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Joel Y.

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients
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Joel Y.

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $65 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
12 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Accepts 1 client at a time

Pet care experience

Flexible WFH dad willing to walk!

I am a father of 2 & 4-legged kids and the go-to dogsitter for friends and family. I am reliable and my schedule is flexible.

Qualifications

3 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
12 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

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10 ratings
Markus N.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 03, 2026

You have excellent interpersonal skills since you talked the gate guard into letting you in. I appreciate your initiative and attention to detail. Hope to see you again.

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Denise R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jan 02, 2026

Super responsive and agreed with very little notice (on a holiday…In the cold…and the snow!)

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priti k.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jun 25, 2025

We are so grateful to have found someone as patient and kind as Joel for our dog Lucy. She can be quite nervous and hesitant around new people, but Joel took the time to understand her pace and earn her trust. His calm and gentle approach made a huge difference—Lucy is now excited for her walks! Highly recommend for anyone with a sensitive or anxious pup.

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priti k.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jun 15, 2025

My Lucy takes time to warm up to people , Joel showed all the patience and knew how to Handel her . Thank you we look forward to a long relationship

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Jeff A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Apr 27, 2025

Joel has been such an amazing help to us! He’s on time, consistent, and dependable. He goes above and beyond, not just taking him for a walk, but playing fetch and just hanging out with him! Joel sends picture of the walks and of them playing—it’s easy to see how comfortable and happy our dog is with him. I highly recommend Joel!

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Jeff A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Apr 07, 2025

Joel was great—our dog Sam warmed to him immediately during the meet and greet, and enjoyed the walk! Joel sent updates and pictures, which always makes us feel good when we’re gone!

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Schedule

I am the primary caregiver of my son when he's not in school. The rest of my schedule is flexible around my honey do lists.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Safety, trust & environment

Having been a dog owner for more than 10 years, I am skilled in head scritches and belly rubs, and am not scared of slobbery kisses or getting dog hair on my clothes.

A typical day

I love to play fetch, give belly rubs and my dad-bod is looking to go on long walks to explore the neighborhood and get some exercise!

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Joel can host up to 1 pet per night
Please let me know what makes your pup unique and special. Do they have a favorite toy, activity, treat or any needs that I should be aware of and would help me make a new furry friend?
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.