Matthew G.
Matthew G.
Contact for Boarding
from $79 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Work from home dog sitter
I'm a native Chicagoan who grew up with a big-hearted yellow lab named Huckleberry. From an early age, I felt a bond with dogs. As an adult, I had the joy of raising Toby, a sweet and occasionally grumpy rescue who taught me more about patience, loyalty, and unconditional love than practically anyone else. I've taken care of my friends' dogs on an amateur basis for years, so it's a natural fit to transition into professional pet care. In addition to working with animals, I'm a freelance copywriter. Through longtime client, Nestlé Purina, I've developed expertise in dog care, from how to select high-quality dog food to the most effective methods for cleaning canine ears. Whether I'm writing from home or out walking dogs, I appreciate the flexibility to stay responsive and fully present with the animals in my care. Pet care has never been just a job for me—it's personal. I've been trusted with friends', neighbors', and family members' dogs for years, and it's an honor to extend that same trust to new clients and their beloved companions. Feel free to contact me to share a bit about your pet care needs. We'll set up a time for an in-home meet-and-greet. This visit gives us a chance to get to know each other, review your dog's routine, and walk through any information I'll need to know while you're away. If it feels like a good fit on both sides, we can go ahead and schedule your first reservation. I believe dogs thrive on consistency. They feel safest and happiest when their daily routines stay familiar, especially when their humans are away. That's why I take the time to learn how you structure your dog's day—mealtimes, walks, play, rest—and do my best to mirror that rhythm when your dog is staying with me. If you've got training systems or care instructions in place, I'll follow them closely. If your approach is more laid-back, that's how I'll handle things as well. My goal is to create a seamless experience that keeps both you and your dog at ease. I care for every animal with the same attentiveness and respect I give my own. I look forward to meeting you and your dog!
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Matt was just great! Very communicative and sent pictures every day. Was able to handle our semi-reactive dog on walks, no problem. We knew she was well taken care of and would definitely book again.
Matthew is so great with my little girl! I get lots of updates and pictures.
Matt was awesome. He took a ton of pics and Tubbs had a great time. Highly recommend
Our dogs had another wonderful stay with Matthew! He provided daily updates and went above and beyond coordinating their drop off. Thanks Matthew!!
Our dogs had a great stay with Matthew! He was very communicative and sent photos and updates every day. The dogs were clearly very well cared for, comfortable, and happy. Would definitely recommend!
Matt was attentive, caring, and made Dylan feel at home. Gave us great peace of mind!
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Schedule
I work from home, which allows me to give your dog plenty of attention. I'll be able to take them out for many walks and make sure they're not left alone for more than an hour or two.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
My building is dog-friendly and I'll be there with your dog to ensure they're getting the attention they need along with regular meals, treats, any medications and plenty of walks.
A typical day
Dogs in my care are active and engaged. They'll get plenty of playtime (tug of war, fetch, etc) at my place. With your permission, I'll take them to the local dog park to get a good run around or an outdoor patio if the weather is nice so they can socialize.
- 0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsSpayed and neutered dogs onlyNo females in heatCrate-trained dogs onlyTakes only 1 client at a timeMatthew can host up to 2 pets per night
- Let me know if your pet has special requirements, likes, dislikes, any behaviors you want me to help reinforce and anything else you think I should know and I'll do everything I can to accommodate.