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Julie S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
26 repeat clients
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Julie S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
26 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $50 per night

These prices are for 1 dog.

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

Highlights

Enhanced background check
12 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Mom of 3, dog enthusiast

Hi friends! Thanks for stopping by! let me introduce myself. My name is Julie Smith. We are transplants to Minnesota. My husband and I are both Air Force brats, so we grew up all over the world. My childhood dog (Rok-e) was adopted from south Korea when I was 9. He was a very loved, purebred lab. We said goodbye to him when I was 21, a few months before my husband and I got married. We do not have any animals of our own but we love to care of other's animals. Our kids enjoy having responsibilities with the dogs such as getting them water and helping to feed them. In our home, your dog will have lots of space to run and play. They will get lots of pets and love from us and our kids. A typical day in our house goes as follows: Wake up between 6 and 630. Breakfast by 730 Morning exercises (walking the dog, go to the park, etc.) Preschool drop off - happy to take the dog with me, if they do okay in the car. Lunch/quiet time Play time (outside, unless it is way too cold)/walk and potty break) Training/skill building for the kids and the dog Dinner Evening walk/exercise Quiet time 7/730 Bed time for adults around 10 We have a large, fully fenced yard (3/4 of it is a tall privacy fence and the back of it is 4 ft chain link fence with a large field behind our house). We have 3 kids who will help spoil and play with your fur baby. We will take your dog on walks (rain or shine) and help their social skills being around children. There are no other animals in the house.

Qualifications

26 repeat pet parents
80% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
12 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

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81 ratings
Rebecca S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • May 08, 2026

Thanks for taking such good care of Nelly!

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Beth H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 25, 2026

Julie did a wonderful job watching our two pups! She was flexible on the drop off and pick up times! They have a fantastic fenced in back yard which was wonderful! Would highly recommend!

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Emily K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 08, 2025

Gus had a great time with Julie and her family, they took such great care of him! We will definitely be leaving Gus with them again if we are ever in the area again :)

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Katie P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Nov 17, 2025

Julie and her family provided a great family environment for Mia! Thank you, Julie!

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Jennifer M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 17, 2025

Julie and her family took great care with my Pup, Frankie. I'd highly recommend Julie to care for your pups.

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Angie S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 03, 2025

Julie and her dog savvy kiddos took great care of my 2 golden retrievers! It was a relief to find a family with no other dogs in the home for my senior goldens.

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Schedule

I am a stay at home mom of 4 young kids. We are typically home or playing in our yard during the day. During the school year, I drive our kids to school in the morning and pick them up in the afternoon. We love going to the park and will happily take your dog with us if they are well behaved on a leash.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
Children 0-5 years old
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Safety, trust & environment

We have a fenced yard that the dogs are free to roam in. They are allowed on our upstairs couches. We no longer allow dogs to have unlimited access to our whole house. Our basement will be blocked off as we don't typically spend a lot of time down there. PLEASE NOTE: due to problems in the past, we will begin charging an excessive accident fee. We understand that sometimes dogs have accidents - truly, we get it. That being said, excessive accidents is not acceptable and there will be an additional fee charged. We provide ample amount of outdoor time for dogs to do their business outside (and expect them to do so) and will charge for dogs who are not adequately house trained or who mark their territory inside.

A typical day

I love to make sure that you're dogs needs are met, both physically and mentally. We will make sure your dog gets adequate play time outside and inside. We love to walk to the park down the street from our house.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Julie can host up to 1 pet per night
Please let me know if your dog has any needs that I should be aware of before hand. Keep in mind that we do have small children. We have a firm rule that we only eat in the kitchen, and we are able to block the kitchen off during meal times to ensure your dog doesn't get anything that they shouldn't. ** Please note that we do offer a discount for military active duty and veterans. We are so very grateful for your service to our wonderful country**
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.