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Laurie M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
31 repeat clients
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Laurie M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
31 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $30 per night

These prices are for 1 dog.

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

Highlights

Basic background check
50 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Let me play with your pup!

Hi! My name is Laurie and I am a dog lover living in Champlin. I am a retired elementary teacher so I have lots of time and patience! I no longer have a pet at home so your pup will get all of my attention. We will cuddle, play and go for walks. The backyard is fenced with plenty of room to play, run and fetch tennis balls. There is also a very nice paved walking trail that I walked with my dogs many, many times. I know how anxious you will be about your canine family member and will send pictures daily. I am looking forward to caring for your pet and hope you will consider me!

Qualifications

31 repeat pet parents
84% response rate
Usually responds in under 12 hours
80% bookings with photo updates
50 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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89 ratings
Jenny E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Juni 07, 2026

Laurie was so great with our dogs while we were away for almost two weeks. We have a senior dog and a one year old energetic dog-so very different needs. Laurie was great with both of them! Communication, including pictures, put our mind at ease that the dogs were doing well. We are so thankful for Laurie that we found a good fit.

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Leah S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • März 10, 2026

Laurie took great care of our dog! She was very loving to our dog and keep has great communication.

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Sara P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Feb. 15, 2026

Laurie is one of the nicest people and incredibly kind. I needed a sitter while I was gone on a work trip and my usual sitter was unavailable. We did a meet and greet a few months ago that went really well but I was still nervous as it was going to be for four nights. The boys settled in right away from what she shared. She also picked up on their idiosyncrasies very quickly. It was clear when I picked them that they had a great time and were very well entertained - they came home and napped for hours on the couch. I wouldn't hesitate to use Laurie again.

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Chris R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Feb. 05, 2026

Laurie was great. She sent pictures every day and the dogs loved being there. We will use her again anytime we are out of town.

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Beth S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dez. 25, 2025

Oh, I can’t say enough good things about Laurie!! She took Poppy on short notice while I was recovering from an injury. She sent me updates and made sure that Poppy was comfortable — no, more than that, that she was HAPPY, to be with her! I could tell by the pictures and updates that my little girl was just fine and that put my mind and heart at ease. I got back a dog who was happy to see me but not stressed one bit! Laurie is fantastic and we will use her again if we need a dog sitter! I think Poppy will miss the fun she had!

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Bryan and Joann S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep. 23, 2025

Laurie took great care of Bentley. We could tell he was enjoying his stay with her updates, and he was in good shape and spirits when we picked him up after a week. Thanks Laurie!

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Schedule

I am retired so will be around most of the time! I like to take walks and enjoy having a walking buddy to spend time with.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Safety, trust & environment

My yard is fenced but I always go outside with my pups. I like to keep an eye on them and make sure there is nothing harmful in the yard.

A typical day

I talk to my visiting pups as though they are people. We will play with the toys together and they will take me on walks to get a little extra exercise.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Laurie can host up to 3 pets per night
Please let me know about any special needs, likes, dislikes, or anything you can think of that will make the stay more comfortable for both your pup and me.
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.