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Nicole K.

5.0 out of 5 stars
26 repeat clients
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Nicole K.

5.0 out of 5 stars
26 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $80 per night

Highlights

Nicole has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
20 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

♥️Long Walks 1:1 Care & Fenced Yard

We would love to spoil your pup! 20+ years of dog care experience, and ready to be your pup’s active walking buddy and favorite staycation. I specialize in daily active adventures around the parks, trails, and forest preserves.

Qualifications

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

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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63 ratings
Margo S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 22, 2026

Nicole was great! Super communicative and drop off was so helpful. Would absolutely book again!

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Anne W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Aug 20, 2026

Nicole takes great care of my dog, Lucy. She’s so excited to see Nicole she does zoomies when she arrives. Nicole is very communicative and reliable.

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Timothy G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 14, 2026

Nicole and Jess are the best. Shadow had another great multi day stay of finding sticks, long walks/adventures, toy time, and of course, snuggle time. We are so happy he could stay with them again!

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Timothy G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 25, 2026

Nicole, Is the best. Shadow stays with her a few times a year and he LOVES it! He gets lots of walking adventures and plenty of snuggles. And Nicole’s dog, Jess, is nice enough to let Shadow stay for a few days at a time. We love knowing that he is comfortable and having fun!

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Eugenia O.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jul 21, 2026

Nicole is a true pet lover and wonderful person. I just had an opportunity to meet her after she’d been caring for my pup for months. She is reliable, punctual, caring, and just a ray of sunshine!

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Timothy G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 07, 2026

We love having Shadow stay with Nicole and Jess. She keeps in touch and we feel so comfortable with him in her care. She was especially loving with Shadow when he had some anxiety around the 4th of July fireworks. She’s the best!

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Schedule

I specifically only accept one pup at a time for both boarding or daycare to ensure focused attention and premium care, and come with both senior dog and special needs experience. Your pup will enjoy a safe and loving staycation while you’re away. I work hybrid with flexibility to work from home on all days of my choice… so exercise and attention are never in short supply and I will be home the entire duration of their stay.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

A little about me: I adopted my dog Jess when she was nine months old, and she’s now a spirited 15-year-old. She’s had everything from allergies to kidney surgery, so I have years of hands-on experience with special needs, senior care, medications, and quirky personalities. If your dog needs extra attention, I’ve got it covered.

Pets

A typical day

We live down the street from no fewer than four different parks, with a ton of outdoor grassy space, and I love spending time outside and exploring the neighborhoods, forest preserves, and coffee shop patios. For walk clients, I tailor the route to your dog’s needs: short potty breaks, long strolls, or high-energy playtime.

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
Takes only 1 client at a time
Nicole can host up to 1 pet per night
For boarding, I usually host dogs 20+ lbs and 2+ years, since that’s what meshes best with my dog Jess (a sweet 45lb lab mix). For walks and drop-ins, I’m happy to care for dogs of all ages and sizes.
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.