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Stephen N.

5.0 out of 5 stars
2 repeat clients
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Stephen N.

5.0 out of 5 stars
2 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $55 per night

Highlights

Stephen has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
16 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

Active and old welcome

I have a large fenced in yard (6-ft tall, no gaps) and dog door for 24/7 access to backyard. I love old and young dogs alike. My first dog contracted a chronic autoimmune disease when he was 4 years old which led to a medically complex life, but able to maintain a good quality of life. I am very familiar with intricate medical needs for those people looking to board their medically complicated canine.

Qualifications

2 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
16 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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7 ratings
Jaimee E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • giu 16, 2026

Stephen is great! So nice to leave our large pup with a caring family with a big back yard and other dogs to play with. He slept so well when he got home.

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Collin O.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • mag 06, 2026

Thank you so much for taking great care of our dog Manu. He seemed to have a great time playing with your dog and in the backyard.

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Colleen L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • apr 06, 2026

Stephen was great! Lily seemed to have an amazing time running around his huge backyard with his other 2 dogs. She was exhausted when she got home! I would definitely use him again for any of our boarding needs!

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Genevieve P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • feb 15, 2026

I can’t say enough great things about Stephen. I’m so so happy to have found him & knew from the meet & greet that my sweet boy would absolutely feel at home there & he sure did! I didn’t worry about him at all during his daycare day. I look forward to having him regularly come when needed!

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Karen T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • feb 12, 2026

Patient with my elderly dog (who has accidents) and thorough about their medications. Exceptional sitter

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Karen T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • feb 02, 2026

My dogs came home and they could not have been happier with daycare. I could to tell they didn’t want to leave. I got updates through the day and was happy they had an amazing day. They also played all day in the backyard (which was very spacious) that managed to tire out for my one high energy German shepherd. My dogs came home and immediately went to sleep. Definitely coming here again

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Schedule

I work work full-time from home, and typically awake from 5am to 9pm. Your dog will have free rein of the house and the backyard (~6000 SF). I take the dogs on walks in our residential community at 6am and again in the evening, as well as play with them throughout the day. Dog door to backyard is XL, so even your Great Dane will fit through it.

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 allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I currently have two female dogs; 11 y.o. collie/shepherd mix and a 4 y.o. Great Pyrenees, who I consider family members. Your dog would be sharing the inside of the house and yard with my dogs. Both of my dogs are runners, not fighters, when confronted by an aggressive dog.

Pets

A typical day

All activities are optional for your dog to choose which ones to participate in. Your dog will have the option to join 2 walks per day in residential suburban community, 2-3 rounds of fetch in the backyard, and endless bird and squirrel chasing in the backyard. If your dog prefers calm, undisturbed time, there are multiple indoor door crates and limited use rooms where your dog can find their peaceful place.

16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Stephen can host up to 1 pet per night
Medium or bigger sized dogs preferred. I personally follow the philosophy of Cesar Millan (early 2000's version - not his 2020's version) that exercise and discipline are a canine's chief needs. Without these needs being met, the dog will act out from being bored and frustrated. I love dogs like family, but love alone does not compensate for lack of exercise. NOTE: If your dog has fleas, your visit will be refunded and you will be required to pickup your dog ASAP. I treat my yard every 1-2 months with essential oil based flea and tick spray. Usually Vet's Best brand. If you dog has an allergy to cedar or peppermint, that would be an issue.
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.