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Nikolai S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
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Nikolai S.

5.0 out of 5 stars

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $30 per visit

Highlights

Enhanced background check
14 years of experience

Pet care experience

Veteran Putting Myself Thru School

I’ve never been bitten. I grew up around strays and my family trusted me to walk them. I lead a volunteer group for The Humane Society, and I just love dogs! They help me deal with military life. I’m big into hiking, and I WILL carry a dog first aid kit XD.

Qualifications

100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
14 years of experience

Safety, trust & environment

Very high drive dog friendly. I live in a one bedroom apartment across the street from a MASSIVE dog park. I’m huge into fitness and nature, and I will WALK your dog in nature if you want.

Ratings and reviews

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1 rating
Madison S.
apr 22, 2026

Mr. Smiley arranged a large walking group with his previous job to have everyone come in a volunteer their time. They walked dogs at our rescue almost every Saturday. He not only was very attentive to our safety protocols, but he kept everyone else in check as well. In a rescue environment you can work with dogs that are very high energy or scared. Mr. Smiley took the time to walk every one and give them some one on one time.

Michael Z.
apr 21, 2026

Smiley is super reliable and loves walking and caring for dogs! He spends a lot of his spare time volunteering at local shelters as well. There is little doubt that he is passionate about pet care. If you need Smiley to help out you can definitely rely on him. Your dog or cat will be in good hands.

SABRINA S.
apr 20, 2026

Nik was hired to walk my two dogs, Bela and Jet. Bela was 55 lbs red lab hound mix, Jet was a black York-poo. My dogs loved Nik! He took them for long walks, played with them wonderfully, brushed them, and gave them treats appropriately to reinforce good behaviour and tricks. Nik is a great young man, responsible, intelligent, kind. and a genuine pleasure! I trusted him with my dogs and in my home. I know beyond his help with my dogs, I’ve know him his entire life as he’s also my nephew. So trust when I say this is a great young man who has love and God in his heart and his ethics. He is also in the Air Force, and donates time at animal shelters!!!

KYLE A.
apr 18, 2026

I can’t recommend Nick S highly enough. Nick is the kind of person you trust immediately—with your home, your pets, and your peace of mind. He’s responsible, attentive, and genuinely cares. This isn’t someone just “checking the box” on a task—he shows up, pays attention, and goes above and beyond. What really sets Nick apart is his consistency and character. He does what he says he’s going to do, communicates clearly, and treats your pets like they’re his own. Whether it’s sticking to routines, handling unexpected situations calmly, or just making sure your pet feels comfortable and cared for, Nick delivers every time. If you’re looking for someone dependable, trustworthy, and fully engaged, Nick is your guy. —Kyle

Stacy R.
apr 17, 2026

Hi, I have known Nikolia his entire life. He is a kind, caring, and gentle soul. His love for animals is rooted in his soul. If you ever look at his FB posts, you will find posts of dogs needing homes or how he has volunteered at a shelter to help. If he were in charge of the care of your animal, your pet would be in wonderful, capable hands. I would wholeheartedly recommend and endorse Nikolia as a ROVER walker.

Justine S.
apr 17, 2026

Nikolai has been around dogs since he was a toddler. He has been appointed official dog walker at home because he loves and respects them and visa versa. Since he moved out, he has been involved with getting shelter dogs homes and more. A shelter in a town he was visiting had dogs that had not been walked in months so not only did Nik walk the dogs, when he left that town, he assembled a crew to continue his mission. Nik is responsible, kind and physically fit. Any dog would be lucky to meet Nik!

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I go to School M-F from 8AM-2PM, and Church Sun 8AM-1PM. I need the money, but I do it mostly as a passion project!

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Nikolai can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
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.