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Nicholas C.

5.0 out of 5 stars
6 repeat clients
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Nicholas C.

5.0 out of 5 stars
6 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $50 per night

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

Big "organic" yard in Ann Arbor!

I've been a dog owner and part-time sitter for 43 years. I've completed advanced obedience courses with Border Collies and German Shepherds, as well as herding, agility, hunting, and military training with several breeds. I now have a friendly Cattle Dog who wants to have a dog party with YOUR pup (who will come home happy and exhausted!).

Qualifications

6 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
43 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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24 ratings
Jessica K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 06, 2026

One of our best Rover experiences with communication and attentiveness. Thank you Nick!

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Sylwia H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 24, 2026

Nick is amazing. Very friendly and it shows he cares for dogs. He worked with our anxious pup and us to make sure Sam felt comfortable. Thanks so much

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Carrie B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Mar 18, 2026

Nick takes such great care of Cody and Cody is always happy and tired when I pick him up at the end of the day. Cody gets along great with Jester and they have a great time running around and playing in his nice big back yard.

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Carrie B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Feb 24, 2026

Takes great care of Cody. My pup always has a great time when he’s there. Very happy to have found Nicholas and Jester! :)

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Carrie B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Feb 10, 2026

Cody had such a great time with Nicholas and Jester. Nicholas has made sure the back yard is safe for pups and made sure the boys got along and everyone was comfortable. My pup Cody came back very tired happy! :) Will definitely book again!

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Aspen Y.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 02, 2025

Nicholas was great! He was super attentive and sent lots of updates of my pup when she stayed with him and a few other dogs. Would definitely trust him with my pup again in the future!

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Schedule

I work from home and am fortunate to be able to hang out with my dog all day... we both enjoy having some additional furry friends to play with!

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have a very large, double-fenced "organic" yard (no pesticides/herbicides since 2021) with lots of squirrels, dog toys, and neighbor dogs to keep your pup entertained all day long. There's a patio with doggie door for shelter on muddy days, and dogs overnight in a crate or roam free around the house depending upon owner preference.

Pets

A typical day

Days start with 20 minutes out in the yard, then breakfast, and then more time outside chasing squirrels in the yard. We do 20 minutes of "fetch" at lunch time, and then snooze and play indoors all afternoon. Boarders then get dinner, an evening walk, and more time in the yard after dark (when the rabbits and other critters come out!).

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Nicholas can host up to 3 pets per night
Happy to manage medications, special needs, etc., but please let me know well ahead of time so I can prepare. I gently work on behavior issues to ensure good manners in my home (no paws on kitchen counters for example), but mostly I let the pups just play so I don't negatively affect any of their owner's training efforts.
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.