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Joanne R.

Newcastle, ON

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
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These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Services

Joanne can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

Joanne can care for

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs

Availability

I am available for weekday, afternoon walks, according to the needs of your dog. This could be a individual or group leash walk, a social off leash park, or a swim at the lake, depending on our agreed upon arrangement. For boarding I am available 7 days a week with your dog being cared for in a loving home with myself, my husband, and our 2 adult children in post secondary studies. We are all very familiar, love connecting, playing with and caring for dogs.

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About Joanne R.

Communication

1 repeat pet parent
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

40 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a large, fenced in yard and live in a lovely pet friendly community close to trails, on & off leash parks and Lake Ontario. I will respect how you wish for your dog to be cared for and enjoy open communication to ensure we are a suitable fit. With a professional background in fitness & wellness, you'll find me to be very safety conscious (current Standard First Aid & CPR) along with being a active, trusted certified Personal Trainer, Yoga & Pilates teacher for 2 local community centres. Having much experience interacting and caring for dogs of all ages and sizes, I assure you your furry pal will be in loving hands. Additionally, I would enjoy sending you photos to see what they're up to.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Joanne R. would like to know about your pet

Communication is very important to me to ensure I understand any specific care needs or guidelines to ensure your pet is well cared for in the most suitable, safe and loving manner. We will arrange a quick meet and greet first to ensure we are a good fit and everyone involved is comfortable.

A typical day

I enjoy nurturing your dog both physically and mentally. We'll go for long walks in nature, enjoying all the smells and sights. According to your preferences and dogs personality this can be a individual or group walk, on leash, or off leash park, or even a swim at the lake, if suitable. We can also play mentally stimulating games such as hide and go seek of toys or treats or enjoy chasing balls, squirrels ,& birds in our deep, fenced in back yard.

Location

Newcastle, ON

Joanne R.'s Neighborhood

Trusted Pet Care in Clarington

Pet care experience

I've cared for and trained a wide variety of small to larger dogs ever since I was a young girl, from puppies to seniors. Recently, my family had to say goodbye to our beautiful 15 year old furry friend Patches. I am looking to nurture this love of dogs through caring for local dogs in the community, requiring walks or boarding (in my home, with large fenced in backyard). I currently work part time as a fitness professional so have much time and positive energy to share with your precious friend.

Reviews

Charlene H.
Boarding • Jun 09, 2026
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Joanne was fantastic with our dog, Penny! She kept us updated with photos and stories throughout Penny’s stay, which gave us great peace of mind. Joanne is caring, trustworthy, and clearly loves dogs. Her family was wonderful, and Penny enjoyed lots of walks, attention, and affection while staying in their home. We’re so glad we found Joanne and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and loving dog sitter!

Alexandra R.
Boarding • Jun 01, 2026
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Joanne has been amazing, we just recently started with some walks and had our first weekend of boarding and we are so glad we found Joanne ! She is great at keeping us posted with photos and how the days are going. Our Leo loves her and she takes amazing care of him. We were able to have our first family camping weekend and knowing he was well taken care of kept me at ease. Thank you Joanne!

Rosemary B.
May 05, 2026

You will not find a better caregiver and companion for your dog than Jo. This is the first time in my little sister‘s adult life that she has not had her own dog. Every dog that my sister has had in her life has had the best long healthy, happy life because she has treated each dog like a family member. Rover is the perfect fit for Jo. She is equal parts active, fun, attentive, loving, loyal, affectionate, wise, kind, caring, protective and health-conscious. Your dog will be in very good hands with Jo. And I’m quite sure any dog in her care will love her as much as I do.

About Joanne R.

Communication

1 repeat pet parent
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

40 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a large, fenced in yard and live in a lovely pet friendly community close to trails, on & off leash parks and Lake Ontario. I will respect how you wish for your dog to be cared for and enjoy open communication to ensure we are a suitable fit. With a professional background in fitness & wellness, you'll find me to be very safety conscious (current Standard First Aid & CPR) along with being a active, trusted certified Personal Trainer, Yoga & Pilates teacher for 2 local community centres. Having much experience interacting and caring for dogs of all ages and sizes, I assure you your furry pal will be in loving hands. Additionally, I would enjoy sending you photos to see what they're up to.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Joanne R. would like to know about your pet

Communication is very important to me to ensure I understand any specific care needs or guidelines to ensure your pet is well cared for in the most suitable, safe and loving manner. We will arrange a quick meet and greet first to ensure we are a good fit and everyone involved is comfortable.

A typical day

I enjoy nurturing your dog both physically and mentally. We'll go for long walks in nature, enjoying all the smells and sights. According to your preferences and dogs personality this can be a individual or group walk, on leash, or off leash park, or even a swim at the lake, if suitable. We can also play mentally stimulating games such as hide and go seek of toys or treats or enjoy chasing balls, squirrels ,& birds in our deep, fenced in back yard.

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.
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Joanne R.

Newcastle, ON

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews