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Chris M.

dedham, MA

5.0 out of 5 stars
35 reviews
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Services

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

Chris can host

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

Availability

Hello, all dogs that stay with me get out quite a bit, 5 to 6 days a week we go for 3 to 5 mile walks/hikes. Our favorite places are millennium parking in West Roxbury, Ponkapog pond (4miles around) and blue Hills. Your dogs will get plenty of exercise and loads of love.

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About Chris M.

Communication

17 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
90% bookings with photo updates

Dog skills

40 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 fully fenced in backyard and half of my front yard is also fenced in, I have a doggie door that leads out that is only open when somebody’s home. My dogs don’t go more than four hours at a time without potty breaks and possible exercise. They are allowed on the furniture and we love hanging out with them on the couch.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Chris M. would like to know about your pet

My dogs are awesome and get along with lots of dogs., they very much enjoy getting out and exploring the woods and playing with other pups

A typical day

Here's where we'll take our walks, Blue Hills for 4 mile hike or millennium Park I for 3 to 4 mile walk in the woods for short walks around the block. Your dog's sleeping arrangement depends on the dogs need for sleeping.the couch is comfy and dogs can sleep on the floor next to my bed . We welcome the dog parents to bring a dog bed if desired.

Location

dedham, MA

Chris M.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Doggie paradise

Pet care experience

Hello, we are a family that loves animals. we have 1 amazing dog named Finn he is a lab mix . He is 6 years old and gets along well with all dogs and loves people just as much.Nessa is a 24lb mix of Chihuahua and more We go hiking to blue hills , houghtons pond (canton) and to millennium Park in West Roxbury , we have a great back yard fully fenced in with a doggie door to the yard. we go for walks alot . We really love havin dogs around us. One of my requirements is that all dogs come with the harness I seatbelt the dogs in my car and they need to be harnessed to do that, for safety. Why I love dog sitting my whole 50 years I have been a dog lover I have had a dog since i was 7 and don't see myself ever not having one. About my yard we have a fairly large fully fenced in yard. With a doggy door that leads to it. My dog is 40lbs and 24lbs and can not get out of my yard. the terrain is grass. the yard is clean from dog mess we go hiking alot and walking alot that the dogs dont go potty to much in the yard and i clean up after them right away when they do. Don’t want them playing in a yard full of poop🤮🤮 My experience administering medication No problem giving meds. i had a golden retriever that had seizures. :( At this time we are taking dogs for a two night minimum after the thank you very much and hope to hear from you. During the summer months for memorial day to Labor Day I typically have a three night minimum. and there is room for flexibility in that just reach out and we can chat about it. I have excellent references and they don’t have any problem Talking to someone who may be interested.

Reviews

Patrick H.
nov. 15, 2022

Chris took our pup Roxy who had so much fun! We were instantly at ease when Roxy got along so well with her adorable dogs during the meet & greet and really enjoyed the picture updates while away! Roxy actually came back better behaved after seeing the other dogs! Chris will be our permanent sitter from here out and we are so thrilled to have found her after being nervous leaving Rox!

Michelle K.
Boarding • avr. 28, 2022
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Chris was amazing. Our dogs had an incredible time. After their great hikes, they were tuckered out when they returned!

Ryan B.
Boarding • oct. 09, 2021
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Chris's place was puppy paradise. She has another dog to play with, plenty of toys, and kept my pup very active on long walks and playing in the back yard. She treated my dog as if it were her own and she is a true dog lover. You can be sure your pup is in good hands with Chris.

Min W.
Boarding • août 25, 2021
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Chris is wonderful taking care of our Bichon Mitchy. She is very experienced and passionate and took great care of our pet. She often took Mitchy for a lot of long walk and updated us with photos and activity everyday. Mitchy is very happy and came home very healthy and clean. He has a wonderful stay with Chris! Thank you!

About Chris M.

Communication

17 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
90% bookings with photo updates

Dog skills

40 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 fully fenced in backyard and half of my front yard is also fenced in, I have a doggie door that leads out that is only open when somebody’s home. My dogs don’t go more than four hours at a time without potty breaks and possible exercise. They are allowed on the furniture and we love hanging out with them on the couch.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Chris M. would like to know about your pet

My dogs are awesome and get along with lots of dogs., they very much enjoy getting out and exploring the woods and playing with other pups

A typical day

Here's where we'll take our walks, Blue Hills for 4 mile hike or millennium Park I for 3 to 4 mile walk in the woods for short walks around the block. Your dog's sleeping arrangement depends on the dogs need for sleeping.the couch is comfy and dogs can sleep on the floor next to my bed . We welcome the dog parents to bring a dog bed if desired.

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Chris M.

dedham, MA

5.0 out of 5 stars
35 reviews