Michael V.
Mountain View, CA
Services
Michael can host
Michael can care for
Availability
I'm looking to walk or care for dogs around regular employment. I have some flexibility so as to adjust to your needs. I expect to offer services during the week and sometimes on the weekend for one time arrangements.
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About Michael V.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have bonded with more than one dog that reportedly “only bond with women.” They usually come to me quickly, but on their schedule making adjustments for the dog in front of me. The most recent animal I cared for and didn't live with at the time was always very excited to see me walk in the door as he knew I would take him for a walk 2 minutes later.
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Information Michael V. would like to know about your pet
How old are they? How do they interface with other animals and people? Is there an additional goal to my visit or walk besides make them feel loved and taken care of with contact or exercise? Exhaust them? Stimulate them with puzzle activities? Light exercise as they don't breathe as well as we might hope? Let them snif around a dog friendly area and provide protection from other dogs/people/whatever? Should I help them hunt squirrels(one dog I had loved this and never got close enough to hurt themselves or the squirrel, too worrisome to allow if I thought for a second he'd be able to catch it)
A typical day
Activities with your dog will depend on what you want them to get or do, what they are able to do, and what they want to do. I'll take my lead from you and make decisions with your gospel. My regular activity with our dog is walking him twice a day and too many trips to count for him to go out to potty when he's awake.
Location
Mountain View, CA
Pets
Have leash, will travel :)
Pet care experience
I've taken care of dogs ages 2 and up, but most of my experience has been with senior dogs. My most recent animals were 17.5 and 16.5 years old when they passed. My current animal is an energetic 13 years old. :-)
Reviews
Michael was absolutely wonderful with our pup Momo! He walked him twice a day for several months during my pregnancy and postpartum recovery, and we couldn’t have gotten through it without him. Always reliable, punctual, and so caring with Momo. Highly recommend .
Michael came early to meet me and my dog on The first visit and gave my pup a nice walk. Very personable and responsible, on first impressions. I hope he will walk my dog again
Michael was a great match for our two small dogs! They loved their daily walks with him and gained trust with him very quickly :)
Michael has been wonderful walking our dog Momo twice a day! He’s incredibly patient with Momo, who can sometimes be a little naughty and bark at other dogs. We also really appreciate how flexible he’s been with our changing schedule and how communicative he is throughout the day. It gives us so much peace of mind knowing Momo is in good hands. Highly recommend Michael to anyone looking for a reliable, caring, and understanding dog walker!
About Michael V.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have bonded with more than one dog that reportedly “only bond with women.” They usually come to me quickly, but on their schedule making adjustments for the dog in front of me. The most recent animal I cared for and didn't live with at the time was always very excited to see me walk in the door as he knew I would take him for a walk 2 minutes later.
Home
Information Michael V. would like to know about your pet
How old are they? How do they interface with other animals and people? Is there an additional goal to my visit or walk besides make them feel loved and taken care of with contact or exercise? Exhaust them? Stimulate them with puzzle activities? Light exercise as they don't breathe as well as we might hope? Let them snif around a dog friendly area and provide protection from other dogs/people/whatever? Should I help them hunt squirrels(one dog I had loved this and never got close enough to hurt themselves or the squirrel, too worrisome to allow if I thought for a second he'd be able to catch it)
A typical day
Activities with your dog will depend on what you want them to get or do, what they are able to do, and what they want to do. I'll take my lead from you and make decisions with your gospel. My regular activity with our dog is walking him twice a day and too many trips to count for him to go out to potty when he's awake.
Michael V.
Mountain View, CA