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Matthew O.

south pasadena, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•16 reviews
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Lifetime dog owner and playwright

Pet care experience

I grew up with dogs and have sat for friend's for several years. I'm a writer so time at home with dogs is something I love. I am laid back and gentle with dogs, but also very used to giving medication or special needs for whatever the dog needs. My home has a large backyard with plenty of space to run. And in terms of house-sitting, it is something I do often and am perfectly happy to hang with the dog at home while I write. Taking walks often. I also have experience taking dogs to the local dog park, if there is one, and only with the owner's permission. If bringing a dog into my home, I have a very friendly Havenese mix and Poodle mix.

Reviews

Shirley L.
Dog Boarding • Nov 29, 2017
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If I could give Matthew a zero, I would. Things started out OK. Meet n greet went well. He seemed like a nice, easygoing, responsible guy. But I was wrong. When we met, I shared with him the general dates that I would need a sitter for my pup. He confirmed that he was free, and suggested that early December worked even better than late December. Fine by me. After a trial overnight went smoothly, i again confirmed his availability for December. He said he was free. After i finalized my travel plans, bought non refundable tickets etc., I sent over my Rover request ... That's when he tells me that he may or may not be available. What in the world?! He told me that he'd get back to me. I just now heard from Matthew -- 3 days before the booking would start. I'm obviously not going to book with Matthew ever again. Yes, he is a nice person, but from my experience, he is unreliable.

Kyle H.
Dog Boarding • May 10, 2017
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Matthew has been so amazing. Attentive, responsible, great w his dogs and ours. So happy to have found him.

Charli M.
Dog Boarding • Apr 30, 2017
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Matthew is great! Very friendly, calm disposition and very helpful. I booked very late, last minute and I felt more than comfortable, after one meet and greet, to leave Evie with him and his pups. When I picked her up, she was happy, healthy and content. Thanks Matthew!

Jennifer M.
Apr 16, 2017

Matthew and our dog, Molly, have a serious thing going on. She's happy to see him when we go out of town and has no complaints when we come back. In all truth she always seems happy and healthy and our house always looks better when we come back than when we left. Matthew's wonderful and responsible and whenever we leave Molly with him we have no worries about her while we're gone.

About Matthew O.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
50% bookings with photo updates

Skills

7 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Matthew O. would like to know about your pet

Only if owner feels necessary.

A typical day

Walks, the park, and a large grassy backyard.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$35per night
House Sitting
in your home
$40per night

Matthew can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time

Matthew can watch in your home

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated 2 years ago
Matthew can host up to 1 pets per night
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Matthew O.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
50% bookings with photo updates

Skills

7 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Matthew O. would like to know about your pet

Only if owner feels necessary.

A typical day

Walks, the park, and a large grassy backyard.

Location

south pasadena, CA

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Pets

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Matthew O.

south pasadena, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•16 reviews