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Michael D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
26 repeat clients
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Michael D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
26 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $28 per visit

Highlights

Basic background check
10 years of experience
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Full time work from home sitter!

I have taken care of 1-5 dogs at a time before and I love to be active with them. I was a Rover sitter back in 2017- 2018 when my wife and I were finishing grad school. Now that we are settled, we decided to get back into the dog sitting game! We have a rambunctious 3 year old Australian Shepherd named Oliver who loves to play and our young-at heart 7 year old Blue Heeler named Remington. We live in a house with a fenced in back yard (it is primarily dirt due to construction). We also have a little one so it is important that your dog is good with little ones!

Qualifications

26 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

We have a fenced in yard and I have the ability to take your pup for walks if they need it. I am able to crate your pup if they require it and if you have a puppy, I can continue to work with them on crate training!

Ratings and reviews

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Patty S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Aug 15, 2025

Michael was fantastic with our dogs and really helped us out! We planned to take a sunset cruise and needed someone to watch the dogs for a couple hours. Michael met us at the dock and walked the dogs around the area while we cruised. We would definitely use him again if we visit Muskegon again.

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Rhonda K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 07, 2025

Michael was exceptionally attentive to our anxious dog and very patient, kind and adapted to each nuance we talked to him about Luna. Highly recommend him!

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Dog Walking • Mar 12, 2025

Michael D. cancelled a booking 1 day before it was scheduled to begin.

Mary S.
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Dog Walking • Feb 07, 2025

Michael was great, after contacting 3 dog walker before him and they didnt show or call He answered and said he would try and help. I was getting readt to switch to another website. He was on time, listened carefully to concerns and issues we were having. I had booked him for a elderly friend. I really dont think I could have found anyone better. Plus the dog loved him. He came as soon as he could since I was having so much trouble with others not showing up. I was pretty desperate by the time he replied and came as soon as he could to help. thank you so much

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Kaitlyn M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Oct 26, 2024

Michael was easy to get in touch with and was reliable in a last minute pinch. Will book with him again!

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Liz L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Sep 26, 2024

Michael was just what I needed when I left town for a week and my cat needed care. He left a picture every day and brought in my mail. That was a great relief. This is the first time I have been home from a trip and my cat isn’t mad that I was gone so she was happy too. Woo hoo!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work remotely (some weeks I do travel but I will block off my availability) so I have a pretty flexible schedule to accommodate your pup's needs!

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Michael can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
Feeding scheduled (how many times a day, how much) Vet information How often do they go out? Are they crate trained/do they require crating? Do they need to be fed separately, what is their food manners? What commands do they know or bad habits they may have?
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.