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Nicole M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
45 repeat clients
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Nicole M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
45 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $55 per night

Highlights

Nicole has Star Sitter status!
Basic background check
31 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

A runner, knitter, and pup mum

I grew up with dogs back in Minnesota. When I went to college, I immediately started volunteering for rescue dog organizations. Which I continued to do in every city I moved to after. For a long while work required me to be out of town frequently and prevented me from having any pets of my own. Rescuing my first pup, Ichabod, happened within a week of starting a job that didn't require any travel. Vlad was rescued six months later, and while the two of them were close, they loved getting to meet all the pups that have stayed with us over the years. We adopted Edgar a few months after Ichabod passed and he has become Vlad's biggest fan...the feeling is not mutual yet.

Qualifications

45 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
31 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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115 ratings
David M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 16, 2026

Nicole was quick to communicate and very accommodating of our high-energy terrier. She provided a safe temporary home for our pup. Recommended!

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Bella W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 05, 2026

Nicole takes great care of our dog Miles, sends updates and responds quickly! We love that our dog feels at home with their crew! ❤️

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Tracey C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jan 21, 2026

Nicole and Sam are the best. Paddy is so well taken care of and we feel great when he’s with them. ❤️

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Jessica K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Oct 15, 2025

Our two babies had another awesome stay with Nicole & Sam. They are our first choice for any dog sitting needs. Buffy has become best buddies with Edgar. It was so nice to see them both cuddled up on the couch together in our photo updates! They are always so well cared for, thank you!

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Paul M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 17, 2025

Nicole was excellent!

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Cris E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 09, 2025

Nicole and Sam are the best! We’ve had them watch our girls a few times now, and every time they spoil them with all the snuggles and love. Our pups get along so well with their dogs, it’s like one big playdate while we’re away. It gives us so much peace of mind knowing they’re being cared for like family. Couldn’t ask for better sitters!

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Schedule

My husband and I both work from home and already having two dogs makes it so that guest dogs fit into our regular schedule pretty seamlessly.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

We have a small, fenced-in backyard where our pups only go out with supervision. Our guys are mischievous, so they're crate-trained when we're out of the house, and we prefer that in rover guests.

Pets

A typical day

We go for multiple walks each day, have lots of toys, and our guys love to wrestle. When Edgar went to doggie daycare, we were told he was the ultimate social butterfly and will shower attention on other pups.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Nicole can host up to 2 pets per night
We tend to only accept new clients that are small dogs since all our friends are small. Reach out with any questions or for a meet and greet.
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.