Testimonials

  • "I felt very comfortable leaving my dog with Alan for a week. I'd never had anyone watch my dog before and Alan definitely put my mind at ease the whole time I was gone. He sent daily updates and pictures to let me know how things were going. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone seeking a responsible and experienced individual to look after their dog."

    — Nate T.

  • "Our puppy had such a wonderful boarding stay with Alan! He made sure to keep us updated with cute videos and photos, and our pup seemed like he had a blast the whole weekend. He was also nice and tired when we picked him up which was a bonus for us exhausted pet parents! We did not worry about him being in Alan's hands all weekend and we would definitely book him again."

    — Erica J.

  • "Our previous dog sitter that we'd used for years moved to another state so we needed to find a new sitter. Our 14 year old pit mix is very senior, takes lots of care and has a laundry list of needs; Alan was absolutely perfect with her. He was very attentive, made sure to check in with us, sent pictures, and established trust right away. We've already booked him again and will continue to book with him going forward. Highly recommend!"

    — Amy L.

  • "Alan did a great job taking care of my german shepherd Kissinger who has special needs. He kept me updated with photos, made time to meet Kissy before I left for a trip and had him ready for pick up as soon as I got back. Will book again. Thank you Alan!"

    — Lisa C.

  • "Cant say enough great things about Alan! My dogs loved their stay with him and as a first time user he made the process so easy. Will definitely book again and recommend to all my friends and family! If you're looking for a sitter for your furry family Alan is definitely the guy for you!!"

    — Maura M.

  • "Alan was excellent. Sent me pictures every couple of days of my boy and provided a status update. My dog is a high energy dog and Alan took good care of him. Highly recommend Alan to anyone looking for someone as Alan truly loves dogs and takes excellent care of them. I will be using Alan again."

    — Matt D.

  • "Alan is an absolute godsend! We usually use a regular kennel for boarding our dogs, but we lost one of our boys to CHF in September. Our younger boy had never been boarded alone before, so we contacted Alan through Rover.com. Initially our boy was very apprehensive (having never been boarded in someone's home before), but Alan was very patient, giving him time to adjust to the new setting. Alan constantly kept us updated and shared photos daily, giving us peace of mind during our vacation. Alan truly cared about our boy during his stay, and was very patient with and kind to him! We are so grateful for his care during our time away, and would highly recommend Alan!"

    — Jynine S.

  • "Alan was great with my 10 yo mini-schnauzer! I had to go out of town unexpectedly for a funeral and it was my first time using Rover, so I was a little nervous about what to expect. Alan had great reviews and a lot of experience, and once I met him for a visit beforehand I knew it would be a good fit. He's very easygoing & personable and good with meeting new dogs he asked all the right questions about her an her behavior/personality. I felt at ease while I was gone, and he kept me updated throughout the stay in my home with my dog. He left the place tidy and I came hone to a happy, healthy fur baby!"

    — Annie N.

  • "Alan was amazing with my high energy pit bull! He sent lots of photos and I could tell she was having a great time with him. He treated her took her on plenty of walks and car rides and gave her so much attention. As a pitbull mom, I always worry about leaving her with someone who has preconceived negative associations with pitties. Alan saw her for the big cuddly baby that she is, so I certainly recommend him for other pitbull owners! There was a small scheduling issue, but Alan took it in stride and I was very happy with my experience. I would recommend him to anyone looking for someone who will dedicate lots of love, care, and attention to their pup."

    — Joy C.

  • "I was so pleased with Alan that I immediately re- booked another week long stay. Pictures and updates were provided at least twice a day, and he was especially eager to provide feedback about the status of special needs/requirements. In my particular case, Lucy needed close management to ensure the healing of a large wound, which Alan cared for closely and proactively. He genuinely loves caring for my dog, which puts me 100% at ease. 5/5... thanks so much Alan."

    — Adam L.

  • "Alan agreed on very short notice to watch my two dogs in my home while I made a trip to visit my sick Mom out-of-state. He was great with both of them, including my new and very shy rescue puppy. Sent me photos and updates every day and even picked up the poop in the yard and vacuumed the house before I returned home! Highly recommend."

