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James B.

4.9 out of 5 stars
13 repeat clients
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James B.

4.9 out of 5 stars
13 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $37 per night

These prices are for 1 dog.

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

Highlights

Basic background check
7 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Gentle care for your best friend.

Hello! My name is James and I'm looking forward to providing care and love to your furry pal. I have been around dogs for all of my life and have years of personal experience taking care of dogs with varying sizes, breeds, and personalities. Whether it is a quiet walk around the neighborhood, fetch and running in the park, or simply checking in, I am here to help you with you and your pet's needs as they arise. I'm employed by UVa and have a fairly flexible schedule which means I'm happy to take whatever time necessary to be there for your pet. Similarly, I live in a townhome and your pet will be allowed to roam around the entire house or explore the backyard. Contact me today to set up an appointment!

Qualifications

13 repeat pet parents
72% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
7 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Special needs dog experience

Ratings and reviews

4.9
stars
38 ratings
Vivian R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • okt 13, 2025

James is great with you pup, Maya! She always comes home happy and well taken care of.

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Anna P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • jan 10, 2025

James was the perfect person for our sometimes hyper-anxious Pitbull. Always kind, gentle and respectful of her personality, he earned her trust with his soft, firm approach. James was absolutely dependable, timely and trustworthy. Would recommend him in a heartbeat.

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Benjamin M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • dec 16, 2024

My dog had a great weekend with James (and Spike)!

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Adrienne B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • apr 17, 2023

James is awesome! He watched my little shih tzu, Levi for a couple days. He sent me pictures & was very wonderful with communication. Levi had a fun time with his dog, Spike as well. I will definitely be booking him again in the future.

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Casey W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • apr 12, 2023

Bubba seemed to have a great time with Spike and James! He looks forward to a longer stay soon! :-)

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Caleb Y.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • feb 19, 2023

James was a phenomenal dog sitter! He sent me pictures of my pup everyday to help me feel reassured she was well taken care of. My pup, Poppy, enjoyed her stay and will definitely look forward to more in the future.

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Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Pets

A typical day

We will go for walks around my home or the nearby dog park. Dogs will enjoy meeting the other dogs in my neighborhood.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
James can host up to 1 pet per night
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.