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John K.

5.0 out of 5 stars
27 repeat clients
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John K.

5.0 out of 5 stars
27 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $90 per night

Highlights

John has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
35 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

Recently retired educated pro

I've had dogs my entire life. I am an excellent personal trainer, who enjoys the company of dogs. I joined Rover when living in a building in PHX. I started to walk or pet sit for many residents in my building. Many call me the "dog whisperer."

Qualifications

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

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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107 ratings
J D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 04, 2026

We used John for the first time recently, he took care of our girl Irie, a high energy Wirehaired Pointing Griffon for five nights. We appreciated John and his calm demeanor after an initial meeting with him and his dog Laverne a week prior to drop off. Irie and John and his Family got along great and Irie arrived home after pick up as if we were only separated for short while. A great indicator of her being well taken care of.

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Kenneth D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 28, 2026

John was great! He came a couple of times before the actual dog sitting day so that we were comfortable with him and the dogs. The dogs were well cared for, loved, and happy while we were away. Communication was excellent. We would absolutely recommend John and use again!

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George H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 13, 2026

I never worry about my dog when I leave him with John. He sends me pictures of Deuce hanging out and playing with his dog. I think Deuce has as much fun with John and his dog as I do on vacation.

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Becca K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 04, 2026

We couldn’t have asked for a better experience! From the moment we met, it was clear how calm, attentive, and experienced John is. Our dog was happy, relaxed, and clearly well-loved the entire time we were away. We received regular updates, photos, and little notes that gave us total peace of mind. We highly recommend John and will definitely be using him for the future!

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Betty R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • May 01, 2026

Just a random afternoon booking with John since Bo has such a wonderful time and so much fun at John’s!! He’s mellow in the car after I pick him up and out cold when he gets home…lol !!!

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Nicholas S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 11, 2026

Had such a wonderful experience with John. From the moment we dropped our pup off, we felt completely at ease knowing she was in caring and capable hands. Communication was great throughout and Cookie came home happy, relaxed, and clearly well cared for, which says everything. It’s obvious that every dog is treated like family and in a clean and safe space. We wouldn’t hesitate to book again and highly recommend John to anyone looking for trustworthy care for their pet!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I recently retired, may pick up a part time job, but my full-time out of the house days are over. If I can assist folks that work all day with their doggies, I'd be happy to do so.

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 not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have a house an half an acre walking distance to the Nissequogoe River. Completely fenced in yard with visibility to the park across the street.

Pets

A typical day

Walking, play fetch, hiking in safe marked trails, running through a sprinkler. I'm walking distance to the Nissequogoe River, Arthur Kunz State Park and San Remo.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time
John can host up to 1 pet per night
Please let me know of your dog has any special needs or requirements. Also share his/her favorite activities. What do they like? What do they not like. Are.they good with other dogs?
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.