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Ralph S.

Bay City, MI

5.0 out of 5 stars
•26 reviews
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fenced in back yard to play in

Pet care experience

i have owned everything from a chihuahua to a mastiff, boxer,cane corso, great dane,basset hound, to name a few and a whole bunch more,i currently have a boxer. a nice size back yard for them to play and do their business in.i have always had a dog in my life. i grew up on a small farm in rural Michigan so i have been around all kinds of animals. i am available 7 days a week and nights. i am home most major holidays so if needed i can watch your fur baby. i have easy access to the yard for older dogs just two small steps to get to the yard. your fur baby will have full run of the house and yard unless your dog has special needs.

Reviews

Gretchen V.
Dog Boarding • Jan 02, 2024
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I trust Ralph 100%. I have an anxious senior toy poodle, but Ralph makes sure she's comfortable in his home and picks other clients that he think will respect her space. When I have to go out of town, I know Ralph will take great care of her!

Rick S.
Dog Boarding • Nov 14, 2023
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Ralph was excellent. My plans for the weekend were uncertain and kept changing. He never complained and was accommodating to my numerous requests to change the drop off and pick up times. I could tell my dogs were very content to stay with Ralph. He has a nice fenced in back yard for potty breaks and exercise. He took good care of the dogs and didn't object to the loud snoring that one of my dogs does. I would definitely use Ralph again and recommend him to anyone.

Doug E.
Dog Boarding • Nov 03, 2023
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I was very apprehensive leaving my Chubby Girl Juno for a week with a stranger. Having never used the Rover Services prior, the entire process was unfamiliar, but manageable. Ralph had some great reviews on the site and was close by so I began discussions with him and ultimately decided to use his services. His home was set up to securely contain my pup and she and I were quickly content as reports regularly came in with photos documenting that she didn’t miss me in the least, allowing me a guilt free week away. I will definitely use Ralph and his services again since Juno now misses him.

Gretchen V.
Dog Boarding • Oct 16, 2023
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Ralph was wonderful with my special needs senior toy poodle Momo. Momo is deaf and anxious, but Ralph took the time to hand feed her and she quickly warmed up to him! I was initially nervous about Momo being with another client’s dog, but Ralph explained how he hand-picks which dogs he’ll take care of together and had a backup plan to separate them in case they didn’t get along. I’ll absolutely be booking with Ralph again!

About Ralph S.

Communication

10 repeat pet parents
90% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

35 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

i have a fenced back yard and the door for them to go out is inside the fence.the house has two front doors so it is nearly impossible for them to get out to street.

Home

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

Information Ralph S. would like to know about your pet

please let me know what he or she needs, like how much food they get, how often they need to go outside. any injuries they have had or have now. anything else that i might need to know to give them the best care possible with there stay

A typical day

it all depends on each dog and their needs and what the owner wants. some like to just chill out others need more activity.walks or play time

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$35per night
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$25per day

Ralph can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs
No females in heat

Availability

i am home every day all day for the most part except to run errands or to do some shopping. so i am here for your fur baby

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated 15 days ago
Ralph can host up to 2 dogs per day
Doggy Day Care Cancellation Policy:

About Ralph S.

Communication

10 repeat pet parents
90% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

35 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

i have a fenced back yard and the door for them to go out is inside the fence.the house has two front doors so it is nearly impossible for them to get out to street.

Home

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

Information Ralph S. would like to know about your pet

please let me know what he or she needs, like how much food they get, how often they need to go outside. any injuries they have had or have now. anything else that i might need to know to give them the best care possible with there stay

A typical day

it all depends on each dog and their needs and what the owner wants. some like to just chill out others need more activity.walks or play time

Location

Bay City, MI

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Ralph S.

Bay City, MI

5.0 out of 5 stars
•26 reviews