Maddie M.
Whitestown, IN
Services
Maddie can care for
Availability
I’m currently a caregiver for a chemo patient and work full time at a veterinary clinic (which I absolutely LOVE!). To best balance excellent service and family values, my Rover availability will be limited until January 2026. During house-sitting stays, I like to get outside as much as possible (weather permitting). I do not plan to be gone for more than two hours max if an appointment or errand is needed.
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About Maddie M.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
I prefer to do a meet-and-greet with a new client prior to staying overnight at their home/ hosting. I ask questions about behavior, meet the dog in neutral outdoor territory, and take notes. This also lets me gauge if the job is a safe and aligned fit for both of us. For exercise, I prefer to walk around the neighborhood and nearby parks. I allow for frequent sniff breaks (unless asked not to for training purposes). I'm familiar with different harnesses, muzzle, and collar types. I've passed the Fear Free Shelter course online (teaches proper handling techniques and behavior analysis to reduce animal fear, anxiety, and stress). I’ve also completed training courses for ASPCA’s national deployment program (provides emergency care in the field).
Information Maddie M. would like to know about your pet
I'd like to be warned of any aggressive behaviors, trigger actions, or habits that a dog may have (chewing, humping, marking territory, wary of other dogs, leash reactive, possessive of toys). If a dog is larger than 40 lbs, then I'd like to be shown that it is leash trained so that I can be comfortable walking and harnessing them. I also want to know if a dog requires trading or a muzzle when leashing. I have experience using a muzzle and understand how it can calm a nervous dog. Just let me know what your dog is most comfortable with. :) Do sudden noises/movements affect the dog? Do they have trigger spots on their body (ex: don’t lean over their head, no reaching across, let them initiate touch first)?
A typical day
Depending on the dog’s preferences, I’d love to play fetch, walk through parks, lounge on a picnic blanket, or even just sit on a bench for the fresh air. When indoors, I'll probably be working on my laptop with quiet music playing and chat with the dog throughout the day. I take frequent pictures so that owners have lots of updates. We complete at least three walks per day.
Location
Whitestown, IN
Patient, Experienced, Responsible
Pet care experience
I grew up in the suburbs with four dogs, three cats, birds, fish, and a rabbit. We loved our little zoo! I have 9+ years of dog-sitting experience, volunteer work, one semester of vet tech study, and two years of fostering. I’ve administered injections, oral medications, prescription baths/ topicals, and basic wound care. When living in LA, I volunteered with multiple LA county shelters, TNR groups, and fostered kittens. In Indiana, I’ve volunteered with nonprofits and local rescue groups. I enjoy visiting animal sanctuaries and learning how they engage their community. While living in NYC for two years, I volunteered at the Upper East Side’s ASPCA and absolutely loved it!
Cat care experience
Maddie also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Reviews
Maddie was a fantastic sitter for our dog Rocky. She sent so many pictures and took wonderful care of our needy guy
Maddie is an amazing sitter! She was so kind, communicative, took Ollie’s care instructions so well and gave me consistent updates on him. She really went above and beyond and I was not once worried about Ollie not being in good hands. I would definitely have her sit Ollie again!
I can't thank Maddie enough for her incredible care while dog sitting for George for 9 days. I was very impressed by Maddie's ability to connect with my standoffish dog and build a strong bond. By day 2 George was already obsessed with Maddie, demonstrating her deep dog behavioral knowledge as George has some difficult tendencies that had us hesitant to leave him with a dogsitter. Maddie was able to dispel our concerns through her patient demeanor with George and consistent updates with videos, pictures, and updates. Maddie made it so that we could truly enjoy our vacation. On top of Maddie's fantastic care for George, she was incredibly professional and respectful staying in our apartment. She left the place spotless, and it was clear she treated our home with care. While we were initially uncertain about having someone stay in our apartment, it ended up being a great situation for our dog. Because of Maddie, our first experience using Rover and having a pet/house sitter was extraordinarily positive. We hope that she can watch George again (he would be so excited) and we have already recommended her to all our friends with dogs and can’t stress enough how grateful we are for the peace of mind she provided us. If you’re looking for a dogsitter who is professional, experienced, and genuinely cares about your pet, Maddie is the ideal choice. Thank you, Maddie, for everything!
Maddie is so superb with my dog Bailey! She is so communicative and sends tons of updates and gorgeous pics. She is so kind and patient with my dog and takes the time to learn and ask questions to make her comfortable. I highly recommend Maddie!
About Maddie M.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
I prefer to do a meet-and-greet with a new client prior to staying overnight at their home/ hosting. I ask questions about behavior, meet the dog in neutral outdoor territory, and take notes. This also lets me gauge if the job is a safe and aligned fit for both of us. For exercise, I prefer to walk around the neighborhood and nearby parks. I allow for frequent sniff breaks (unless asked not to for training purposes). I'm familiar with different harnesses, muzzle, and collar types. I've passed the Fear Free Shelter course online (teaches proper handling techniques and behavior analysis to reduce animal fear, anxiety, and stress). I’ve also completed training courses for ASPCA’s national deployment program (provides emergency care in the field).
Information Maddie M. would like to know about your pet
I'd like to be warned of any aggressive behaviors, trigger actions, or habits that a dog may have (chewing, humping, marking territory, wary of other dogs, leash reactive, possessive of toys). If a dog is larger than 40 lbs, then I'd like to be shown that it is leash trained so that I can be comfortable walking and harnessing them. I also want to know if a dog requires trading or a muzzle when leashing. I have experience using a muzzle and understand how it can calm a nervous dog. Just let me know what your dog is most comfortable with. :) Do sudden noises/movements affect the dog? Do they have trigger spots on their body (ex: don’t lean over their head, no reaching across, let them initiate touch first)?
A typical day
Depending on the dog’s preferences, I’d love to play fetch, walk through parks, lounge on a picnic blanket, or even just sit on a bench for the fresh air. When indoors, I'll probably be working on my laptop with quiet music playing and chat with the dog throughout the day. I take frequent pictures so that owners have lots of updates. We complete at least three walks per day.
Maddie M.
Whitestown, IN