Michael C.
Michael C.
Contact for Boarding
from $65 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Your Dog’s New Best Friend
I’ve had dogs for as long as I can remember and have always loved being around them. Over the years, I’ve helped friends, family, and neighbors care for their dogs—whether that meant daily walks, drop-in visits, overnight stays, or watching them in my own home. I’m comfortable with dogs of all sizes and temperaments, and I always make sure they get plenty of attention, exercise, and care. I have a fenced yard for safe outdoor time and currently don’t have any pets of my own, so your dog will have my full attention. I treat every dog like they’re my own and make sure they feel comfortable, safe, and well cared for while you’re away.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Michael was wonderful with Shenzi and Cosmo! He communicated with us every day and sent pictures and updates, which made it so nice to know they were happy and doing well while we were away. When we picked them up, they were happy, relaxed, and clearly very comfortable with him. They ate well, got plenty of playtime, and his fenced-in yard was perfect for them to run around and enjoy themselves. We felt completely comfortable leaving them in Michael’s care and will definitely use him again. Highly recommend!
Allie really enjoyed all the walks she went on with Mike and all the friends she met along the way. Great communication from Mike before and during our week long stay. Mike genuinely enjoys animals and I felt really confident leaving my little girl with him.
This is the second time we have had Michael watch our dog. Michael is attentive and professional, he responds quickly and he lets me know how my dog is doing. I am very picky and my dog loves going here and I totally feel so comfortable with him taking such good care of my baby girl. I would completely recommend this person.
Michael C. Was great with are little dog Rosie and we would highly recommend him. Our dog enjoyed her staycation and we will use Michael in the future.
Michael did a great job taking care of our senior German Shepherd! She can be a bit difficult and Michael was super calm and cool with her. I also got text message updates with pictures to ease my mind. It is such a relief to know someone that we can trust to take care of her when we need to be away for a few days. Thank you Michael!
Michael made our pup with extreme separation anxiety feel comfortable. He obviously has a love of dogs and we are delighted to have found him. He was very punctual and communicated very well about arrival times and his availability. I would highly recommend him.
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Schedule
I currently have a very flexible schedule and am available most days and times, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends. I’m able to accommodate last-minute requests, recurring walks, and longer stays. I’m reliable, responsive, and can adjust to your dog’s routine as needed.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I have a fully fenced yard for safe outdoor time and make sure dogs are always supervised while outside. I currently don’t have other pets in my home, so your dog will have a calm environment and my full attention. I also have reliable transportation and can safely transport dogs if needed. While I don’t keep a crate on hand, I’m happy to accommodate one if you provide it and can easily transport it when necessary.
A typical day
A typical day depends on your dog’s energy and routine. For active dogs, we’ll get plenty of walks, playtime, and fetch. If they’re more laid-back, we’ll keep things relaxed with shorter walks and hanging out. I’m big on keeping dogs comfortable and happy, whether that’s playing, exploring the neighborhood, or just giving them attention and company. If your dog enjoys water and you’re comfortable with it, I also have access to a lake nearby for an occasional change of scenery.
- 0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsNo females in heatMichael can host up to 2 pets per night
- Just be upfront about your dog’s personality and habits so I can take care of them properly. If they’re a puppy, tend to nip, pull on walks, or try to bolt out the door, that’s all good — just let me know ahead of time so I can be prepared. I don’t have strict breed preferences, but I do appreciate knowing what to expect so I can make sure everything goes smoothly and safely.