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Matthew J.

5.0 out of 5 stars
16 repeat clients
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Matthew J.

5.0 out of 5 stars
16 repeat clients
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Westbrook, ME

Highlights

Matthew has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
13 years of experience
Home full time
Accepts 1 client at a time

Pet care experience

Dog walking done right.

I grew up with dogs most of my life. I love caring for animals. Up until recently, we owned a beagle mix named Randi. I would spend time walking trails, at the beach, around the neighborhood. I would also play with toys inside with him, throw the ball. It does not matter the weather for me. I have cared for dogs of all ages.

Qualifications

16 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
13 years of experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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42 ratings
Erin H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Sep 13, 2026

I highly recommend Matthew! He is kind, reliable, and a great communicator. And my dog has been very happy!

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Erin H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Sep 04, 2026

Matthew is helping me out so much as I recover from surgery. He is kind and communicative. Will book him again!

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Erin H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Aug 27, 2026

Matthew is great, and I already booked him again. When I come home, my dog Pilot is happy and freshly walked. It is making my surgery recovery much less stressful. I really appreciate his updates after walks!

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Sinead S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jun 29, 2026

Matthew was amazing! We needed last minute help with walking our dog (who can be difficult) and he handled it perfectly. He very communicative and detailed every walk after as well so we knew how she was doing and made sure she got her meals and treats. He was great!

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Cami W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • May 07, 2026

Matthew did an amazing job with Reishi and Beaux!

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Ed O.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Apr 20, 2026

Matt was great! He was communicative from the meet and greet through a full week of 2x day walks, he always provided an update on how things were going. He was caring and patient with my dog and punctual for all walks! Thank you Matt!

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Schedule

Up until recently, my schedule consisted of walking our dog in the morning, and then a second time at night. I would also take him outside to sunbathe during the afternoon when available.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I treat your pet like I would my own. I am happy to accommodate to any special needs or instructions you may have when walking. I make sure they are safe, happy while on walks.

Pets

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Matthew can host up to 2 pets per night
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.