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Sam D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 repeat pet owner
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Sam D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 repeat pet owner
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Manchester

Contact for Boarding

£25 total per night

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all service fees.

Highlights

Identity Verified
10 years of experience
Has a fenced garden
Home full-time
Can provide daily exercise
Accepts one pet owner at a time

Pet care experience

Caring family that love dogs!

We have helped to take care of dogs for family members and friends for over 10 years. This includes 2 Pugs, a Rottweiler and a 2 Pomeranians. This would be anything from having overnight stays of up to 2 weeks to us just popping round to their homes and taking them out for walkies! I grew up surrounded by dogs and had family dogs ranging from Westies to Alsatians. I also used to walk dogs for my neighbours when I was a child to get some pocket money. We as a family, are considering getting our own dog in the near future and want to spend time with other dogs in our home to see if it would be practical. We have discussed having a dog for a while now and we understand the importance of not rushing into making a quick decision. Our two girls (aged 6 and 9) absolutely love all dogs and have asked for one for the past few years and we feel this experience will help us in reaching a decision.

Qualifications

1 repeat pet owner
96% response rate
Usually responds in under 12 hours
50% bookings with photo updates
10 years of experience
Can provide daily exercise

Ratings and reviews

5.0
stars
3 ratings
Geneive C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • 16 Apr 2026

Sam and his family were exactly what we were looking for to look after our dog. She is used to a busy family and was able to go for walks, relax and play as normal! We would definitely recommend and use again.

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Louisa D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • 18 Nov 2025

Pearl was obviously well looked after and loved by Sam and his family. We would happily leave her with them again. Highly recommend.

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Joy C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • 24 Oct 2025

Sam is kind and lovely. Milo had been well loved and cared during the days staying with his lovely family. He is a dog lover and walked Milo several times a day. Milo definitely had a great time. I absolutely recommend him.

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Fran B.
22 Sep 2025

Sam has always been great with our 2 dogs I have happily left them with him whilst we have gone away on holiday. They are always excited to see him as they know they will be going on great walks & adventures with him.

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work from home Monday to Friday in a relaxed role that will give me enough time to play with and walk a dog. Our weekends are very open giving us time to play with and walk a dog as a family. This includes my 2 daughters and my wife.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced garden
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Pets allowed on furniture
Toilet breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

We have a fairly large back garden that is fully fenced off. We also have a large kitchen where we would keep the dog mainly.

A typical day

Me and my family will play with them and their favourite toys, indoors and in the garden. We live very close to a large park which we will visit as well as walks in the local area.

0 to 7 kg
7 to 18 kg
18 to 45 kg
over 45 kg
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only one pet owner at a time
Sam can host up to 2 pets per night
Please feel free to share any information that is relevant to ensure we care for your dog in the best possible way. We want to know what they love and what they don't (so we can avoid that).
These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all service fees.

Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass an identity verification. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support and reimbursement for eligible vet care.

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all service fees.