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John D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 repeat clients
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John D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 repeat clients

Contact for Dog Walking

from $16 per walk

Highlights

John has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Dog lover, people friendly

My name is John. Grew up on a farm in Gretna , Va. I am the youngest of 12 kids. I have taken early retirement from water and wastewater treatment. I have experience from years of doggie day care and years of dog walking. My hobbies are running, reading and spending at much time at our family Beach home in North topsail beach. I enjoy walking dogs and caring for your pet because I know for myself our Dog Sunny is my and my partner’s whole work. Very safety minded and respectful to your needs and your pet needs.

Qualifications

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

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I try to always make sure the dogs are comfortable with me. We do actions like story time, play time and I even sing to them. I think it is importance that a dog feels just as loved and protected by pet care givers.

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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35 ratings
Maria K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 02, 2026

Never had a better sitter! John is communicative, kind, and passionate about what he does. Sysco is obsessed with him.

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Kay R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 23, 2026

John always provides great service and my dog Pearl loves him!

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Kay R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 22, 2026

John is a great sitter! I recommend him without reservation.

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Sherry P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Apr 05, 2026

John was very friendly and communicative- great photos and reports with every visit. I would hire John again without a doubt!

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Christina D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Mar 01, 2026

Very responsive, compassionate, and reliable. Took good care of our girl.

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Maria K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Feb 19, 2026

John was fantastic, great communication too! He sent wonderful pictures throughout the walk, it was such a nice thing to receive while away at work! Sysco absolutely loved him.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

We take our dog sunny to doggie day once a week. We take her for long walks and runs on the beach and parkway. We feed fresh pet and use greenies for breakfast and free feed dry food. We do playtime outside in the backyard. She even sleeps in the bed with us.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
John can host up to 4 walks per day
My Dad raised hunting dogs and I enjoy having dogs just as my pets now. I enjoy the walks and playtime and story time with my dog and all my clients
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.