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Nicole & Derek H.

5.0 out of 5 stars
25 repeat clients
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Nicole & Derek H.

5.0 out of 5 stars
25 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $50 per night

Highlights

Nicole & Derek have Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
20 years of experience
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Will treat your pets like family.

Our family has always grown up with dogs and love to beable to give them that extra attention they need. We have always had pets in our family and couldn’t imagine our lives without them. We have two teenage boys who would love to help out anyway they can also.

Qualifications

25 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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79 ratings
Lauren F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 20, 2026

Very responsive and they gave constant updates on our sweet boy. He came back very relaxed and happy! We will definitely be using them again and we’re so happy we found them!

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Tessa N.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 19, 2026

Theo’s third time with Nicole & Derek and he gets so excited every time we pull in the driveway! We will continue to use them any time we need a place for him!

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Jane B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 18, 2026

We left our dog, Buddy, with Nicole and Derek for a week while we were on vacation, and we couldn't have been happier with the experience. They provided daily updates and photos, which gave us great peace of mind knowing Buddy was happy and well-cared for. They truly made him feel loved and right at home. We’re so grateful for their attentive care and will definitely book with them again!

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Laura H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 12, 2026

This is the third time we’ve booked with Nicole and Derek and I highly recommend! They take such good care of our senior dog, Jordy! It’s so nice not having to worry about him while we’re gone and we get daily picture updates so we know how he’s doing. Thanks Nicole and Derek for loving on our Jordy and letting him snuggle with you! 💕

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Jenna L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Jul 08, 2026

Rufus has such a good time with Nicole! We can’t wait to book again 😊

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Nicole H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 08, 2026

They took excellent care of our fur babies! Went the extra mile to help them feel comfortable. Updates during the stay help us know they were doing well.

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Schedule

We are available on weekends and most Fridays - usually after 4pm on most week days if you need someone to check on your pet also during the week.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

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

Safety, trust & environment

We live on 2 1/2 acres and have a huge back yard. We also have a crate that can be used if needed. We do have 2 dogs at home that are well trained, and have been around many other dogs.

Pets

A typical day

Go for walks/play ball/catch in yard- we also live close to willow river park and dog park that we have gone to with our dogs, or around our quiet neighborhood.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Nicole & Derek can host up to 3 pets per night
Please let me know if your dogs have any special needs or things they love that would help with there stay while you are away. We would love to make sure they are comfortable and if there is a special toy they enjoy having with them.
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.