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Matt B.

Jacksonville, FL

5.0 out of 5 stars
19 reviews
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Perfect partner for playful pups

Pet care experience

I've been around pets my entire life, but most of my actual dogsitting experience before Rover has been with two very large and energetic shepadoodles. Apollo (the blonde-haired one) is a total goof and hasn't quite seemed to figure out how to dog just yet, but he's got so much love to give, and I am one of his favorite people to share his affection with. Also, if you couldn't tell from the photo, Apollo is very much a lap dog. Unfortunately, I don't think he's realized how heavy he is. Quincy (the black-haired one) is more like a princess. He loves being pampered and will ask just about anyone to hold his paw and sit with him, but no one's affection can compare to his mom. He is such a momma's boy, oh my gosh. They are total opposites, but, despite the odds, still the best of buds. Every time we're on a walk, they trot along side by side, apart from when Apollo sees a human who has hands that could be petting him. Since starting as a Rover sitter, I've found my niche working with larger, more "aggressive" breeds, and I absolutely love it! In addition, I have sat for puppies and a sweet, sweet disabled dog, although I could definitely use more experience. My regular pups get so excited to see me, and that really makes this job worth it for me. ♥️ My experience caring for smaller dogs is much more limited, but I am looking to improve my puppy-loving skills in all areas and accommodate any needs you and your pup/s may have.

Reviews

Coley V.
House Sitting • Dec 02, 2023
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Couldn’t have asked for a better sitter than Matt!

Ava M.
Drop-In Visits • Oct 30, 2023
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Matthew was terrific!! By the second day my shy cat was playing with him and getting pets by the third. Thank you for an excellent job! I will definitely book Matthew for future travel.

Angelica C.
Dog Walking • Oct 30, 2023
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This has been the WORST sitter experience of my dogs’ life. We have NEVER had an altercation or with our dogs and he flat out accused our dog of being aggressive and did not handle the situation with our dogs accordingly, even though he profile specifically stated that he works with “aggressive” breeds. We even have him on camera yelling at our dog after the altercation saying “worst b****** ever, you’re a f****** daddy’s girl.” He literally berated our dog for about 3 minutes, ALL caught on film. We are submitting ALL documentation, videos, $3000 in vet bills, and making sure this man NEVER babysits another person’s dog again. It was our wedding night, and now the memory of that night is forever stained with this man and his complete carelessness.

Robert B.
House Sitting • Oct 25, 2023
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Matt did an amazing job and truly is passionate about animals. He was quick to respond and spend lots of times with our dogs. Highly recommend!

About Matt B.

Communication

4 repeat pet parents
90% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

5 years of experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

My goal is to make sure you don't have to worry, and your pets are happy and healthy. Most importantly, I want to know what concerns you have and what you want for your pets. Direct communication is super important to me!! I want to provide peace of mind to my customers, so just let me know what I can do for your pups and I'll do my best to accommodate! Hopefully you'll want periodic pet pics, because I love having animal photo shoots!

Information Matt B. would like to know about your pet

Any relevant medical information would be greatly appreciated up front. Additionally, I want to iterate that, while I do work with aggressive breeds, that does NOT mean I am handling aggressive behavior on a regular basis. If your dog has aggressive tendencies, regardless of the breed, please let me know, and I will do my best to accommodate.

A typical day

Like I stated previously, communication is super important to me. I'll make sure your dogs are walked, pooped, and fed at the bare minimum, but every pup is different, so I don't want to approach each pet's care with one blanket method. Maybe your dog loves to throw a frisbee, or they have a special toy they just HAVE to take on their walks. Just let me know!

Services

House Sitting
in your home
$44per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$20per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$17per walk

Matt can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I already spoil the heck out of my cat every day, but, as for dogs, they fit great into my schedule! I am a frequent communicator with a flexible schedule, so I'm often finding ways to incorporate puppy loving into my routine in a way that best benefits my clients (and the pups, of course!)

Available
Not available
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House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Matt B.

Communication

4 repeat pet parents
90% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

5 years of experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

My goal is to make sure you don't have to worry, and your pets are happy and healthy. Most importantly, I want to know what concerns you have and what you want for your pets. Direct communication is super important to me!! I want to provide peace of mind to my customers, so just let me know what I can do for your pups and I'll do my best to accommodate! Hopefully you'll want periodic pet pics, because I love having animal photo shoots!

Information Matt B. would like to know about your pet

Any relevant medical information would be greatly appreciated up front. Additionally, I want to iterate that, while I do work with aggressive breeds, that does NOT mean I am handling aggressive behavior on a regular basis. If your dog has aggressive tendencies, regardless of the breed, please let me know, and I will do my best to accommodate.

A typical day

Like I stated previously, communication is super important to me. I'll make sure your dogs are walked, pooped, and fed at the bare minimum, but every pup is different, so I don't want to approach each pet's care with one blanket method. Maybe your dog loves to throw a frisbee, or they have a special toy they just HAVE to take on their walks. Just let me know!

Location

Jacksonville, FL

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Matt B.

Jacksonville, FL

5.0 out of 5 stars
19 reviews