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Michael B.

5.0 out of 5 stars
100 repeat clients
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Michael B.

5.0 out of 5 stars
100 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

$73 total per night

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Highlights

Enhanced background check
25 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Applying to be your dog's new BF

Hi! I’m Michael. I’m originally from Northern New York, but have made Boston my home over the last 10+years. I currently live in Charlestown, but spend lots of time in Fenway, The North and Sound End, and Cambridge. I have cared for dogs throughout my life, and my wife and I are proud doggie parents to a mini Bernedoodle. I love to run, play catch, pick up sticks, well you get the drift. I hope my active lifestyle will match up with your pet's. And if your pup enjoys the couch life, I am game for that as well. Feel free to reach out with any questions about me or my experiences. We are conscientious, non-smoking, young professionals looking forward to helping out our neighbors with pet care. It has been a great joy to host dogs of all types and we look forward to meeting yours. As they say, as long as you have a dog by your side, anything is paw-sible!

Qualifications

100 repeat pet parents
80% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

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148 ratings
Beth B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Jun 16, 2026

Petty had a great day with Michael and Cal! Michael provided updates and photos throughout the day. I recommend Michael to anyone looking for pet care, he’s great!

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Christina B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 01, 2026

Michael and his family were so warm, welcoming and compassionate to our dog!

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Peter M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • May 09, 2026

Thanks for taking good care of our pet!

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Emilyhannah M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Feb 03, 2026

Always appreciative!

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Donielle M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Dec 31, 2024

Ned loved Michael. Michael was amazing with Ned! I will be using Michael again in the near future.

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Robert Z.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Dec 19, 2024

We contacted Michael last minute and he did a great job walking pups.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I currently am working from home and am able to provide flexibility in my schedule to ensure adequate attention to the pups in our home.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
Children 0-5 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

Our neighborhood is very dog friendly with lots of parks and walking paths to enjoy. I will also note we live on the first floor of a pet friendly condo building.

Pets

A typical day

When staying with us, we’ll take lots of strolls (and if your pup is up for it hopefully runs!) near the Charlestown Navy yard and Paul Revere dog park. Exploring Boston and the freedom trail by tail is a favorite weekend activity of ours! If your pup is older or just more of a homebody, that works too! We'll be happy to hang.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
No females in heat
Michael can host up to 2 pets per night
All breeds are welcome and loved! Our home is rather small, so we have listed dogs under 40lbs, however are willing to sit up to 60lbs. I'd love to know the degree of pet and people friendliness to ensure your pet is comfortable and that we have compatibility with any other pets. Definitely let me know if your dog has any dietary restrictions, allergies, or rules at home you'd like me to enforce (couch lounging okay?).
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.

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.