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Santiago A.

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 repeat clients
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Santiago A.

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from €34 per night

Highlights

Identity Verified
20 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Tierliebhaber

I have loved dogs since I was a child, and I truly enjoy spending time with them, playing with them, and making sure they feel comfortable and safe. At our home, dogs are not just guests — they are basically the owners of the house. We live in a house with a fenced garden, which they can access often during the day for fresh air, sniffing inspections, and important dog business. I have experience taking care of dogs from family, friends, neighbors, and through Rover. I always try to adapt to each dog’s personality, whether they are playful, cuddly, shy, energetic, or professional nap experts. My German is not perfect yet, but my wife speaks German, so communication is always possible. And luckily, dogs usually understand the most important international languages: kindness, walks, treats, and belly rubs.

Qualifications

5 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
30% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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21 ratings
Nico H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 02, 2026

Ich kann Santiago nur empfehlen. Mein Hund hat sich super wohl gefühlt und schon nach kurzer Zeit die Trennung „überstanden“. Santiago schickt regelmäßige Updates und ich habe mir keine Sorgen machen müssen. Ich werde definitiv wieder kommen.

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Katja L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Jun 28, 2026

Santiago cared very well of Sabrina! He was very attentive, spent nice time with her, sent us many photos. We are very greatful!

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Angie S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 12, 2026

Super good! Nugget had the best time and was well taken care of. I could tell from all the pictures and videos I got that he felt really comfortable. The communication with Santiago from beginning to end was perfect!

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Marta B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 11, 2026

Sehr empfehlenswert! Santiago hat sich super um meinen Hund gekümmert. Er hat mich immer auf dem Laufenden gehalten und auch Fotos geschickt.

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Elizabeth H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Nov 11, 2025

Reliable, friendly and very competent with dogs. I felt very confident leaving our dog Charlie him. He was well taken care of!

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Hannelore S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 02, 2025

Santiago hat ein Herz für Hunde! Thalia hat sich sehr wohlgefühlt. Die gesamte Abwicklung war unkompliziert, einfach und vor allem sehr verlässlich. Ich war mir stets sicher, dass unsere Hündin gut aufgehoben ist, da ich unaufgefordert jeden Tag mind. ein Video und Fotos erhalten habe. Alle Anfragen wurden innerhalb kürzester Zeit beantwortet. Ich kann Santiago wirklich bestens empfehlen!

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Schedule

I work 50% from home (also my wife), we do several active pauses and go outside four times per day during the week. During the weekend, we generally go for a long walk around the house where we are surrounded by great spaces to walk with the dogs.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced garden and another dog which they can company and play. They can go onto the Sofa or the bed if they want, and the fenced garden is always accessible for them.

Pets

A typical day

I like to play with the dogs using balls or just running. Additionally, I tried to challenge them in order to search for hidden snacks in the house. In the surroundings of my house, there is a lot space to walk.

0 to 7 kg
7 to 18 kg
18 to 45 kg
over 45 kg
No females in heat
Santiago can host up to 3 pets per night
Please tell me if your dog has a special need or something important I should take into account beforehand, for instance, how is his/her behaviour with other dogs of if he/she has any allergies.
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.