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Matthew W.

Ojai, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
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These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Services

Matthew can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time

Matthew can care for

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

Availability

I'm currently going back to school and many of my classes are asynchronous so my schedule is generally pretty flexible and will work around your pet. As a result I am able to spend a lot of quality time with them and meet their unique, individual needs. Also if they want they can help me study to become a therapist!

Available
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Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Matthew W.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour

Dog skills

15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Cat skills

Oral medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

I have a small apartment on a beautiful property near downtown Ojai. I can unfortunately only board small dogs though. In a client's home I do my absolute best to respect your space as well as your pet. Let me know what you need to feel comfortable. I'm receptive to feedback and value open communication!

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Location

Ojai, CA

Matthew W.'s Neighborhood

Responsible, gentle, & experienced

Pet care experience

I've cared for dogs and cats most of my life since age 10, including a bonded pair of terriers I adopted and loved until they unfortunately passed in 2022. Since then I've done dog/cat-sitting, dog walking, and dog boarding for a variety of friends and clients, and have always had a wonderful experience. I really appreciate the opportunity to get to know individual pet's personalities and quirks, spend quality time with them, and figure out the sweet spot for pets and scritches.

Cat care experience

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Responsible, gentle, & experienced

Matthew also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Reviews

Leigh M.
House Sitting • Jul 26, 2026
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Matt is new to Rover but not new to our family. He has been serving us for over a year and his service is reliable, warm and consistent. Really, just hire him - you don’t need to scroll further. Matt always shows up when he says he’s going to, is a clear communicator and will text with questions. He has been creative with my dogs personality (a tad stubborn), was fantastic at jumping in when I left town on a family emergency and my dog loves him. Finally, Matt is an unusually good listener. He gets it. And is so willing to accommodate. I’m honestly bummed he’s now on Rover as he has been so available for us, but good people deserve a turn with other good people.

Sarah A.
Boarding • Jul 23, 2026
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Matt took such good care of Otis! You can tell how much he loves animals and it was so nice knowing my dog was in great hands. Will definitely be booking Matt in the future. We are fortunate to have found him.

Halle D.
Dog Walking • Jul 23, 2026
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Matthew is punctual, responsible and communicative. My dog loves spending time with him! Will definitely book again.

Sara N.
Drop-In Visits • Jul 18, 2026
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Matt was excellent to work with. He's a good communicator, and assertive enough to ask questions regarding how to navigate with Millie. 100% I would recommend anyone to him!

About Matthew W.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour

Dog skills

15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Cat skills

Oral medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

I have a small apartment on a beautiful property near downtown Ojai. I can unfortunately only board small dogs though. In a client's home I do my absolute best to respect your space as well as your pet. Let me know what you need to feel comfortable. I'm receptive to feedback and value open communication!

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours
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.
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Matthew W.

Ojai, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews