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Steve R.

Bay Park, CA

4.5 out of 5 stars
•8 reviews
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Grad Student Working from Home

Pet care experience

I've been taking care of dogs for about 10 years and love it! I have lived and worked with pets in New Jersey, New York, London and New Haven. Nothing brightens my day like getting to meet new dogs :) I recently graduated from Columbia University and am getting my graduate degree at Yale. I tend to work from home so will definitely have plenty of time to keep your pet company! I do part time research during the day but study from home and am very flexible, so I can prioritize your pet first. My girlfriend showed me this app and it seems like a fantastic way to meet new dogs! I am a huge animal lover and would love to meet your dog!!

Reviews

Elizabeth A.
House Sitting • Jul 30, 2017
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I would give Steve zero stars if I could. He agreed to stay at my house at the last minute, which I was originally thankful for. After asking if I minded if his girlfriend came over ( which I agreed to) he proceeded to show up with not only his girlfriend, but his two dogs. I had let him know in advance that I had cameras in my apartment and he did his best to hide that he had two dogs with him. He then let the dogs out and both of them proceeded to urinate and one of them defecated on my carpet. Having seen this action on my camera, I let him know how to clean it up. He took 45 minutes to respond to me, giving me some excuse about how his dogs were on their way out the door and just happened to P. I think perhaps he forgot that I had seen all of this on camera, and heard him and his girlfriend crafting this excuse. He also did not apologize for bringing the two dogs in the first place since he didn't tell me he would be doing that. That is the bigger offense – bringing other dogs into my apartment, who had never met my dogs and not asking me. I would never use him again and would not recommend him to anyone. One star I suppose for being somewhat apologetic and taking care of my dogs overnight from that point on.

Mike L.
Dog Boarding • Jun 16, 2017
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Good follow up. Professional. Caiya seemed happy. I think she had a good time.

Jessica S.
Doggy Day Care • May 14, 2017
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Steve was incredibly gracious and accommodating when I found myself needing a sitter on short notice. Skipper seemed to have had a great time hanging out and walking near Central Park. We will definately be coming back!

Michelle S.
May 01, 2017

Steve is really great with dogs. He is a true animal lover, but particularly LOVES dogs. Not only that, but he is also extremely responsible, proactive, and communicative, which all make him a trustworthy, reliable sitter, boarder, or walker. You will be happy with the services he provides because you will not have to worry that your dog is not getting the best treatment possible. I highly recommend him.

About Steve R.

Communication

1 repeat pet parents
75% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Services

Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$13per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$10per walk
Boarding
in the sitter's home
AWAY
House Sitting
in your home
AWAY
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
AWAY

Steve can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time

Steve can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated a year ago
Steve can host up to 1 pets per night
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Steve R.

Communication

1 repeat pet parents
75% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Location

San Diego, CA

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Steve R.

Bay Park, CA

4.5 out of 5 stars
•8 reviews