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Matthew B.

5.0 out of 5 stars
8 repeat clients
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Matthew B.

5.0 out of 5 stars
8 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $50 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
15 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Lots of fun in a safe, healthy home

I have taken care of pets for years, both my wife (Mia) and daughter, Josephine are very active Rover members. Every pet gets my direct attention. I ensure a safe, healthy stay at my home with outdoor walks and indoor fun. I love animals!!!

Qualifications

8 repeat pet parents
60% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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23 ratings
Kelly P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Nov 17, 2025

Matt and his family took such good care of our dog. It was her first time being away from our family and Matt made sure she had all the love and attention to see her through the full 10 days. He kept me regularly updated and sent photos which was very reassuring. Penny came back to us happy and thriving and we will be reaching out to Matt for any of our pet sitting needs in the future. Highly recommend!

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Ann N.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Oct 04, 2025

Our puppy’s a great stay with Matthew! We will definitely be back for visits and sharing Matthew’s contact info with friends and family for help with pet care :)

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Boarding • Mar 28, 2025

Matthew B. cancelled a booking after the stay began.

Megan L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jan 03, 2025

Matthew was great with Kingsley and was a loving home as he watched our dog for a few days. Thanks Matthew!

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Kinsey N.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 25, 2024

Matthew took great care of my dog. He provided plenty of exercise and attention, and gave daily updates. Highly recommend!

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Boarding • Nov 25, 2024

Matthew B. cancelled a booking 2 days before it was scheduled to begin.

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I am retired UM professor and work from home as an author, so I have plenty of time to watch pets and enjoy their company.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I only board one pet at a time. I follow the owner's instructions about exercise and dietary needs. My key is providing excellent pet care service to build a return clientele.

A typical day

I love to play fetch with dogs, i have a big yard. I take the dogs on extended walks. There is a 1/2 mile path across the street that i frequently use. I believe dogs need vigorous exercise to remain healthy.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Matthew can host up to 2 pets per night
Please let me know (in writing if possible) if you have any special needs for your dog during his stay with us. Ii will do my best to accommodate those needs.
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.