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John Y.

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 repeat clients
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John Y.

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $37 per night

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

Will love your pets like my own!

I am semi-retired and have owned and cared for dogs and cats since I was young. My wife and I have rescued five beagle mixes - three of which we are still blessed to have in our lives. She will assist with pet care particularly if you have multiple dogs that require walking. We know how hard it is to leave your pets and we will ensure you have peace of mind with photos and detailed text updates. We will follow your pet's routine as requested and take all necessary steps to ensure your pet's comfort and happiness in your absence. I would like to know about: *aggressive behaviors and what are the triggers (large dogs, small dogs, people, etc...) *diet restrictions *special walking areas near your home

Qualifications

5 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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16 ratings
John G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Apr 15, 2026

John is a great sitter for our two elderly dogs. I know he is taking good care of them and is the first person I go to when I need a sitter.

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Bret B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Apr 09, 2026

John was great with Crosby! Crosby has a hard time with new people and John was patient with him and Crosby eventually warmed up to him. We are very grateful for his willingness and attention to Crosby and for the great care that he provided! Thank you. It made our trip so much more enjoyable knowing Crosby was well taken care of.

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Bjorne L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Feb 16, 2026

John and his wife were very accommodating and caring of our nervous dog Lucy.

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John G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jan 04, 2026

John is a great sitter. He was awesome with our two older dogs and the extra care they needed. The house was also clean and tidy. We will be using him as our first choice from now on.

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Julia C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Nov 23, 2025

Highly highly recommend John and Melanie to take care of your pup!! Lincoln was cared for like he was their own! Their puppies are also so sweet and got along with him, making it such a fun stay for Lincoln as well! We got updates throughout the stay and felt comfortable knowing he was in such good hands! Thank you so much!!

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Michelle C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Oct 28, 2025

We’ve had the pleasure of having John take care of our dogs twice now, and both times he’s been exceptional! He’s very attentive, responsible, and genuinely caring with our pets. It gives us great peace of mind knowing they’re in such good hands. Highly recommended!

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Schedule

I am semi-retired with a very flexible schedule so I can typically work in pet care during weekdays. I do substitute teacher at the elementary level on occasion but as long as you’re flexible on timing, it can work.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 dogs
Children 0-5 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

We have three beagle mix adult dogs ranging in age from approximately 8 to 13 years old. We live in a SFH and our yard is fully fenced and includes a deck with 3-4 stairs to the yard. Our eldest dog needs to be carried up and down the stairs so we are fully familiar with the special needs of seniors. We welcome small - medium sized dogs to stay at our home following a meet-up to ensure your pet(s) get along with ours. We have cared for a neighbor's dog overnight in our home without any issues.

Pets

A typical day

I look forward to engaging with your pets both indoors and outdoors as appropriate e.g. walking, playing with toys... Please let me know what activities your pets most enjoy and I'll be sure to spend our time together in that way.

0 to 15 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
John can host up to 1 pet per night
Please let me know of any behaviors I should expect when interacting with your pets - particularly as they get to know me. For dogs, I need to know how they react to other dogs and if they have any aggressive tendencies. If so, what specifically are their triggers?
These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

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.

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.