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Nicole H.

Toms River, NJ

4.9 out of 5 stars
41 reviews
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Services

Nicole can host

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

Availability

I work a hybrid schedule, so I will be present and flexible for your dog! My family loves our sweet boy, Bear, and look forward to expand our love, affection and attention to others!

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About Nicole H.

Communication

16 repeat pet parents
76% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates

Dog skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

My house has a fenced in yard with plenty of open grass for your dogs to play. Our neighborhood is super dog friendly as we see plenty of people walking their dogs. I have no problem picking up after your dog(s) as well as take them on walks because we understand how important daily exercise is for your furbaby! I am flexible for their meal schedule.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Nicole H. would like to know about your pet

My dog is very shy of other humans, he has been since rescue. However, he is such a sweetheart and loves when the neighbors dogs comes outside to interact and play.

A typical day

We will play a bunch of games in my fenced in yard. I have a neighborhood park that is dog friendly, that we could walk around and excercise.

Location

Toms River, NJ

Nicole H.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Companionate Dog Lover!

Pet care experience

I’ve been a dog lover since a child. I have rescued and adopted a very shy and abused Shih Tzu, Bear! Bear is the joy of our family. I grew up with my childhood dog, a German Shepherd (Prince) and had my very own chinchilla and guinea pig during my college years! I have babysat for my dog brother, Rocky, an English Bulldog for years while my parents traveled back and forth to Florida. I have a 9 year old son, Christian, who loves animals just as much as I do.

Reviews

James D.
Boarding • Nov 19, 2025
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My little Bear has been staying with Nicole for awhile now when I’m away. I love he enjoys staying there. Only place that he happily walks in and goes to do his thing. I have to force him to say bye to me. It is nice not to have to worry while I’m gone.

James D.
Boarding • Aug 12, 2025
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After 15 years I’ve finally found someone that my little Bear loves. He’s been to all types of pamper pets and such but loves staying with Nicole and her family. He no longer gives me the Doxie silent treatment for a few days. Nicole will always be the place I bring him for a vacay!!

Adrianna S.
Boarding • Jun 18, 2025
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Nicole took great care of my dog while my family and I vacationed! She’s flexible, positive, and great with updates. We’ve never left our boy and she provided peace and trust. I would recommend.

Sean G.
Boarding • Jun 15, 2025
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Nicole made my first rover experience great. Would recommend!

About Nicole H.

Communication

16 repeat pet parents
76% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates

Dog skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

My house has a fenced in yard with plenty of open grass for your dogs to play. Our neighborhood is super dog friendly as we see plenty of people walking their dogs. I have no problem picking up after your dog(s) as well as take them on walks because we understand how important daily exercise is for your furbaby! I am flexible for their meal schedule.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Nicole H. would like to know about your pet

My dog is very shy of other humans, he has been since rescue. However, he is such a sweetheart and loves when the neighbors dogs comes outside to interact and play.

A typical day

We will play a bunch of games in my fenced in yard. I have a neighborhood park that is dog friendly, that we could walk around and excercise.

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Nicole H.

Toms River, NJ

4.9 out of 5 stars
41 reviews