Matthew M.
Oakley, OH
Whisperer ISO New Protégés/Friends
Pet care experience
Hello! My name is Matt and I am a professional musician. I play/teach guitar lessons and tour the world as a member of the Cincinnati based band, Why? (Joyful Noise/Anticon Records). I’ve been labeled (somewhat unfairly) a “cat man” for most of my adult life. But this is really just a result of my hectic music teaching/touring schedule. I never felt I could give MY dog the time/attention/yard they deserved. I have volunteered at various animal shelters over the years, walking dogs of all sizes, shapes, and temperaments. I have felt a void that (my cat is going to kill me for admitting this) my cat cannot fill. I would like to provide this dog-centric attention for many of my fellow, hard working citizens via their lonely dogs. I am down with any and all dog activities. Running, walking, training, fetching, tug-o-war...YOU NAME IT. My experience up to this point has been via watching friends/family dogs, and volunteering as a walker at various shelters over the years. But as a fan of Cesar, (though I have read and agree with some of the criticisms), and my own training experiences, I am comfortable with almost any dog I meet.
Reviews
Augie and I were thrilled to have found out that Matt joined Rover and has started this new venture in dog walking. I ended up having the afternoon off after booking the walk, and Matt invited me to come along. We went for about a healthy hike in the woods and he even tracked the hike with the MapMyFitness app. I would highly recommend him- he’ll take great care of your pooch!
I trust Matt with my life. And I definitely trust him with my pup’s. He is active and engaging- and even though he doesn’t own a dog, you should see how wonderfully he takes care of and treats his cat, little Fern. If you are looking for a responsible and trustworthy dog walker, you have found your guy.
Matt is dependable, attentive, patient, and trustworthy. I have super long days at work from time to time and need a dog walker for my corgi Riggins. Riggs is a slow walker and not the best off-leash but Matt has taken him on short hikes with no problems. He goes above and beyond and even offered to floss Riggs' teeth (horrible breath caused by tarter—I declined... $15 is already a screamin' deal for a 30 minute walk.) 10/10, will continue to use these services.
Matthew is a “good boy” for for your good boy or girl. He is gentle but firm. Calm and assertive with plenty of praise and affection for your four legged fwend. And he’s a great walker! Good gait and a great clip!
About Matthew M.
Communication
Skills
Information Matthew M. would like to know about your pet
Of course it is always wise to know the tempermemt of any dog before you walk them. Are they skittish, dog/cat aggressive, etc.? In my opinion, any dog walker that doesn’t meet a dog before walking it isn’t being very responsible, much less safe. You have to know how a dog is in order to care for it effectively. This means being able to predict what will happen, and therefore avoid potential trouble before it occurs. After all, this is YOUR pet, not mine! My personal preference has always been for medium to larger breeds, but I love them all. You can never judge a dog by its breed/size.
A typical day
Depending on my teaching schedule, I am more than happy to take dogs to special locations of their/your preference. But some just crave their usual route. Let me know what you want and we will work it out.
Services
Matthew can watch in your home
About Matthew M.
Communication
Skills
Information Matthew M. would like to know about your pet
Of course it is always wise to know the tempermemt of any dog before you walk them. Are they skittish, dog/cat aggressive, etc.? In my opinion, any dog walker that doesn’t meet a dog before walking it isn’t being very responsible, much less safe. You have to know how a dog is in order to care for it effectively. This means being able to predict what will happen, and therefore avoid potential trouble before it occurs. After all, this is YOUR pet, not mine! My personal preference has always been for medium to larger breeds, but I love them all. You can never judge a dog by its breed/size.
A typical day
Depending on my teaching schedule, I am more than happy to take dogs to special locations of their/your preference. But some just crave their usual route. Let me know what you want and we will work it out.
Location
Cincinnati, OH
Pets
Matthew M.
Oakley, OH