Derek M.
Derek M.
Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.
Highlights
Pet care experience
I love your pets like I love mine!
I'm an avid dog-lover and have been my whole life. I go out of my way to pet every dog that I can when I am walking down the street. I love all breeds and see all the great things each dog has to offer. I love giving dogs lots of pets and cuddles, and I will play with them until they are all played out. My golden retriever, Ellie, has had a life-long medical issue requiring a special treatment for her food each morning, so I have experience with dogs that need extra care if it is required. I am available for in-house sitting, overnight stays, and morning visits. I look forward to meeting you and your dogs and having lots of play time with them!
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Derek did a great job taking care of Courage and Chevy while I was away! He was reliable, attentive, and took great care of my boys. It gave me peace of mind knowing they were in good hands. I would definitely recommend Derek and would happily use him again!
Derek was great. Pups were happy.
Derek M. cancelled a booking within a day of the start date.
Derek and Cheryl were lovely sitters for Mia. She seemed happy and comfortable under their care.
Perfect experience with Derek. Great communication and took great care of my dogs. Both of my dogs seemed verry comfortable in his home when I picked them up.
Derek M. cancelled a booking 1 day before it was scheduled to begin.
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Schedule
I have a full time job with unpredictable hours given to me on a weekly basis, so I will prioritize boarding clients, as well as walking and drop-visits within close proximity to Herndon, Sterling, and Chantilly. My wife works regular business hours with one day working from home a week, usually on Fridays except under specific circumstances.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
My wife and I share a spacious three bedroom apartment which has plenty of space, as well as secured doors. Our apartment complex is incredibly pet friendly, and many other residents have pets as well. Our clients will always be on leash when we step outside, but they are free to roam inside the home.
A typical day
Any dog that I stay with will never even know that I'm a completely different person. I will play with them, give them lots of pets and cuddles, and take them on walks throughout the neighborhood just like they would get if they were with their mom or dad. One activity I sincerely enjoy playing with dogs is using a Chuck-It to throw tennis balls as far as I can. I also love to play tug of war with dogs that have lots of energy that they need to let out if permitted.
- 0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbsDogs over 1 year oldSpayed and neutered dogs onlyNo females in heatCrate-trained dogs onlyDerek can host up to 2 pets per night
- When meeting a dog, I always want to get a good idea of the type of demeanor he/she has. Some of the things I'll ask are whether the dog gets along with other animals, whether it gets along with other humans or children, if it has any medical issues I need to be aware of, and any other questions related to the dog that might be important information. I am welcome to all breeds and do not discriminate against any dog. All dogs are bundles of happiness in my book!
- These prices are for 1 dog.
Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.
Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.