Mariel & Matthew V.
Interbay, Seattle, WA
Services
Mariel & Matthew can host
Availability
During the week I work from home and Matthew is home at 3pm everyday, so there will always be someone home at any point in time. We are both home over the weekends and we love to take guest dogs to dog parks (Woodland and Magnuson are our favorites) and even on hikes. We spend a lot of time outdoors so, if we're not at home we are usually doing some sort of dog-friendly activity.
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About Mariel & Matthew V.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
We typically go for dog-walks 2 times each day and also have a partially fenced yard to do frequent supervised potty breaks if needed. While at home, we love taking breaks to play and interact with guest dogs. We do allow dogs on furniture, but we have also cared for dogs who live in more strict homes and always adhere to any behavioral rules the owners' may have. We also have a medium-sized crate for any dogs who are crate-trained.
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Information Mariel & Matthew V. would like to know about your pet
Does your pup enjoy going to the dog park or for hikes? How do they do when being approached by other dogs, humans, or children when on the leash? How much exercise do they enjoy daily, how much exercise is too much? When they eat do they need to be separated from other dogs, are they a grazer or do they eat all at once? Do they have any food allergies or stomach sensitivities? Are they on any medications or supplements? Where do they like to sleep? Is there anything you are working on with them training-wise or behaviorally? Do they have any habits we should be aware of; chewing, getting into garbages?
A typical day
We'll start the morning with a walk or a sniff around the yard depending on the pup's energy level. Then it's time for breakfast. I'll usually take a mid-morning and post-lunch break to play/interact with the pup(s) or go for another walk. When Matt arrives home at 3 he loves to take a long afternoon stroll. Then it's time for dinner and if your dog is a snuggler we will happily oblige before one last potty-break before bedtime.
Location
Seattle, WA
We Love All Dogs Like Our Own
Pet care experience
I, Mariel, had my dog Walter since he was two years old and trained him on my own. We were lucky enough to have Walter in our lives until he was 16, in his advanced senior years he required daily oral and eye medications, so we are comfortable caring for senior dogs. My partner, Matthew, has been around dogs his entire life. Growing up his mother was a professional dog-trainer and they always had 3-5 family pets at a time, he always helped to take care of them all. Together we have dog-sat for many friends' dogs and between the two of us we have experience caring for multiple dogs at once, of all ages, sizes, and temperaments.
Reviews
Our dog Wilson loves staying with Mariel and Matt! They kept him busy with lots of walks, swimming, and plenty of snuggles. We loved seeing the picture updates from them while we were away. Wilson’s currently snoozing on the couch, tuckered out from his super fun weekend!
Dooboo loves staying with Mariel and Matthew. He gets lots of walks and attention, even got to go on a hiking adventure. He poses for lots of photos for the regular updates they give. Highly recommended!
Our pup Sunny had a great stay with Mariel and Matthew! They sent daily updates and photos, and took him on plenty of walks and adventures. We felt great knowing he was in such good hands and will definitely book with them again.
Mariel and Matt totally spoiled our dog Wilson during his weekend with them. He got to go to the beach, on a hike, the park, and walks! We got so many pictures of him having a blast, and he came home very tired and happy. We would absolutely use them again!
About Mariel & Matthew V.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
We typically go for dog-walks 2 times each day and also have a partially fenced yard to do frequent supervised potty breaks if needed. While at home, we love taking breaks to play and interact with guest dogs. We do allow dogs on furniture, but we have also cared for dogs who live in more strict homes and always adhere to any behavioral rules the owners' may have. We also have a medium-sized crate for any dogs who are crate-trained.
Home
Information Mariel & Matthew V. would like to know about your pet
Does your pup enjoy going to the dog park or for hikes? How do they do when being approached by other dogs, humans, or children when on the leash? How much exercise do they enjoy daily, how much exercise is too much? When they eat do they need to be separated from other dogs, are they a grazer or do they eat all at once? Do they have any food allergies or stomach sensitivities? Are they on any medications or supplements? Where do they like to sleep? Is there anything you are working on with them training-wise or behaviorally? Do they have any habits we should be aware of; chewing, getting into garbages?
A typical day
We'll start the morning with a walk or a sniff around the yard depending on the pup's energy level. Then it's time for breakfast. I'll usually take a mid-morning and post-lunch break to play/interact with the pup(s) or go for another walk. When Matt arrives home at 3 he loves to take a long afternoon stroll. Then it's time for dinner and if your dog is a snuggler we will happily oblige before one last potty-break before bedtime.
Mariel & Matthew V.
Interbay, Seattle, WA