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James R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
7 repeat clients
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James R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
7 repeat clients

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Highlights

Basic background check
30 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Stay at home Dad!

Growing up my family always had animals in our household from dogs and cats to birds and tortoises. I love all animals but dogs have always held a special place in my heart. I had a dog named Charlie, up until very recently, who was my best friend and companion. He was by my side every day since I found him wondering the streets roughly 12 years ago up until he sadly passed away earlier this year. My wife and I decided to hold off on getting a new dog until our kids get a little older and can be responsible for all aspect of care for a dog but in the meantime I’ve been missing having a pup around. I’ve been a stay at home dad for the past 6 years and now that both my kids are in school all day I have extra time in my day to spend with a pup or two! I currently take my kids to school M-F at 8:30am and pick them up at 3pm. I am completely free from roughly 9am-2:15pm but if someone needed their pet watched later than 2:15pm I would gladly take their pup along with me to pick up the kids. I have a harness with seat belt loop I used to take Charlie with me before and it worked perfectly. Weekends are usually wide open and there would be 2 kiddos to gladly play and help me care for your dog. I have a fenced in yard with a latched gate as well as a doggie door big enough for a roughly 20lb dog, maybe bigger. My house is very dog friendly and has plenty of room to run around,

Qualifications

7 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
30% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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31 ratings
David L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 28, 2026

Presto was anxious to get in the car when he saw I had packed up his things and loaded them in the back seat -- he loves going to visit James. Always well taken care of and loved.

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David L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 31, 2025

When Presto realizes I am taking a trip he starts heading for the car every time I stand up. When we are on our way to James's house he bounces up and down on the car seat and goes straight to the door as soon as I let him out of the car. So must really like spending time at their house. Can't think of a better recommendation.

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David L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 14, 2025

Presto is always happy to stay with James and his family. I know he will be well taken care of, and get lots of playtime with James' two children. Thanks for making him comfortable and keeping him busy while I was away.

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David L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 06, 2025

James is always great. Presto really looks forward to going to his house -- he will run out of the car and stand with nose to door until he is let in. Can't think of a better recommendation.

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David L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 10, 2024

Presto is always so happy when he knows I am taking him to James' house, he gets excited in the car when we turn off the main road. I know he will always be taken care of, and he will get lots of playtime and attention.

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Doggy Day Care • Feb 13, 2024

James R. cancelled a booking 1 day before it was scheduled to begin.

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Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
Children 0-5 years old
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

A typical day

My neighborhood has a very large green belt which is perfect to take dogs for a run if it’s not too hot, I also have a good sized back yard with grass for some more play or lounge time and a living room and family room perfect for playing with some toys.

I think it’s always important to describe your dogs personality and of course what they like too do. If your pup wants to go play we will play and if they’re hungry we’ll eat. I personally believe in a more reactive approach to dog watching and won’t push them to do anything they might not want to do.
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