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joshua m.

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients
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joshua m.

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $35 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
10 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Just hanging with the dogs

I'm retired from the army, and in my free time I like to dog sit to gain more experience and insight into my own dogs. I currently have two rescues, whose training I work to improve daily-ish. I'm a dog person with a lifetime of hands on experience between family dogs and my personal dogs. I look to minimize your dog's stress during their stay with lots of space to roam free when feeling overwhelmed and keepings toys inside individual crates (avoiding unknown issues with possessiveness).

Qualifications

3 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
10 years of experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Ratings and reviews

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8 ratings
Eileen C.
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Boarding • Aug 30, 2025

Joshua was easy to work with — very laid back, sent updates and pictures. Our dog came home happy and tired !!

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Darrell D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 06, 2025

Joshua is very accommodating. Samson always comes home relaxed! Excellent communication as always.

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Timothy M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 06, 2025

Joshua was awesome! No stress and he sent a pic a couple time a day and put us at ease since we had never left our dog before! He was awesome and took really good care of our Muddy! The entire process was drama free! Much thanks! Tim Miracle

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Darrell D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Oct 21, 2024

Joshua was very helpful with lots of communication a photos. His dogs are friendly and he’s has a great set up for pet sitting!

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Johnny G.
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Boarding • Oct 13, 2024

I’ll definitely be booking again with him! Sent pictures, took him on walks and also let him get acclimated to his surroundings

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Arek K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 11, 2024

Josh took great care of our boy, he went above and beyond, making sure our dog was entertained and well taken care off. I was receiving daily updates with pictures and feedback. Highly recommended. I will use his services in the future for sure Ps. He has a great place for your dog needs, cool basement, pool and fence in yard, also his own dogs are very friendly!

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Schedule

My dogs spend as much time as possible around other people, other dogs, and of course, me. Whether it's friends, other family members in the house, the dog park, or anywhere they're welcome. My dogs, and yours, are occasionally left alone in my home, segregated from each, for up to few hours a day, total. This includes taking my little brothers, who live with me as well, to school or work, or even going to the gym. Dogs that stay for longer, or return for multiple stays, are eventually allowed to roam the house freely.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have two fenced in sections behind my home, with direct access to the basement and first floor. In between walks, dogs are frequently let out into the yard to run, play, and potty.

Pets

A typical day

I walk my dogs frequently, 3-5 times a day weather permitting. I run with my smallest, Harley, and will bring your dog if they're also a runner. If you have specific toys or training you'd like me to encourage, bring em along or let me know.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
joshua can host up to 2 pets per night
Please let me know if your dog isn't comfortable being crated for up to 2 hours at a time or has issues meeting new dogs. And let me know of any special requests you have for your dogs, I will do my best to accommodate.
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.