in yard with three other pups to keep your dog company. We have a crate available if needed and we can always separate the dogs if needed during the day if yours prefers to be alone. Our neighbors know not to interact with our dogs if we are not present and are typically home so they are able to keep an eye on the neighborhood as well. Having four dogs of our own has forced us to dog-proof our home as much as possible, so no worries about them getting into anything.

Pets

A typical day

We love to go on walks with our pups every day and if your dog is great on leash the we usually walk them all together. When we get home we let the pups run around in the back and they will usually find for us a ball to throw, a rope to tug, or a jolly ball to push around. If they just want to hangout on the couch, that’s fine too.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Jacob can host up to 2 pets per night
We would like to know if your dog has a history of fence jumping or door breaching. We do not want to be in a situation where we need to find and persuade your dog to come to us outside of our house and yard. It is normal for dogs to experience a bit of anxiety coming to a house for the first time and we understand that there may be accidents, but if need to clean up urine or feces daily during your dog’s stay we will request that you cover a cleaning charge. We are not a professional kennel with a staff on hand to clean up messes and our home is not something that can be cleaned with a power washer. Finally, if your dog shows any signs of fear or aggression during the meet and greet or drop off we may decline service for the safety of my wife, myself, and our pups.
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.