Matt D.
Matt D.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Dogs are my LIFE!
Animals, and more specifically dogs, and have always been a large part of my life. I’ve been responsible for their care and well-being since I got my own dog at 10 (with help of course, but I was proud to call him my own and take on the duties and love that came with it!). This taught me responsibility, empathy, unconditional love, and maturity at a young age. I've been the caretaker for many neighbor's animals over the years (from horses and goats to chickens, cats, and reptiles, and everything in between!), and have loved getting the chance to care for pets beyond just my own. I work from home, so I'm able to provide a lot of time and attention to the dogs throughout the day, as well as provide as much time outside as they'd like. I like to take my pup on a walk or hike every day, and enjoy bringing the dogs I'm sitting when possible. I own an amazing rescue dog, Coco, that I love to death, and she loves to be outside as much as possible. My favorite things in life are taking my dogs on walks, hikes, and adventures, and connecting with them through play and nurture. I own a house in Lakewood with a large backyard, and work from home, so I get to spend a lot of time with my dogs, and would love to open my home to your furry family members as well. At my home they will be loved and cared for as if they were my own. I'd love to earn your trust in caring for your members of your family, as I have done for mine and many others. Thank you for your interest, and I look forward to meeting you and your pups!
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Matt is always great and Nali always has a great time!
Matt D was an amazing dog sitter. His communication was great, he sent lots of photos, and our pup obviously had a great time. We will definitely use Matt D again and recommend him to everyone.
We had a great experience with Matt! He took care of our dog for eight days over the July 4th holiday and was absolutely fantastic. He sent photos every day and kept us updated throughout the entire trip, which gave us great peace of mind. We wouldn't hesitate to use him again and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a reliable and caring pet sitter.
Layla loves it at Matt’s place, she feels right at home!
Matt was great to work with and our 1.5 year old Labrador came home happy and healthy. Matt sent us pictures daily and was very responsive to any questions. I would highly recommend Matt and we will definitely use him again.
We can’t thank Matt enough! From the awesome first Meet and Greet to the great communication during our dog’s stay with him - everything was wonderful!
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Schedule
I work from home and only leave the house for a few hours at a time when I do leave, so your dog will get plenty of attention and time from me throughout the day to play, go outside, and get some love.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I have a large, fenced in backyard that dogs can spend as much time as they’d like. I like to play fetch and chase with dogs that are playful, and walk them with my dog when possible. When they’re inside they have access to many dog beds and the couch, as well as treats if allowed. Feeding is always done separately to avoid any potential incidents related to food guarding or food aggression. Always better to be safe than sorry. I will treat your pet like my own, so they will be loved and spoiled over here, just like every dog should be!
Pets
A typical day
I live down the street from the Bear Creek trail/Stone House park, so I try to walk my dogs there at least once a day. Often up Mt Carbon as well. In the hot summer months, the off-leash dog park at Chatfield is a must! I also frequently take them on hikes along the front range, and walks through Bear Creek Lake Park. My dogs spend a few hours playing in the backyard each day. Plenty of squirrels and neighborhood dogs to keep them entertained!
Prices include all fees.