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Stephen W.

5.0 out of 5 stars
21 repeat clients
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Stephen W.

5.0 out of 5 stars
21 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $59 per night

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

Fun Suburban Vacation For Your Dog!

Coming from the luxury hospitality world, including many years at the Ritz-Carlton, we know how to create an truly enjoyable experience for our guests. In this case, our guest is your loving dog! We are committed to following your instructions to ensure that your love is treated the way he/she deserves to be treated. Clearly, we can't replicate the experience he/she has at home in your loving arms, but we strive to be a close second. Checking in often, paying attention to what your they're telling us, and maintaining a warm and loving home is our priority. With two kids aged 15 and 12, a big fenced-in backyard, and canine friends on either side, our home is the perfect environment to ensure that your loving dog is having the fun suburban vacation that he/she deserves while you're away for work or pleasure. We love taking pictures, so that you can rest assured that everyone is having a great time! We are insured through Pet Care Insurance, and we are proud to have a 5-star rating covering almost a decade of sitting on Rover. Message us for more info!

Qualifications

21 repeat pet parents
84% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
9 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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72 ratings
Alana G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 21, 2026

Stephen was great and took our dog last minute. Great service

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Leeann S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 05, 2026

Stephen and his family took wonderful care of our two pups while we were away on a two week vacation. I really appreciated the frequent photos and updates, which made it clear that our dogs were having a great time and felt at home. They returned from their stay happy and tired from all the time they spent playing in Stephen’s backyard. I know they will be excited to stay with Stephen and his family the next time we go away. 😊

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Madison T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 17, 2026

Thank you for loving Leo so much and taking such good care of him. He loves seeing you guys!

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Lindsay H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 18, 2026

Stephen and his family took wonderful care of our boy! He loved his time with them. We got lots of updates and pictures. Would definitely board Huck with him again.

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Michael T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 23, 2026

Stephen and his family took amazing care of our Pup. He was responsive, sent tons of pictures and updates, and our dog came home happy and tired. He has a fenced in back yard and our dog loved having the space to roam. Highly recommend and will use again!

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Melina R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 02, 2026

We had such a great experience with Stephen and his family. They were reliable, communicative, and clearly cared about Jenna like their own. We got consistent updates and photos, and it was obvious Jenna was comfortable and happy. I’d absolutely book again and recommend them to anyone looking for a trustworthy, kind, and professional sitter!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

Both Stephen and Jill work from home and are available for a lot of one on one attention. We love having dogs to spend time with during the day.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

We have a fenced in yard, no pets in our home but two children that love playing with dogs. Our family enjoys having dogs to walk around the neighborhood, whether it is ours or we come to your home to walk your dog.

A typical day

We enjoy walking around the neighborhood, with it's stereotypical tree-lined sidewalks, shady grass covered alleys (right behind the house!), and if the weather is nice, a trail that encircles our towns small lake.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Stephen can host up to 2 pets per night
Both of us grew up with big dogs (German Shepard and Yellow Lab), so we're comfortable with larger breeds (as long as they're gentle towards the kids). We prefer a dog that is well-behaved (within reason, of course!), or at least is familiar with basic commands.
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.