Matthew B.
Matthew B.
Contact for Boarding
from $60 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Active stays for happy dogs
I’ve successfully hosted over 100 dogs on Rover, so I have experience with all kinds of personalities and breeds. I believe plenty of exercise is the best way to help a dog settle into a new place, so we'll be as active as possible.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Matthew has been taking care of our black lab for a few years now. Despite her being a ball of energy with many quirks, Matthew has shown nothing but love and patience with her. Our girl always comes back exhausted. When he house sits, he takes care of our house just as he would his own. He’s the best dog sitter we’ve ever had!
We had a great experience and felt so at ease leaving our babies in Matthew’s care! They followed my (long!) instructions perfectly and gave our pups so much love and attention. Getting updates and photos meant everything to us. We will definitely be booking again and highly recommend! 🐾
Matthew took great care of noodle. He sent updates and photos and was easy to communicate and coordinate with.
Matt really is a super host, Charlie was with him for an extended stay and had a great time with him - he had some good long walks and got in some good playtime with a few other borders. Matt is highly dependable and very responsive.
We’ve used Matthew many times now, and he has become our go-to dog sitter! He is a dog whisperer when it comes to our lab. He’s able to calm her, get her excited, play with other dogs, all while going on multiple walks a day. Our dog will start jumping and spinning because of how excited she is to go see her favorite sitter! His communication is prompt and frequent. We know our dog is loved and cared for whenever we’re out of town!
I couldn’t be happier with the care my dog received! Matt went above and beyond while looking after my dog these past few days. From regular updates and adorable pictures to making sure all his needs were met, it was clear he was in loving and capable hands.
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Schedule
Since I work from home, I use dog walks as my breaks during the workday, so your dog gets will be active morning, noon, and night. It’s an easy flow that keeps dogs happy and settled while I work.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
Your dog's physical safety is my first priority. I am cautious when walking on the leash and we won't visit dog parks unless that is specifically part of your routine. Your dog's emotional well-being is equally important to me. I believe attention and affection are every bit as important to dogs as their kibble. I have a spacious home with a fenced-in backyard (secured by a tall garage door). Generally, your dog can be downstairs or outside. Most of the time, they hang out in the kitchen in an open area behind a pet gate.
A typical day
We will usually go out 4 times a day: morning, midday, after work, and before bed. I like to walk as much as your dog is up for. That usually means at least a mile a day on weekdays, and longer adventures on the weekends. If your dog is comfortable with other people, I try to include them in whatever I'm doing, like meeting friends for coffee or a backyard barbeque.
- 0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsDogs over 1 year oldTakes only 1 client at a timeMatthew can host up to 2 pets per night
- The most important thing for me to know is if your dog is reactive on the leash. My neighborhood is very dog-friendly, which means we will see other dogs on our walks. Beyond that, just let me know their likes, dislikes, and quirks so I can make their stay comfortable!