Matthew W.
Mount Joy, PA
Prefer the company of animals!
Pet care experience
From about the age of 8 I've had a dog in the family. I frequently pet sit for family, and I have never had an issue with any dog! Very skilled in speaking in a tone that the dog both understands and respects. I feel like I am able to make each animal feel comfortable, even with their owner being away. Very attentive to details, and if I don't know how to do something, or you would like something done in a specific way, I can pick up / execute the task quickly. I have taken cares of dogs as small as a Chihuahua, to as large as a Tibetan Malamute, so there is no dog outside of my scope! I also worked at a pet store for 4+ years, so I am fairly knowledgeable about most products from grooming / hygiene / play / and food!
Reviews
Matt is very reliable and a good communicator. He will do his very best to treat your pet the same as you do so as not to disrupt the pet's routine schedule. He is responsible and kept the house nice.
Matt was great with our kids. He responded on short notice and came over the night before to meet them and go over the routine. We wi Wouldn't hesitate to use him again.
Matt helped us out with our dog Sally and he was great! Sal is a very friendly dog but tries to act tough with strangers. Matt was super confident and after a few minutes of meeting her she was literally eating out of the palm of his hand. He is extremely friendly and flexible with your schedule and seems to always be available to let us know how his visit went with her, event sent pictures of her while on the walks. You can tell he really loves animals. We will definitely be booking him again when we need a dog walker.
Matt was outstanding and you should work with him. When I first contacted Matt on Rover he responded almost immediately. From there, he made the time short notice—and during an off-peak hour to work around MY schedule—to come over and meet my dogs. I found this impressive and a testament to Matt's professionalism. He met my dogs with a soothing tone and they took to him quickly. He asked insightful questions about potential feedings; walking routes; treats; and inquired whether there was anything unique about my dogs that he should understand when taking care of them. After our meeting I booked Matt without hesitation. The day of his sitting Matt contacted me almost over an hour before he was supposed to arrive to ask about any last minute things I wanted to go over and, as with all of his messages, he was professional, upbeat, and courteous. Matt also provided updates on both the walks he provided my dogs that day with a picture. Finally, on the second walk Matt messaged me asking whether there was anything wrong with my one dog because she had not gone to the bathroom on either walk. I called him (as I was on the road) and he answered immediately. I updated him that she had a stomach bug and not to worry. He even told me the routes he took the girls on the walk. Matt respected my property, placed all of the dogs' gear back where I had left it and the placed the key back to the house where I had left it. I plan to book with Matt again, and I highly recommend you book with him too.
About Matthew W.
Communication
Skills
Information Matthew W. would like to know about your pet
No problem with any breed, although if the dog is uneasy with larger males, a meet and greet would be a nice ice breaker! Especially with rescue dogs.
A typical day
Dog Park in Lancaster is always an option! Depending on how well your pooch plays with others. Fetch is always fun! I have no problem gently getting down on all 4's and gently wrestling as well. My sister has a Pit mix, and she loves it!
Services
Matthew can watch in your home
About Matthew W.
Communication
Skills
Information Matthew W. would like to know about your pet
No problem with any breed, although if the dog is uneasy with larger males, a meet and greet would be a nice ice breaker! Especially with rescue dogs.
A typical day
Dog Park in Lancaster is always an option! Depending on how well your pooch plays with others. Fetch is always fun! I have no problem gently getting down on all 4's and gently wrestling as well. My sister has a Pit mix, and she loves it!
Location
Mount Joy, PA
Matthew W.
Mount Joy, PA