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Sterling S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 repeat client
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Sterling S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 repeat client

Contact for Boarding

$70 total per night

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Highlights

Enhanced background check
40 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Dogs Rule, Cats… Are Cool

I was born with 2 Dachshunds in the family that I wrestled within my first years of learning to crawl and have lived with a dog most years of my life. I once had a Doberman Pincher whom I raised & turned into a service dog in the Air Force when I was given an overseas assignment and couldn't take him. For years I had a diabetic Chow Chow that I could leave in the back of a convertible car with the roof down on Hollywood Blvd by the Chinese Theater while I went to a show and knew the car and puppy would be as I left them hours earlier (Note: that was the 1990s... Hollywood Blvd. is a different animal now). I’ve tackled Pit Bulls mistaking my 5 lb. Chihuahua for a squirrel. I’ve crossed paths with multiple coyotes with my Chi’s in the Presidio & have great accuracy throwing rocks. I'm an IT engineer who works at home and sits long periods & my dogs absolutely motivate me to exercise with them daily and there are many places to do so in Dog City, USA!

Qualifications

1 repeat pet parent
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
40 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

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11 ratings
Hugo L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Aug 31, 2026

Great work, great service, super nice

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Jennifer S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Aug 21, 2026

Another amazing day with Sterling!

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Jennifer S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Aug 13, 2026

Sterling and his pack are amazing. My pup is always excited to see him and he always has a fun filled day.

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Hayden A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Aug 12, 2026

Great and positive energy to match my pup’s! A stellar canine companion!

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Jennifer S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Aug 03, 2026

Another great stay! MY Pup always comes back super happy and relaxed👍

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Vlada B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Jul 23, 2026

Sterling took great care of Jax! Very communicative and caring.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I've been working remotely and keep my pups with me. We exercise daily at the beach, Presidio or at any of the great parks in the area. We would go to Ocean Beach more often if not for all of the stinky stuff that washes up on shore that they just can't resist rolling around in (a dead walrus tops a skunk's stink by a mile) necessitating a bath(s).... in tomato juice?

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs, has cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

Safety is critical! I have a fenced yard which makes dogs possible in the city. They are never exposed to the street, so there’s zero chance of a mishap with escaping. I usually take my McNab/Border Collies (who were raised by Chihuahuas 😊) to Crissy Field, the Presidio, the Beach or Golden Gate dog park daily, so my dogs are quite social

Pets

A typical day

We have a great fenced back yard which makes escape impossible and as far as going to any of the local dog parks blocks away... it entirely depends on our connection and comfort level. I'm sure I've crossed paths with most of the huge contingent of dog walkers on this side of the city in the Presidio or Fort Funston.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Non-neutered males accepted, spayed females only
No females in heat
Sterling can host up to 2 pets per night
Please let me know if your dog has any special needs that need to be addressed & I will be more than happy to accommodate!
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.

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.