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Michael D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
6 repeat clients
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Michael D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
6 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $25 per night

Highlights

Michael has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
20 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

I treat them like one of the family

I have grown up and been around dogs my entire life. Before my kids were born my dogs were my kids and I treat them as family members. My dogs would sleep in my bed and I would take them everywhere I possibly could because they were my best friend. I feel that all dogs love their owners unconditionally as long as you treat them appropriately. A concept that was brought to my attention a long time ago regarding dogs is that they might not be the most exciting part of our day, but we are the most exciting part of theirs and they look forward to seeing us every day. I wake up every day appreciating that fact and my dogs have always return the favor

Qualifications

6 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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7 ratings
Kristy D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 13, 2026

Michael was great— my first time using the service, got good updates and pictures. Would definitely book again.

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Wilfredo G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • May 19, 2026

Always thankful for Michael! He goes above and beyond every time to make sure our anxious girl feels safe.

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DrNicole B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 30, 2026

Treats my dog like his own. Awesome. Flexible. Accommodating

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Bernarda S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Feb 26, 2026

Great dog walker. My puppy loves walks. Thank you.

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DrNicole B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Feb 12, 2026

Omg! Michael D. was so wonderful with my big red bone coonhound. He had lots of chill space and long exploring walks. I got daily pics showing what he was doing and he answered any contact I had with him promptly. I highly recommend this sitter. But don't take my spot😉

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Wilfredo G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Oct 05, 2025

Michael was great at helping with my anxious dog. He kept communication throughout the visits and shared plenty pictures. Definitely going to use his help again.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work close to home and I’m off on weekends. I have a lot of flexibility from my regular job to facilitate any pet need.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I’ve always treated any of my pets like my children. They get a lot of attention, exercise, and play time. Pets that I have watched over for friends and family get sad when they leave my house because they have had such a good time.

A typical day

We play outside, socialize, travel, I have toys for them. Anything to exert their energy and keep them happy. The idea is for them to feel comfortable and safe.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
No females in heat
Michael can host up to 2 pets per night
Please let me know if there are any restrictions or special requests ahead of time so I can give you peace of mind and make your pet more comfortable.
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.