    — LJT

  • "I could not have asked for a better experience with Alan. Our puppy stayed with him for 8 days and we got consistent updates via photos, videos, and messages. He was also very flexible when we were dealing with travel delays. It was so nice to know our dog was in such good hands. It is clear how much Alan cares about animals, and I'd fully recommend him. Thank you, Alan!"

    — Christina D.

  • "Alan was phenomenal for us and our dogs! We recieved multiple updates and pictures everyday for the week we were gone. Our dogs were happy and in great hands the whole time. Alan was even so kind enough to purchase a dog collar for one of our dogs due to it breaking while we were gone. I highly recommend working with Alan when you need a house sitter for your fur babies. We will definitely work with Alan again!!!"

    — Khader A.

  • "Alan was wonderful! It was our first time using Rover and we were incredibly nervous to leave our girls with someone new. Alan to the rescue! He exceeded all of our expectations and we couldn't have asked for a better pet sitter experience. He was responsive, so sweet and took care of our girls as if they were his own!! Lots of photo updates, car rides, treats, dog parks and walks. So glad we found Alan, I will never be leaving our girls anywhere else again:)"

    — Meghan T.

  • "Alan took great care of my two pups and my house while I was away for a week. He was in regular communication and sent updates multiple times a day. I was nervous at first leaving my two dogs, one who I've only had for 6 months, and it being the first time I've had an in-home sitter, but there was nothing to worry about! We met first before booking and my dogs adored him, and I was confident booking with him. When I came back it was like I never left and I'm not sure my dogs even missed me too much! I will definitely book with Alan the next time I go out of town and highly recommend him!"

    — August N.

  • "Our 10 mo/old Retriever/ Heeler mix stayed with Alan for 12 days. We were anxious leaving him for the first time in his life, but our pup came home happy, stress free, and feeling much better. I would highly recommend Alan because he is a terrific partner and willing to work with out-of-the ordinary situations. We originally chose him because our pup had a parasite and needed to be isolated from other dogs it was short notice before our trip, but Alan accepted without hesitation. Our Pup got over the parasite, but then developed a chest cold a few days before we left Alan graciously handled a coughing dog, administering twice daily meds and extra cuddles that helped our pup heal up quickly. Alan also provided updates and pictures to help the anxious pet parents while we were away."

    — Maggie B.

  • “We had to find a new sitter for our 13 year old Yorkshire Terrier on short notice when our other sitter fell through and we were in a bind. We found Alan and he seemed to check all the boxes of what we were looking for. On short notice, he made himself available for a meet and greet and then an overnight stay the next night so he and Toby could get acquainted. A few days later we dropped him off for a week as we were going out of town. He and Toby hit it off quite well. Toby isnt very comfortable with strangers, but he took to Alan quickly. Alan sent pictures and reports on a regular basis and we could see that he was settling in nicely. When we picked him up at the end of our trip, Toby was just chilling on Alan's couch. Once home, he seemed happy and showed no signs of anxiety or stress. Alan was very accommodating, especially on short notice. He is quick to respond and seems very comfortable around dogs. He does a good job of asking questions so he knows the best way to handle your dog. We are planning to use Alan again in the future and would highly recommend him. Thanks Alan!"

    — Larry H.

  • "Alan is the first person I have left my dogs with outside of family. I am generally very worried about them when I am away, and I didn't worry at all with them in Alan's care. Betty and Miles loved him, and I returned to a clean house and tired pups. I will definitely be booking Alan again next time I need someone to watch my dear dogs. If you are a first timer like me, know that Alan will treat your dogs like family and your house like his."

    — Patricia W.

  • "Alan is the best! He watched my uncle's dogs while he was in the hospital. He kept in communication with my family and was extremely flexible. He took great care of the dogs and was a lifesaver while we were in a difficult situation. Alan is super reliable and I highly recommend him!"

    — Hannah R.