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Mark S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
2 repeat clients
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Mark S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
2 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

CA$37 total per night

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Highlights

Mark has Star Sitter status!
Basic background check
30 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Accepts 1 client at a time

Pet care experience

Dogs are my favorite type of people

I've had dogs and cats in my life since I was a young child and still today can't pass a dog on the street without stopping to say hi! My most recent dog was a Goldendoodle who loved people and loved being in the water every chance possible! She was with us for over 15 years and spent much time swimming or hiking on the local trails. Today I also dog-sit or walk friends and neighbours dogs as much as possible.

Qualifications

2 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
50% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
30 years of experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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6 ratings
Shahrzad S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 31, 2026

Kaayko had such a wonderful time with Mark! 🐾 He was so happy and tired when we picked him up, which says everything. He got so much love, walks, and playtime while staying with them. We really appreciated all the care and attention they gave him. Highly recommend! ❤️

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Varshini S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 19, 2026

Mark was very communicative and trustworthy. He treated Georgie like he was part of their family. I especially appreciated Georgie got a very good amount of exercise and walks. I could tell Georgie was very happy and well loved in at Mark’s home. I highly recommend!

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Helena S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 15, 2026

Very caring and nice people. My dog felt like being home as soon as he got at Mark’s home.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I retired early from corporate life and now fill my days with more interesting adventures. I spend a lot of time walking and my schedule during the days is usually very flexible. We live in a spacious townhouse with multiple enclosed outdoor spaces. We are surrounded by forest with endless walking trails and play areas!

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 not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

Dogs in our home are treated like part of our family, but always respecting the routines you have established for them already. We have a fenced in patio area and lots of other dogs in the neighbourhood.

A typical day

Depending on a dog's energy level and what they like to do we will walk several times a day from short walks in the neighbourhood to longer hikes or swims in the creek that's a 10 min walk away.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time
Mark can host up to 2 pets per night
We want to mimic as close as possible what your pet's normal day looks like so they're more comfortable and enjoying their time with us. Do they like to walk, hike, swim, chase a ball? Where do they like to sleep? Medication? Time they like to get up in the morning and sleep at night etc.
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, including a booking fee of 11%.