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Valerie D.

Detroit, MI

5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
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Services

Valerie can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Crate-trained dogs only

Valerie can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

Either me or my husband is always home when I’m taking care of a pet. I rearranged my schedule for the pet. I don’t have a set work schedule. I drive Uber at the moment.

Available
Not available
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Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Valerie D.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
89% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Cat skills

Oral medication administration
Injectable medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

Also, my house has an enclosed backyard. I also require a pet parents to have a leash, a harness or some other form to walk your pet. I have locked doors. I have screen doors and I also asked the owners how they are on leash and if their yard is enclosed or not, my house isn’t closed and I have all things up above floor level. All my stuff is like waist high and I make sure anything that our animal would chew on is up. I also asked if the pet parents have shots up-to-date. And I also asked them to provide a kennel of some sort just in case the animal needs to be put in there. The only time I would put them in is if the owner requires them to be in at night why I’m sleepy or if I leave the house and don’t take the animal with me

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Valerie D. would like to know about your pet

Just let me know if there is any special requirements needed for your dog also, please let me know your dogs command words also let me know if your dog gets along with kids or males or other animals

A typical day

I love to play with the animals if they need to be worked with or trained, I will work on whatever area you would like me to work with them and I do have experience in training. Also I have a big backyard and I’d love to take long walk if they’re able to or I can take short walks whatever the animal prefers I keep the animal well-being upfront I can also take them to a park. I will find them a park to take them too. If that’s necessary I do have all dog mat that is reusable that is for helping them with anxiety or slow feeding. It’s like a puzzle mat also I spent a lot of time with them and I take them out a lot if they are acceptable of that.

Location

Detroit, MI

Valerie D.'s Neighborhood

Pets

I love animals,

Pet care experience

I am a reliable person, I have been taking care of dogs since I was about 10 years old, I know basic commands, I love to play with dogs, I have lots of free time, I love to walk dogs/babysit, I am trustworthy, I am very patient with dogs, I know how to feed them and I will exercise your dog with long walks and a little running, I will give your dog lots of attention,I am a very caring person, I am available for walks/sitting from 7am-4pm( m-f,) 7am-9pm weekends. If your dog is not use to a leash I will help train the dog to walk on a leash. I can train your dog with basic commands.(sit ,heel,stay,come,down and maybe shake) thank you very much for your time. I have a partial fence it is not complete yet the land lord said it will be finished soon I have a lot of free time to take care of your pets on my profile it says I own two dogs that is not true I don't have any pets at home

Cat care experience

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I love all animals

Valerie also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Reviews

keren y.
Boarding • May 19, 2026
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Excellent dog sitter! Very caring, professional and easy to communicate with. My dog loved them. And I appreciate the updates throughout the stay. Highly recommend.

Blair M.
Boarding • May 17, 2026
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Valerie was amazing with my son Ace. She communicated, sent photos, videos & made sure he got his exercise and so much more. I’d never used Rover, I had some concerns. However, once we did our meet & greet. I knew he was in good hands! I love her concerns for his safety and other dogs she boards. Val loved on him like he was her own! I’ll definitely be utilizing her services again. If you need someone to watch your pup, she’s the one!

Alex W.
Boarding • Apr 06, 2026
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Everything was great. Valerie communicated with us well and was flexible when our travel plans went a little awry and we needed an extra day. She took good care of our dog Leia.

Shania R.
Boarding • Feb 23, 2026
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She was great with my doggie

About Valerie D.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
89% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Cat skills

Oral medication administration
Injectable medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

Also, my house has an enclosed backyard. I also require a pet parents to have a leash, a harness or some other form to walk your pet. I have locked doors. I have screen doors and I also asked the owners how they are on leash and if their yard is enclosed or not, my house isn’t closed and I have all things up above floor level. All my stuff is like waist high and I make sure anything that our animal would chew on is up. I also asked if the pet parents have shots up-to-date. And I also asked them to provide a kennel of some sort just in case the animal needs to be put in there. The only time I would put them in is if the owner requires them to be in at night why I’m sleepy or if I leave the house and don’t take the animal with me

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Valerie D. would like to know about your pet

Just let me know if there is any special requirements needed for your dog also, please let me know your dogs command words also let me know if your dog gets along with kids or males or other animals

A typical day

I love to play with the animals if they need to be worked with or trained, I will work on whatever area you would like me to work with them and I do have experience in training. Also I have a big backyard and I’d love to take long walk if they’re able to or I can take short walks whatever the animal prefers I keep the animal well-being upfront I can also take them to a park. I will find them a park to take them too. If that’s necessary I do have all dog mat that is reusable that is for helping them with anxiety or slow feeding. It’s like a puzzle mat also I spent a lot of time with them and I take them out a lot if they are acceptable of that.

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Valerie D.

Detroit, MI

5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews