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Steve S.

Cambrian Park, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•26 reviews
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Full-time dog walker and boarder!!

Pet care experience

I have been walking and boarding dogs since 2018, full-time. This is not a side business or hobby for me, dogs are everything. I don't have kids, or a boss, I take care of dogs, and I'm the pack leader. I do not maintain a second job, am not on the phone, on zoom calls, or otherwise unattentive while your dog is in my care. Your dog is my priority and primary concern for the duration of their stay. Dogs sleep in the bedroom, with us. We move the dog beds in, and the door is left open so they have access to water and the entire house at night. If your dog prefers their crate, no problem. We walk dogs everyday, on the creek trail downtown Los Gatos around 11am. Typically with 4-5 or more dogs at a time. My girlfriend lives with me, and she helps on the walks, boarding, feeding, and taking care of dogs at the nearby retirement center; three times a day. I am a home owner for over 14 years, and I retired in 2019 from a 25 year web design career. I grew up with dogs, and I need at least one walk per day, just like them. I've owned three Australian Cattle Dogs (ACD). As a kid we had a dachshund, then a chocolate Labrador that lived to 16. My family raises Salukis, and coursed them to championship, over 12 dogs. We also had an Italian greyhound and whippet growing up. Two thirds of my daily walk pack are doodles, but I have experience with all sizes and breeds; large to small.

Reviews

Peter M.
Dog Boarding • Feb 23, 2024
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Holly had fun and Steve kept us updated

Felicia D.
Dog Boarding • Jan 30, 2024
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Our original Rover sitter canceled on us, 5pm the night before we were going to leave on a trip with our newborn baby. A frantic search led me to Steve - a true superhero who saved us from having to cancel all our plans. Steve immediately responded, invited us over for a meet and greet, and agreed to watch our dog, Deputy. We were so relieved and couldn't believe how lucky we got. During our trip, he provided tons of updates and pictures, allowing us to have a relaxing and stress-free vacation. Steve is a pro with dogs — Deputy isn't the easiest, she's stubborn and doesn't get along with other dogs. But by the end of her stay with Steve, she had warmed up to him and his girlfriend completely as well as their 2 dogs. Having our original Rover sitter cancel was a huge blessing in disguise. We cannot wait to book Steve again and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a reliable, wonderful dog sitter.

Todd M.
Dog Boarding • Nov 26, 2023
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I’m incredibly impressed with Steve. He took care of both my pups with such an attention to details. He sent regular picture updates and the evident love for the dogs made me feel at ease while I was away. Highly recommend working with Steve for anyone looking for top-notch care of their furry friends.

Heather B.
Dog Boarding • Oct 14, 2023
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It’s been a while since we’ve wanted to travel and had to think about boarding our dogs. We recently found Steve and did a meet and greet and it was very obvious that our pups were comfortable with him and he was comfortable with them. We booked a one day stay as a trial and our dogs clearly had a blast. Our dogs were so much happier having spent a day with Steve than being stuck alone at home. Highly recommended!

About Steve S.

Communication

18 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

40 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I carry secondary dog walking and boarding insurance, through Lloyd's of London, see my photos. I am a home owner, and Bay Area native. I grew up in Mountain View, and have lived nearby my entire life. Pets in my home are allowed on couches, in all rooms, and both the front and backyard are securely fenced in. Pets will never be confined or left alone for more than two hours, this is the 11-2 walk I do daily. Often times your dog can join the walk if you board during a weekday. Since this is a 3 mile pack walk, I do charge additional to join.

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 0-2 hours

Information Steve S. would like to know about your pet

Do they get along with other dogs? I would like to have multiple dogs, and typically do not do exclusive boarding. If you need exclusive boarding, please let me know and rates will be slightly more. I will work with your dog, training them to be more social, and they will be a part of the pack, and always supervised.

A typical day

At least one walk per day, around the block, about 1 mile. I can also take them on the bicycle, to run; that wears them out. I don't go to dog parks, as they can be out of control. Lots of photos will be taken during the stay. At least one set of photos per day, often more. We board up to five at a time including ours, so lots of socialization and fun time.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$100per night

Steve can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
No females in heat

Availability

Pet care is 100% of my daily and weekly routine! We have dog walked 3+ miles for over five years, consistently. We walk, we board, repeat.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Steve S.

Communication

18 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

40 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I carry secondary dog walking and boarding insurance, through Lloyd's of London, see my photos. I am a home owner, and Bay Area native. I grew up in Mountain View, and have lived nearby my entire life. Pets in my home are allowed on couches, in all rooms, and both the front and backyard are securely fenced in. Pets will never be confined or left alone for more than two hours, this is the 11-2 walk I do daily. Often times your dog can join the walk if you board during a weekday. Since this is a 3 mile pack walk, I do charge additional to join.

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 0-2 hours

Information Steve S. would like to know about your pet

Do they get along with other dogs? I would like to have multiple dogs, and typically do not do exclusive boarding. If you need exclusive boarding, please let me know and rates will be slightly more. I will work with your dog, training them to be more social, and they will be a part of the pack, and always supervised.

A typical day

At least one walk per day, around the block, about 1 mile. I can also take them on the bicycle, to run; that wears them out. I don't go to dog parks, as they can be out of control. Lots of photos will be taken during the stay. At least one set of photos per day, often more. We board up to five at a time including ours, so lots of socialization and fun time.

Location

San Jose, CA

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Steve S.

Cambrian Park, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•26 reviews