David M.
David M.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $20 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Experienced dog lover!
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
David also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
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.
Ratings and reviews
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!
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.
We will miss you!
We love David he is the absolute best! Our dog Kingsley absolutely adores him!
WE LOVE DAVID!
we adore david! Judy and cobalt
Calendar and availability
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Schedule
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.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsDavid can host up to 2 drop-ins per day
- 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.