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John D.

Columbia Heights, Washington, DC

4.9 out of 5 stars
42 reviews
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Services

John can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

John can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I am very flexible and can get to anywhere in this city by bike, metro, and bus. I am half-time WFH so if extended stays at your home are needed we can likely arrange something. I'm an early riser, too, so I can easily squeeze pet care intoy routine.

Available
Not available
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Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About John D.

Communication

7 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

10 years of experience

Safety, trust & environment

When dog sitting at my house I have a fenced in front and back yard (3.5' and 6.5' tall, respectively), and live near 2 parks and one of the most walkable neighborhoods in all of DC! I love to brush pets and do training exercises when possible

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Location

Washington, DC

John D.'s Neighborhood

Loving Former Dog Owner

Pet care experience

I have grown up with dogs my entire life and even had one own for a few years as well. I can manage chill dogs and rowdy dogs alike, providing enrichment and care as if they were my own.

Cat care experience

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Loving and Caring Cat Friend

John also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Reviews

Anita & Toby M.
House Sitting • apr 16, 2026
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John has taken care of our two poodle mixes multiple times now, and goes above and beyond every time. He knows our girls and is kind and loving towards them, understanding their anxiety issues. John has great communication, and responds quickly. We have complete confidence in him, which makes it easier to leave our girls when we go out of town, knowing that they are safe and getting the best care. Highly recommend him!

Ronald L.
House Sitting • dic 15, 2025
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It's always a sigh of relief when John is available to sit and care for Olga. She's crazy about him, and I like his frequent communication and wonderful pics!

Ronald L.
House Sitting • nov 08, 2025
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John is basically family around here. Olga is so at ease with him; he is a very thoughtful house guest, too. The neighbors all know him and tell me they saw him looking after Olga. The guy takes excellent pics, and is good at checking in with any questions. John is a great, reliable dog and house sitter!

Anita & Toby M.
House Sitting • ott 22, 2025
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We are so grateful that we found John this year! This was his third stint taking care of our two dogs—one of whom is very reactive—and he has been kind, caring, and assiduous in his attention to them each time. He’s gotten to know them and they him, and there’s a great comfort level in knowing that John will be with them while we’re away. He is thoughtful, flexible, trustworthy, and has a positive outlook. He has excellent communication skills, always prompt in responding as well as sending updates and photos! For this trip to China, I checked on John’s availability before booking airline tickets and hotels—he has instilled us with such confidence that he’s a deciding factor! (And the house is spotless when we get home!)

About John D.

Communication

7 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

10 years of experience

Safety, trust & environment

When dog sitting at my house I have a fenced in front and back yard (3.5' and 6.5' tall, respectively), and live near 2 parks and one of the most walkable neighborhoods in all of DC! I love to brush pets and do training exercises when possible

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours
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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John D.

Columbia Heights, Washington, DC

4.9 out of 5 stars
42 reviews