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Sam D.

ALBUQUERQUE, NM

5.0 out of 5 stars
44 reviews
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All fur babies welcomed💕

Pet care experience

Hello! I have been around dogs for as long as I can remember! ❤️ I've raised quite a few pups during my life, and right now I own 4 amazing dogs. I've been through big dogs, little dogs, old dogs, young pups, potty training, dogs with medical needs, and senior care, you name it. I've been dog sitting for 15 years and have worked for Rover for over 5 years (: I spend every day with my dogs, and they are my best friends. I enjoy all their personalities, energy, and cuddles of course! I believe that your dogs should be treated the same way I'd like my dogs to be treated; with care, love, enthusiasm, appropriate discipline, rewarded behavior, and patience. I hope to be a sitter that puts your mind at ease (: I am currently employed from home, so this ensures you that your pup will never be left unattended. I am available almost everyday for doggy day care or boarding. I allow potty breaks/outside playtime every 2-3 hours but my doggy door is always open during the warm weather so doggos can come in and out as they please. I use my spare bedroom as a space to keep all my dog crates and a spare bed for guest pups to sleep in if they need. I usually let around 3-4 dogs out at a time for play so it's easier for me to monitor them, but if everyone gets along, then all dogs are free to roam all over the house and yard (: I never want your baby to feel overwhelmed so sometimes being with small groups of dogs at a time is better for everyone! It all depends on your dogs needs and how you'd like your dogs to be treated during their time here with me. I understand that dogs have all different types of personalities so I focus on their body language when around other dogs. I have plenty of bedrooms if dogs need to be separated from others or have special needs. I love to have meet and greets with new people/dogs here at my home so your fur babies can have a chance to sniff around my home and meet a couple of my dogs before you decide to book with me as your sitter to make sure my care and environment is a right fit for you! I know that leaving your baby under someone else's care can be worrisome, this is why I will keep you updated with photos and texts of how your dog is doing throughout their stay. This is a dog home and I just live in it! They are free to go on all furniture, drool, have zoomies, dig holes, and tear up all the toys they want(under supervision)while in my home as long as everyone gets along(: At the crack of dawn my dogs wake up the whole house, then we provide breakfast in different rooms to prevent food aggression. Throughout the day we give lots of playtime, we own a lot of dog toys, and we also provide potty breaks all day in my fenced yard. At night the dogs sleep in my doggy guest room, or on the couches in the living room, but some prefer to sleep in our bed! Dinner is also served in separate rooms as well for safety. From sun up to sun down, my attention is always on dogs :) I am home 24/7, I love being a dog sitter and I am also a caregiver for special needs patients, on most Saturdays, that come to my home for care and they really enjoy all the dogs that visit! It's like pet therapy for everyone! I have a 3 bedroom home and a fenced in back yard with security cameras. I'm used to both crate trained/and non-crate trained dogs. My 2 cats have their own bedroom, so no worries if your pup doesn't get along with cats!

Reviews

Cassandra G.
Doggy Day Care • Apr 04, 2024
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Sam watched my furbies for ~18 weeks. She has been so kind and flexible and attentive and welcoming. She has the best animals for mine to play with. She reinforces training, good habits, and is very conscientious. I hope we find someone as wonderful everywhere we go!

Debra S.
Doggy Day Care • Mar 29, 2024
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Sam consistently goes the extra mile. Jyrah loves going to spend time with Sam and I feel she is safe and happy. Thank you, Sam!

Debra S.
Doggy Day Care • Mar 06, 2024
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Sam consistently goes the extra mile to make sure my Jyrah girl is engaged, and safe and cared for so well and the walk in the beautiful sunshine yesterday made it all the better!

Debra S.
Doggy Day Care • Feb 27, 2024
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Sam goes the extra mile for Jyrah and she is just the best dogsitter ever!

About Sam D.

Communication

14 repeat pet parents
90% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I have 4 dogs, 2 cats, and a ton of "tanked" animals. Taking care of animals isn't just a hobby for me, it's something I truly love to do. Feeding, cleaning, grooming, ect are tasks I look forward to doing everyday.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 4 dogs, 2 cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Sam D. would like to know about your pet

I would love to treat your pup the way I would would want mine to be treated (: Please don't hesitate to let me know if your dog has food aggression, needs help with potty training, or any oral medication ect. or if there's anything specific I need to know, please do tell. I want to make your pup feel as comfortable as I can!

A typical day

Lots of toys here for all dogs to play with. Dogs are allowed on whatever furniture they want and can be let outside whenever they need, we like to go to the dog park once a week at least :)

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$45per night
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$38per day

Sam can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only

Availability

I currently work from home so I have plenty of time to play and care for your fur babies. I am available everyday of the week.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated 15 days ago
Sam can host up to 2 dogs per day
Doggy Day Care Cancellation Policy:

About Sam D.

Communication

14 repeat pet parents
90% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I have 4 dogs, 2 cats, and a ton of "tanked" animals. Taking care of animals isn't just a hobby for me, it's something I truly love to do. Feeding, cleaning, grooming, ect are tasks I look forward to doing everyday.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 4 dogs, 2 cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Sam D. would like to know about your pet

I would love to treat your pup the way I would would want mine to be treated (: Please don't hesitate to let me know if your dog has food aggression, needs help with potty training, or any oral medication ect. or if there's anything specific I need to know, please do tell. I want to make your pup feel as comfortable as I can!

A typical day

Lots of toys here for all dogs to play with. Dogs are allowed on whatever furniture they want and can be let outside whenever they need, we like to go to the dog park once a week at least :)

Location

ALBUQUERQUE, NM

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Sam D.

ALBUQUERQUE, NM

5.0 out of 5 stars
44 reviews