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Ivan M.

Gaithersburg, MD

5.0 out of 5 stars
181 reviews
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Services

Ivan can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only

Ivan can care for

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

Availability

I am studying online, and my parents work online full time. We have a lot of time and desire to make your dog’s stay with us comfortable. We are available at any time.

Available
Not available
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Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Ivan M.

Communication

73 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I live in a big house with my family. We have a fenced backyard. We also have a super friendly Shetland Sheepdog, who will keep your fur baby company. We also live close to a huge park.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, has cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Ivan M. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your dog has any special needs or behavior that I can account for. Let me know what kind of physical activities your dog prefers.

A typical day

I love to stimulate your dog physically and mentally. We usually play many games in my backyard and go for a long walk in the big park near my house.

Location

Gaithersburg, MD

Ivan M.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Experienced dog sitting

Pet care experience

I will be happy to take care of your dog/dogs. My family and me have a lot of experience in doing so since we have our own dog, and often do dog sitting for our friends.

Reviews

Jim R.
Boarding • Juni 08, 2026
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We boarded our dog, Jackson, with Ivan for two weeks while we were on vacation. He came back happy and healthy. We particularly appreciated daily pictures of Jackson from Ivan. Our 2-year old English Springer Spaniel needs lots of exercise and we were particularly happy to see that in addition to being let out in the back yard, Ivan walked Jackson daily in a wooded park.

Lauren O.
Boarding • Mai 27, 2026
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We’ve used Ivan for both short and extended stays on 13 different occasions, and he has been absolutely outstanding every time. He consistently sends thoughtful photo updates and keeps us informed about our dog’s schedule, which gives us real peace of mind while we’re away. What says the most is how our dog reacts when we arrive—she literally jumps out of the car and runs straight to his front door, clearly thrilled to be there. It’s obvious she feels safe, happy, and loved in his care. Ivan goes above and beyond, taking her on walks through the woods and even hikes, which she absolutely loves. We never have to worry when she’s with him. He is reliable, attentive, and genuinely cares for the dogs he watches. We highly recommend him to anyone looking for a trustworthy and exceptional dog sitter.

Lauren O.
Boarding • Mai 27, 2026
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We’ve used Ivan for both short and extended stays on 13 different occasions, and he has been absolutely outstanding every time. He consistently sends thoughtful photo updates and keeps us informed about our dog’s schedule, which gives us real peace of mind while we’re away. What says the most is how our dog reacts when we arrive—she literally jumps out of the car and runs straight to his front door, clearly thrilled to be there. It’s obvious she feels safe, happy, and loved in his care. Ivan goes above and beyond, taking her on walks through the woods and even hikes, which she absolutely loves. We never have to worry when she’s with him. He is reliable, attentive, and genuinely cares for the dogs he watches. We highly recommend him to anyone looking for a trustworthy and exceptional dog sitter.

Natasha N.
Boarding • Mai 26, 2026
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Ivan is fantastic! He is someone you can truly rely on. He’s always responsive, keeps you updated, and genuinely cares about the dogs he watches. My dog never comes back stressed after staying with Ivan, and I have plenty of experience with other boarding places to compare. I highly recommend him!

About Ivan M.

Communication

73 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I live in a big house with my family. We have a fenced backyard. We also have a super friendly Shetland Sheepdog, who will keep your fur baby company. We also live close to a huge park.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, has cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Ivan M. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your dog has any special needs or behavior that I can account for. Let me know what kind of physical activities your dog prefers.

A typical day

I love to stimulate your dog physically and mentally. We usually play many games in my backyard and go for a long walk in the big park near my house.

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Ivan M.

Gaithersburg, MD

5.0 out of 5 stars
181 reviews