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Lyle M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
42 repeat clients
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Lyle M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
42 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $25 per visit

Highlights

Lyle has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
13 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Safe, Fun, XP & Professional

I’m a life-long animal lover and have cared for many dogs, cats, small animals, livestock, and fish for over a decade. I’m proud to provide premium quality care for my clients and can’t wait to meet your fur-family! 🐾 I have 3 Husky-Mix dogs (Theo: 9yrs/Siberian Husky, Daisy: 7yrs/Labsky, and Rosie: 2yrs/Pitsky/Deaf/Scoliosis/Neurological Issues), 2 young kittens (Luka: 9mo/Lynx Point Siamese and Sasha: 8mo/Tortico) and a few dozen fish at my own home. My wife and I have fostered/rehabilitated dozens of dogs and cats over the years with rescue groups such as the Humane Society of Huron Valley, Last Day Dog Rescue, and Hairy Houdini Siberian Husky Rescue. We love animals of all sorts and still continue to volunteer with fostering and transportation when we have the time! ❤️ I have extensive experience with large breed dogs and am familiar with a variety of difficult behaviors such as resource guarding, escape artists, seperation anxiety, dog aggression/selectiveness, prey drives, abuse/neglect cases, mobility limitations, and neurological issues. I’ve completed advanced K9 obedience training courses with my own dogs and can readily adapt to your training regimen for consistency. I am prepared to administer any medication or emergency medical intervention required such as pet CPR, inducing vomiting, anxiety comforting, etc. I am also very happy to provide consistent daily exercise, grooming, and enrichment activities to keep your animals entertained, healthy, and happy! 🙂 In addition I can help with checking the mail, bringing in packages, and taking out the trash or any other small tasks. I am also an avid gardener and fish keeper and can help water or feed any plants, fish, or other critters for my house sitting clients: 🪴 🐠 🐓 🦎 🐄

Cat care experience

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Experienced & Fun Cat Dad!

Lyle also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Qualifications

42 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
13 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I always like to tell my clients that safety and your animals well-being is my #1 priority! For day and overnight pet sitting, drop-in visits, and dog walking I will follow pet owners instructions to the letter. I take any animal under my care with the utmost seriousness and professionalism and will immediately reach out if I have any questions or concerns. I like to be over-prepared and cautious and always request to have a list of local vets ready in case of any emergencies. I can adapt to any system you have and I always strive to follow all of my clients rules to provide the safest experience possible for their peace of mind! 🤝

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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145 ratings
Erika B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 27, 2026

Lyle was great with my pups and willing to work a bit more for my over stimulated rescue girl. I appreciate his attention to getting everything right!

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Tara H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 27, 2026

Lyle is incredible with our dogs. Very attentive. And he so obviously cares about them. He’s a great communicator and all around great human. Wonderful.

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Sabrina D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 27, 2026

Lyle did a wonderful job dropping in to let out my dogs! He was reliable, punctual, and made sure my pups were well cared for while I was away. I really appreciated the updates and the peace of mind knowing my dogs were in good hands. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for dog care, and I look forward to booking with him again in the future!

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Emily H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 25, 2026

Lyle goes above and beyond to make sure that we have peace of mind while our pups are home during the day. We are so happy we found him!!

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Carolyn M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jun 24, 2026

Very flexible and understanding when your week changes. Thankful.

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Jeannie H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 22, 2026

Incredible as always!

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Schedule

I currently work remote and have an open and flexible schedule. If house sitting I will need to leave for a few hours during the day (approx. 10am - 4pm) to attend to my other clients or my own animals, but would be able to return within a few hours for potty breaks, medication, etc. I’m very good with time management, and being a natural homebody I’m very rarely unavailable for clients. If you are looking for a dependable sitter who can accommodate repeat bookings, I’m your guy. 🗓️✅ NOTE: For House Sitting Clients: If your pet(s) cannot be left alone for 6 hours at a minimum during the day then I will require you to create an additional drop-in booking(s) for mid-day potty breaks, meds, separation anxiety issues, etc. I have day appointments that keep me on the road and is an additional time, fuel, logistics, etc. commitment for me to coordinate a mid-day break. For clients looking for longer care please be aware there is an increased daily “Extended Stay” rate for any booking longer than 4 days. Also please be mindful of the check-in/ check-out times you select as that can qualify your booking for an “Extended Care” charge which can be a 50-100% increase of the nightly rate depending on the extra hours requested. Additionally, for House Sitting clients with dogs under 2 years old I will also require at least one (1) dog walking booking appointment per day in order to properly exercise them. I will waive this requirement for medical reasons or other valid reasons on a case by case basis. For House Sitting, Drop-In, & Dog Walking Clients: If your dog(s) have behavior or other advanced issues (abuse, neglect, aggression, etc.) I may require additional in-person Meet & Greet appointments to assess before I will commit to a booking. After the first free Meet & Greet these would be paid Drop-In appointments with clients present until I feel confident to commit to the house sitting, repeat bookings, etc.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Lyle can host up to 10 drop-ins per day
I always like to get to know the individual personalities of the pets in my care and to be mindful of any triggers or behaviors (e.g. thunderstorms/fireworks, counter-surfers, toy swallowers, trash pandas, car chasers, children phobias, etc.) so that I can provide a safe and peaceful experience for them. I’m well seasoned with most common medical conditions such as anxiety, dietary restrictions, allergies, arthritis, over-heating, neurological, and miscellaneous breed specific issues. For any new medical requirements that I don’t have experience with, I’m a very quick-study and am confident in my ability to provide the professional quality care your animals deserve! 👍
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.