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Jay G.

4.9 out of 5 stars
4 repeat clients
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Jay G.

4.9 out of 5 stars
4 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $60 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
10 years of experience
Accepts 1 client at a time

Pet care experience

Dog lover, Artist and Traveler!

My name is Jay Golding, and I am a Fine Artist doing freelance work in the form of portrait commissions and murals occasionally. I majored in Studio Arts at Kean University with a concentration in Illustration. I graduated with a Bachelors in 2015. I have loved and lived with dogs my entire life since growing up in Jamaica throughout my years living in the US after immigrating as a child. Some dog breeds I have owned include a beagle during my high school years, also a beagle/daschund mix named Cyrus who sadly passed away last year. My current family dog is Benji, a Cairn terrier, Lilly who's breed I don't know from memory and a morkie, Taylor who I dog sit on a consistent basis. It would be my pleasure to walk and/or sit your pet while you are away for work or travel.

Qualifications

4 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
50% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
10 years of experience

Ratings and reviews

4.9
stars
15 ratings
Carrie T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Feb 16, 2026

Jay took excellent care of our dog Winnie. He asked great questions and she was well loved.

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Eli A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 30, 2025

Very good and responsible. Would hire him again

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Laura K.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 08, 2025

Great!

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Monique G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 21, 2025

Jay is the best. My Thunder who is a 75lb American Pitbull loves him and for anyone with this breed that once they trust you there is no such thing as personal space. This breed gets a bad reputation but they are cuddle buddies. Book him now and often you will not regret it!

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David D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jul 08, 2025

Such a great guy! Our dogs loved Jay. Very personable

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Tamara A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Feb 18, 2025

Thanks for taking such great care of Taylor. & always making him feel loved & at home!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

My schedule is flexible and available most week days unless I am working on a mural project or traveling. Weekends are typically open as well.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

My dog Benji is friendly and gets along with most dogs, we also have a backyard where the dogs can play and roam if needed.

Pets

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
Jay can host up to 1 pet per night
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.