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Michael S.

Brentwood, TN

5.0 out of 5 stars
•5 reviews
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Helping dogs live their best lives!

Pet care experience

I have had a lot of fussy eaters stay with me. Whether your dog has special dietary needs or is used to home cooked meals, I am happy to work shifts in the canine kitchen to make sure your dog has healthy meals that he or she will happily eat while at my house.

Reviews

Nathaniel C.
Dog Boarding • Aug 21, 2023
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Easy to work with, great communication. Will work with again.

Patty M.
Jul 06, 2023

My dog Boo has a big personality. He is really more like a person than a dog. He only eats dinner if he likes what is available, and he can’t be bribed with treats. He loves walks, but he walks where he wants. Boo likes people around, but he snuggles on his own terms. As you can imagine, these things don’t make most people the right fit for watching Boo. Mike has watched Boo a number of times over the last year though, and it has always gone well. Since Mike works from home, Boo spends very little time alone while at his place. Boo also goes on plenty of walks while at Mike’s house, and I know he eats well when he is there because Mike will cook for Boo when he snubs the food I leave for him. I leave Boo with Mike and there are no second thoughts. He always comes home happy and full of personality-can’t say enough. We all love our fur babies - and Mike totally gets that. He is amazing!

Chantel P.
Jul 01, 2023

Mike has watched my baby, Betty Boop, every time I have needed a place for her to stay over the past 5 years. She has stayed for the day and for some extended stays too. Until I met Mike, I would not leave Betty with anyone except my parents. I wouldn't even let anyone else walk her. To say I was a helicopter mom would be a serious understatement. I have come a long way though. Recently, I even let Boop stay with Mike the day she had surgery. Betty loves Mike, and she loves being at his house. The pictures and videos he sends of her having fun at his place say a lot, but her excitement whenever she sees Mike tell me even more. The only problem is that she loves Mike so much that sometimes she wants to stay with him instead of coming home with me. That aside, I can't imagine a better place for her to be when she can't be with me than with Mike. Mike is great with her, and I highly recommend him to anyone who needs someone to watch their four-legged family.

Jonathan W.
Jul 01, 2023

Mike has watched my rather mischievous Jack Russell Terrier Winter quite a few times over the past 4 years when I have been out of town for work or on vacation. Mike always sends me multiple updates each day, keeping me informed of when Winter has gone on a walk and when she has eaten. He even tells me how far she walked and how much she ate. He also sends me videos of anything fun they do together and any goofy stuff Winter gets into. If you need someone to watch you dog, you shouldn't have any concerns about leaving your dog with Mike. My dog is always excited to see him. So, I know he is good with her. I also know 3 other people whose dogs he watches, and they all have nothing but positive things to say about him and how he treats their pets.

About Michael S.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates

Skills

5 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

1 - Your dog will be on-leash for the entirety of every walk we take. 2 - All walks will be in low traffic areas so you do not need to worry about your dog being near busy roads or encountering other dogs. 3 - I will feed your dog according your rules. Your dog will not be given foods outside of what you usually allow. 4 - When not being walked, your dog will always be with me or in my temperate controlled apparent, which will always be set to a comfortable, safe temperature. 5 - If your dog needs medication it will be giving in a timely manner according to a schedule you provide. 6 - If you pet has a health emergency I will contact you and your vet using information you provide. 7 - If your dog uses a crate, I will crate your dog according to whatever rules you follow at home.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Michael S. would like to know about your pet

- owner’s contact information - contact information for an emergency contact other than the the owner - notes on specially dietary needs - any relevant medical information - details for your preferred vet if you have one along with any pet insurance information you would like to share

A typical day

If you dog likes to play with toys, please bring 2 or 3 of their favorites with them. I happy to play fetch or tug of war with if your dog likes those games. If am also happy to fill a puzzle based feeding try or a conch so that your dog is stimulated and entertained in a variety of ways throughout the day.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$70per night
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$55per day
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$20per walk

Michael can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

Michael can watch in your home

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old

Availability

I work from home. So, your dog will be with me most of the day. When your dog stays with me, we go for a long walk as soon as I get up and a short walk before my workday really gets started. We also do a very short walk on my lunch or at the end of the workday depending on your dogs needs. We end the day with a wall before bed too. On weekends, I keep a similar walk schedule, and I am around most mornings and evenings, but your dog will hang out in the main living space of my apartment while I am out during the day.

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About Michael S.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates

Skills

5 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

1 - Your dog will be on-leash for the entirety of every walk we take. 2 - All walks will be in low traffic areas so you do not need to worry about your dog being near busy roads or encountering other dogs. 3 - I will feed your dog according your rules. Your dog will not be given foods outside of what you usually allow. 4 - When not being walked, your dog will always be with me or in my temperate controlled apparent, which will always be set to a comfortable, safe temperature. 5 - If your dog needs medication it will be giving in a timely manner according to a schedule you provide. 6 - If you pet has a health emergency I will contact you and your vet using information you provide. 7 - If your dog uses a crate, I will crate your dog according to whatever rules you follow at home.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Michael S. would like to know about your pet

- owner’s contact information - contact information for an emergency contact other than the the owner - notes on specially dietary needs - any relevant medical information - details for your preferred vet if you have one along with any pet insurance information you would like to share

A typical day

If you dog likes to play with toys, please bring 2 or 3 of their favorites with them. I happy to play fetch or tug of war with if your dog likes those games. If am also happy to fill a puzzle based feeding try or a conch so that your dog is stimulated and entertained in a variety of ways throughout the day.

Location

Brentwood, TN

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Michael S.

Brentwood, TN

5.0 out of 5 stars
•5 reviews