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Michael F.

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 repeat client
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Michael F.

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 repeat client

Contact for Drop-In Visits

CA$28 total per visit

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

Keeping those tails a-wagging

I've loved dogs all of my life and have had 3 dogs at different times over the years. In addition to walking and sitting for friends dogs, I was a dog walker and assistant assessor for the Ottawa Humane Society for 10 years.

Qualifications

1 repeat pet parent
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
50% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I love to walk, especially in nature and typically am out for at least an hour per day, with or without the company of a dog. I recently moved back to Toronto and no longer have a dog of my own, so I have lots of love and energy to give towards yours

Ratings and reviews

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5 ratings
Megan E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Sep 08, 2026

Michael was a wonderful dog sitter for our aging puppy and took excellent care of her while we were away. I got photo and video updates and relevant information was shared with me that I greatly appreciated. It is clear that Michael comes with a great deal of experience with dogs and this was so reassuring for us. I highly recommend Michael to take care of your pet.

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Tomas M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jul 21, 2026

Michael was amazing with our puppy Henry Douglas. No problems with his raw food diet, gave him lots of attention and variety of activities to help burn his teenage energy. Lots of lovely updates with pictures and videos throughout the stay. Additionally, Michael took excellent care of our apartment and it was in tip top shape when we returned. Will definitely look to book with him again! Our Henry has a good bond with him now.

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Garry B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Mar 10, 2026

Michael recently took care of our dog Marley for two weeks, and once again he was absolutely wonderful. This was a repeat stay for us, as we have used Michael’s services before, and every experience with him has been fantastic. From the moment Marley sees him, you can tell how much he adores Michael. Michael truly treats Marley like one of his own, giving him so much care, attention, and affection. It gives us incredible peace of mind knowing Marley isn’t just being watched, but genuinely loved and cared for while we’re away. Michael stayed in our home during the time we were gone and treated it with the utmost respect. He took excellent care of everything, which made it even easier for us to relax while traveling. One of the things we appreciated most was how communicative he was. Michael constantly sent us updates, along with videos and pictures of Marley, which meant so much to us. It was wonderful to see how happy and comfortable Marley was while we were away. We will absolutely be asking Michael to stay with Marley again in the future and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a trustworthy, caring, and responsible pet sitter. What a truly wonderful person! 🐾

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Garry B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jan 27, 2026

We had an absolutely wonderful experience with our dog walker and sitter Micheal while we were away for two weeks. Our older yellow lab was clearly happy, relaxed, and well cared for the entire time. The Micheal kept him entertained, played with him constantly, and made sure he felt loved and comfortable. We truly appreciated the regular pictures and videos, which showed him enjoying himself and kept us constantly informed, giving us complete peace of mind. In addition, our home was looked after with great care and respect. It’s rare to find someone so trustworthy, attentive, and genuinely caring. We would not hesitate to recommend them and will absolutely use their services again.

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Daniel F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jan 20, 2026

We’ve had a great experience with Michael’s services. He is dependable, caring and clearly enjoys spending time with our dog. Murphy is always happy after their time together and it’s reassuring to know he is in such good hands. We would definitely recommend Michael for anyone needing help with their dog.

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Eva L.
Nov 30, 2022

Michael has taken care of our dog as a puppy and as an older dog, walking him and caring for him for extended time periods. He also took loving care of our cat and dog together while we were on vacation. Michael is reliable, caring and mindful, and always provides our pets with individual care, attention and safety. He reinforces good behaviour and our pets are always happy and healthy when we are reunited. I wouldn’t hesitate to have Michael as a pet sitter again.

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

My work hours are in blocks of up to 4 hours, so your pup would not be alone for any more than 5 hours at any one time.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Michael can host up to 2 drop-ins per day
Let me know if your dog has any special needs or requirements ahead of time so I can prepare. I'd appreciate any details on interactions with other dogs and kids for walking
These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

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.

Prices include all fees.