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Michael W.

Waterbury, CT

5.0 out of 5 stars
•8 reviews
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Experienced! MASSIVE DOGS Welcome!

Pet care experience

I am experienced in training, walking, and boarding. I have extrensive experience with large and massive breed dogs from Rottweillers and Belgian Shepherds to Mastiffs and my own Pyrenees Mix. I have been mentored over the years by current and retired military K9 specialists, accomplished breeders, and experienced handlers. I am gentle and firm with boundaries and interactions with your beloved pet. I expect pets to be housebroken and trained unless I am hosting a puppy under one years old and then I expect detailed instructions and expectations as well as current vaccinations , eating schedule, and 'relief' schedule. I will not accept non neutered male dogs or non spayed females unless under one year. I have minimal flexibility on this age. Feel free to inquire. I can administer any special feeding, walking, dietary, or medication requests on a schedule as needed. I will gladly send updated photos and videos throughout the time of your pet's stay. Please ask me for more information about this. Any questions please send me an inquiry and be specific about the matter and the relevant times or dates. Looking forward, Michael

Reviews

Esteli J.
Doggy Day Care • Sep 03, 2019
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We are so very happy we left our Doberman with Michael. We were passing through town and needed daycare to enjoy city tours, dining, etc. She had a great time with Carmel (Michael’s dog) and she even got a bath! He also picked our dog up at our Airbnb which was super convenient. We will most definitely book him again when we come back to NOLA. Thanks again!

Mary-Lynne Z.
Dog Boarding • Dec 11, 2018
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Michael was an absolute pleasure to work with! He was incredibly knowledgeable and very patient with our anxious pup. It was our first long vacation away from Winnie and he sent photos / videos / updates daily so my mind was at ease the whole trip! He treated her like his own. We couldn’t have asked for better service. I’d highly recommend him to anyone!

Lauren M.
Dog Boarding • Jun 23, 2018
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Thank goodness we found Michael! He was fantastic taking care of our big, rambunctious dog Beau while we were out of town. He sent plenty of photos to keep us up to date on how Beau was doing and was great at keeping in contact! Also, we greatly appreciated how flexible Michael was at not only allowing us to book last minute, but being very flexible in drop off and pick up times. Beau enjoyed playing with Carmel, running in the backyard, and lounging in the house. Was very pleased to come home to a happy, tired pup!

Sasha A.
Dog Boarding • Apr 23, 2018
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Michael was great!! He was so accommodating with our schedule - gave us several large windows of time for pick up and drop off and was flexible as our schedule was a little unpredictable. He kept us updated on how Fais was doing the whole time with texts and pictures. We felt very reassured that Fais was in great hands. It seemed like she had a great time, and we will definitely be calling Michael next time we go out of town!

About Michael W.

Communication

1 repeat pet parents
Usually responds in under 12 hours
80% bookings with photo updates

Skills

26 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

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

Information Michael W. would like to know about your pet

I would like to know vaccination history, adoption history, any aggressive history. I have no breed preferences. I expect a dog to come to me clean and brushed. I expect housebroken unless under one years old or specified.

A typical day

I will take your pet on walks within one mile of the radius of my home location. I will give your pet regular fenced-in backyard access as well as front porch access.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$38per night
House Sitting
in your home
$38per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$18per visit
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$28per day
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$18per walk

Michael can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

Michael can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated 3 years ago
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Michael W.

Communication

1 repeat pet parents
Usually responds in under 12 hours
80% bookings with photo updates

Skills

26 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

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

Information Michael W. would like to know about your pet

I would like to know vaccination history, adoption history, any aggressive history. I have no breed preferences. I expect a dog to come to me clean and brushed. I expect housebroken unless under one years old or specified.

A typical day

I will take your pet on walks within one mile of the radius of my home location. I will give your pet regular fenced-in backyard access as well as front porch access.

Location

Waterbury, CT

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Michael W.

Waterbury, CT

5.0 out of 5 stars
•8 reviews