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Matthew R.

Urbandale, IA

3 reviews
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Ex Dog Musher turned house sitter.

Pet care experience

I grew up with large dogs, went onto work with dogs professionally as a dog musher. I have a calm, confident, consistent demeanor, that has had a history of positive outcomes interacting with a variety of pets.

Reviews

Luke R.
Jan 09, 2023

Matthew did a great job, was attentive to our dogs needs. Kept us in the loop when necessary, and answered quickly when messaged. Dogs where happy and house was neat when we returned from our 7 day trip.

Blair R.
Jan 08, 2023

Pets sense Matt’s kind loving nature! He is trustworthy, reliable and will authentically care for your pet. I’ve seen how our dog gravitates toward him and we are grateful for Matt’s gentle nature with our old dog!

Kate G.
Jan 08, 2023

Matthew has taken care of my dogs for years. He is caring and responsible. Treating your fur babies as he would treat his own. He is dependable and gives extra TLC to your animals.

About Matthew R.

Communication

85% response rate
Usually responds in within a few hours

Skills

2 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I practice consistent, leash commands and am willing to adapt to your normal practices/ commands. I will practice leashes walks or accompanied yard/ dog park visits.

Home

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

Information Matthew R. would like to know about your pet

I like to know your dogs general demeanor as well as things you are working on, or behaviors you are hoping to improve. I also like to balance this with getting to know your pet over time.

A typical day

I enjoy walking with your dog at their pace as well as my pace. Allowing them to have control on the leash and giving them commands while on leash.

Services

House Sitting
in your home
AWAY
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
AWAY
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

Matthew can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Matthew can watch in your home

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old

Availability

I am a seasonal worker. In the summers I work guiding wilderness rafting trips. In the fall and winter I split my time between family and finding gig work.

About Matthew R.

Communication

85% response rate
Usually responds in within a few hours

Skills

2 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I practice consistent, leash commands and am willing to adapt to your normal practices/ commands. I will practice leashes walks or accompanied yard/ dog park visits.

Home

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

Information Matthew R. would like to know about your pet

I like to know your dogs general demeanor as well as things you are working on, or behaviors you are hoping to improve. I also like to balance this with getting to know your pet over time.

A typical day

I enjoy walking with your dog at their pace as well as my pace. Allowing them to have control on the leash and giving them commands while on leash.

Location

Urbandale, IA

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Matthew R.

Urbandale, IA

3 reviews