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John H.

5.0 out of 5 stars
162 repeat clients
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John H.

5.0 out of 5 stars
162 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $70 per night

Highlights

Basic background check
20 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Dog Lover and Pet Photographer!

I've raised and cared for multiple dogs of all sizes and ages. I work from home as a pet photographer so will be able to give your dog all-day attention and love, as well as professional pet photos as a bonus! My house will give your pup plenty of room to play inside, and a large fenced-in yard will allow them to be outdoors as much as they want. If you're working on training your dog, I can continue those lessons during their stay. We typically go out on a walk 2-3 times a day along with letting them into the backyard every hour or two. I'm also an avid picture/video taker and will send photos and vids of your dog to you throughout their stay!

Qualifications

162 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
50% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

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439 ratings
Nora J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 21, 2026

John has been sitting for our dog Emmet multiple times now, and he's fantastic every time. He knows and cares about dogs and is reliable, and communicative - we get daily updates and photos that put us completely at ease. Highly recommend!

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Amory H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 18, 2026

John was great with our dog while we were away for vacation. We got daily videos to see how she was doing. We always saw a wagging tail! We also really appreciated that he took the time for a “meet and greet” before our vacation to make sure she was a good fit with Pizza and all the other dogs.

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Tracy P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 24, 2026

John was an absolutely wonderful dog sitter. You can tell right away that caring for dogs isn’t just his job, it’s something he genuinely loves. He kept us updated every day with videos and check-ins, which gave us so much peace of mind while we were away. Our dog looked happy, relaxed, and clearly very well cared for the entire time. We would absolutely trust John again and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a reliable, caring, full-time dog sitter.

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Haleigh D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Feb 19, 2026

We’ve been using John for weekly daycare and occasional boarding for our 3-year-old Vizsla for the past year and a half, and he’s truly the best!! He’s incredibly experienced and does a fantastic job managing the “pack” each day, making sure all the pups get along so everyone stays safe and happy. The dogs get plenty of playtime balanced with rest and cuddles, which we really appreciate. John is also super accommodating with feeding schedules, special instructions, and anything else your dog might need. On top of that, he’s always responsive and flexible with our schedules and messages. We love John and would (and have!) recommend him to anyone looking for reliable, safe, low-stress care for their pup.

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Nancy R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Feb 19, 2026

John is terrific! He asked about my dogs wants and needs and listened! He then took care to see that she was as comfortable as possible in a new place—his place. She did so well!! Because of his care.

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Andrea G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Feb 09, 2026

John is always great with our dogs and sends updates via video and text on how they are doing. Our dogs love staying with him.

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Schedule

I work at home full time as a pet sitter and photographer. I will be with your dog the whole day and night throughout their stay.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced 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

I have a fully fenced in yard which the dogs are let out into several times throughout the day. The dogs are ALWAYS under my supervision whether they are out in the backyard or inside the house.

Pets

A typical day

Walks around Norwalk in the Broadriver district along with a full, fenced-in backyard. Professional pet photographer who will take TONS of pics of your pup!

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Non-neutered males accepted, spayed females only
No females in heat
John can host up to 4 pets per night
All dogs are welcome! I typically watch 3 or more dogs each day so I screen very carefully for aggression to make sure we always have a friendly and social group at the house. First time clients must schedule a meet and greet before their stay to make sure everything is a good fit.
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.