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Matthew M.

10 years of experience
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Matthew M.

10 years of experience

Contact for Boarding

from $25 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
10 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise
Accepts 1 client at a time

Pet care experience

For the love of the dogs & health!

For as long as I could remember, 10+ years! I’ve loved dogs! Taking care of puppies comes as second nature! As long as dogs are around happiness and joy can be spread!

Qualifications

10 years of experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Calendar and availability

Available
Not available
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Available
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Schedule

Free all Friday! My current work schedule allows me to be flexible with the time I have. I also love to get my steps in!

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

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

Safety, trust & environment

Through making sure my pups were well fed and played with, to ensuring their safety with safe and careful socialization, the health and well being always comes first for any pet in my care.

A typical day

Every pet has a different personality, so I like to tailor activities to their energy level, age, and routine. For active dogs, I enjoy long walks through local parks, playing fetch, tug-of-war, and incorporating basic training games that keep them mentally engaged. For lower-energy or senior pets, I focus on relaxed walks, gentle play, plenty of affection, and maintaining their normal routine.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time
Matthew can host up to 1 pet per night
Before caring for a pet, I like to learn as much as possible to make sure they feel safe, comfortable, and happy. I appreciate knowing their daily routine, feeding schedule, exercise needs, favorite toys and activities, and any commands they respond to. It's also helpful to know about any medical conditions, medications, allergies, behavioral quirks, fears (such as loud noises or other dogs), and whether they're comfortable around children, strangers, or other animals. I also like to know what helps your pet feel most at ease—whether that's a favorite blanket, treat, walking route, or bedtime routine. The more I know ahead of time, the better I can provide personalized care and keep your pet's routine as consistent and stress-free as possible while you're away.
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.