Max Z.
Max Z.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Experienced animal caretaker
I am a recent biology PhD graduate with lots of animal experience: dog-walking, pet-sitting, cat fostering, volunteering in animal shelters, and working as a parrot trainer at a university lab. I've been a sitter on Rover for over a decade now. I also had my own dog, an energetic Dalmatian with Addison's disease and epilepsy, for 11.5 years before he sadly passed away recently. I am in a house in Arlington Heights with a large fenced-in yard that is great for dogs to play in (always fully supervised). I am currently in the process of applying for jobs, so I will be home with your dogs for the vast majority of the day. Your dog will receive daily play and exercise indoors and in my backyard, and walks in local parks. I am within short walking distance of the Arlington Reservoir, Arlington Great Meadows, and McLennan Park, which are my go-to dog walk destinations. Your cat will also receive daily play and grooming time if requested. Just let me know if you have any specific requests and I will do what I can to fulfill them. IMPORTANT! Please let me know when booking if your dog: - Takes any medications, or has any special dietary or medical concerns. If your dog takes daily medication, I am happy to provide this and am very comfortable administering meds to dogs (my own dog had Addison's disease and epilepsy for the last 6 years of his life and needed daily oral medication and monthly injections). - Has a history of dog or human aggression, is destructive, has a tendency to chew on or eat household objects, or has separation anxiety. I am happy to work to accommodate many of these concerns and they are not necessarily dealbreakers for me, but I need to know up front. - Is not fully housetrained or has accidents in the house I can board pets on short notice if I have room. I know that travel can be stressful and I always try to be as flexible as possible regarding pickups, dropoffs, and extensions. I always have my phone with me and can be reached at any time. I am here to make sure your pet is safe and happy so that you can have a stress-free travel experience. Please reach out to me if you have any questions or if you would like to board your pet with me!
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Max was fantastic with our puppy, Pickles! Communication was excellent. He sent frequent updates and photos throughout the weekend, so we always knew how Pickles was doing. Max was patient and happy to follow our specific instructions for our young pup (still house-training and needs a leash at all times). Would absolutely book him again and highly recommend him for anyone with a puppy that needs a little extra attention.
Max was super easy to work with. He was able to help on a short notice and responded super quickly. He treated Wally well and he came back tired and happy. Would book again!
Everything was great! Max was great at communicating the whole time with lots of updates and super quick responses throughout. Definitely took good care of our dog and she had a great time with max. Would definitely book again
Max did a great job watching my dogs. Well cared for. Lots of exercise. Great photos. Highly recommended. David L.
2nd booking with max, my puppy is in great hands when with max! And definitely booking again!!
Took great care of my dog! Thoughtful and made sure that meds were taken.
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Schedule
I am currently in the process of applying for jobs, so I will be home with your dogs for the vast majority of the day.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
Dogs are fully supervised at all times when outdoors, and the vast majority of the time when indoors. Outside, your dog will be kept on-leash during walks (unless you specify otherwise), but will be allowed to play off-leash in my fenced in yard fully supervised at all times. I like to take dogs on long walks and give them lots of play time, but let me know what your dog's typical exercise needs and routine look like so I can best meet their needs. Indoors, I am careful to keep your dog's environment free of potential hazards.
A typical day
Your dog will receive at least 2 long walks per day, with additional backyard and indoor playtime throughout the day. However, it is always helpful if you let me know what your dog's activity level and typical schedule are, so I can tailor your pet's routine to that.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsNo females in heatMax can host up to 3 pets per night
- Please let me know when booking if your dog: - Takes any medications, or has any special dietary or medical concerns. If your dog takes daily medication, I am happy to provide this and am very comfortable administering meds to dogs (my own dog had Addison's disease and epilepsy for the last 6 years of his life and needed daily oral medication and monthly injections). - Has a history of dog or human aggression, is destructive, has a tendency to chew on or eat household objects, or has separation anxiety. I am happy to work to accommodate many of these concerns and they are not necessarily dealbreakers for me, but I need to know up front. - Is not fully housetrained or has accidents in the house