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Matt S.

Durant Manor, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•4 reviews
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Your dogs will be happy with me

Pet care experience

I have had a dog my entire life from the time I was a kid, ever since I can remember. I am skilled with dogs and I've taken dog training classes so I know what your dog is saying by reading his/her body language. I am good with puppies and older dogs and I can also manage a dog whose somewhat skiddish or scared by moving slow and taking time to let the dog trust me. I have two dogs of my own and I walk them daily on long walks, usually 1.5 hours in the oakland hills . Happy to bring your dogs along or happy to have them come stay with me at my house should you need it.

Reviews

Greg A.
House Sitting • nov. 11, 2023
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My dog can be a challenge to care for, he's wary of new people and gets scared on walks pretty easily. But Matt was great with him, very patient and gentle! He brought one of his own dogs so mine had a buddy and I was very happy about that.

Hayley R.
Dog Boarding • oct. 15, 2023
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Matt was available last minute for boarding and took great care of my pup. Communication was good and pickup/drop off were easy.

Hayley R.
House Sitting • sep. 24, 2023
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Matt took great care of my dog, Koji. Koji is a very skittish and nervous rescue so finding a sitter for him has been difficult, but Matt provided expert and professional care. Communication was easy and he sent updates throughout my trip. Would definitely recommend.

About Matt S.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
70% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced yard with space for some running but most of the running takes place while out on long walks. I also have a good clean pet friendly home. I am great at following instructions when It comes to dog sitting or house sitting. I'm dependable and trustworthy and I know how to care for your dogs safely in any environment whether your house or having them at my house.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
Children 0-5 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 8+ hours

Information Matt S. would like to know about your pet

I would just need to know what special needs or medications or diet your pet has and more than likely I can do, It just depends on the need.

A typical day

Your dogs will get plenty of exercise with me. Whether it is playing near lake Merritt in the park or going on a hike in the oakland hills.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
AWAY
House Sitting
in your home
AWAY
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
AWAY
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

Matt can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs
No females in heat

Matt can watch in your home

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

Availability

Pet care fits into my everyday schedule as I have 2 dogs of my own (they are socialized and good with other dogs). I would Say I spend about 1.5 hrs walking them per day total plus time for attention when hanging out at home. I work from home most days so it's easy to have the dogs here with me and they get plenty of attention and love.

About Matt S.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
70% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced yard with space for some running but most of the running takes place while out on long walks. I also have a good clean pet friendly home. I am great at following instructions when It comes to dog sitting or house sitting. I'm dependable and trustworthy and I know how to care for your dogs safely in any environment whether your house or having them at my house.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
Children 0-5 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 8+ hours

Information Matt S. would like to know about your pet

I would just need to know what special needs or medications or diet your pet has and more than likely I can do, It just depends on the need.

A typical day

Your dogs will get plenty of exercise with me. Whether it is playing near lake Merritt in the park or going on a hike in the oakland hills.

Location

OAKLAND, CA

Matt S.'s Neighborhood

Pets

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Matt S.

Durant Manor, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•4 reviews