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Nicholas D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
4 repeat clients
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Nicholas D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
4 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $67 per night

Highlights

Nicholas has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
16 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Superb sitter & walker! (flexible)

I have been a very big dog person since my family got a Goldendoodle in February 2010 when I was in 7th grade. I trained him, fed him, played with him, and walked him everyday. The peak of our walking came during covid when I was living and working from my parents' house in NJ, and we would go for 60 minute walks during my lunch hours. Now living in Upper East Side in the city, I take care and walk my friends' and cousins' dogs in Manhattan when they are out of town. This includes going to their apartment to walk the dogs and bringing the dogs to my apartment for overnight stays.

Qualifications

4 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
16 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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8 ratings
Eliza H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Apr 22, 2026

Nicholas was great with Taras! He showed up on time and made sure to ask clarifying questions. I only wish he were going to be in the area longer!

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Zach W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 16, 2026

Nick was wonderful to our Shandy girl! Constant updates, videos and pictures of her having a wonderful time. Couldn’t recommend Nick enough to everyone in Manhattan!

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Susie D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 09, 2026

Nicholas boarded our dog for several days. Nicholas was professional, responsive and took good care of our dog. Our dog enjoyed daily walks/play at the dog park. We had no worries and would book again with Nicholas.

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Claire W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Mar 16, 2026

Nick is the best walker!! I have a mini dachshund who’s not the best walker and he was super attentive to text when I had questions & wanted to check in on her. He clearly loves dogs and has been available when I needed. Highly recommend him!!

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Mat M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jan 21, 2026

Nick was a fantastic sitter for Maddison. He was able to watch her last minute and provided great care for her. He checked in often with updates and pictures. I could tell Maddison had a blast! Would highly recommend Nick

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Karley W.
Jan 05, 2026

I’ve personally seen Nick look after two dogs, both for long-term stays and walk duties, and he is incredibly responsible, attentive, and dependable. He genuinely cares about dogs and makes their comfort and safety a priority. He’s also someone who follows through on commitments and will adjust his schedule to ensure everything runs smoothly. Pet parents can absolutely count on him.

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I am currently working full-time and fully remote in Upper East Side. I am available to walk dogs before work, after work, as well as during the work day, as I have a very flexible schedule. I can also board / house sit while working remotely.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have bowls for food and water as well as a few spare dog toys. I have dog sat at my apartment for my friends' and cousins' dogs in the past.

A typical day

I love to play and care with dogs while watching them, always keeping them busy. I also enjoy taking dogs for walks around my neighborhood.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Takes only 1 client at a time
Nicholas can host up to 1 pet per night
Please let me know if you dog has any special needs or behaviors I need to account for. Also, please be sure to share how long the walks should be / if you feed your dog treats.
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.