Profile image
Profile image

Sophia G.

St. Joseph, MO

5.0 out of 5 stars
24 reviews
Image 1 of 124
Image 1 of 124
Image 2 of 124
Image 3 of 124
Image 4 of 124
Image 5 of 124
125PhotosView All

Services

Sophia can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
Crate-trained dogs only

Availability

My husband and I are both home at different times throughout the day. Daily we care for our pets, including exercise and play. We are used to high energy dogs and their needs.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Sophia G.

Communication

8 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

My husband and I always are cautious with our own animals and others. We ensure that they are safe when out in our yard. We always check food & water day and night! We also crate our one of our golden girls at night due to her chewy personality and our poodle puppy to keep them safe while we sleep.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 dogs, 3 cats
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Sophia G. would like to know about your pet

I would like to know the breed of dog and if they are aggressive towards cats, dogs, or humans. A few summers ago I ended up in the ER room with a severe deep tissue wound from a Pitbull. Due to this experience, we are not interested in taking dogs with any history of aggression towards cats, dogs, or humans.

A typical day

I often go out in the yard with Ellie & Tina & Figgis to play fetch. When we have visitor dogs, they tend to play with our dogs. We take walks around the block as well when the weather is nice.

Location

St. Joseph, MO

Sophia G.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Dog lover with a large backyard

Pet care experience

Hello! My name is Sophia. I have a AA in Teaching and a BS in Special Education with a minor in Psychology, as well as a Masters in Social Work. I currently work as a school based therapist. I worked at Park Hill School District for 7 years and worked for the state of MO in St. Joe for 2 years. I grew up on a farm with dogs and other animals with my family. I learned animal husbandry starting as a toddler. I used to do 4-H when I was younger where I showed dogs in agility and obedience as well as horses. I’ve shown dogs in AKC shows as well. I have three kitties named Hazel, Taco, Tuesday, and two golden retrievers named Eleanor Rigby (Ellie) and Tiny Tina as well as a poodle puppy, Figgis. In my free time I enjoy playing with my animals(horses, dogs, and cats), watching Netflix, spending time with my husband, going to concerts, and working out! Our household is always bustling and your puppers will have plenty of play time with our three dogs (and the cats too!).

Reviews

Carol C.
Boarding • nov. 27, 2025
Profile image

Sophia was very welcoming! Our pup had a good stay.

Colin M.
Boarding • déc. 05, 2023
Profile image

Great communication! Leaving our pup with someone new is scary but Sophia made us feel comfortable over the extended weekend.

Brett J.
Boarding • oct. 11, 2023
Profile image

Excellent caretakers for our pup! Great communication and great care.

Bill S.
Boarding • sept. 06, 2023
Profile image

Just one word! Awesome! It was the perfect place for Oakley to hang while we were traveling to attend a wedding. Thanks so much Sophia and Tanner! Suzanne says, "That was just a Gid Send!"

About Sophia G.

Communication

8 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

My husband and I always are cautious with our own animals and others. We ensure that they are safe when out in our yard. We always check food & water day and night! We also crate our one of our golden girls at night due to her chewy personality and our poodle puppy to keep them safe while we sleep.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 dogs, 3 cats
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Sophia G. would like to know about your pet

I would like to know the breed of dog and if they are aggressive towards cats, dogs, or humans. A few summers ago I ended up in the ER room with a severe deep tissue wound from a Pitbull. Due to this experience, we are not interested in taking dogs with any history of aggression towards cats, dogs, or humans.

A typical day

I often go out in the yard with Ellie & Tina & Figgis to play fetch. When we have visitor dogs, they tend to play with our dogs. We take walks around the block as well when the weather is nice.

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.
Profile image
Verified Background Check
Profile image
Verified Background Check

Sophia G.

St. Joseph, MO

5.0 out of 5 stars
24 reviews