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John A.

5.0 out of 5 stars
30 repeat clients
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John A.

5.0 out of 5 stars
30 repeat clients
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Hockessin, DE

Highlights

John has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
31 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Quality walks-Big Fun

I Won’t Be available from 9/25-10/10…. BiG dog, small dog? It’s a GO ! Its behavior tells me a Lot about a dog in the first ten minutes. Body Language & its reaction to me! I’LL know immediately in some cases. I have patience & “Put IN” the TIME to gain acceptance/Trust. I still ask questions at meet & greets. Whether it be meds, special needs etc..l’ll have it covered! Totally Reliable, for sure! Let’s WALK!!

Qualifications

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

Safety, trust & environment

We care for eight animals in our home with a high level of attention to detail. Understanding their needs & also behavioral issues. Parrots can be destructive & curious minded. They require heavy supervision. Cats will be cats, pretty easy going! Dog Owners will get updates via text, photos! Total Trust!! Treat dogs like my own! Open to all questions. Happy Trails !!

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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209 ratings
Chitro C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 29, 2026

I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better sitter for Jojo! She can be a little shy with new people at first, and he was incredibly patient with her, giving her all the time and space she needed to feel comfortable. What really stood out to me was how much genuine time and attention he gave her, he even spent extra time with her without me ever asking. It never felt like he was just there to “watch the clock". He truly seemed to enjoy being with Jojo and getting to know her, and it was so obvious that he genuinely loves animals. As someone who is very particular about who I trust with Jojo, that meant a lot to me. I came home to a very happy and well cared for dog, and I felt completely at ease knowing she was with someone so kind, patient, and caring. I would absolutely trust him with Jojo again and recommend him wholeheartedly!

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Lesley F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jul 12, 2026

John is great with my pets and a pleasure to have as an extra help with my dogs.

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Meghan S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jun 29, 2026

John is a reliable dog walker, he communicates really well, and best of all my pup is tired and happy after going for a walk with John. Highly recommend!

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Brandon H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • May 08, 2026

John has been amazing and Nanuk loves him. He takes him out for nice walks and sends pics and updates that warm my heart. He’s so gentle and caring with my little guy.

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Meghan S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Apr 08, 2026

John was a great match for our pup! He took him for a nice long walk and shared updates and pics along the way. I will be booking him again soon!

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Shannon B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Mar 22, 2026

Great first drop in with John! Our doggies really took to him right away. Will definitely be booking again!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I can be very flexible with time frames. (+ or -15mins) on given days. This is an animal lover’s Job! Let’s Go!🥾 Happy dogs Guaranteed!

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
John can host up to 2 drop-ins per day
If any behavioral issues need to be discussed before a walk, we wiLL! IF it’s on any meds or has restrictions. (wiLL discuss) Discuss past injuries, if any. Special handling instructions, not a problem! We talk about it.
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.