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Monica J.

Sturgis, SD

5.0 out of 5 stars
20 reviews
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Services

Monica can host

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

Availability

I work full-time mon-fri, bank hours, but I am always home after 5 and on weekends. I have two dogs at home who love to go on walks and play in the yard. Your fur baby would be a welcome addition.

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About Monica J.

Communication

4 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
70% bookings with photo updates

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced yard with lots of room to sniff. I keep it clean and maintained. My dogs would love the company of more! Myself, my husband, and my 17 yr old son are all dog lovers so your pet will get plenty of love.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Monica J. would like to know about your pet

Is your pet leash trained? How is their off leash response? Have you noticed any resource guarding behaviors? Are they kennel trained or free roaming? Will they be ok left home for up to 4 hours? Do they have any unique behavior quirks or something I should be aware of ahead of time?

A typical day

We get up before 6:00 to start our day. We spend a little time outside before having breakfast. We then spend a little more time outside to make sure everyone gets a chance to do their business. I work 8am to 5pm and then when I get home we go out to play a little before dinner. My son is home during the day so there's rarely a time when the dogs are home alone and they get lots of chances to go outside. If it's not too hot we'll go for a walk or play some fetch after work or dinner. If it's hot we wait until later in the evening to walk. Our dogs sleep in our bed and your dog is welcome. We love to play and snuggle!

Location

Sturgis, SD

Monica J.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Dog Mom!

Pet care experience

I've had a dog (or two) in my home for almost 40 years. I have experience with rehabilitation, puppy training, and have lots of time to show your pet some love!

Reviews

Stevi W.
Boarding • Jan 05, 2026
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Monica took wonderful care of Chewy! She was communicative, flexible, and very accommodating. Would 100% recommend her and would like to have her watch Chewy again when we are in the area.

Lexie L.
Boarding • Nov 30, 2025
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It was our first time using Rover and Monica went above and beyond in the care of our Cleo!

Jason E.
Boarding • Aug 13, 2025
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Monica was awesome! So thankful for her and Rover making our trip possible and having a fun, safe place to stay for Stella. Excellent!

Suzanne R.
Boarding • Aug 05, 2025
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Monica was absolutely fantastic!! Her communication and care for my Spirit Louise was wonderful. I highly recommend her!! Thank you Monica 😊

About Monica J.

Communication

4 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
70% bookings with photo updates

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced yard with lots of room to sniff. I keep it clean and maintained. My dogs would love the company of more! Myself, my husband, and my 17 yr old son are all dog lovers so your pet will get plenty of love.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Monica J. would like to know about your pet

Is your pet leash trained? How is their off leash response? Have you noticed any resource guarding behaviors? Are they kennel trained or free roaming? Will they be ok left home for up to 4 hours? Do they have any unique behavior quirks or something I should be aware of ahead of time?

A typical day

We get up before 6:00 to start our day. We spend a little time outside before having breakfast. We then spend a little more time outside to make sure everyone gets a chance to do their business. I work 8am to 5pm and then when I get home we go out to play a little before dinner. My son is home during the day so there's rarely a time when the dogs are home alone and they get lots of chances to go outside. If it's not too hot we'll go for a walk or play some fetch after work or dinner. If it's hot we wait until later in the evening to walk. Our dogs sleep in our bed and your dog is welcome. We love to play and snuggle!

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Monica J.

Sturgis, SD

5.0 out of 5 stars
20 reviews