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Ron K.

5.0 out of 5 stars
50 repeat clients
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Ron K.

5.0 out of 5 stars
50 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $50 per night

Highlights

Ron has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
40 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Ron's Doggie Playhouse

Hi, my name is Ron My entire life I have always loved dogs! I try to only sit for 1 dog, or family of dogs at a time so your dog(s) is normally the only one I'm sitting for during their stay. Pickup times and drop-off times may overlap. I do work outside the home so your pup must be crate trained or at least be ok hanging out at home until I get home. I grew up on a family farm with all kinds of animals but ever since I can remember I've always had dogs. I love all animals but have always had a special love for dogs and always had 3 or 4 in the house growing up as a kid and 1 or 2 as an adult. I have been watching friends and family members dogs whenever anyone would go out of town since I was 10 years old and have continued to do so for the last 40 years so I have lots of experience. I've been sitting dogs on Rover since 2017 and have had hundreds of happy dogs come to stay. Your dog will be treated like a family member in my home free to roam the house and yard and sleep where he or she wants, just like at home. Food and multiple water bowls are washed daily and filled with clean fresh water. Your dogs safety is my top priority and I take it seriously. To make sure no dogs can ever escape, my back yard is fully fenced with a solid wood fence and a large grassy area to run and play. I'm always outside with the dogs when they go outside so I can watch them. I have dog gates on my front door and the door leading to the garage and I always block the dogs off with a gate in the living room before removing the gate to open the front door. You will see when you drop off and pickup. No dogs are ever off leash outside of the home for walks. I am American Red Cross Pet First Aid and CPR Certified. Administration of medications as well as special diets are not a problem. Your dogs and my dog are separated for feeding to ensure everyone gets their own food. I go on daily walks if your dog likes walks. The time of day depends on the weather. In the summer it's usually before the sun comes up since my Lexi doesn't do heat and I'm not a huge fan either. Lexi has plenty of toys to share and loves to play if your dog likes to run and play and I have lots of love, affection and time to give. I do work, but I am home by 1pm at the latest on days that I do work. I have the entire rest of the day and all day on my days off to devote to loving, caring for, playing with and walking your pup(s). Your dog must be ok being left home alone either in a crate or roaming the house while I am away at work. Dogs are separated while I am away for safety. My dog is happy to sleep on my bed when I am away so I leave her in my room and your dog can have the rest of the house or their crate, whatever they are accustomed to. If this sounds like the perfect place for your dog book early because while I can host up to 3 dogs at a time I try to only host 1 client at a time which allows me to provide 5 star service and to ensure that your dog gets the love affection and attention he or she is accustomed to and deserves.

Qualifications

50 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
40 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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175 ratings
La L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 08, 2026

I am amazed by how Ron knows well about dogs and seems to care, I was a little worried about leaving our dog to other people but with Ron I felt that I could trust him. Ron is flexible about time and date, we could not pick up our dog on time and have to re-schedule the pick up date. But he was willing to watch our dog for another day. We definitely found us a sitter. I did not have to bring my doggy bed or a kennel, Ron has all the doggy beds a dog can sleep in. Thank you so much Ron. Until next time.

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Bridget T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 31, 2026

Willa had another great stay with Ron! I appreciate Ron’s responsiveness when booking and fine tuning scheduling how he sends updates, how comfortable and safe his home is for animals, and how much care he has shown Willa. I highly recommend Ron!

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Nobu I.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 26, 2026

Ron was an extremely flexible pet sitter and communicated well even under extreme circumstances. The Hawk Fire was just a few miles from his home and he kept me updated on the situation and kept my pup safe. Thank you so much again!

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Camilo B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 18, 2026

Ron was fantastic! He sent us daily updates and communication was easy and timely. Thank you!!!!!!! ❤️

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Jamie B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 16, 2026

Buddy was extremely happy and well take care of with Ron and his fur baby. I received daily updated photos and made sure my dog was well. Ron was a professional and kind through all our interactions. Thank you! I hope Buddy can stay again one day!

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Lisa D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 11, 2026

My dog loves every stay here, always runs to the door when we arrive!

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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 4-8 hours

Pets

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Ron can host up to 3 pets per night
What do you do when must leave your dog alone? Does he or she stay in a crate or are they ok roaming the house? Do they have any separation anxiety? Does your dog do any marking or leaking or excited urination indoors? Where does your dog sleep? In their crate? In their bed? On my bed?
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.