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Matt C.

5.0 out of 5 stars
21 repeat clients
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Matt C.

5.0 out of 5 stars
21 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $50 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
25 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

4 parks within walking distance!

NOTE: I always require a Meet & Greet before accepting new clients. For this reason, I am no longer accepting same day/last minute requests. Thank you for understanding! Before moving to Chicago, I worked for a reputable dog walking service in Minneapolis and volunteered at the Anti-Cruelty Society. I have professional training and hands-on experience providing daytime, evening, and overnight pet care including walks, meals, water refills, medications, and lots of tummy rubs! My personal experience includes raising a German Shephard, two Collies, and a Dachshund from pups; each have led long happy lives full of lengthy walks and tummy rubs. As a former doggy foster parent, I've hosted dogs of all shapes, sizes, ages, etc.

Qualifications

21 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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120 ratings
Shawn E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Nov 02, 2021

Matt took great care of our dogs.

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Jenae T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 01, 2021

Highly recommend Matt!

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Patricia P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 26, 2021

Matt is the best! I’ve been using him to dogs sit for my dog for well over a year now. He is so good with my dog Charlie. Charlie is always so excited to see him. Matt is also very flexible with scheduling and very professional. I would highly recommend him to anyone! He is the best!

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Sarah P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 10, 2021

Matt was great! He sent daily updates and took good care of my pup for the weekend. Very satisfied and will definitely be boarding my pup with him again!

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Phoebe D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jan 03, 2021

Zeus had such a fun time at Matt's. We were away for two weeks and we felt totally comfortable with Matt, his communication was fantastic with clear daily updates which allowed us to enjoy our time away without worrying about whether Zeus was ok. We knew he was being well looked after and having a great time. He returned home happy and very tired after all his adventures and play time with his new friends.

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Adrienne W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Dec 10, 2020

Kovacs definitely loves his time with Matt!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

Does your furry buddy need some exercise? I'm a dependable, fun-loving, experienced dog walker and pet sitter at your service!!! I tend to work from home most of the time, so I'll have plenty of time to give your pup the love and attention he/she deserves!

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I live steps away from beautiful Armor Square Park and walking distance from several others. We typically take 4 walks each day; morning, afternoon, evening, and before bedtime. I do not require crate training, but my apartment has plenty of space to accommodate your crate in case your furry friend would prefer to have their own private space.

Pets

A typical day

Dogs who board with me can choose between 4 nearby parks, one of them is right across the street! Does your pupper like to play fetch? With your approval, there's a dog park within walking distance where your good boy/girl can play and socialize with other pups. Does your doggo enjoy music? We can hang out on the patio and I'll serenade your pooch with my ukulele. NOTE: Since I occasionally board multiple dogs at the same time, all must be properly socialized and friendly with other dogs. I do not accept dogs who have displayed aggressive behavior. Safety is my number one priority!

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Matt can host up to 2 pets per night
1.) Please confirm that your dog is up-to-date with his/her shots, flea and tick control, and has been spayed or neutered. 2.) Does your pup have any medical issues or special needs? 3.) Has your doggo had any trouble with excessive barking, destructive tendencies, or other behavioral issues? 4.) My spacious 3 bedroom apartment is located on the 2nd floor; I'll need to know if your pooch must be carried or has any trouble with stairs. 5.) Has your pup enjoyed boarding with other dogs in the past? Your answers will help me create a fun and comfortable stay for your dog!
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.