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Russell S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
10 repeat clients
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Russell S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
10 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $35 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
10 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

A PLACE WHERE PETS COME TO HAVE FUN

As an Advanced Certified Dog Trainer, I have had the pleasure of taking care of (boarding), training or assisting in the training of just about every breed and size of dog.

Qualifications

10 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
80% bookings with photo updates
10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

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20 ratings
Detra R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 08, 2026

Thanks for sharing your time and energy with Coco.

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Detra R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Feb 20, 2026

Russell was excellent with our fur baby. My dog has high energy. She is a very sharp girl but likes to jump and pull. After a few days with Russell she was listening much better. He even gave me a few tips. He also provided me with information of when she ate and pooped when I picked up. I will definitely rebook with him.

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Brooklyn B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 28, 2025

Rebook! Easy choice- fast drop off and pick up. We will book again!

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Monique S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 18, 2025

My Ella was overjoyed, and I can sense that she was well-cared for. Thank you, Russell, for taking care of Ella and treating her as one of your own. It’s truly challenging to find someone you can trust and who will treat your furry companions with the utmost care. I’m so grateful to have found Russell! Ella will be back to visit again soon.

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Fred S.
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Boarding • Jul 16, 2025

Russell has been very attentive and nurturing to our senior dog. He has been very responsive and flexible with our bookings.

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Becky E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 15, 2025

Another wonderful experience.

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Schedule

Now that I am retired, I have plenty of time to dedicate to taking care of your pet and ensuring that it gets the love and care that you would expect from someone charged to take care of your four-legged family member.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture

Safety, trust & environment

In my home I have a designated space for boarding/sitting. For pet play I have an enclosed patio area as well as a large fenced in backyard. Depending on the size of your pet I have an additional fenced area to ensure that they are protected from larger dogs and have the opportunity to play with others that are their size. In the event that I need leave my home to run an errand your pet will be crated. Your pet will also be crated at night for safety purposes. Additionally, I have two pets myself, Raina who is a Belgin Malinois, and Lincoln who is a Yorkshire Terrier. Both are well mannered and enjoy playing with others. During playtime, and all outside activities to include potty breaks your pet will always be under our watchful care.

Pets

A typical day

I have a fairly large backyard that allows your pet to run and play in a safe fenced in area (under supervision of course). Additionally, I live in a quiet neighborhood that affords me the opportunity to safely walk my pets as well as others in my care from time to time depending on the weather. The lake area located within my neighborhood is one of my favorite places to walk and explore with my K9 buddies.

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
Russell can host up to 2 pets per night
Please inform me of the following: Is your pet potty trained? Is your pet crate trained? (Crates are used when I am unable to actively watch your pet's activities) Is your pet up to date on all required vaccinations? Is your pet aggressive towards people or other pets, or have your pet ever bitten someone? Does your pet have any type allergies, food or otherwise?
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.