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Rachel D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 repeat client
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Rachel D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 repeat client

Contact for Boarding

from $40 per night

Highlights

Basic background check
10 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Dogs are objectively the best.

Hey there! Hanging out with dogs always makes my top 3 favorite things to do list. They're objectively the best. I grew up with a Calvin the Golden Retriever, Joe the boxer, and then Porkchop whose breed is tbd, maybe a Red Heeler or maybe a T-Rex. I was always responsible for them and loved every minute of it. Porkchop and Joe would go on runs with me! (If you have a dog capable of running, please tell me!) I am now the proud owner of a 5 year old Golden Retriever, Hobbes. He is the ultimate goober. I am pretty active with him. (Much to his dismay sometimes, big chill guy Hobbes.) He heads to the mountains with me to play in the snow, paddle boarding in the summer and lots lounging in the parks in Seattle. I have been dog sitting/walking for families that I babysit for. I have dog sat for extended amounts, two weeks+. I have experience taking pups to the vet and experience with older dogs who need medication and special care. Also I have dog sat for four different Labrador Retrievers of all various ages...I feel like that has prepared me for literally anything. I'm energetic and loving and flexible.

Qualifications

1 repeat pet parent
76% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

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5 ratings
Amy S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Nov 16, 2025

Rachel was very conscientious and communicated well. She loves dogs and it shows!

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Kelly C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Nov 16, 2025

Rachel was great! I was in town visiting a friend and she was literally across the street. She was out of town and recommended Kirk her Rover while she was away. When she came back I was able to have her do a walk before I left. I would reccomend her highly and use again!

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Nic T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Jun 19, 2025

Very helpful, responsive and flexible. We needed someone to watch our pup while we hit the mountain and Rachel was amazing. Very communicative, tons of walks, pictures, etc. Highly recommend!

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Paul G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Jun 05, 2025

Rachel was fantastic! We were travelling in a camper and stayed very near her home. She offered to come and pick our dog up on the day she watched her so we wouldnt have to move our camper. We really appreciated that offer! She kept our dog all day while we were at an event that didn't allow dogs. She and her dog took very good care of ours and allowed us to enjoy our event without worrying. Thanks again, Rachel!

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Dave L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Nov 16, 2016

Rachel was awesome! She took great care of Boris and multiple trips to the park, he was exhausted after our weekend away. She was easy to communicate with and quick to respond, would highly recommend.

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Kasi F.
Mar 01, 2016

Rachel is the best dogsitter! She takes care of the bups as if they were her own, with love and patience. The dogs love her so much, thanks Rach!

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work from home and ideally would love to meet a few pups to have a standing walk, dog day care or home check in's with during the week.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

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

Safety, trust & environment

In my home pups are immediately treated like they're part of our crew. They aren't left alone for lengthy times. We have a large secure patio and fun long hall ways to do zoomies back and forth.

Pets

A typical day

Love to run with dogs and my retriever is noooot about it. So would absolutely love a running dogbuddy. I enjoy walking around volunteer park and adjacent neighborhoods with the pups.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Rachel can host up to 2 pets per night
How is your dog with other dogs when on leash? Does your dog try to run outside when you open the door to your home? How to utilize treats? What are your dogs quirks? (Ex Hobbes sits down in protest when he realizes we are headed home)
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.