Mark S.
Mark S.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Dogs are my favorite type of people
I've had dogs and cats in my life since I was a young child and still today can't pass a dog on the street without stopping to say hi! My most recent dog was a Goldendoodle who loved people and loved being in the water every chance possible! She was with us for over 15 years and spent much time swimming or hiking on the local trails. Today I also dog-sit or walk friends and neighbours dogs as much as possible.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Mark is an amazing dog sitter! Our dog settles in right away and truly seems to feel like part of the family when she stays with him. We always know she’s in great hands!
Mark is a wonderful sitter. Our Betty loved his care right away and she feels very much at home with him and his family. He gives them lots of outdoor/activity time and she comes home happy and exhausted every time!! Highly recommend!
Kaayko had such a wonderful time with Mark! 🐾 He was so happy and tired when we picked him up, which says everything. He got so much love, walks, and playtime while staying with them. We really appreciated all the care and attention they gave him. Highly recommend! ❤️
Mark was very communicative and trustworthy. He treated Georgie like he was part of their family. I especially appreciated Georgie got a very good amount of exercise and walks. I could tell Georgie was very happy and well loved in at Mark’s home. I highly recommend!
Very caring and nice people. My dog felt like being home as soon as he got at Mark’s home.
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Schedule
I retired early from corporate life and now fill my days with more interesting adventures. I spend a lot of time walking and my schedule during the days is usually very flexible. We live in a spacious townhouse with multiple enclosed outdoor spaces. We are surrounded by forest with endless walking trails and play areas!
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
Dogs in our home are treated like part of our family, but always respecting the routines you have established for them already. We have a fenced in patio area and lots of other dogs in the neighbourhood.
A typical day
Depending on a dog's energy level and what they like to do we will walk several times a day from short walks in the neighbourhood to longer hikes or swims in the creek that's a 10 min walk away.
- 0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsSpayed and neutered dogs onlyNo females in heatCrate-trained dogs onlyTakes only 1 client at a timeMark can host up to 2 pets per night
- We want to mimic as close as possible what your pet's normal day looks like so they're more comfortable and enjoying their time with us. Do they like to walk, hike, swim, chase a ball? Where do they like to sleep? Medication? Time they like to get up in the morning and sleep at night etc.