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David M.

Vestal, NY

5.0 out of 5 stars
20 reviews
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Services

David can care for

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

Availability

My schedule is very open currently. I am flexible for the majority of the week, but Sundays are my day off. I also have class Monday evenings, but it is remote, so it does not necessarily interfere with house sitting.

Available
Not available
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House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About David M.

Communication

4 repeat pet parents
84% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

3 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

When first meeting dogs, I work patiently and generously with them to ensure they are comfortable with my presence. Throughout my visit, I use positive reinforcement strategies to ensure dogs stay comfortable and happy with their environment while I am present.

Information David M. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your dog has special needs, allergies, reactive behaviors, or any specific fears and anxieties that I should be aware of. I am comfortable sitting reactive dogs as long as I am aware ahead of time.

A typical day

Throughout the day, I work hard to ensure that dogs feel fulfilled, happy, and hopefully sleepy when bedtime rolls around. I especially love taking dogs to parks and natural areas and allowing them to interact with nature. With permission, of course.

Location

Vestal, NY

David M.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Experienced dog lover!

Pet care experience

I've been happily caring for animals, big and small, since childhood. I've always been relied on for long-term dog sitting while neighbors were out of town. Friends of mine with exotic pets, or pets with special needs, also rely on me to take care of their animals while they are busy. Similarly, I have work experience at a doggy daycare and a puppy school for about half of a year each. Both of these businesses practiced positive reinforcement and gentle training strategies. My family's two sweet dogs taught me the value of ensuring that pets are clean, healthy, and fulfilled. It makes such a huge difference in everyone's lives!

Cat care experience

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I will fuss over your feline!

David also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Reviews

Alexandra B.
House Sitting • Aug 02, 2025
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David was wonderful with our anxious dog while we were away at a wedding. So good in fact that she appeared to lose her anxiety issues all together. He is clearly very experienced with animals and they are very receptive to him. He knew exactly how to work with her to lower her anxiety levels throughout a long stay. We are so grateful to have found someone like him for our dog!

Rachel V.
Dog Walking • Mar 21, 2025
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Amazing! So good with our dog Kingsley. Kingsley gets sad on the days he doesn't get to visit with him! I've recommended David to my co-workers whenever they end up going out of town.

Judy N.
Dog Walking • Jan 08, 2025
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We will miss you!

Rachel V.
Dog Walking • Dec 16, 2024
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We love David he is the absolute best! Our dog Kingsley absolutely adores him!

About David M.

Communication

4 repeat pet parents
84% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

3 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

When first meeting dogs, I work patiently and generously with them to ensure they are comfortable with my presence. Throughout my visit, I use positive reinforcement strategies to ensure dogs stay comfortable and happy with their environment while I am present.

Information David M. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your dog has special needs, allergies, reactive behaviors, or any specific fears and anxieties that I should be aware of. I am comfortable sitting reactive dogs as long as I am aware ahead of time.

A typical day

Throughout the day, I work hard to ensure that dogs feel fulfilled, happy, and hopefully sleepy when bedtime rolls around. I especially love taking dogs to parks and natural areas and allowing them to interact with nature. With permission, of course.

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David M.

Vestal, NY

5.0 out of 5 stars
20 reviews