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Layne D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
2 repeat clients
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Layne D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
2 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $18 per visit

Highlights

Enhanced background check
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Big ol' teddy bear

I've taken care of many a friend's pets, cats and dogs alike. I treat them with love and consideration - as a member of a family as they are.

Cat care experience

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Sincere cat lover

Layne also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Qualifications

2 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
30% bookings with photo updates
3 years of experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Your home and your pet will be left in the same state, or a better state than when I arrived. When it comes to dog walking, I can go a good distance and wouldn't have a problem getting all of your dogs zoomies out.

Ratings and reviews

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9 ratings
Lynette H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jun 27, 2026

Layne, as always was terrific. We were only disappointed that Rover.com charged us holiday rate for all 10 days for one federal holiday Juneteenth. Not Layne's fault but wanted to let others know this can happen. We only hope he received a lot of that increase because he deserves it. Layne manages Lacey's allergies so well and her new medication and feeding regiment is pretty complicated. We are always confident to leave our 4 year old dog with him. Thanks again Layne.

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Max W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 05, 2026

Layne did a great job caring for my pets and home. My animals were happy and everything was in good condition when I got back. He communicated with me during my trip and was direct and honest. He exercised my dogs a lot which they need, and everyone was happy and content when I got home from a 2 week trip. I wouldn’t hesitate to hire Layne in the future and really appreciate his care of my pets. Thanks again for everything Layne :)

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Lynette H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Mar 30, 2026

Once again Layne went above and beyond caring for Lacey and staying in our home. Please Layne know how much we appreciate you. Lacey is so happy and healthy on our return. We are sure she is less stressed with the routine, walks, and care that Layne provides with her. Our home is beautiful and this time he watered outside due to the dryness experienced while we were gone for 2 weeks. Thank you, thank you again and again.

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Laura S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Feb 06, 2026

Layne is reliable and responsible but most importantly he genuinely cares about our dogs.

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Lynette H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jan 18, 2026

Layne is amazing! Treats Lacey like a queen, exercises her, and is the best caretaker of our home. We accidentally left medication and he had it shipped overnight to us...really went above and beyond any expectations we've had. This is his 3rd time and we highly recommend him for any dog services you would need.

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Lynette H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Dec 14, 2025

Once again Layne was amazing with dog sitting at our home. Lacey is so comfortable with him. She was exercised regularly, given her medication, and cared for so well in our absence. He contacted us appropriately with questions when anything out of the ordinary happened. Thank you again Layne we really appreciate you. We hope you are available the next time we need a dog sitter or dog walker.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I can do a simple dog walk or pet visit during most times of the day, as well as pet sitting for short or extended periods of time. I live in Santa Fe but would consider sitting in other nearby locations as well, including Albuquerque.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Layne can host up to 2 drop-ins per day
It would be very important for me to know how to administer medication to your pet ahead of time, ideally with an in-person tutorial. I would also like to know how your dog would respond to other dogs or animals in the outside world, as well as how your dog responds to humans. It is also important for me to have contact information and instructions for emergencies.
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.