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Mario E.

4.9 out of 5 stars
145 repeat clients
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Mario E.

4.9 out of 5 stars
145 repeat clients
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East San Mateo, San Mateo, CA

Prices include all fees.

Highlights

Enhanced background check
14 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Your dog will love it here!

My name is Mario and I am a video editor and producer. If your pup needs a good, friendly spot to hang just hit me up. About this sitter: Hey my name is Mario and I am a dog lover in San Mateo. I am great with training puppies and love to go for long walks on the beach or through parks with pups. Why I love dog sitting I am a life-long dog owner and have helped train a lot of my friend's dogs with terrible behavior. I was the loving owner of two beautiful rescue pups that loved long walks on the beach and candle-lit dinners with kibble and water. I am great with older dogs, and young dogs with manic energy (raising a abused rat terrier, and troubled beagle was a crash course in dogs with neuroses). I will walk your dog at least twice a day/night per stay as part of the stay. I like lengthy 30-45 minute jogs as well for energetic / working dogs. My major service I offer is fixing issues with young pups or anxious dogs. Correcting bad behavior and training is something I worked a lot on during Covid as I spent a lot of time training pups after my pups passed. Your dog is going to love me. Thanks everyone. M.

Qualifications

145 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
14 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

4.9
stars
310 ratings
Whitney N.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Oct 14, 2026

I highly recommend Mario! He made the whole process seamless and took amazing care of our little guy! He sent us pictures 3x per day, was communicative, and followed our instructions to a T. I look forward to using him again whenever we are unable to bring our dog with us!

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Erika W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 28, 2026

Highly recommend! I received plenty of photo updates of Phillip, including some great pictures of him having fun at the park. He looked so happy and comfortable, which gave me a lot of peace of mind while I was away. I really appreciated the communication and knowing he was being well cared for. I’m so grateful and would definitely book again!

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Krishna G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Sep 24, 2026

Mario’s is fantastic with Barnaby. Any dog parent would be lucky to have him.

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Roshan K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 23, 2026

Mario has watched our dog Buddy several times while we are away on weekend trips or for longer overseas travel. He always takes amazing care of our dog. Mario is great at keeping us updated with lots of photos and messages.Buddy gets lots of great outdoor exercise, has lots of fun, and comes home a very happy dog. We will definitely use him again.

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Lisa Y.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 02, 2026

Mae was very happy with Mario. He sent pictures and let me know how she was doing during the day. She got to spend a lot of time outside playing and she ran to him the second morning.

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Memoirs of M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 27, 2026

Thank you Mario! :)

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Schedule

I am currently freelance and mostly work from home or in client’s homes as needed, so I have plenty of time during the summer to hang out with your pup.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

Lots of long walks in the park. Lots of playing in the house. The usual things dogs like. Early riser so day starts around 7.

A typical day

Your dog's sleeping arrangement I usually ask if they have a bed, bring it. Time I'll spend with your dog 8-14 hours usually, I work from home 80/90 percent of the time. I work at my computer in my home office and walk often as my job requires numerous breaks for walks/coffee and such.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
No females in heat
Mario can host up to 2 pets per night
I like medium sized dogs and small dogs. I always need to know if they have health or behavioral issues. Normally I ask if they are friendly with other pets/children and people. What medication they need, and what they prefer in their routines so the dogs and I can all be on the same page.
These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$72per night
House Sitting
in your home
$89per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$32per visit
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$54per day
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$35per walk
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.

Prices include all fees.