Joseph M.
Joseph M.
Contact for Boarding
from $45 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Experienced Takoma Park Dog Walker
Reliable, calm, and attentive dog care focused on creating a safe and comfortable experience for your best friend. I provide dependable walks, attentive in-home visits, and clear communication so owners feel confident their dogs are safe and well cared for. I have also managed dog groups in dog daycare so I focus on calm, structured, and positive care for your pets. — Loyalty Perk: After 25 walks, I’ll paint a small portrait of your dog as a thank-you ($120 value). I’m also a local artist schooled in Califonia who specializes in hand-painted pet portraits
Cat care experience
Joseph also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Joseph was excellent, very detailed oriented and thoughtful.
I will definitely be asking Joseph to walk Stella again. I was in a tight turnaround to find a dog walker. He responded right away, was happy to help, and took excellent care of Stella.
Joseph interacted with Hector on a personal level. When I came back from my trip, Hector rubbed against me like I was gone for A DAY. Highly reccomend!
Joseph took great care of my pups. Communication was easy and I'd highly recommend him!
Joseph M was great with Diego and Daisy. He has a great manner with the dogs. He was reliable and sent regular, detailed updates. We will use him again in a heartbeat.
Joseph is an extremely patient and knowledgeable person and has helped me tremendously with my first dog, a chocolate lab. He knows things specific to labs and connects deeply with my dog always giving 100%. He is professional and is not distracted by other things when caring for or talking about my dog. Also, the way he is with his cats is very sweet.
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Schedule
I have flexible availability for dog walking and drop-in visits throughout the week. I’m available most weekdays and weekends, and I can accommodate morning, midday, or evening visits depending on your pet’s routine
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I provide care in my client’s home to keep pets comfortable in their familiar environment. I follow feeding, medication, and walk instructions carefully, keep doors and gates secure, and prioritize calm, structured walks and supervised play at all times.
A typical day
We’ll head out for an engaging walk with plenty of sniff breaks, explore new smells, and burn off energy at your dog’s pace. I mix in light games, playful interaction, and positive reinforcement so your pup stays happy, stimulated, and relaxed by the end of our visit. My goal is a tail-wagging, satisfied dog every time