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Chris M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
16 repeat clients
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Chris M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
16 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $55 per night

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

Highlights

Enhanced background check
25 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Active Dog Family!

My daughter and I have been doing Rover together for years. This summer, she is home from school at UVA and excited to help out with additional tasks like dog walking and house sitting! We have both had dogs our entire lives, all sizes and life stages. We began Rover in 2019 after losing our 10 yr old black lab to diabetes, looking to keep our home lively. We are both excited to meet your pets and help out!

Qualifications

16 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR

Ratings and reviews

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53 ratings
Lindsay P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 30, 2026

Chris is always the best and treats our girl like family! She’s so excited when we pull up to his house!!

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Martina T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 15, 2026

Chris was patient with my Rottie, especially since he’d only stayed with a boarder before. He adjusted when my dog wasn’t eating normally, which I really appreciated. The photo updates from their walks showed how happy and comfortable he was.

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Paul H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 29, 2026

Highly recommend Chris. He’s down to earth and just a good human, as is his daughter who helped out and was just as amazing as her dad. He’s responsive, sends updates, and pays attention to details. Our dogs clearly had a great time. I hope he and his daughter are available the next time we need a sitter, as I don’t really want to leave the dogs with anyone else now.

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Lindsay P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 19, 2026

Chris is the best!! He bought balls to throw with my dog, always takes her on walks, and is so kind to her.

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Jake L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 07, 2026

Amazing stay! Our girl Logan had the best weekend. Would recommend to anyone needing a dog sitter in RVA.

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Plabon P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 06, 2026

Chris was a phenomenal dog sitter and can’t mention enough just how great of a job he did watching Pepper. He walked her multiple times a day and they were nice long walks too. He also was extremely attentive and made sure understand everything I told him about Pepper. He’s also super accommodating and played tug with her plus let her on furniture. He’s also extremely responsive and quick with his responses too. Overall if you ever need a dog sitter Chris is your guy and I definitely plan on booking with him again in the future. You can be at ease knowing Chris is watching your dog.

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Schedule

I work from home and will be with your best friend all day long. I am up early for my morning walk and would love the company of your dog!

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I live in a great dog friendly community, we have lots of great green space and multiple dog parks within walking distance! Would happily spend the day with your dog at the dog park if that is a good place for them.

A typical day

Lots of walks. Love walking to one of the multiple dog parks near our home, I am up early and take a 2 mile walk before I start my day. Then work from home.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
No females in heat
Chris can host up to 2 pets per night
I would love to get to know your dog! Before meeting them I would like to know their activity level, dietary preferences/restrictions, and sociability with other dogs, humans, and children.
These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.