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Marcelo A.

Old Town, VA

2 reviews
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I’m a natural Dog Dad!

Pet care experience

Hello, My name is Marcelo & I’m a music producer & engineer out of The Los Angeles Recording School in Hollywood, CA. I recently just moved back from LA to northern Virginia summer of 2018. I love our fluffy friends as I’m a father of a 4 year old Italian greyhound. As an established dog walker, I absolutely love this job. My experience comes from years of working at a veterinary clinic that also boarded dogs & cats with many aspects of pet care ranging from medicine application to dog walking. This, I have always had a passion for dogs & animals in general specially when it comes to pet-care. I look forward to taking care of your loving family member like my own- with respect, patience love & all the attention they need!

Reviews

Madalyn F.
Jul 20, 2018

Marcelo is extremely kind to my dear Romeo. He makes sure Romeo is fed on time, has multiple walks throughout the day, and helped apply medication to Romeo's infection. Marcelo is always on time and is big on communication, so if he is late, he will let you know. I love when people treat other dog’s as their own, so if you’re looking for someone to do the same, Marcelo is the right person for you!

Mardaweh T.
Jul 20, 2018

Marcelo is a grounded, humble responsible young man. This is not a job for him. It's a way for him to connect with animals and further his spiritual journey. He will treat your pets like family.

About Marcelo A.

Communication

85% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

The apartment is completely set up for the pups. I have huge aspirations to acquire a two-story home within this year to dedicate even more space and more fun backyard activities for our beloved pups!

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Marcelo A. would like to know about your pet

Please communicate with me ahead of time if your pups have any special needs, if your pup needs any kind of special attention, any allergies & of course any triggers for us to keep your pups happy & healthy!

A typical day

We start the day, everyday, with a long 60-75 minutes hike! We have a wonderful park behind our neighborhood with a waterfront trail. This, the pups get a great dose of exercise, fresh air and freedom to start our days right! We follow up with coconut water for hydration and electrolytes, a yummy & healthy salmon snack followed by nap time after the pups get ALL their energy out :) We then follow up with play time throughout the day, a second walk & treat to keep the pups refreshed in the afternoon. In the evening, we finish with a solid walk, dinner if the owner requests they are fed before they return and a full day complete of fun! Woohoo!

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$75per night
House Sitting
in your home
$90per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$35per visit
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$50per day
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$28per walk

Marcelo can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only

Marcelo can watch in your home

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

Availability

I work in Pet-Care full time. So, everyday is an opportunity to serve our beloved furry-friends! I am very flexible on scheduling and I can also provide transportation per your request. After a decade of experience, your pup is sure to have a wonderful time here!

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About Marcelo A.

Communication

85% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

The apartment is completely set up for the pups. I have huge aspirations to acquire a two-story home within this year to dedicate even more space and more fun backyard activities for our beloved pups!

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Marcelo A. would like to know about your pet

Please communicate with me ahead of time if your pups have any special needs, if your pup needs any kind of special attention, any allergies & of course any triggers for us to keep your pups happy & healthy!

A typical day

We start the day, everyday, with a long 60-75 minutes hike! We have a wonderful park behind our neighborhood with a waterfront trail. This, the pups get a great dose of exercise, fresh air and freedom to start our days right! We follow up with coconut water for hydration and electrolytes, a yummy & healthy salmon snack followed by nap time after the pups get ALL their energy out :) We then follow up with play time throughout the day, a second walk & treat to keep the pups refreshed in the afternoon. In the evening, we finish with a solid walk, dinner if the owner requests they are fed before they return and a full day complete of fun! Woohoo!

Location

Alexandria, VA

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Marcelo A.

Old Town, VA

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