Max B.
Manalapan, NJ
Your dog's best friend
Pet care experience
I used to take care of two very active dogs, Spiky and Squirmy, that had fear of other dogs. Their fear was so intense that the owners, our good friends, were unable to walk them at all unless there were two people, each holding one. If they encountered another dog, it was complete meltdown. It was bad. My wife and I took on a challenge to get these two beautiful mixed breed siblings trained and acclimated to other dogs. We did very long walks on secluded trails to get them tired and relaxed. We practiced obedience and self control. We learned to walk with no pulling, almost. With every walk we started to get closer to the dog park and observe other dogs play from the distance. Eventually, we got close to the fence while still staying relaxed. Going inside the enclosure never fully worked out, but walks were no longer a problem at all. All this experience has taught us a lot about dog behavior and their interactions with humans and other animals. We find it fascinating meeting different dogs and their owners and exploring richness or human and dog interactions as well as providing nurturing care to the dogs (and sometimes owners). We have had great experience with hosting dogs using Rover and we always looking forward to our next adventure. Will that be you?
Reviews
Thanks for always taking good care of Pepper! She doesn't hesitate to run into the house to say hello with her howl!
Thank you to Max and family for easing our minds, since this was the first time boarding Rocky. We were very concerned of how Rock would react. Max and his family was very warm and caring and Rocky was very comfortable (as were we!). Whenever we need to board Rocky in the future, we will definitely reach out to Max's family.
We were so happy to found Max in Rover. We always go on vacation and are always concerned about leaving him . Max and his family welcomed him and showed us inside where Miso would be , we knew right away that he’ll be taken care of . My dog enjoyed the boardwalk and the beach for the first time ( he barks at everybody when he’s with us) but we were told that he behaved well. We got updates and pictures all the time . Miso is a very picky eater and he ate his food while he was there so it meant that he got comfortable . I would gladly bring Miso back to Max and his lovely family when we go on vacation again. Castillo Family
Max and family were very nice! They sent me photos each day & cared for my pup per my instructions; however, it would've been helpful if they had a bit more knowledge of dog behavior/training (i.e., redirect if barking, watching carefully to ensure they don't eat something harmful, etc.). Overall, I think Nismo had a good stay!
About Max B.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I'm working from home. Our home is a family environment that provides high level of care and activity for dogs of all ages and abilities
Home
Information Max B. would like to know about your pet
We have prefer dogs that do not shed excessively and can sleep on their own, not in owners bed. We do not create dogs unless recommended by the owner.
A typical day
Morning walk, breakfast. Spend some time together and interacting. On weekends, daily trip to beach or park is likely, on weekdays rest time during the day and more activity in the evening.
Services
Max can host
Max can watch in your home
Availability
I'm working from home. Our home is a family environment that provides high level of care and activity for dogs of all ages and abilities
About Max B.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I'm working from home. Our home is a family environment that provides high level of care and activity for dogs of all ages and abilities
Home
Information Max B. would like to know about your pet
We have prefer dogs that do not shed excessively and can sleep on their own, not in owners bed. We do not create dogs unless recommended by the owner.
A typical day
Morning walk, breakfast. Spend some time together and interacting. On weekends, daily trip to beach or park is likely, on weekdays rest time during the day and more activity in the evening.
Location
Manalapan, NJ
Max B.
Manalapan, NJ