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Michael L.

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Michael L.

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Ridgewood, NY

Highlights

Enhanced background check
18 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

human-trusted, dog-approved

I grew up with a shih tzu mix and have pet-sat for dogs big and small for several years. I am highly dependable and responsive.

Qualifications

18 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Ratings and reviews

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Aaron L.
Oct 07, 2026

Michael watched my border collie mix, Tobi, while I was away, and did a great job. Tobi can be a handful if he doesn't get enough exercise, but he got long walks and plenty of playtime, and he came home tired and happy. Michael sent me photos and updates every day, so I never had to wonder how things were going. He's reliable, patient, and truly loves dogs. Highly recommended.

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I am a working actor so odd jobs are part of my weekly routine. I sometimes substitute teach from 8-3 during the week but other than that I am home unless I book a gig, which I usually know about at least 2 weeks in advance.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have a small garden area where dogs can relieve themselves and I also live close to many great parks. I love taking walks and I am not afraid to carry a dog when they get too tired.

A typical day

I like to take dogs for walks and let them sniff around in the fresh air but I am also perfectly content going at their own pace or giving them some good pets while watching TV for the couch potatoes.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time
Michael can host up to 1 pet per night
I am really quite adaptable and can work around you and your pet’s schedule. You will find I have a very chill but solid presence - anxious dogs seem to pick up on this and behave especially well around me.
Boarding
in the sitter's home
$50per night
House Sitting
in your home
$50per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$25per visit
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$50per day
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$20per walk
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.