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Rob R.

Elmwood Park, IL

4.7 out of 5 stars
87 reviews
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Services

Rob can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Crate-trained dogs only

Availability

I am available full time. I work with pets full time. All I do is walk dogs and babysit dogs. I want to be busy.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Rob R.

Communication

40 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
30% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

5 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fully double fenced yard that the dogs can play around in, along with a garage where I spend much time with them. My yard has some grass surrounding the perimeter of the yard and a small garden growing vegetables. I have fenced off all the grass and the garden from the dogs so the grass and garden can grow and be healthy. Dogs urine will kill grass. The ground in my backyard is concrete. I clean my backyard several times a week by scrubbing the concrete with soap, rinsing with water, and I spray dog safe sanitizing enzymes to kill any bacteria remaining. I also walk the dogs once or twice a day, if the weather permits.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has 1 dog, has cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Information Rob R. would like to know about your pet

Is your dog crate trained? Is your dog good with other dogs? Do you use a collar or harness for going on walks? Any certain things your dog doesnt like?

A typical day

We go for long walk and take plenty of naps. I have a crate full of dog toys to play with. Other friendly dogs around to play with as well.

Location

Elmwood Park, IL

Rob R.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Dog who like walks will love me

Pet care experience

I have been a professional full time pet sitter and walker for 5 years. I love pets and going for walks. I love being busy. I adopted my dog Freda from a customer. She is very smart and protective. Also if you bring dog toys to my house, consider it a donation. Freda is like a tsa agent. She will search your dog's bags, find and confiscate all dog toys.

Reviews

Boarding • Jun 15, 2026

Rob R. cancelled a booking after the stay began.

Patric K.
Boarding • May 23, 2026
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I have been leaving my dogs at Robs place for over a year now. My dogs are always excited when they get there and are always having a good time playing with the other pups there. Rob always sends videos of him walking our dogs and of them playing with others which is always great to see. I will continue using Rob for future stays!

Brent S.
Doggy Day Care • Apr 04, 2026
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Rob is irresponsible and dishonest. The day I went to picku-up my dog, CoCo, Rob invited me into his Mom's backyard after which I was bitten by a Dobermann Pinscher. I contacted Rover and reported the incident, asked for a full refund, then canceled the rest of my days with him and found a new dog-sitter. Later, after reviewing emails from Rover in response to this incident and my reporting thereof, I discovered he lied, telling Rover that I entered a quarantined area without permission. This guy claims to be a professional dog-sitter, when in reality, he lives with his Mom in her basement, locks the dogs in cages all day, then lies about his negligent and irresponsible actions. I wouldn't hire him to work at McDonald's. If I could have, I would have given him negative five stars.

Mike B.
Boarding • Apr 01, 2026
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My dog Trey was able to be dropped off and picked up as scheduled. I got all my stuff (bed, leash..etc) back and Trey seemed fit and ready to go home. I only left 4 stars bc Rob wasn't able to receive Trey at the time I dropped him off, and I had to leave him with someone who I hadn't originally met. That person also lived at the home and could have been a family member. It wasn't a major issue with me and I would board with Rob again.

About Rob R.

Communication

40 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
30% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

5 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fully double fenced yard that the dogs can play around in, along with a garage where I spend much time with them. My yard has some grass surrounding the perimeter of the yard and a small garden growing vegetables. I have fenced off all the grass and the garden from the dogs so the grass and garden can grow and be healthy. Dogs urine will kill grass. The ground in my backyard is concrete. I clean my backyard several times a week by scrubbing the concrete with soap, rinsing with water, and I spray dog safe sanitizing enzymes to kill any bacteria remaining. I also walk the dogs once or twice a day, if the weather permits.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has 1 dog, has cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Information Rob R. would like to know about your pet

Is your dog crate trained? Is your dog good with other dogs? Do you use a collar or harness for going on walks? Any certain things your dog doesnt like?

A typical day

We go for long walk and take plenty of naps. I have a crate full of dog toys to play with. Other friendly dogs around to play with as well.

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Rob R.

Elmwood Park, IL

4.7 out of 5 stars
87 reviews