Joy & Rodney S.
Columbia, MD
Joy & Rodney S. have Star Sitter status
The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.
Experienced, dog-loving family
Pet care experience
We are a family of 5 humans and 2 dogs. We have a sweet, sleepy 10-year old golden retriever named Trevor and a fun, sassy 8-year old labradoodle named Raven. They are friendly and easygoing and have adapted well to sharing their home with other dog friends. We both grew up with dogs and we started sitting through Rover in 2020 because we wanted to spend more time with dogs without actually getting our own 3rd dog.
Reviews
My puppy had a great time with Joy & Rodney, they kept me updated with lots of pictures and videos. I was very nervous about leaving her with anyone but she was always happy and exhausted when I picked her up!
Finn was in good company! Thank you for taking him in on such short notice and updating me throughout the day.
Joy & Rodney are quite accommodating. Had an emergency, they were able to fit my doggo into their schedule! Lifesavers!!! Highly recommend!!!
Joy and Rodney are great! I would use them exclusively if I lived in the area anymore!
About Joy & Rodney S.
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Safety, trust & environment
We live in a large single family home on 1 acre on a quiet dead-end street in the heart of Columbia. We are surrounded by woods and while we don’t have a full fenced backyard, we do have a small fenced-in area for the dogs that is perfect for quick potty breaks. We have lots of space to roam and take the dogs out frequently for walks on leash. We also have a large deck, which is great for spending time outside when the weather is nice. We do not generally use crates unless that is part of your dog’s routine. We have a couple of crates in different sizes if needed, or you can bring your own if you prefer. We do not require dogs to be crate trained. We allow the dogs in most rooms in the house and they are allowed on furniture, but we will try to enforce whatever rules you have at home if you don’t want them on furniture. We have a lot of space for dogs to have their own area to hang out if necessary. We typically take only 2 dogs at a time (not including our own) but we sometimes take more on a case by case basis if we think they will be a good fit with each other. We do our best to follow whatever routines or schedule your dog is used to so they can feel more comfortable here. We send lots of photos to keep you updated on how much fun your dog is having with us while you’re away. We will treat your dog like one of our own and they will be sure to get lots of attention!
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Information Joy & Rodney S. would like to know about your pet
Information we would like to know about your dog: • Are vaccinations up to date? • Are they spayed or neutered? • What is their feeding schedule/routine and how much do they get at each meal? • Does the dog have any special needs, allergies or medications? • Are there any behavioral issues we should be aware of? • Where does your dog like to sleep at night? • How frequently do they need potty breaks? • How long can they be left alone? • Anything else we should know to help make your pup’s stay as happy and comfy as possible!
A typical day
Our days typically start with morning potty breaks and feedings, then we’ll have play time, relax around the house, and go on walks on the lovely pathways nearby.
Services
Joy & Rodney can host
Availability
We both have other jobs, but Joy works from home Monday through Thursday, and Rod is off on Fridays, so one of us is usually home and we have lots of time to spend with the pups. While at least one of us is usually home, there are occasionally times when we are both away for 1-4 hours. Our kids are 18, 15, and 11, and they are usually home as well when not at school or other activities.
About Joy & Rodney S.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
We live in a large single family home on 1 acre on a quiet dead-end street in the heart of Columbia. We are surrounded by woods and while we don’t have a full fenced backyard, we do have a small fenced-in area for the dogs that is perfect for quick potty breaks. We have lots of space to roam and take the dogs out frequently for walks on leash. We also have a large deck, which is great for spending time outside when the weather is nice. We do not generally use crates unless that is part of your dog’s routine. We have a couple of crates in different sizes if needed, or you can bring your own if you prefer. We do not require dogs to be crate trained. We allow the dogs in most rooms in the house and they are allowed on furniture, but we will try to enforce whatever rules you have at home if you don’t want them on furniture. We have a lot of space for dogs to have their own area to hang out if necessary. We typically take only 2 dogs at a time (not including our own) but we sometimes take more on a case by case basis if we think they will be a good fit with each other. We do our best to follow whatever routines or schedule your dog is used to so they can feel more comfortable here. We send lots of photos to keep you updated on how much fun your dog is having with us while you’re away. We will treat your dog like one of our own and they will be sure to get lots of attention!
Home
Information Joy & Rodney S. would like to know about your pet
Information we would like to know about your dog: • Are vaccinations up to date? • Are they spayed or neutered? • What is their feeding schedule/routine and how much do they get at each meal? • Does the dog have any special needs, allergies or medications? • Are there any behavioral issues we should be aware of? • Where does your dog like to sleep at night? • How frequently do they need potty breaks? • How long can they be left alone? • Anything else we should know to help make your pup’s stay as happy and comfy as possible!
A typical day
Our days typically start with morning potty breaks and feedings, then we’ll have play time, relax around the house, and go on walks on the lovely pathways nearby.
Location
Columbia, MD
Pets
Joy & Rodney S.
Columbia, MD