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Margalina & Joshua P.

5.0 out of 5 stars
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Margalina & Joshua P.

5.0 out of 5 stars

Contact for Boarding

from $63 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
10 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time

Pet care experience

An empty nester looking for love!

Hey guys! I'm just a Midwest girl living in my Midwest world! I have the typical Veteran husband and one of our three kids still living at home! We have a 7 pound Chihuahua and two kittens who are the current rulers of the home. I bring a professional, hands-on background to every dog I care for, shaped by my experience, work in the military and training dogs across a wide range of needs. From guiding young puppies through early obedience and socialization to reinforcing structure and confidence in adult dogs, I focus on calm, consistent, and respectful handling. My approach blends proven training principles with genuine affection—clear communication, routine, and trust, paired with plenty of attention and care. On our private 20-acre property, dogs have the space to decompress, explore safely, and enjoy a peaceful environment while still receiving individualized guidance and close supervision. While we do have 20 acres that we can walk through we also have a fenced in area and GPS Fence collars for your dog to use. Depending on the training your dog has been through we can work with you to see what fits best.

Qualifications

96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
10 years of experience

Ratings and reviews

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Cornelia G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 30, 2026

Margalina, Joshua and their daughter were wonderful caretakers of our maltipoo for two weeks. I got adorable photos every day and regular communication about all the fun he was having becoming a farm dog (lots of great exercise). This was a last minute booking but we could not have been luckier. Our dog is a very social one but also clingy to his main caretaker, and Margalina quickly because that person! We will definitely use them again and can’t recommend them highly enough.

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Schedule

I am a full time mom who homeschools her kid. My husband is home part time so most of the time we are home if not pup will be crated.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs, 2 cats
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced in yard and a pet safe GPS collar for the pups. So no matter what the pup will be secured. There is no gate to leave the fenced in area so to leave you have to go through the house.

Pets

A typical day

Your dog will enjoy the day to day life we live. Nature walks and runs through our fields. There are tennis balls and soccer balls for all the play!

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
Margalina & Joshua can host up to 4 pets per night
Please let us know the quirks your dog might have. No dog is alike and we all know our dogs can make mistakes. Mistakes happen but informing us what to look for would be helpful!
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.