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Paul F.

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 repeat clients
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Paul F.

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $95 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
7 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

New Paltz Dog Daddy

I've had or taken care of dogs since I was a child. I just love dogs, of all kinds. Currently I own a 6.5 year old lovely, playful, and friendly 37 pound Standard Schnauzer. It would be our pleasure to take care of your pooch during the day or overnight. I can take your pooch for walks every couple of hours, and also take him/her to dog park with my dog......or both. I am retired and your dog will have my full attention. I will take a puppy over 6 months old as long as they are house trained. I am not able to take your dog if they show any hostility/aggression to other dogs or people. Sorry, I do not take Pit Bulls. I generally take dogs 50 pounds or under; I will take a larger dog if I am confident that they are friendly with other dogs and people; I cannot take a dog with any signs of aggressive behavior. My preference is dogs between 25 to 50 pounds. I will care for your dog if they are under 25 or over 50 as longs as they are not aggressive and not incessant barkers; if they are either of these it will not be a good fit. They must be at least minimally trained to sit, stay, and come on command. I am retired, and your dog will have my full attention while staying with me. I will make sure your pooch gets as much play, and rest, as you would like. My home is 1 floor and 1800 square feet. I live on a quiet tree lined street, and I have a large fenced in back yard.

Qualifications

5 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
7 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

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25 ratings
Melissa S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Mar 23, 2026

Great doggie sitter!!! Will use again when needed.

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Joyce W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Mar 18, 2025

I am so happy to have found Paul. This is second time I have used him, the first was for a walk. Maizie loves him and gets along great with his dog, Chaka. Maizie came home happy and tired. We’re both looking forward to our next visit.

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Joyce W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Mar 13, 2025

What a relief it was to find Paul! I needed someone close by for occasional dog walks. He is professional, courteous, an overall nice person, and best of all, my dog loves him!

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Alana S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 11, 2024

Paul and Chaka were great hosts for Elsa and gave her lots of great exercise and dog park visits. Paul also sent lots of videos and photos for updates

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Kathleen H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Dec 02, 2023

Paul was incredibly flexible with scheduling, very understanding and accomodating with us humans. Our dog was taken good care of and she had a nice time under Paul’s attentions.

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Lauren S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • May 28, 2023

Paul was fantastic! We reached out last minute for some weekend sitting and he responded very quickly and was able to accommodate us. He gave us great recommendations of the area and send lots of updates throughout the day. I don’t doubt Miso had a fun filled day and I wasn’t worried at all about her safety or care. Would book with Paul in a heartbeat!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I’m retired and am available almost all the time to give your pooch as much care and attention as needed. Just let me know what your pooch needs. I only watch one dog at a time, which is why my rate is higher; your pooch will get my full attention.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

II will make sure your pet is comfortable in my home, and walk and run him/her as much as you want. Just know your pooch will be in good hands with me.

Pets

A typical day

I will do whatever your dog is used to: long walks, shorts walks, walks along the rail trail, visits to the fenced in dog park. I have lots of toys too for your dog to play with.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Paul can host up to 1 pet per night
I only take one other dog at a time. I require the following to make sure your dog is safe and a good fit for me and my 37 pound Standard Schnauzer: 1. Your dog is neutered or spayed 2. Your dog is familiar and ok at a dog park (not a deal breaker if it’s a one day stay) 3. Your dog is on tick medicine (pill or collar) 4. Your dog has had a bortadella vaccine and is up to date on rabies and distemper. 5. Your dog is house trained. 6. Your dog understands at least 2 basic commands: come and sit. 7. I cannot take a dog over 80 pounds
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.