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Nicole & Darren K.

Encino, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
71 reviews
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Services

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

Nicole & Darren can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only

Nicole & Darren can care for

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

Availability

Fortunately, Darren works from home full time so someone is home a majority of the time to give potty breaks, provide treats and get in some cuddle and play time. Nicole works in education M-F and is home by late afternoon to spend quality time with your furbaby.

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Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Nicole & Darren K.

Communication

15 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

40 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

We do accept daycare dogs from different homes on the same day, but we always confirm with the first booked client that it won't be an issue before accepting the second booking. We look forwarding to spending time with your furbaby!

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 5 cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Nicole & Darren K. would like to know about your pet

Please let us know if your dog has any behaviors or needs that we need to know of in advance. Are they high energy and needs lots of playtime? Do they prefer to just chill on the couch? Can your dog be left alone for a period of time or does he/she have anxiety and need 24/7 attention? Anything else you can think of that we should know to make their stay comfortable and safe for everyone.

A typical day

We love to play fetch, give belly rubs & back scratches, and relax in our fenced backyard (as well as squirrel watch, of course!), when weather permits.

Location

Encino, CA

Nicole & Darren K.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Paws-itively Animal Obsessed!

Pet care experience

** FOR BOARDING IN MY HOME: DOGS MUST BE GOOD WITH CATS! ** Hi! We are Darren and Nicole and we’ve been pet sitting for over 20 years. We are parents to 1 big dog and 5 cuddly cats (as well as two humans.) We treat all pets as if they are our own, and give them all the love and attention that they want during their stay. Our dog, Lincoln, is a big, mellow boy. He’s a giant couch potato and prefers low-to-mid energy friends. He does like to play, but he tends to hide from our more hyper and high-energy doggie friends. BOARDING OF DOGS: While our cats are used to dog visitors, they don't like being chased nor do we want to worry about them being hurt. Similarly, we don't want your pup to be hurt if one of our cats has to defend itself. If it turns out to be an issue during your dog’s stay, he/she will have to be crated when we are unable to supervise (such as at night or if we have to run out). Otherwise, doggie guests are allowed the full run of the house as long as they are house trained (fully potty trained, non-destructive, etc). Please feel free to bring their dog bed, toys, etc. so your dog has a bit of home with him/her, and please bring your own dog food. STAYS IN YOUR HOME: My calendar is only open by default on Friday and Saturday nights, but if you have a different date in mind please feel free to reach out and I can see if I can accommodate your dates. I also do not charge for additional dogs or cats. My rate is the same regardless of if you have 2 dogs, 2 cats, one cat and one dog, etc. If the rates look different when you go to make your reservation, let me know. Some settings may need to be adjusted manually as there is a limit to the customization on the sitter side.

Cat care experience

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Cat obsessed

Nicole & Darren also care for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Reviews

Anne C.
Doggy Day Care • Jul 12, 2026
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For being the very best

Paris
Doggy Day Care • Nov 01, 2025
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Nicole was great. She responded quickly to my last minute request and was very accommodating. We were able to coordinate a pick-up so I could make it to an appointment on time.

Anne C.
Doggy Day Care • Oct 26, 2025
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Picture says it all - thank you for taking such good care of our boy!

Anne C.
Doggy Day Care • Aug 03, 2025
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Thank uou for taking such good care of our boy!

About Nicole & Darren K.

Communication

15 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

40 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

We do accept daycare dogs from different homes on the same day, but we always confirm with the first booked client that it won't be an issue before accepting the second booking. We look forwarding to spending time with your furbaby!

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 5 cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Nicole & Darren K. would like to know about your pet

Please let us know if your dog has any behaviors or needs that we need to know of in advance. Are they high energy and needs lots of playtime? Do they prefer to just chill on the couch? Can your dog be left alone for a period of time or does he/she have anxiety and need 24/7 attention? Anything else you can think of that we should know to make their stay comfortable and safe for everyone.

A typical day

We love to play fetch, give belly rubs & back scratches, and relax in our fenced backyard (as well as squirrel watch, of course!), when weather permits.

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.
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Nicole & Darren K.

Encino, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
71 reviews