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Sam W.

5.0 out of 5 stars
7 repeat clients
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Sam W.

5.0 out of 5 stars
7 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $50 per night

Highlights

Sam has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Experienced pet sitter!

Hello! I’m an experienced pet sitter with several years working in a kennel environment and as a groomer. I also enjoy fostering/training dogs for local shelters! I have experience with behaviorally complex dogs as well as working and giant breeds. In addition to professional experience caring for dogs, I also have three personal dogs that I train, show, and trial with in sports!

Qualifications

7 repeat pet parents
80% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
6 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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23 ratings
Kodi S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 09, 2026

Sam did an amazing job watching Rouge while I was out of town! This was my first time leaving her with someone through Rover, and he made the entire experience so easy and reassuring. His communication was GREAT! He kept me informed throughout her stay and sent me pictures of Rouge every single day, which gave me so much peace of mind while I was away. He followed all of the instructions I left for her care and feeding, and I genuinely felt like he treated Rouge as if she were his own dog. His space was also very clean and well kept, which I really appreciated. Rouge was happy, comfortable, and well taken care of when I picked her up. I couldn’t have asked for a better first experience with Rover. I would absolutely book with Sam again and highly recommend him to anyone looking for someone trustworthy, communicative, and caring to watch their dog!

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Christine C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 10, 2026

Sam was the best! I was so nervous leaving my dogs and plus one of them is shy but Sam had no problems the dogs loved him! We found our new dog sitter! I can’t thank him enough 10/10!

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Nellie T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 07, 2026

Sam took excellent care of our 14 week old puppy. He provided updates and sent pictures, and really helped put us at ease for leaving our young pup with him. His two dogs also helped provided some extra training and fun for our pup, too! Will definitely look to rebook with Sam if schedules align.

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Lali B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 05, 2026

Sam was really nice and was able to accept our booking even if it was a last minute request! Our girl Juno looked like she had fun during her stay

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Boarding • Jul 05, 2026

Sam W. cancelled a booking 3 days before it was scheduled to begin.

Emily R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 04, 2026

Left my dog for 8 days—the longest we’ve ever left her—but knew she was in great hands with Sam! He always sends updates and does whatever he can to ensure that Honey is comfortable. :)

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work from home, so I have plenty of time to give your pets the attention they deserve! I’m generally not out of the house for more than an hour or two each day.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 dogs, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I want your dogs to feel at home here! My three bedroom home has a fully fenced yard and is set up to be safe and comfortable for pets. Dogs who prefer to be the only pet are welcome to solo access to the back yard and one on one time in the house with me! Safety is always my first priority, so all dogs are crated for meal times and when unsupervised/over night. Please note that we have one adult cat in the house! While she is very dog savvy, I’m happy to ensure she is in a separate space if needed.

Pets

A typical day

We love to have fun here! Your pets will be treated with the same care as my own. All dogs in our house get daily walks, play time, and enrichment games!

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Crate-trained dogs only
Sam can host up to 4 pets per night
Please let me know of any special considerations your pets may need! I am happy to accept intact dogs - please reach out to discuss care for girls who have not been spayed.
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.