John R.
John R.
Contact for Boarding
from $40 per night
Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Giving pets a vacation they deserve
One of the key things that will help me care for dogs entrusted to me is my training in Fear Free principles as a Canine Enrichment Volunteer at the Roanoke Valley SPCA. Fear Free has become one of the single most transformative initiatives in the history of companion animal practice, providing unparalleled education on emotional wellbeing, enrichment, and the reduction of fear, anxiety, and stress in pets and improving the experience of every human and pet involved. Since dogs may experience stress, fear and/or anxiety when they are boarded outside your home, I feel I am well equipped to alleviate or prevent this. Another reason to choose me to care for your pet(s) is my commitment to donate 10% of my earnings through Rover to the Roanoke Valley SPCA. So, not only will your pet(s) be well-cared for when they are with me, you will be helping other animals which are less fortunate than yours.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
As always, John was amazing with Monty. He keeps in touch with us regularly and Monty clearly loves staying with him! Thank you!
John goes way above and beyond, and my dog Bodhi is completely comfortable with him. I can tell that Bodhi was played with a lot because now he is insistent that I follow in John's shoes! John also sent daily updates and photographs and a video was created at the end. I recommend him wholeheartedly.
John is the absolute best sitter ever!
John was fantastic. Quick to respond to messages! Each day at about the same time we received a doggie update with pictures. My kids listened for the text message alert and quickly made me check. They felt so much more comfortable reading updates and seeing pictures of our pup.
This is Lu’s second time staying with John, and we can’t say enough good things about him! John is very communicative, flexible, and sends frequent notifications and pictures about how things are going. Will always recommend him to friends and family!
John always does a great job and takes great care of my dogs. I highly recommend him and will continue to use him!
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Schedule
My schedule is entirely flexible, so it can be built around your pet's time with me. Basically, whenever they are ready for some attention, I will be there to provide it.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
Your dog(s) will receive my full attention since I currently have no pets of my own. My commitment to you is to adhere as closely as possible to your dog's routine. At a minimum, your dog(s) will get two walks a day; if their routine is more frequent walks, that's what I will do. While I let dogs on the furniture and the bed, if this is something that is not allowed in your house then I will follow your direction regarding these behaviors. If it's convenient, I'll ask you to bring your dog's favorite toy and/or their bedding when you board them with me. I do this because the familiarity of these items will help alleviate the stress of being boarded. If you bring a crate for your dog, I'll maintain your routine in that regard. I'll also ensure they are fed on their current schedule. I'll also ask if they are allergic to anything. Finally, I'll arrange an introduction to your pet(s) at a location of your choosing prior to their first time staying with me so I am not a complete stranger to you or them.
A typical day
I live in a great neighborhood for walking dogs and they'll be able to enjoy some exercise and stimulate their senses with some new smells and sights. I'll customize my attention to their personality and preferences, whether it's a simple game of fetch, lots of petting and belly rubs, or some mental stimulation with things like a Snuffle Matt containing hidden treats they need to find.
- 0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsSpayed and neutered dogs onlyNo females in heatTakes only 1 client at a timeJohn can host up to 3 pets per night
- I'll make sure to know if your dog has any special needs, any behaviors you want to reinforce or discourage and how they typically spend their day.
- These prices are for 1 dog.
Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.
Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.