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Bridget & Matthew M.

Dunkirk, NY

5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
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Certified Dog Trainer and Dog Lover

Pet care experience

I am a certified dog trainer through Animal Behavior College. I do not currently train but my skills will be put to good use watching your dog. I love all kind of dogs and am excited to meet your best friend! I grew up with a dog and have had my own dog for 10+ years. In the past, I have trained dogs for over 4 years and have experience with walking, sitting, and boarding. I have two dogs of my own - 75lbs mixes that I adopted. I am married and my husband will help take care of the dogs. Which means more time to care for your dogs! We are willing to travel a small distance and meet your needs while you travel. We love when you book 3 to 4 “drop-in” visits a day with your dogs. That way your pet can stay in their familiar environment and still get their needs met. This is great if you have cats too! We can help take care of that. We do not sleep at your house in this case. If you choose my dog walking service, I will listen to all your requests and rules. If you book boarding at our house, we have plenty of room with a fenced in yard. The house we live in is two apartments. Your pet will stay in our guest apartment while we are away and to sleep or if they don’t care for other dogs they can stay in there full time. They are allowed to interact with my dogs if the situation allows. We have no children or cats in the home. While we are watching your pet we will also take walks and maybe a hike in the woods. While we hike we put the dogs on long 20 ft leash so they can roam but stay safe. I will keep your dog safe with always having your dog on a leash or in the fenced in yard when we are outside the home. I work from home, so I can meet the needs of your pet while you are away. I will listen to all your requests and keep your dog safe while you are away.

Reviews

Amy O.
Dog Boarding • Apr 11, 2023
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Very good care and speedy response. Would highly recommend.

Duane W.
Drop-In Visits • Aug 16, 2022
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Bridget and Matthew did a wonderful job taking care of our fur babies while we were gone. Will use again and recommend.

Karen M.
Dog Boarding • Aug 12, 2022
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Bridget and Matthew are wonderful with pets and I am so grateful for their help with my elderly Labrador. I hope to ask them to help us again in the next month. Highly recommend! They are very responsible!

Hayley K.
Dog Boarding • Aug 01, 2022
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Bridget and Matthew were great! They consistently sent updates and were very professional.

About Bridget & Matthew M.

Communication

5 repeat pet parents
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced in yard. If your dog usually has a certain amount of walks, please let me know. If you provide a crate, I can keep them in the crate.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Bridget & Matthew M. would like to know about your pet

Before I confirm your booking, I will need to know: 1. What is your dogs personality? 2. What is your dog’s socialization experience? (Other boarding places, doggie daycare?, dog parks?, etc.) 3. Do they like other dogs? 4. Is your dog potty trained? 5. How do they walk on a leash? 6. Are they crate trained? 7. Do they have a special diet? 8. Does your dog have any health problems or allergies? 9. Is your dog up-to date on vaccinations? 10. If your dog is treated for fleas, ticks, and heart worms? 11. Is your dog on any medications? 12. What are your dogs bad behaviors? (I would like to be proactive about them) 13. Does your dog have any aggressions? (people, food, car, guard dog, etc.) 14. Where does your dog feel most comfortable and safe? 15. Anything else you would like to share with me?

A typical day

Your dog can enjoy multiple activities! Walks, hiking, creek walks, swimming, fetch... let me know what they likes to do. My dogs love playing fetch in my house that is very long! Plus, I live close to the lake for swimming! I own long leashes to keep them safe when we are in a spot to go swimming or hiking.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
AWAY
House Sitting
in your home
AWAY
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

Bridget & Matthew can host

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

Bridget & Matthew can watch in your home

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

Availability

I work from home with a flexible job. Most of the time, I can do whatever your current schedule is. We will probably take at least one walk per day.

About Bridget & Matthew M.

Communication

5 repeat pet parents
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced in yard. If your dog usually has a certain amount of walks, please let me know. If you provide a crate, I can keep them in the crate.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Bridget & Matthew M. would like to know about your pet

Before I confirm your booking, I will need to know: 1. What is your dogs personality? 2. What is your dog’s socialization experience? (Other boarding places, doggie daycare?, dog parks?, etc.) 3. Do they like other dogs? 4. Is your dog potty trained? 5. How do they walk on a leash? 6. Are they crate trained? 7. Do they have a special diet? 8. Does your dog have any health problems or allergies? 9. Is your dog up-to date on vaccinations? 10. If your dog is treated for fleas, ticks, and heart worms? 11. Is your dog on any medications? 12. What are your dogs bad behaviors? (I would like to be proactive about them) 13. Does your dog have any aggressions? (people, food, car, guard dog, etc.) 14. Where does your dog feel most comfortable and safe? 15. Anything else you would like to share with me?

A typical day

Your dog can enjoy multiple activities! Walks, hiking, creek walks, swimming, fetch... let me know what they likes to do. My dogs love playing fetch in my house that is very long! Plus, I live close to the lake for swimming! I own long leashes to keep them safe when we are in a spot to go swimming or hiking.

Location

Dunkirk, NY

Bridget & Matthew M.'s Neighborhood

Pets

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Bridget & Matthew M.

Dunkirk, NY

5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews