Matt S.
Matt S.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Flexible, Active and Dependable
With over 10 years experience taking care of dogs and cats, my family, friends and neighbors have all relied on me to treat their beloved animals with the same care and attention as I would another member of their family. While life has taken me away from my childhood dream of being a veterinarian, my love and care of all animals has continued to flourish. I am always going outside, and have taken dogs hiking, swimming and of course for the routine walk in the park. Building trust and friendliness with your pet is almost as important to me as building trust and friendliness with you. I am accountable, dependable and have references available upon request. I primarily work from home while I am building my own personal business. As a result, I make my own schedule and have plenty of flexibility to work around your own routine. Weekends or weekdays - there is no rest for the wicked! I do not have my own dog but have plenty of family members and friends who would be happy to provide playmates for your best buddy. A firm believer that exercise and exploration are as key to a dog's happiness as they are to mine, I utilize all the best outlets for your dog's environment, such as natural dirt trails through the woods, paved walkways around the neighborhood or freelancing through the park, so long as it is within you and your dog's guidelines. If your dog has pent up energy from being inside all day, I would love to take it for a run (or walk) on his or her favorite route!
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Matt was great! Easy to communicate with and extremely responsive. He followed all of my instructions when it came to walking my bully, Addison. We are new to the area and Addison is still adjusting to her new surroundings but with Matt walking her I feel comfortable and confident she is getting the care she needs while I’m at work.
Matt is so good with my pups. Luna is a very anxious girl and he has taken the time each visit to build a trusting relationship with her. His relaxed and calm demeanor is definitely appreciated by all. Matt is very professional and organized. He is also very quick to respond and has a flexible schedule. His check-ins with pictures always make my day when I have to be away from my pups. Highly recommend!
Matt was great! Super responsive, on time and left me with not an ounce of worry while I was traveling. Would hire him again in a heartbeat!
Not only is Matt attentive and caring with my dog, he is also thorough and detail oriented when it comes to following instructions. Matt took extra time with June the first couple days he came to walk her so as to build a trusting relationship. As anyone who has a rescue dog knows, this is so important and it speaks volumes to Matt’s character. He’s dependable, a great communicator and most importantly, takes care of June exactly how I would do it myself.
Matt is an incredibly responsible and trustworthy person. He has always shown the upmost care for people, animals, and even valuables in his care (the most immaculate and gentle care of his nintendo switch I've ever seen). He takes this level of care in anything entrusted to him, as not only is he responsible but he is only very mindful of how he wishes someone would care for something so important to him as a beloved dog and takes it into consideration. He has always been able to bond with pets of all kinds by evaluating the personal needs of each animal and bonding in a way that is comfortable to them. He can gently earn the trust of a timid cat, yet also actively play with an outgoing energetic dog. Matt is also a very active individual so any exercise your dog might desire is well within his means. I GENUINELY would not recommend anyone else as a better dog caregiver because of Matt's exemplary sense of responsibility, as well as his loving care he provides to animals of all kinds.
10/10 service with Matt. He is very reliable, professional and gets along great with my pup Herbie! Whether I’m in a tight spot and need a dog sitter fast or planning a long weekend getaway, Matt is there to help. Wouldn’t trust my beloved companion with anyone else! Would definitely recommend.
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- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsMatt can host up to 2 drop-ins per day