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Paul S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
30 repeat clients
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Paul S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
30 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $45 per night

Highlights

Paul has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
20 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Home full time, flexible schedule

I love walking and playing with dogs of all shapes, sizes and breeds. I also love cuddling with kitties—or letting them come to me once they deem me worthy. I have been through adult beginner training for dogs aLike your dog, I can’t get enough walks. Before moving back to my native Wisconsin, I hiked about half of the Appalachian Trail. nd have received one-on-one instruction from an animal behavioralist. If you need someone to reinforce your canine commands, I’d be glad to help. I am a professional writer with lots of flexibility. I spend much of my day waiting for phone calls and inspiration. Then I spend more time summoning the will to commit words to paper. Animal interaction is a welcome break.I’d love to procrastinate with your pet!

Qualifications

30 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
20 years of experience
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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90 ratings
Colin R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jun 14, 2026

Paul helped me out a lot in a pinch! It was a last minute booking, I was from out of town, and my family made dinner reservations. Paul was flexible with the times and went out of his way to accommodate our situation.

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Joshua S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 29, 2026

Paul did a wonderful job taking care of our 3x pups, and taking care of our home!! Will be using him again for future trips for sure!!

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Vic T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 25, 2026

Paul was a great sitter! Yuba looked happy and content in all his pics. I felt everything was safe and under control. Thank you, Paul!

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Rebecca & Gabe G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • May 20, 2026

Paul is great at accommodating last minute requests when he can!

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isaac y.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 09, 2026

Fantastic-Paul is easy to work with and very timely and communicative.

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Amileigha F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 05, 2026

Paul did a fantastic job taking care of our pups! Lots of walks, playtime and snuggles. Very attentive to all of our requests and great at sending updates and photos. We would highly recommend him and would gladly request his services again for our next out of town trip.

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Schedule

I am “hybrid” so have more availability Thursday evening until Tuesday morning. Friday through Monday I am much more open and have more flexibility, as well.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 cat
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I am very attentive and believe in clear communication between me and clients. I like to exceed expectations—but need to know what those are first!

Pets

A typical day

I like to take dogs for short walks and give them the attention they need. With cats, I take my cues from them. In both cases, I “listen” to the animals’ “nonverbals” before acting.

0 to 15 lbs
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
Paul can host up to 2 pets per night
I am open to any special needs your pet has—as long as you alert me about them first. I have a good deal of experience with “reactive” dogs. However, I need to “meet” them first and will only work with them if they allow me to approach them after 30 minutes.
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.