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Susan C.

5.0 out of 5 stars
38 repeat clients
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Susan C.

5.0 out of 5 stars
38 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

$70 total per night

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

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

Over an acre of doggie play zone!

I live with my husband of 30 years. I'm a former teacher and my husband is a current teacher. I think of my dogs as my furry children. I've had at least one dog my entire life (let's say I'm in my middle years!) and I can't imagine life without one. I will treat your fur babies with respect and dignity. I give treats for positive behavior but I won't spoil your dog. In our home, pets are part of the family. We move-over on the couch for the dogs! And, of course, they can sleep in our bed! Does she like to snuggle under the covers with us? – no problem! Or, if he likes his space in his own bed, no problem either. Animals need exercise and play just like people. And sometimes we all need a little quiet time so we will do that too! Consider your dog part of our family when they visit! We live in an 1890s farmhouse mutt of a home-- a little country in the city. Our play area is a wooded/natural setting to run and play. We have a large fenced-in area where dogs can play safely. We also love to take the dogs to local open space trails for long leash walks too!! Come play with us!

Qualifications

38 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
50 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

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86 ratings
Joshua S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 08, 2026

Susan always does such a great job! She’s very attentive and aware of our dogs needs. We always use her when available.

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Andrew D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 13, 2026

Susan always takes great care of my girls and provides plenty of cute pictures while I’m out of town. Would book with her every time.

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Paula S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 11, 2026

I left my little dog, Buster, with Susan for almost ten days. She sent pictures each day and helped him feel at home right away. He was happy to see me but also seemed really happy to be in the pack of dogs that were staying there. The property is perfect for dogs and Susan is very available to them during their stay. Susan is a reliable sitter who will help you relax during your travels as your pet is safe with her.

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Maria C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 29, 2026

Our girls loved being at Susan’s home, I’m sure they can’t wait for their next stay. She made them and us feel at home and had so many wonderful activities with them planned, I started referring to their weekend as our dogs being at camp. Thank you for the great pictures and we will be rebooking for next trip.

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Bernette S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 27, 2026

Our nervous dog did great for 4 nights. Susan treats your dog as one of her own!! Good energy, great backyard & happy pups!! Highly recommend her!! Thank you Susan!!

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April T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 19, 2026

Susan was great! Zidi was happy and comfortable and had doggie friends to play with. He had lots of room to play or nap. Susan sent lots of photos and kept us posted throughout our vacation.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I’m home full-time with the dogs for playing, walks, treats, and tricks. I make sure your dog has an opportunity to go outside every hour. When your dogs stay with me, they are my main responsibility.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

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

Safety, trust & environment

I have a large fenced area with plenty of shade and space to run. My indoor space is cozy and laid back. Plenty of couch spaces for afternoon naps!

Pets

A typical day

We love to play fetch, walk around our property, catch the breeze in front of the evaporative cooler in the summer, cuddle, doggie massages, treats for tricks. If doggies are up for it, we'll take them to walk around Thomas Reservoir up the road or for a nice leisurely spin around the neighborhood across the way. If your dog is up for a long walk we enjoy hiking at the Dry Creek Open space off Baseline Road where there’s a fun water hole if your dog wants a dunk. We also have a kiddy pool in the yard for summertime fun. My home is very laid back so we will always have stress-free fun and lots of toys for chewing, snuggling and squeaking.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Susan can host up to 5 pets per night
I love to know the dogs' favorite activities or if they have any allergies or medical conditions and what their general temperament is like. I'm especially fond of senior dogs as I feel they need extra love and attention. I love watching any and all dogs but for now, I will stick to hosting small or medium breeds in my home. I know Rover lists Medium dogs up to 40lbs but I prefer dogs under 30lbs or so. My home is mellow and laid back and I find very high-energy dogs to be a bit stressful. If your dog needs constant action and attention, they may be better off with other dogs of the same temperament. That way they will get the play and excitement they need. We are a laid-back bunch. ****NOTE: I have gone back and forth with Rover regarding the "Extended Day" fee. This is the fee that pops up automatically for the final day of your multi-day booking. According to Rover, the price is figured out based on how many hours your dog is with me on the last day of his/her stay. If it's less than 8 hours, Rover calculates a fee of 50% of my overnight price. If it's more than 8 hours, Rover calculates a fee of 100% of the price. So, if your dog is with me for 8 hours I receive $20. If it's with me for 9 hours, I receive $40. I truly wish I could delete this pricing structure. Instead of letting Rover figure out the fee for the final day of your dog's stay, please calculate how many hours your dog will be with me on the last day, and if it will be with me for more than 2 hours, the stay is equivalent to a daycare charge of $30. Since Rover will not calculate it this way, I will have to add $10 to the charge. I'm honestly not trying to nickel and dime you. I realize care for your dog is expensive enough. I'm just trying to be paid fairly for my excellent service. Generally, my rates are $40 for an overnight stay (8-24 hours) and $30 for daycare (up to 8 hours). I'm a very flexible and laid-back person and I'm not picky about an hour here and there, but I don't think I should be forced to watch a dog for an additional 8 hours on the last day of a stay and only receive 50% of my overnight fee of $40 or 60% of my daycare fee of $30. So, if your dog will be staying for 1 night and 7 hours on the final day, please realize that it is equivalent to 1 overnight fee and 1 daycare fee and I will have to make a modification because Rover calculates this price incorrectly. If you have any questions about this, feel free to discuss them with me. I'm a very reasonable person :-)
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%.