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Richard D.

4.9 out of 5 stars
98 repeat clients
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Richard D.

4.9 out of 5 stars
98 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $29 per night

Highlights

Richard has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
20 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

Quality love and care for your pet

I have a lot of fun interacting with pets of all sizes types and breeds. I will ensure that your family member enjoys being well cared for. They will enjoy your home away from home. They will also enjoy the same experience that they always have in their own home.

Qualifications

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

Ratings and reviews

4.9
stars
159 ratings
Liz C.
2.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 21, 2026

Seemed knowledgeable but it’s a kennel environment and the dogs don’t free roam. He said my dog went out several times a day but she came home having to poop and had a huge poop then diarrhea. She seems to have been holding her poop. Also, I was disappointed in the communication. I had to reach out to see how she was doing and it would take almost a full day to hear back. I really wanted to like this rover after the positive reviews but we just didn’t have the same experience.

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Samyra W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 20, 2026

Richard takes good care of my husky! She’s gentle and loving with her. She comes back even happier than I left her

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Justus R.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 08, 2026

He did an awesome job with my baby girl Q'pid. I will be back again.

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Alicia L.
2.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 07, 2026

I made the wrong choice when I selected Richard to watch my dog. My dog is part of my family, and I wish I had trusted my instincts from the beginning. Our first interaction made me uncomfortable. Richard removed my dog’s regular leash and put on a slip leash without discussing it with me first. My dog wasn’t used to a slip leash and began choking. When I expressed my concern, he told me that if I wasn’t comfortable, I could find someone else. Looking back, I wish I had taken my dog and left, but I didn’t have another highly rated sitter available in the area. I convinced myself that, as a trainer, he knew what he was doing. During my dog’s stay, Richard never sent any photos or videos. I had to reach out to ask how she was doing. He told me she had played, eaten, and was resting. When I picked her up, she appeared noticeably thinner to me. I offered her treats and water, and she drank the water very quickly. She wasn’t interested in eating anything else. By the next day, she had started vomiting and was hiding under things in the yard, which is very unlike her. Since coming home, she has not been acting like herself, and I have been very concerned about her well-being. Based on my experience, I will not be using Richard again.

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Janine J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 01, 2026

Richard is amazing with my puppy Zion. Not so big puppy. Would definitely recommend and continue to use his services.

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Richard H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 21, 2026

Splendid service, could not have been treated any better. We will definitely be back!

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Schedule

Care for your fur baby is my priority. Morning walks will happen, play time definitely, love playtime; evening walks, feeding all done. Just as if you are at home.

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 allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I strive to give your fur baby the same experience that they always have. My aim is for them to see me as another part of your family while you're away.

Pets

A typical day

I love to play fetch and tug of war with your dogs. For your super active dogs. Then after play time snuggling up and watching a movie.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Richard can host up to 26 pets per night
If your dog has any special needs or behaviors please let me know. It allows me to understand your dog and for them to have the best time possible.
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.