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Nicole D.

Star Sitter

reston, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
121 reviews
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Services

These prices are for 1 dog.

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

Nicole can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs

Nicole can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I work from home during the week, so your pet will have plenty of company throughout the day. They’ll enjoy lots of walks, attention, and belly rubs from both me and my husband—and occasionally from visiting friends and family as well!

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Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Nicole D.

Communication

43 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

I live with my husband (the "dog whisperer"), who is also an animal lover and experienced caretaker. We live right next to the dog park, so please let us know if that is something your pet will enjoy (or not) ! My parents also enjoy when I bring dogs by for weekend visits. They have a large, fully fenced yard where pups can safely run and play.

Home

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

Information Nicole D. would like to know about your pet

Has your pet stayed elsewhere before? How did that go? Does your pet get along with others? What is their activity level? What commands do they know? How do they communicate? What are they like if I leave them at home alone? What makes them bark, bite, or get aggressive?

A typical day

I typically take dogs on about 4-5 walks throughout the day, sometimes to the dog park. My husband loves to play with the pups. I like to give treats as rewards and cuddle with them.

Location

reston, VA

Nicole D.'s Neighborhood

Nicole D. has Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.

Your Pet’s second home🏡❤️

Pet care experience

We love animals and, while we don’t currently have pets of our own, we truly enjoy caring for and spending time with yours. We have 25+ years of taking care of pets. I also offer additional services upon request —administering medications/shots, obedience training, nail trims, expressions, or baths .

Reviews

Marissa & Robert N.
Boarding • Jun 27, 2026
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Nicole and Scott did an excellent job watching Safeer. It’s been over a year since we last boarded Safeer with them, but as soon as we dropped her off with Nicole, Safeer ran to her with excitement. They were great about sending us pictures throughout the stay. When we picked Safeer up, it was evident that she had had a wonderful time with them. We look forward to having Nicole and Scott watch Safeer again in the future.

Julie D.
Boarding • Jun 03, 2026
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Our dog seemed to really enjoy her 10-day stay with Nicole. Nothing negative to report! We would definitely use her services again.

Matthew C.
Boarding • Feb 28, 2026
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Wish we had found Nicole sooner!! She took wonderful care of our dog who seemed like she was having real fun!

Metilda B.
Boarding • Feb 13, 2026
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Nicole watched our pups for 4 days and had us regular updates and pics on how they were doing. They went on regular walks, and both of them seemed super happy and relaxed, our younger pup has ACL issues and she took good care, he doesn’t have any flare up! We’re very happy and so are the pups 🧡

About Nicole D.

Communication

43 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

I live with my husband (the "dog whisperer"), who is also an animal lover and experienced caretaker. We live right next to the dog park, so please let us know if that is something your pet will enjoy (or not) ! My parents also enjoy when I bring dogs by for weekend visits. They have a large, fully fenced yard where pups can safely run and play.

Home

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

Information Nicole D. would like to know about your pet

Has your pet stayed elsewhere before? How did that go? Does your pet get along with others? What is their activity level? What commands do they know? How do they communicate? What are they like if I leave them at home alone? What makes them bark, bite, or get aggressive?

A typical day

I typically take dogs on about 4-5 walks throughout the day, sometimes to the dog park. My husband loves to play with the pups. I like to give treats as rewards and cuddle with them.

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Nicole D.

Star Sitter

reston, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
121 reviews