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Sheila O.

Hyde Park, MA

4.9 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
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These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Services

Sheila can host

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

Sheila can care for

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

As a teacher during the academic year, I am available to provide pet care before and after school during the week. I’ll be at my school for approximately 7 hours each day. My boyfriend and I live together in our apartment and he’s also able to help providing pet care. My weekends are typically open during the academic year with an occasional event. From mid-June until late August, I have more availability during the week to provide pet care.

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About Sheila O.

Communication

5 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

18 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I am an active person. I enjoy running, hiking, and long walks to release energy, especially with a canine campion. I've also brought dogs to local dog parks. I enjoy playing with dogs and even lounging at the house with them. At my apartment, the shared backyard has a fence and an outdoor lead as well.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Sheila O. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know about your dog’s activity level, dietary needs/restrictions, and any medical concerns. It will also be helpful to share a regular schedule of feeding and walking so I can follow it as best as I can. Please let me know if there’s anything else part of the dog’s routine I should follow.

A typical day

When I serve as a temporary caretaker of the dog, I enjoy going on walks around the neighborhood. If the owner(s) and dog(s) are comfortable with car rides and other locations, I will bring the dog(s) on outdoor adventures, such as a hike on Blue Hills or run around Castle Island or visit an outdoor and pet friendly venue. On hot days I also set up a sprinkler outside to help cool down. For indoor activities, I typically play tug-o-war and fetch to help release some energy.

Location

Hyde Park, MA

Sheila O.'s Neighborhood

You had me at walk

Pet care experience

Since I was 10 years old, neighbors, friends, and family have relied on me to walk, feed, and care for their dog(s). I've stayed overnight at their houses to provide the requested care as well as visits during the day. Additionally I’ve hosted pet(s) overnight.

Reviews

Megan J.
Boarding • oct. 15, 2025
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Sheila was wonderful with our pup Storm. She accommodated our request for a meet and greet beforehand and was quick to respond to any messages. Storm came home happy!

Samantha W.
Boarding • août 07, 2025
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Sheila was great with Lila and very communicative! She was not phased at all by Lila’s medication schedule or special instructions for walking :) I would definitely recommend her to take care of your dog!

Rebecca S.
Boarding • déc. 01, 2024
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Sheila was fantastic! Ellie had a great time and Sheila was flexible and communicative. Grateful to have a reliable and kind sitter for our pup!

Amy W.
House Sitting • juin 21, 2024
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Sheila was fantastic! She was very interactive with our dogs and attentive their needs. She is thoughtful and is a good, detailed communicator to us about our pups. We hope to see her again soon!

About Sheila O.

Communication

5 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

18 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I am an active person. I enjoy running, hiking, and long walks to release energy, especially with a canine campion. I've also brought dogs to local dog parks. I enjoy playing with dogs and even lounging at the house with them. At my apartment, the shared backyard has a fence and an outdoor lead as well.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Sheila O. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know about your dog’s activity level, dietary needs/restrictions, and any medical concerns. It will also be helpful to share a regular schedule of feeding and walking so I can follow it as best as I can. Please let me know if there’s anything else part of the dog’s routine I should follow.

A typical day

When I serve as a temporary caretaker of the dog, I enjoy going on walks around the neighborhood. If the owner(s) and dog(s) are comfortable with car rides and other locations, I will bring the dog(s) on outdoor adventures, such as a hike on Blue Hills or run around Castle Island or visit an outdoor and pet friendly venue. On hot days I also set up a sprinkler outside to help cool down. For indoor activities, I typically play tug-o-war and fetch to help release some energy.

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Sheila O.

Hyde Park, MA

4.9 out of 5 stars
17 reviews