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Sven J.

BURLINGTON, ON

5.0 out of 5 stars
19 reviews
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Services

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

Sven can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only

Availability

I am a stay at home dad so my time will always be devoted to all dogs in my care. We go for play time at the local off-leash dog park in the mornings, and at nights we go for long walks around our quiet neighborhood.

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About Sven J.

Communication

7 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

We live in a townhome and do have a fenced in back yard for potty breaks. We play indoors but we take our dogs to the park in the morning, play indoors or relax until dinner (unless the weather permits for more off-leash play), then after dinner we go for a long (3km) walk at night just before bed.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Sven J. would like to know about your pet

If there are any special needs such as separation anxiety, medication, cleaning, etc. Please let us know and we will be happy to accomodate and prepare for your arrival.

A typical day

My typical day starts with waking up and letting the dogs out for morning washroom breaks and feeding them. After that we all get into our car and were off to the dog park for as long as they want to stay (usually 30-90 min). I then drive back home and see if the dogs are exhausted enough for nap time, which if requested can be crated. They are usually content until dinner time (4pm). If not I take them either for a walk or take them to a soccer field for play time on a 100 ft long line. After dinner we gather everyone up and go for a min. 3 km walk around our neighborhood. We play in the house for the rest of the day or just relax until bed time.

Location

BURLINGTON, ON

Sven J.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Very capable dog trainers

Pet care experience

Both my wife and I have taken care of animals since we were 9 years old. From Cats and Dogs all the way through to Birds, Fish, Rabbits, Reptiles, Guinea Pigs, and Hamsters. We purchased our first Brittany dog in 2008 and a year later we became dog trainers able to deal with sensetive dogs and behavioral issues. So rest assured that when you leave your dog with us they are in very capable dog loving hands.

Reviews

Danielle F.
Doggy Day Care • Jul 19, 2026
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Great meet and greet. They were kind and patient with Lucy. Their dog Charlie is so calm with her too. Really good experience!

Joanne H.
Doggy Day Care • Sep 21, 2025
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I booked with Sven to look after my dogs while my brother and I attended a memorial service for our sister, who had passed away two weeks prior and whose family lives a six-hour drive from our city. Prior to booking I had read Sven’s background and reviews on Rover.com, which was very helpful in the decision to book with him. My brother and I are grateful for his skills and knowledge as a dog trainer and his welcoming manner with us as clients. I especially appreciate his kindness toward us during the unfortunate circumstances that brought us to his region. His skills really showed in how he introduced our dogs to his during the drop-off time — one of my dogs is nervous when meeting other dogs and Sven and his dog were both excellent in their response to and patience with her as she eventually settled into better behaviour. My dogs were happy and tired when I picked them up later, which is always the clearest sign they have been in high-quality care. My sincere thanks to Sven and to Rover.com for making this experience — my first with Rover.com — such a good one.

Parm J.
Boarding • Mar 15, 2025
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Leo loved his stay! Thank you

Evelyn S.
Boarding • Jun 13, 2024
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From start to finish the booking was excellent. Communication was quick and friendly and the meet and greet put everyone at ease. It obvious Lily and Charlie would have fun. Sven sent a lovely update and was flexible with pick up times. Highly recommend

About Sven J.

Communication

7 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

We live in a townhome and do have a fenced in back yard for potty breaks. We play indoors but we take our dogs to the park in the morning, play indoors or relax until dinner (unless the weather permits for more off-leash play), then after dinner we go for a long (3km) walk at night just before bed.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Sven J. would like to know about your pet

If there are any special needs such as separation anxiety, medication, cleaning, etc. Please let us know and we will be happy to accomodate and prepare for your arrival.

A typical day

My typical day starts with waking up and letting the dogs out for morning washroom breaks and feeding them. After that we all get into our car and were off to the dog park for as long as they want to stay (usually 30-90 min). I then drive back home and see if the dogs are exhausted enough for nap time, which if requested can be crated. They are usually content until dinner time (4pm). If not I take them either for a walk or take them to a soccer field for play time on a 100 ft long line. After dinner we gather everyone up and go for a min. 3 km walk around our neighborhood. We play in the house for the rest of the day or just relax until bed time.

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Sven J.

BURLINGTON, ON

5.0 out of 5 stars
19 reviews