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Valerie G.

Star Sitter

Pittsburgh, PA

5.0 out of 5 stars
37 reviews
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Services

Valerie can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

Valerie can care for

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

Availability

I am home based and am an avid walker, plenty of availability. Your dog would not be left alone for more than a few hours when I have to run out for errands or appointments. I’m a homebody!

Available
Not available
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Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Valerie G.

Communication

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

Dog skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I live in a safe, quiet neighborhood in the north hills with flat, easy loops for walking. I also have a fenced in, flat backyard that dogs love to play in. I have a 12 year old son who loves dogs and will gladly play with your pup.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-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 G. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your dog has any behaviors I should be aware of. Dog must be house trained and no past incidents of biting, nipping or aggressive behavior of any kind with adults, kids or other dogs.

A typical day

We will spend plenty of time playing, walking, and snuggling. My neighborhood has plenty of pups to socialize while we are out for walks, or we can keep our distance if that is your pup's preference.

Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Valerie G.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Valerie G. has Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.

WFH, Avid Walker + Fenced Backyard!

Pet care experience

As a Star Sitter, I have a proven track record of providing a calm, safe, and fun home environment with a high level of attention and care. Because I work from home, your dog receives consistent supervision, multiple daily walks, and plenty of engagement throughout the day. We love hosting dogs - your pup will be treated like part of the family 💕 I intentionally host one dog at a time (or dogs from the same household) to maintain a safe, low-stress environment and provide individualized care. The dogs in my photos are past guests and are not present during your dog’s stay. Before You Book: Important Requirements To ensure a great experience for everyone, I only accept dogs who are: • Fully house trained • Friendly with humans (no history of aggression) • Able to safely pass other dogs on walks • Comfortable in a new environment (no destructive behavior or significant anxiety) • Able to sleep through the night If your dog has anxiety, reactivity, or behavioral challenges, please be transparent so I can determine if this is the right fit. New Clients • Meet & greet required • First-time bookings: a one night trial stay is strongly recommended before longer stays

Reviews

Dylan W.
Doggy Day Care • May 29, 2026
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Val is an absolutely incredible dog sitter and we are so lucky to have found her. She is very flexible and communicative with us on dates and times. And most importantly, she is so so amazing with our dog Wilson. He is so excited to go over there every time and she sends so many pictures and videos which are our favorite part! They do so many different activities and Wilson loves her son so much! Cannot rave enough, thank you and see you soon!!

Julia B.
Boarding • May 19, 2026
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Valerie took wonderful care of our small poodle. She made him feel comfortable and sent frequent videos and pictures. We will definitely trust her to watch him again.

Kelli H.
Boarding • Apr 28, 2026
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Valerie is great. She kept in constant communication sent lots of pics/videos. She took excellent care of Sasha.

Rob V.
Boarding • Apr 05, 2026
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Valerie took amazing care of our dog! Great communication— lots of pics and updates. Could not have asked for a better week of dog sitting

About Valerie G.

Communication

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

Dog skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I live in a safe, quiet neighborhood in the north hills with flat, easy loops for walking. I also have a fenced in, flat backyard that dogs love to play in. I have a 12 year old son who loves dogs and will gladly play with your pup.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-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 G. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your dog has any behaviors I should be aware of. Dog must be house trained and no past incidents of biting, nipping or aggressive behavior of any kind with adults, kids or other dogs.

A typical day

We will spend plenty of time playing, walking, and snuggling. My neighborhood has plenty of pups to socialize while we are out for walks, or we can keep our distance if that is your pup's preference.

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Valerie G.

Star Sitter

Pittsburgh, PA

5.0 out of 5 stars
37 reviews