Mark W.
Mark W.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
$39 total per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
LoCo Pet Sitter/Walker; 5+ yrs. exp
My pet care experience comes from boarding dogs at my Boulder home with a beautiful grassy, fenced backyard for 5+ years. I'm a very hands-on caregiver for dogs and cats; especially seniors. They get my one-on-one care for the entire time frame. I have background with puppies, seniors, disabled pets. I live in Longmont, Colorado now and no longer board dogs in my home. I cover all of Boulder County (Boulder, Longmont, Louisville, Superior, Broomfield, Lyons, Johnstown, Erie, Loveland and Berthoud). I am available for house sitting, dog walks and drop in visits for your dogs and cats within a 35-mile radius around Longmont. Travel fees are included in my rates. My original plan was to pet sit/board for a year or so, figure out the best breed/size for me and find a great rescue dog to adopt. I’ve ended up loving being a pet sitter/boarder, caring for a variety of dogs and appreciating the value of the service that I provide to pet owners in Boulder County. Background: Our family home was like a zoo growing up. Lots of cats, dogs, fish, hamster, guinea pigs, mice, etc. We took care of our friends’ pets often and I’ve always had good pet mojo. Pets know "pet people" and I am sniffed and certified :>) I enjoy caring for different breeds of dogs and cats. I do not have a pet of my own currently. Dog sitting/walking gives me an opportunity to play by creeks and lakes to help get my East coast water fix. The social aspect of meeting other dog owners and my neighbors is very rewarding for me. I am "retiring", so I have lots of flexibility and time. Highlights of my Pet care includes: * Lots of daily photos and videos of your pet via text (or What’s App for out of US). * Consistent communications with you as needed. * Daily walks of any length 2X/day. * Bringing your dog(s) to local water stashes; they get a hand towel dried “spa treatment” before entering my vehicle/home. * Treating my dog(s) like they are my own; socialize when appropriate; keep distance from other dogs when necessary. * Treats sparingly – I only provide treats for performance and am sparing with them. Once we connect, it’s like their staying at their grandparents’ home. I like to plan caregiving in advance so please give me as much notice as possible. That said, I have bookings that cancel at last minute so keep me in mind for short notice stays as well. My pets trust me and do really well as evidenced by my positive reviews (below) and repeat clientele. I would be happy to care for dog or cat in your home.
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
I treat pets that I care for like my own. Typically, I meet my dogs and cats by getting on the floor to greet them and get to know them. I'm 6' tall and size can be imposing on 1st meetings. Of course, I provide a treat during that first meeting, and we're usually pals after that.
Ratings and reviews
Mark was fantastic! He took amazing care of our dog and we had wonderful peace of mind knowing he was looking after her. She got to hike on some great trails with Mark, lots of treats and love. Highly recommend Mark!!
We couldn’t be happier with Mark as our dog sitter! He stayed at our house and took care of our three dogs like they were his own. He kept us updated every day, which gave us so much peace of mind while we were away. Mark went above and beyond—taking the dogs on adventures, giving them tons of attention, and even getting them comfortable enough to walk off leash. It’s clear he truly understands dogs and loves spending time with them. We came home to three very happy (and tired!) pups. Highly recommend Mark to anyone looking for someone dependable, trustworthy, and amazing with animals!
Mark was wonderful with my dog, Mia. Lots of walks and photos! One on one worked out great for her - less stressful at her age, even though she likes other dogs. Thanks!!!!
Mark was wonderful and took excellent care of my dogs! Will definitely have him sit again.
Mark was great with our pup! We were away for almost two weeks, and each day we received updates and photos. Mark was sensitive to our dog's needs and it was reassuring to know that he was in good hands!
I can't thank Mark enough for the wonderful job he did watching my dog while I was out of town. The amount of exercise and love provided to my dog were unmatched. I felt so at peace while away, knowing my dog was in the best hands possible. I will absolutely be using Mark again!!
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Schedule
I'm a "retiring" entrepreneur with ample time and availability. This allows me to do walks and exercising at the optimal time of day for your pet. I love to take my pets to nearby creeks and often join them in the water in the summer.