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Mario E.

East San Mateo, San Mateo, CA

4.9 out of 5 stars
304 reviews
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These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Services

Mario can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
No females in heat

Mario can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs

Availability

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.

Available
Not available
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Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Mario E.

Communication

141 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

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.

Home

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

Information Mario E. would like to know about your pet

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.

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.

Location

San Mateo, CA

Mario E.'s Neighborhood

Your dog will love it here!

Pet care experience

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.

Reviews

Meg S.
Dog Walking • Jul 28, 2026
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Fantastic! My 86-pound GSD loves him. They work well together. Thank you!

Becky & Mike Q.
Boarding • Jul 27, 2026
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We’ve used Mario many times to watch our super energetic dog and he is amazing! Very responsive and sends many photos! Highly recommend and we will continue to book with Mario!

Jeremiah G.
Boarding • Jul 26, 2026
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Mario was a great dog sitter, we were in the process of moving cross-country and needed someone to watch our dog for 12 days. He was super flexible and accommodating in drop off and pickup as some things changed with flight delays. Mario sent lots of pictures and was very communicative, which was greatly appreciated. Highly recommend, thanks Mario!!

Eleana A.
Dog Walking • Jul 06, 2026
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Mario was great! Toby enjoyed walking with him.

About Mario E.

Communication

141 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

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.

Home

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

Information Mario E. would like to know about your pet

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.

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.

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Mario E.

East San Mateo, San Mateo, CA

4.9 out of 5 stars
304 reviews