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Samantha & Ryan D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
75 repeat clients
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Samantha & Ryan D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
75 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $37 per night

Highlights

Samantha & Ryan have Star Sitter status!
Basic background check
15 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

Experienced dog lovers & home FT

We are life-long dog lovers and have been Rover sitters for nine years! Our dogs, Boxxer and Brexxley, are well socialized and love to play with other dogs. We are comfortable and experienced around all sizes and breeds of dogs and will love your pet as our own. Our home environment is relatively calm and we have one toddler. Dogs cared for in our home must be friendly to children. We have flexible schedules and Samantha works from home. We are able to give your dog the love and attention they deserve during the day in a home environment while you are away. They will rarely be left alone as there is typically someone always here. Your pet will have lots of opportunities to play and socialize with other dogs both inside and out. We also go on daily walks (weather permitting). You will have the peace of mind that your pet is being loved and cared for while you’re away! We understand that leaving your pet can be hard and we strive to make the experience the best possible so you can enjoy your time away without worry. We send daily updates, videos and pictures during your dog’s stay with us. You can reach us at any time though the Rover app. Because we run our Rover services as a family business, there may be times when our toddler will accompany us for outcall services (walks and drop-in visits) depending on scheduling needs. Our calendar can fill up pretty quickly, especially on holidays and special occasions as we do have many regular clients using our services most of the time so please plan or book your stay with us ahead of time so we can accommodate you. Receive $20 OFF (new to Rover clients only). Just let us know so we can give you the code before you book. *Please note* During the few occasions when we are both away from the home for personal errands or other client appointments, your dog will be crated as it can be unsafe to leave dogs unsupervised in an unfamiliar environment. We require that your dog is comfortable in a crate. Time away from home is kept at a minimum. All the nitty-gritty details: *For daycare and boarding services, we require that your dog is current on all vaccinations and is flea/tick free (documentation may be required). Preventative flea/tick care is also required. If you dog is found to have fleas or ticks, they will be treated by us at the owner’s expense. *We do not accept dogs for daycare or boarding bookings who are trained to use pee pads. No exceptions. All dogs need to be fully house-trained to go potty outside. *We only give dogs the food and treats provided by their owners so if there is something special you’d like your dog to have, please bring that with them. Dogs are never fed people food. Be sure to bring enough food for your dog for their entire stay. *Boarding rates are per night for a 24-hour time period. If your dog's stay requires a morning drop-off with an evening pick-up then a pro-rated fee may apply. Prices shown for traveling services are for clients within a 7 mile radius and an additional fee may apply for increased distances. Please see our calendar for our availability for your desired service. Feel free to reach out with any questions! *Hours for drop-in visits and walks are flexible and are determined as needed. Boarding drop-offs and pick-ups are scheduled by appointment only between the hours of 7 am and 9 pm. Let us know when to expect you and please arrive on time (not early and not late). We have other client appointments, pet care tasks and personal responsibilities to attend to and may not be available if you arrive outside of your scheduled time. We are not able to provide daycare on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. *Please be on time for your drop-off and pick-up appointments. This is very important as arriving early or late can interfere with other client appointments and our personal schedule. We understand that life happens but please be respectful and communicate with us if you have a change in plans. Please let us know you are running late BEFORE you are late. *We care for a maximum of three guest dogs at a time in our home in a combination of boarding and daycare bookings. *The services we offer include boarding, daycare (available on select days inly), drop-in visits and walks. Pick-up/drop-off transport services are also available.

Qualifications

75 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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243 ratings
Tonia S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • juil. 01, 2026

Thank you so much for taking good care of my baby. I'm so glad to see she was in good hands. I will definitely be bringing her back. ❤️

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Bonnie B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • juin 19, 2026

Samantha took such good care of Ollie. Very professional, friendly and accommodating you can genuinely tell if she cares about the dogs. We will definitely use her again.

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Roxy L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • mai 18, 2026

Maverick loves his second family!

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Roxy L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • mai 11, 2026

They’re family at this point! Amazing as always.

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Kendra F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • mai 08, 2026

There is NO ONE better than Sam!!!!!

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Mary D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • avr. 21, 2026

Samantha and Ryan were absolutely amazing with our dogs! From the moment we connected, they were communicative, kind, and very attentive to details. They made us feel completely at ease while we were away, which means everything as pet parents. Oliver and Milo were so well cared for—they stuck to their routines, got plenty of love and attention, and we could tell they were comfortable and happy. We especially appreciated the updates and photos; it made being away from them so much easier. It’s not easy trusting someone with your fur babies, but Samantha and Ryan truly treated them like their own. We’re so grateful and would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for reliable, loving sitters. We’ll definitely be booking with them again!

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Schedule

We have flexible schedules and Samantha works from home. We are able to give your dog the love and attention they deserve during the day in a home environment while you are away. They will rarely be left alone as there is typically someone always here.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
Children 0-5 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

We are able to give your dog the love and attention they deserve during the day in a home environment while you are away. They will rarely be left alone as there is typically someone always here. Your pet will have lots of opportunities to play and socialize with other dogs both inside and out. We also go on daily walks (weather permitting). You will have the peace of mind that your pet is being loved and cared for while you’re away! We understand that leaving your pet can be hard and we strive to make the experience the best possible so you can enjoy your time away without worry. We send updates, videos and pictures regularly throughout your dog’s stay. You can reach us at any time though the Rover app.

Pets

A typical day

We generally have at least one dog staying with us at any given time so your pet will get plenty of playtime with other dogs! We like to go for walks and would love to bring your pet along to explore the walking trails in our neighborhood. Our dogs love to play and are very friendly and social so your dog will have lots of opportunities to use up their energy! We can also provide a calm environment if your dog prefers their alone time or needs space to decompress.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Samantha & Ryan can host up to 2 pets per night
Is your dog friendly with young children? Is your dog comfortable around other dogs of all sizes? What is their typical daily routine look like? Where do they sleep at night? Do they have separation anxiety or other anxious behaviors we should be aware of? Are they crate trained? Do they have any escape tendencies (digging, climbing fences, etc)? Is your dog house trained? Does your dog chew or have destructive behaviors? Do they have any special needs?
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.