Matthew C.
Silver Lake, CA
Loving care from a former vet tech
Pet care experience
I have over 20 years of experience caring for dogs and cats starting when I was in high school. I started a a doggie day care out of my home as an actor side hustle for two years and then turned it into a dog walking business. I know doggie first aid and can give medications, injections, and even had a few clients who needed fluids which I am able to do as well. I mostly work in TV and voiceover. Voiceover, I do from home and TV is currently shut down because of the writers strike so I have lots of time to spend with your pets :) I have had my dog Neo for three years and had my previous dog Jessie for over ten years before that. Both rescues. Why I love dog sitting I have been in love with dogs my entire life. During high school, I interned at an animal hospital as a veterinary technician. Afterwards, they hired me on and I worked there after school part time. I continued to work with animals through college, working both at the animal hospital as well as walking dogs and watching peoples pets. Neo and I are regulars all over Silverlake at many of the coffee shops, Griffith Park, and the dog park. When we visit New York, we hike by Fort Totten, Alley Pond and the Green Belt trail. Meet my pets Neo is a 15 lb. chihuahua mix. He's older...probably around 10 or 11. He has a lot of spunk and loves hiking and playing with squeaky stuffed animals.
Reviews
I recently had the pleasure of having Matt provide drop-in visits for my Rottweiler, Zach, and I couldn’t be happier with the exceptional care he provided. Matt truly treated Zach as if he were his own dog, going above and beyond to ensure he received the extra love and attention he needed while I was away. From the very first meeting, it was evident that Matt had a genuine affection for dogs. His kind and compassionate nature immediately put both me and Zach at ease. Matt was consistently punctual with his visits, showing his commitment and reliability. One of my concerns was Zach’s raw feeding and medication administration, but Matt handled it all flawlessly. He followed the feeding instructions diligently, ensuring that Zach received the appropriate diet and nutrition. Additionally, he managed Zach’s medication schedule with precision, giving him the necessary doses twice a day without any issues. What truly warmed my heart was seeing Zach’s reaction to Matt. Zach absolutely adored him and would eagerly await his visits. The joy and excitement Zach displayed when seeing Matt was a testament to the bond they had formed. It gave me immense peace of mind knowing that Zach was in such capable and loving hands. I highly recommend Matt to anyone seeking a caring and responsible dog caregiver. His passion for dogs, combined with his professionalism and attention to detail, make him an outstanding choice. I am truly grateful for the wonderful care he provided to Zach and will undoubtedly reach out to him again for future pet sitting needs. Thank you, Matt, for being an exceptional caregiver and treating Zach like a member of your own family.
Matthew took great care walking my dogs. He gave them kisses, pets, and water. Would recommend!
Matthew is great with my boy, provides multiple pictures and spends lots of time with him. He is also responsive in a timely manner, which can be a stress reliever when things pop up. Highly recommended!
Matthew is a great dog walker & very professional. He also provided me with some great advice for pulling issues my dog has when walking with leash. I will definitely continue to use Matthew.
About Matthew C.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I take care of your dog the way I would take care of my own little guy. I know that pets need extra love when their owners are away and I spend quality time with them not only walking and exercising them but also giving them extra love and cuddles if that's what they need.
Information Matthew C. would like to know about your pet
All breeds are welcome and must have a clean vaccination history. Ideally they are non aggressive and will get along with my dog but if not I can make other arrangements for Neo if I stay at your place.
A typical day
We would mostly walk in your neighborhood or play in your backyard but if there is a hike that we need to drive to, my car has pet safety harnesses that I utilize to transport them.
Services
Matthew can watch in your home
Availability
I have my own dog so I'm on a dog schedule and am used to taking him for walks 4 times a day. We'll walk a few times a day and we'l go on hikes a few times a week. If your dog gets along with mine, happy to bring him along :)
About Matthew C.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I take care of your dog the way I would take care of my own little guy. I know that pets need extra love when their owners are away and I spend quality time with them not only walking and exercising them but also giving them extra love and cuddles if that's what they need.
Information Matthew C. would like to know about your pet
All breeds are welcome and must have a clean vaccination history. Ideally they are non aggressive and will get along with my dog but if not I can make other arrangements for Neo if I stay at your place.
A typical day
We would mostly walk in your neighborhood or play in your backyard but if there is a hike that we need to drive to, my car has pet safety harnesses that I utilize to transport them.
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Pets
Matthew C.
Silver Lake, CA