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Nicole D.

4.9 out of 5 stars
14 repeat clients
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Nicole D.

4.9 out of 5 stars
14 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $65 per night

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

Highlights

Nicole has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
22 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Accepts 1 client at a time

Pet care experience

Full-time Professional Dog Mom ❤️

As a a lifelong dog mom, I know how hard it is to find good care for your best friend so it’s my honor to be your stand-in pet parent and give your baby the kind of care I give my own. I’m home full time with my sweet Shihtzu mix Blair and part of a work-from-home dog loving duo. My partner Adam and I have shared our lives with pups since childhood, and there’s nothing we enjoy more than having furry friends around. We can’t wait to welcome your pup into our “pack” and provide lots of love, couch cuddles and family walks. With over 20 years of experience caring for pups of all ages. I’m intuitive and naturally attune to your dog’s energy and mood, which helps me provide calm, responsive care. Your pup will join our little crew, which includes Blair, our friendly 15lb Shih Tzu mix. Blair is gentle, low-key, and great at reading social cues. She enjoys companionship and will help your dog feel right at home. We usually take two, 30-minute walks per day, along with several additional short strolls or potty breaks. Our building has a private dedicated potty spot right out back and we’re lucky to have lovely parks nearby and a quieter pathway for walks behind our building, away from busy streets. We’ll make sure to keep your pup’s routine and feeding schedule intact, and gladly adjust to their needs. I’ll also be sharing plenty of fun photos and videos so you can see your fur baby thriving! Their time with us will be like a doggy sleep-away camp packed with fun, enrichment, and family-style love until you return!

Qualifications

14 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
22 years of experience
Oral medication administration

Ratings and reviews

4.9
stars
53 ratings
Zjhyvoriah W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 10, 2026

Nicole was absolutely amazing with our furbaby, Zoie! 🐾🩷 From the very beginning, she was so welcoming and made us feel completely comfortable leaving Zoie in her care. She kept us updated with plenty of pictures and check-ins, kept Zoie on her normal schedule, and truly treated her like her own. Zoie absolutely loved Nicole and her furbaby, Blair; it was like she had a second mom and a little best friend while we were away! 🥹 We truly appreciate the love and care Nicole gave Zoie and the trust she built with us. We will definitely be booking with her again whenever we need a sitter. Highly recommend!

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Christina C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 31, 2026

Oh my gosh, SOOOOO happy Mochi has a loving 'auntie Nicole' and 'uncle adam' to look after her while we are on trips. Nicole's communication leading up to the initial drop off was amazing and she really is the doggie whisperer. Meeting Adam was great and together their energy is so good. Mochi had a great day hanging with her new pal Blair and her new doggy day care. As a pet parent, I'm so relieved we finally found the perfect match for our pup. Honest, reliable, and genuinely warm hosts.

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Michael D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 29, 2026

Nicole, Adam, and Blair are the best. We are very repeat customers, but this was our longest sitting request by far, and it was made difficult by our pup getting sick and needing some urgent care while we were away. Nicole kept us continuously informed and took care of everything. Above and beyond! We are very grateful.

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Phillis B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 20, 2026

I feel so grateful to have found Nicole! She’s communicative, kind, and knows exactly what goes into caring for small breeds.shes given us peace of mind and my pup adores her! Thank you Nicole! 🙏❤️

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Amber S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 07, 2026

Nicole is the best! No one I trust as much to watch my baby Ryder.

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Michael D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 29, 2026

Nicole and Adam are the best. Tizzy loves being with them. We are super grateful.

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Schedule

I’m home all day and work limited hours virtually so I’m always around to keep your pets company and shower them with love and attention.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Safety, trust & environment

Your pet will have free roam of our spacious 2 bedroom/2 bath apartment with comfy couches, rugs and a doggie bed to lounge on, as well as a quiet space for a crate if that’s part of their routine.

Pets

A typical day

Every day we do two longer walks (Morning and Dinner time) around 30 minutes or more depending on the weather, along two shorter strolls/potty breaks. Happy to adjust based on your pups needs.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Nicole can host up to 1 pet per night
Please let me know if your dog has any special needs I can accommodate so I can help them feel right at home. Unfortunately I can’t accept male dogs who mark in new places or exhibit compulsive marking behaviors, as we have expensive heirloom rugs and upholstered furniture.
These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

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.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.