Robert D.
Robert D.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Your Peace of Mind - that simple.
Caring for dogs in general and training Service & Personal Protection. Volunteers (both me & the hound in my pict) at Laguna Honda Hospital in SF. Rescued a decorated DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency) GSD. I have cared for and trained GSDs, Dobies, Terriers, Labs and more. 5 years in Vietnam working with and caring for GSDs & Malinois - mine and the military. Worked as a volunteer with German Shepherd Rescue in San Diego & The Iditarod in Alaska. I love anything that barks or not - even temperamental Basenji. Cared for, trained and romped with 5 GSDs at the same time in the wilderness. No more "dog cars" in this lifetime so I come to you or you to me. Well seasoned, responsible senior. Your dogs safety & comfort as stress free as possible while you are away is primary.
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
Care as if they were my own. Your instructions meticulously followed to minimize stress & anxiety by supporting their daily routine with lots of playtime.
Ratings and reviews
Finding a trustworthy pet sitter when you have a full house can be nerve-wracking, but Bob exceeded every expectation! We were initially anxious about leaving our three dogs—two large Rhodesian Ridgebacks and a tricky rescue dog with unique needs—with someone new. A neighbor highly recommended Bob, and we are so glad we took their advice. All of our initial nervousness completely evaporated once we saw how Bob handled our pack. He managed everything seamlessly and gave each dog the exact care, patience, and attention they required. While Bob's expertise is canine, he also looked after our two horses - and did an excellent job. When we returned, our home was in perfect order, the plants and our parakeets were taken care of, and the dogs and horses were exceptionally happy, relaxed, and well-cared for. Honestly, I think they were happier staying with him than with us! We could not have asked for a better experience. Bob earned a well-deserved 5-star review, and we will absolutely be booking him again. Highly recommended! Thank you Bob!
WE WERE ABSOLUTLEY THRILLED WITH BOB AND DEFINITELY WILL USE HIM AGAIN. HE TOOK GOOD CARE OF THE GIRLS AND WE KNOW THEY WILL BE HAPPY TO SEE HIM RETURN!!
Once again Robert was fantastic with our dog Gus. We were able to enjoy our trip without worry. The pictures we received were a joy. Robert goes beyond just house/dog sitting. He goes out of his way to see that things around the house run smoothly. We highly recommend Robert
Robert took such great care of our corgi Zola while we were out of town. He took great care to make sure she was comfortable and on her normal routine. He is very communicative and sent us pictures every day to update us on how everything was going, which we really appreciate. Zola is very happy, too! Our home was also left in such good condition. We look forward to booking with Robert again in the future and absolutely recommend.
Bob is our favorite pet sitter! We can truly enjoy our vacation knowing that our babies are getting the care and attention they need.
We are always so happy when Bob takes care of our fur babies! He is great at giving us updates and making sure our requests are taken care of. Our house is clean and tidy when we get back and our pets always have a great time with him! We highly recommend him to everyone who asks!
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Schedule
Retired. Your kids will have focused attention, care and playtime for your peace of mind while you are attending to your away from home activities. K9s & their care have been a significant part of my life.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsRobert can host up to 1 pet per night
- Any breed. I wish to be introduced to your dog by you first in your home and told of any concerns or issues that would be helpful.