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Matthew L.

Knoxville, TN

5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
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Services

Matthew can host

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

Availability

I can sit when I work from home three days per week. Generally flexible and can adapt as needed. Interested in day sitting and occasional overnights as needed.

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About Matthew L.

Communication

1 repeat pet parent
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates

Skills

25 years of experience

Safety, trust & environment

I care for pets with patience, structure, and affection—keeping their routines consistent, providing daily exercise, attention, and calm companionship. I treat every pet like my own family member.

Home

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

Information Matthew L. would like to know about your pet

Our foxhound is ~2 years old and loves to play, so ideally your dog will want to play with her. If your dog is playful, it should be a great match.

A typical day

A typical day with your dog will be a morning neighborhood walk and then playing with our dog all day. We have a doggy door so free ins and outs all day unless it's muddy, then we'll walk a few times a day. A typical day without your dog is we walk our foxhound at the park at 6 AM, get home and doggy play from 6:30-7, then she sleeps during the day, then walks and plays again in the evening.

Location

Knoxville, TN

Matthew L.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Dog-friendly home

Pet care experience

I've owned a terrier, a golden mix, and now a foxhound. Open to any doggies that can play with our high-energy foxhound! She needs friends!

Reviews

Jennifer S.
Doggy Day Care • Jan 15, 2026
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Matthew took good care of Willow. Big yard and pup for company, Willow had alot of running room. I'll keep his info for future visits. Thanks, Matthew!

Amy P.
Boarding • Jan 13, 2026
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Max loves going here! They treat him like their own dog and I know he is well taken care of.

Erin C.
Doggy Day Care • Dec 31, 2025
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Highly recommend Matthew as a Rover daycare option! He watched my 7 month old GSD for a few days in December. He was so flexible, great with communication, and my pup always came home from his house completely exhausted. He has a huge fenced in yard and does a great job letting the dogs play. I would definitely use him again for services!

Amy P.
Boarding • Dec 27, 2025
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Absolutely Amazing! Max had such a good time and is looking forward to going back.

About Matthew L.

Communication

1 repeat pet parent
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates

Skills

25 years of experience

Safety, trust & environment

I care for pets with patience, structure, and affection—keeping their routines consistent, providing daily exercise, attention, and calm companionship. I treat every pet like my own family member.

Home

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

Information Matthew L. would like to know about your pet

Our foxhound is ~2 years old and loves to play, so ideally your dog will want to play with her. If your dog is playful, it should be a great match.

A typical day

A typical day with your dog will be a morning neighborhood walk and then playing with our dog all day. We have a doggy door so free ins and outs all day unless it's muddy, then we'll walk a few times a day. A typical day without your dog is we walk our foxhound at the park at 6 AM, get home and doggy play from 6:30-7, then she sleeps during the day, then walks and plays again in the evening.

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Matthew L.

Knoxville, TN

5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews