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Michael H.

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 repeat client
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Michael H.

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 repeat client

Contact for Boarding

from $39 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
60 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Retired and physically active.

My wife and I have found the greatest pleasure in raising and giving basic training to many of my own dogs as well as our friends dogs.

Qualifications

1 repeat pet parent
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
60 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

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12 ratings
Mike A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Feb 13, 2026

Michael did great with Lucy!

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Mark N.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Dec 05, 2025

our dog warmed up to Mike right away, and remained happy whenever he was with him. Mike looked out for the well-being of our dog, by adjusting the time of day for Walking him (to be a little cooler), and also assured that timely water breaks were available. Great knowledge of dogs!

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Donna Z.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 06, 2025

Mike was so, so helpful and great with Jill! It’s obvious that he loves animals and he kept us informed on how she was doing throughout her stay. We will definitely be asking him to keep her again.

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Geoffrey B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Mar 19, 2025

Mike is awesome! He's great with the dogs and is an excellent communicator. Will definitely continue to use him for taking care of our pups!!!

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Erin K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Mar 08, 2025

Thank you for taking such good care of our Duke!

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Jennifer E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Feb 16, 2025

Mike was great! He genuinely loves animals and was flexible with time for a drop in. Would highly recommend.

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Schedule

I am currently retired and have one medium size dog in house (Salty). We have hosted friends dogs and have plenty of time to devote to walks and basic training.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I will walk your dog as needed and will feed on schedule always keep fresh water in bowl. My dogs have always had a full bowl of food and fresh water with ice cubes. Food will be Limited to daily suggested cups of food per day per dogs size, NO table food, but I will feed at any owners suggestion.

Pets

A typical day

I love walking and staying fit. Your dog will walk as much as they are physically able. Mornings are best, because Florida afternoons can be way to hot and exhausting. Visits to Hounds of Henry as per your request, because we all know, some dogs do better with socializing than others. Basic training will be rewarded with treats, positive praise or both, whichever you prefer.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Michael can host up to 1 pet per night
How social is your dog? Do they have any anxiety, such as separation, leash anxiety or fear anxiety? Are they good with other dogs, big or small? Do they shy away from human contact or exhume confidence when around people? Do they know basic commands, like sit, down, stay, come, heel, off and no?
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.