Michael A.
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC
Services
Michael can care for
Availability
I own a small consulting firm and work entirely at home. My hours are entirely flexible, and I enjoy pup and kitty breaks during the day. I love the exercise as much as your pup will!
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About Michael A.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I live in a row house with a fenced back yard, and our neighborhood is great for long walks and play sessions in the park.
Information Michael A. would like to know about your pet
It's important to know not only what your pet loves, but what they don't love. Do they like "saying hi" on the dog walk or do they prefer to be aloof. For medications, I'll ask about all the details and the timing and the dosage.
A typical day
I'll talk to you about what your pet loves, and what they don't love The key is to provide play time continuity. The same with walks. Dogs feel more comfortable if the "new guy" seems to know the old routines--the favorite toys, the coveted walks and the yummiest treats.
Location
Washington, DC
Pets
Michael A. has Star Sitter status
The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.
Safe, Playful, Fun Visits
Pet care experience
I've had dogs and cats all my life. My first paying job was in fifth grade, watching Frito, a 10 year old grumpy but lovable Chihuahua, while his lawyer owner traveled for court cases. I'll keep your pup safe on walks and will provide a quality play break, and I'm an expert at cat toys and litter box cleaning.
Cat care experience
Michael also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Reviews
Had a great experience with Michael. He was very communicative and took great care of my two cats.
Michael did a great job and helped us troubleshoot issues with our automatic feeder while we were away. We felt comforted knowing someone so caring was taking care of our cats while we were out of town.
Once again, Michael took great care of Jack while I was gone. He's always very responsive and sends pictures and rover report cards. I've already booked Michael for the next time I'll be away.
Michael was fantastic with my German Shepard dog. Before our first scheduled walk, he took the time to come over and meet my dog and even did a trial walk to make sure they were a good fit for each other. My dog was immediately comfortable with him. During our walk it was clear Michael has a natural rapport with animals. I was very grateful for the updates and photos Michael shared during today's walk. He was and has been very responsive to my messages. Overall, we had a wonderful experience, and I'm relived to have found Michael. I would definitely recommend Michael to anyone looking for a reliable, thoughtful, and considerate dog walker.
About Michael A.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I live in a row house with a fenced back yard, and our neighborhood is great for long walks and play sessions in the park.
Information Michael A. would like to know about your pet
It's important to know not only what your pet loves, but what they don't love. Do they like "saying hi" on the dog walk or do they prefer to be aloof. For medications, I'll ask about all the details and the timing and the dosage.
A typical day
I'll talk to you about what your pet loves, and what they don't love The key is to provide play time continuity. The same with walks. Dogs feel more comfortable if the "new guy" seems to know the old routines--the favorite toys, the coveted walks and the yummiest treats.
Michael A.
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC