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John R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
2 repeat clients
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John R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
2 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $44 per night

Highlights

John has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
35 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Former dog dad at your service!

Former dog dad to my late little guy called Charlie, looking to help out when you need a sitter. My family has had pets my whole life. I've lived and worked with dogs of all ages, sizes, and temperaments. Charlie and I were together since he was a puppy rescue, and he had many siblings of roommates and foster programs over the years. I love meeting other doggos and would love to meet yours!

Qualifications

2 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
80% 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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13 ratings
Lore Z.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 04, 2026

John is amazing. Our little Arlo is afraid of everyone (except John) He almost didn’t want to come home with us. He took such good care of him. He will always be my go-to. One thing, your pup may be lackluster the next day from the exercise he got and missing John.

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Kiera F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jul 27, 2026

John is so communicative, we work together to be flexible on what works for everyone. He’s really reliable— and our super energetic pup just loves him!

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Stacey B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jul 27, 2026

John is a wonderful dog and house sitter! Feel very lucky to have met him—as do my two pups!

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Kiera F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jul 09, 2026

John is awesome— he’s so sweet with our young (sometimes rambunctious) dog, and he knows when she needs rest/water on the extra hot walking days. My dog loves running into him in town, she gives him a big greeting— he’s so good with her! He is also very reliable and very communicative. Great all around!

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Lexie W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 09, 2026

John took great care of my dog Willow. He was very responsive when I reached out to him as well.

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Kiera F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jun 04, 2026

Awesome first week with dog walking! Good sized walks, communicative, very kind overall.

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Schedule

I teach and work administration at a local music school, which gives me a fairly flexible schedule. I come home frequently throughout the day and can stop by regularly as needed. Just let me know when you need a hand with your pet.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Safety, trust & environment

Aside from being able to stop by when you need, I can also board one dog at a time in my west end apartment. I know the city and neighborhood well and am happy to walk pets together or separately if needed.

A typical day

I teach classes and lessons throughout each weekday, with plenty of time for walks and visits in between. I'm also an active runner and love running with dogs who need the exercise.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 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
I have experience with dogs from puppy to senior and am good with oral medications. I do not have experience giving injections, but am willing to learn. Let me know what other special needs your dog has and I'll see what I can do.
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.