Water & John G.
Water & John G.
Contact for Boarding
from $40 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
All sizes equally loved!
Although we are people who have had pets throughout our lives, we became official Rover sitters beginning in January 2026, and we love what we do. We love dogs. To us, home is where the dog is. Equally important, home is where we are. Most of the time, both of us are home with our doodle, Poppy, and when that isn’t happening one of us is here with her. Your dog won’t be left alone. We have loved, lived with, and raised everything from a 4 lb Chihuahua to a 60 lb Standard Poodle. Now we live with a 24 lb mini Doodle named Poppy. We give Poppy love, training, play, and routine. And treats! We play fetch with her daily, either in our huge yard where she has lots of running room, or in the pool. She loves pool fetch! She is family, and your fur kid will be treated the same way, like a member of our family. We generally board one or two dogs at one time. Three is rare but can happen if they are from one family or dogs we know are compatible. We love keeping dogs for daycare, and carefully consider each situation with pet safety as the priority. Aggressive dogs are not a good fit for us. We don’t accept pit bull terriers.
Cat care experience
Water & John also care for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
This wasn’t Ken’s first stay here, and there’s a reason we keep coming back! They take such great care of him and genuinely treat him like part of the family. He always has a great time, comes home happy and tired, and I never have to worry while he’s here. They are kind, reliable, and wonderful to work with. We highly recommend them and will absolutely book with them again. Thank you!! 😊
Had an ideal set up for taking care of my puppy while we were away for the weekend. We knew he was in great hands and he had so much fun with them!
Water and John are incredibly kind and helpful, and they truly care deeply for animals. There isn’t a better place for my dog to be when we have to be away.
Water and John are very warm and friendly. They love dogs and are wonderful, communicative caregivers. They were extremely accommodating when I had a last minute request for daycare for my dog. Thank you to you both for being the kind and caring human beings that you are.
As part of a multi-legged trip I had to board my dog away from my home town. Water and John were great from start to finish. They worked with me on the timing of the meet and greet around my travel schedule, and were flexible with drop off and pick up. Our dog is very active, and he likes to be close to his people. I got pictures and updates daily and when I picked him up, I could tell he’d had plenty of outside time and play. With some other boarders I’ve used he’s bouncing off the walls when I pick him up. With Water and John he was completely relaxed. I would definitely recommend them and will use them again if I need boarding in Tucson.
Water and John were absolutely wonderful with my dog, Louis! They sent daily updates and photos, which really helped ease my anxiety while we were out of the country. It was clear Louis felt comfortable with their family and quickly bonded with their dog, Poppy. There was a small incident where Louis’s paw became swollen, but they handled it very responsibly. They communicated with me and Louis’s vet right away, made sure he was treated, and kept me updated until he was comfortable again. I really appreciated their attentiveness and care. Louis looked like he had a great time, and I would absolutely trust Water and John again the next time we travel. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for thoughtful and reliable pet care.
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Schedule
We are retired. Your dog will not be left alone.* This works well with dogs with separation anxiety, but almost all dogs want a human companion close by. They are in a new place looking for reassurance. Your dog’s health and safety, and your peace of mind, are our top priority. Please let us know if you have any special requests, such as medication administration, or special pick up times. We have a flexible schedule to meet most needs and send daily photos and updates. *We did have a schedule issue once in this past year and left Poppy and a daycare guest alone for about half an hour. I did talk with the owner beforehand.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US: A knowledgeable and sensitive assessment of your dog’s needs followed by fast and appropriate responses. Before retirement, Water was an RN for 39 years, and her assessment skills and level of awareness are both excellent. John can tell you how impressed he was when she saved their Chihuahua with a modified Heimlich. He said he didn’t notice the Chi was choking until after Water removed the obstruction! We will notice and care for your dog’s needs. That’s how we care for Poppy and that’s how we will care for your fur baby.. WHAT WE WOULD LIKE FROM YOU: Please provide food and treats (if you want us to give treats) for your dog to prevent stomach issues and allergies. Also, please include any medications. We do charge extra for medication administration. Please provide documentation of up to date vaccinations. ENVIRONMENT: We have an enormous fenced yard, and our guests are allowed to use the doggie door with outdoor supervision. They can nap on the shady patio, sniff along the fence line, or play with toys. Fetch and tug have been big hits, but there are visitors who seem to prefer exploring. The yard is safe and secure. John recently fenced off the ornamental cactus area of the yard to prevent possible injury. We provide structured outdoor playtime everyday, and furred guests are welcome in the pool with your permission, weather permitting, and canine desire. When we aren’t supervising the pool, the pool gate is locked. Fresh water is always available, both outside on the patio and in the house in the kitchen. Our home is air conditioned. Visitors are allowed on the furniture, unless you direct otherwise. We consider it a gift when a furry friend joins us for a cuddle on the couch. We have discovered that a rock yard can be too rough on paws for long playtimes. Some of our guests prefer their outside time to be spent on the covered patio!
Pets
A typical day
We love being with your dog, both inside and outside. Pool time can happen in the summer and we provide playtimes with a ball throwing human outside everyday.