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John C.

5.0 out of 5 stars
75 repeat clients
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John C.

5.0 out of 5 stars
75 repeat clients
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Merrimack, NH

Highlights

John has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
25 years of experience
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Self-proclaimed ‘dog whisperer’

Grew up raising 5 golden retrievers and recently took on the challenge of raising my own Portuguese Water Dog. Successfully fostered two kittens before buying my own house. Sitted for some neighbors growing up which included German Shepards, Bernese mountain dogs and Cocker Spaniels.

Qualifications

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

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

Taz plays and walks well with other dogs but I prefer to get your permission first before attempting to introduce him to your pup. I’m always refreshing the water as to make sure everyone’s hydrated. Let me know ahead of time if you have any house rules you’d like me to enforce so they don’t develop any bad habits while you’re away.

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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218 ratings
Christine H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Oct 10, 2026

Very dependable, and; Bella and Rocky love him!

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Linda P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Sep 15, 2026

John is great- my dogs love him and he is willing to work with us through training.

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Christine H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Sep 01, 2026

Our son was getting married and I didn’t know what I was going to do! Two rescue dogs that need someone amazing…JOHN Thank you

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Christine H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 26, 2026

I cannot express how grateful I am to have found John. He is amazing. I have two rescues, and he’s great with them. It gives me peace of mind knowing they are being well cared for.

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Charlotte M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 03, 2026

John sat our puppy over the course of 3 days and was nothing short of incredible. He was extremely attentive to our puppies needs, and kept our house extremely clean, even making the bed before leaving. He sent updates every 3-4 hours with pictures and videos. If you want someone with expert care, great experience and a great house guest, pick John!

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Jenifer H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 19, 2026

A cancelled fight left me worried about an extra night away. I sent John a message and he replied almost immediately that he could go take care of the kitties. Thankful for his reply and willingness to help and now the kitties are just fine!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

Taz has me up between 5am and 7am everyday. Around 10am we go for a walk, trip to the dog park or play fetch in the back yard. Brief lunch and afternoon snack. Dinner is around 5pm and then we wind down before bed at 9pm.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
John can host up to 5 drop-ins per day
Let me know if you notice any behavioral patterns I should look out for. I’d like to help train if you think your dog needs it.
House Sitting
in your home
$75per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$25per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$25per walk
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.