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Ken M.

Darien, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
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Services

Ken can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old

Ken can care for

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

Availability

My schedule is wide open at the moment as I work from home doing virtual therapy. I will be able to provide constant care to your doggos and cats.

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Not available
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Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Ken M.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I do not have a fenced-in yard There are three parks within 2 mi of my house that have fenced-in areas where it is safe for dogs.

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Ken M. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your dog has any preferences or special needs before you drop them off and if you are open to it. I provide emotional support and music therapy to animals 💕

A typical day

If it is okay with the owner, I have two dog parks within 5 miles of my house. If you request that your dog does not go to the dog park, I usually take them on two to three walks a day and they get plenty of exercise inside the house as we have plenty of dog toys and treats

Location

Darien, IL

Ken M.'s Neighborhood

Experienced dog caregiver +trainer

Pet care experience

What is DOG spelled backwards? I believe dogs to be special beings who bring joy, companionship, and help us to feel more alive. I've helped raise and care for animals for 20 years. I've helped train all of our family dogs starting with Sunny, our Golden. Since then I have worked for two dog care providers, including my own business. I've trained dogs for both Emotional Support and Service. My dog Daisy was a Rainbows Therapy Certified, a Canine Good Citizen, and is my personal ESA. It is my belief that animals, especially dogs, have the unique ability to help us heal emotionally and physically. I recently closed my business, which is why I am back on Rover. If you need more recent reviews or references, I can send them upon request. As caregivers it is our responsibility to ensure not only physical health of our animal (s) and to foster their psychological well-being, as well. In addition to this business, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and provide therapy for children and adults, as well as emotional support to animals using somatic experience and music therapy. I also volunteer for CACC, playing music for shelter dogs and cats.

Reviews

Heather L.
Doggy Day Care • May 08, 2026
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Ken was great with my French bulldog,Nino! I will definitely use him again next time I’m in town! He kept me updated throughout Ninos stay with pictures too! He had a great time!

Jamie Q.
Dog Walking • Dec 17, 2019
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Truly the best! Ken has been working with my high energy, rambunctious pitbull mix every week for walks. He is so patient with our baby, and treats him like family. He even spends a little extra time with Kida after his walks to play with him! From the first moment I met Ken, I could tell that he is very passionate with what he does and has a lot of experience working with all sorts of dogs. He is also great with communication and gives me pictures/videos/updates after each walk. Kida blessed to have a friend like Ken around!

Elizabeth C.
House Sitting • Oct 18, 2019
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Ken is great with dogs, trustworthy and communicated well while we were away. We will definitely use him again!

Melissa W.
House Sitting • Aug 18, 2019
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I found Ken on Rover when my regular sitter/walker was booked. I suggested a meet and greet, and he invited us (me and my two pooches) over. Ken has Daisy, a beautiful lab and shepherd mix. She sounded ferocious at the gate, but welcomed the dogs in once the gate was open and things went terrific from there. He has a large fenced in yard that my dogs seemed to love. His home is pet friendly. He welcomed my pups on the couch and on the bed, which is the way they live at home. Ken had small training treats and I left treats for all three dogs, too. They seemed happy when we returned: not super anxious like they are sometimes upon our return.

About Ken M.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I do not have a fenced-in yard There are three parks within 2 mi of my house that have fenced-in areas where it is safe for dogs.

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Ken M. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your dog has any preferences or special needs before you drop them off and if you are open to it. I provide emotional support and music therapy to animals 💕

A typical day

If it is okay with the owner, I have two dog parks within 5 miles of my house. If you request that your dog does not go to the dog park, I usually take them on two to three walks a day and they get plenty of exercise inside the house as we have plenty of dog toys and treats

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Ken M.

Darien, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews