Martin D.
Martin D.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Semi-retired, caring animal lover
I have owned or cared for all sorts of animals - dogs, cats, horses and had a pet Vervet monkey, a bush-baby, and a mongoose while living in Tanzania! These exotic pets were pretty special, but not the sort of pet I expect to see in Toronto. I have trained many dogs over the years and will reinforce your training regime while your dog is in my care. I love the outdoors, in all seasons. If you live nearby or your dog is staying over, I look forward to sharing the trails of Taylor Creek Park with them!
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
We (our family including Baxter) love Martin - he’s awesome! Kind-hearted, engaging and an all round wonderful human being :)
Martin was absolutely great with Benji during their week together! Martin provided excellent updates and photos. He got to know and managed Benji’s quirks and reactivity triggers. We will absolutely be booking again. Thanks so much!!
Martin always takes great care of our dog - and the house. He’s super responsive, conscientious, and has a great rapport with our golden boxer, who can be a handful. 💯recommended!
Martin was absolutely amazing while taking care of my cat Luna during my trip. He kept me updated with messages and photos, which gave me complete peace of mind. Luna was clearly well cared for when I returned home. Martin went above and beyond to make sure all her needs were met. Highly recommend!
Martin did a wonderful job watching Atlas while we were away. He provided updates and plenty of photographs and took care of all of his needs. Atlas needed a few spots to be cleaned and medicated from before his stay with martin, and Martin followed instructions and was able to take great care to help those spots heal.
Martin did a great job with Atlas. As Atlas gets older, there are a lot more details to keep in mind, and Martin really cared to make sure he understood everything. I felt at ease leaving Atlas with him and was further convinced that this was the right choice when Atlas wanted to go back inside initially when I first picked him up.
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Schedule
I am semi-retired and have a flexible schedule. I’m happy to offer overnight boarding in my home or pet sitting in your home. I have a ravine close by for nice long dog walks and able to provide the exercise routine your pet is used to.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
My apartment is in a converted house with a private entrance. I live within walking distance of parks and the Taylor Creek ravine. In your home, I am a responsible, caring, experienced pet owner who respects both pets and owners alike. I have completed a course in Pet First Aid and CPR.
A typical day
A typical day includes physical and mental exercise/play and, at a minimum, morning and evening walks in the neighbourhood with an afternoon walk in the large park nearby.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsSpayed and neutered dogs onlyNo females in heatTakes only 1 client at a timeMartin can host up to 1 pet per night
- Let me know if your pets have any special needs or any quirks or behaviours that I need to be aware of, such as being shy or aggressive around other dogs.