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Joel M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
30 repeat clients
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Joel M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
30 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $40 per night

Highlights

Joel has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
25 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

Your dog’s safety is my priority.

A retired marine biologist. I have had dogs my entire life. Raised puppies and watched them grow old. I’ve cared for dogs of all ages and energy levels.

Qualifications

30 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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112 ratings
Jenna N.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 30, 2026

Joel is great with our dog!

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Helen N.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 30, 2026

Joel is great and our pooch was well taken care of!

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Jenna N.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 18, 2026

Joel is great with our dog who can be rambunctious and a handful when he's excited.

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Marlene S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jun 01, 2026

Joel knows how to handle Alika who is a strong Boxer that pulls a lot. Alika gets so excited to see Joel and start his walk. Appreciate Joel’s help with Alika.

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James H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 29, 2026

Joel is a thoughtful boarder whom I felt very easy sending my dog to for the first time. Easy personality and good communication. I would recommend him!

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Denise C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • May 15, 2026

Joel is awesome! He’s always on time to walk Leia, is very patient with her, very flexible when our schedules might not align perfectly and always sends me lots of pics and updates. Leia so looks forward to her walks with her best walker (after Daddy)! Will definitely book with him again!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

Retired. I’m available most days if you need your pets to be simply fed, let out to pee, or to be entertained. While I take same day requests, there are no guarantees because I have several regularly scheduled walks and drop ins. Please reply promptly, I archive when no response in 24 hours.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced yard and a young corgi who has full run of the house. He can be shy to other dogs. If your dog has any aggressive tendencies or Keahi does not get along with them for whatever reason, we cannot board your dog. Meet and greets are mandatory before any boarding or daycare. Dogs must be house trained for boarding or daycare (paper trained is not house trained). I cannot and will not leave food out. If your dog has issues eating when they are fed (I feed them when I feed my dog), I have to take your dog’s food away and store it. This is a house, not a kennel where your dog has an assigned lot. If your dog has these feeding issues, consider another sitter. I have no kids on property.

Pets

A typical day

It depends on your dog’s energy, age, and temperament. I generally read dogs on how fast and how far they want to walk but I appreciate any insights from you. You know them better than I do. It also depends on the time of day. If it is hot or they want to sniff more that day, we may not cover typical distances. For no extra charge, I can bring my corgi as a play friend to run around with. Although he doesn’t get along with every dog.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Joel can host up to 2 pets per night
How long (time) do they normally walk? How far do they normally walk? Are there any recurring injuries I need to be aware of? How are they on leash and what (if any) are they potentially reactive towards? Are their collars secure and will not slip off? How good are they on recall? If I cannot control your dog’s reactivity or guarantee their safety, I will not walk them. Are there any house manners issues I need to be aware of?
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