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John D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
164 repeat clients
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John D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
164 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $55 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
10 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Reliable experienced dog dad

Parker became my first dog adoption 7 years ago which coincides almost exactly with when I became a certified dog geek. To this day I research everything I can find out about dog health, dog behavior, dog training and dog social dynamics. This prepared me well once I began caring for dogs through Rover. What I have learned through readings no watching and personal experience helps me provide a safe and comfortable visit while helping or woofy guests have an enjoyable time with us.

Cat care experience

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Dog dad & secret childless cat guy

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

Qualifications

164 repeat pet parents
88% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

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389 ratings
Taruja D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 02, 2026

John took great care of my dog while I was away! This was the first time in a while that my dog was staying with someone other than family but she had a great time with John and his pup Parker! The consistent check-ins with pics and videos from John were appreciated and provided great peace of mind that my dog was happy and well taken care of!

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Joseph F.
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Dog Walking • Jun 19, 2026

Always thankful for John! Great communication and takes great care of Riff.

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Muriel C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 24, 2026

Leaving Mael while we’re away is always hard, but John made us feel completely at ease. He sent daily updates and photos, letting us know how Mael was settling in and we could tell he was safe and well cared for. He and Parker even sent us a cute baseball card of Mael, which was such a sweet touch. We’re really grateful and would definitely trust John with him again.

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Nick S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • May 17, 2026

Prompt responses, easy to work with, dogs always end up tired and happy after walks!

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Jack A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 10, 2026

Always reliable & great with my dog. Couldn't be happier with John — each and every time. Takes that little bit of stress that hangs on when you travel and puts it at ease. 10/10

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Kelly H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 27, 2026

Great communication. Excellent with Toni! John provided Toni a lot of care and attention. Great that John has a backyard. easy drop off / pick up!

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Schedule

I am enrolled in online bootcamp in cybersecurity, so I am home most of the day outside of a brief errand or Rover walk. Even those I try to get done before a new dog stays with us to help make sure they are comfortable here. I am also available for walks and drop in services.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

While your pup is here with us they will be consistently supervised wherever they and Parker are, playing indoors, on a walk, at a dog park, eating or napping. With very few exceptions I only accept two dogs at a time here so you don’t have to worry about your dog getting lost in the shuffle of a large group or being overwhelmed by multiple dogs. For boarding and daycare, I do not have any size or breed restrictions per se. We’ve hosted an 105 lb dog and two 8 lb brother and sister pups and everything in between. Is your dog “special needs?” We love those pups and they are totally welcome. I have experience caring for dogs with medical issues, anxiety, odd behaviors, phobias, etc. So please get in touch and feel free to be candid without fear of rejection or judgement. Knowing what to expect before they arrive will make it easier to keep them happy and safe! One restriction I do have is that if your dog is aggressive towards other dogs (if it’s only leash aggression that’s generally ok!!) or has a history of fighting with other dogs, I can’t accept them for the safety of my own pup and others who stay here. My experience in doing this for a while is that they would definitely do best with a Rover sitter who currently does not have another animal in their home. For walks and drop ins I am willing to work with virtually any dog breed size and temperament provided it can be done safely. 🐶ANY FIRST TIME CLIENTS BOOKING A BOARDING STAY OF 2 NIGHTS OR MORE HAVE THE OPTION IF BOOKING A DAY CARE STAY FOR JUST $25 A WARMUP TO THE BOARDING STAY! THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR DOGS WITH SEPARATION ANXIETY OR PUPPIES BOARDING FOR THE FIRST TIME TO DIP THEIR PAWS IN THE POOL BEFORE THE BIG STAY! Please inquire for more details.

Pets

A typical day

Parker loves loves to play with floppy animal toys indoors and run around the dog park If your dog likes to play then he or she will fit right in. Even if your dog is shy or lower energy we will adjust to their preference, we have had many like that come to stay with us and we will meet them where they are at. On many occasions we have had pups stay with us who “don’t play” but Parker and I get them to try it out and we surprise the pup parents with videos of them having playtime fun! We have two small dog runs in our building complex and we have a few great parks here in NoLibs with lots of curious and exciting sniffable spots. We have dog beds and dog bowls for our guests and a giant crate that we leave the door open…for any time a dog decides they want to go in for some private down time.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
John can host up to 1 pet per night
Any info you think is important for me to know, please feel free to share and I will make any accommodations that I can for your pup to have a safe and happy visit on a walk or visit to Parker’s Play and Stay. I endeavor to try and support any work you are doing at home to change undesired behaviors, reinforce positive behaviors and if anything we do our best not create new undesirable behaviors.
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.