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Mike W.

Gaithersburg, MD

5.0 out of 5 stars
41 reviews
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Creekside home with fields & woods!

Pet care experience

I feel so fortunate to have a growing bunch of four legged best friends that I get to spend time out in the field and on trail with watching them come alive as they latch onto a scent and start tracking it with vigor and determination. Likewise cozying up with them at night and enjoying some downtime is super too. I love watching the dogs work the scents in the woods and fields. Cooling off in the creek on a sweltering Summer's day can't be beat in my book. Every time I walk towards the door I get overwhelmed with attention to go back out in the field and that is how I feel as well. Watching your pet is not a job, duty or task, its a great experience and opportunity to revive our bonds with repeat guests and forge new friendships along the way with new friends. We strive to build and maintain trust with you that your dog(s) are in good hands and are being stimulated and paid attention to in a positive environment. I know that when I travel it is very reassuring to know that my dog and cat are getting personalized attention. My daughter and I will provide individual attention to your animal for their stay with us, bringing them into our family with LOVE AND CARE, so you can be reassured with the knowledge that they are getting quality attention, exercise, and care. We both love dogs and cats. Your dog will eat well, sleep well, and look forward to our next outing. I try not to let the weather hold us back. I give out a lot of calming hugs to the dogs as well throughout the day. We provide real-time updates if you so desire and our schedule permits (reasonable hours). If you are looking for daycare and need me to check up on your dog(s) and cat(s) also let me know and we can see what my schedule looks like. We usually only board one or two dogs at a time with some exceptions of course! ♥ Pippa ♥ ♥ Sunni ♥ ♥ Roscoe ♥ Thanks! Mike

Reviews

Tracy W.
Dog Boarding • Apr 09, 2024
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Mike and Nicole always take good care of our Penny!

Tracy W.
Dog Boarding • Feb 07, 2024
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Mike and Nicole always take good care of our dog. They are very responsive and caring.

Catherine H.
Dog Boarding • Oct 09, 2023
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Mike and Nicole were great as usual. Simon & GiGi love staying there.

Tracy W.
Dog Boarding • Dec 13, 2022
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Penny is always happy to stay with Mike and Nicole.

About Mike W.

Communication

21 repeat pet parents
60% response rate
Usually responds in about a day
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We do not have a fenced yard and wouldn't let any dog go unsupervised anyhow. Dogs can jump fences and dig under them. We keep your pet(s) in the house with us and take them on as many outings as we can to get fresh air and exercise. If you let them sit on the couch then GREAT because I like the company.

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Mike W. would like to know about your pet

We would like to know of any special instructions. If your dog eats special food, is finicky in any way, is allowed to sit on furniture. If there are any medicines and a schedule then we prefer written instructions. We understand the special relationship between dogs and their families and just want to keep things as consistent as possible when this temporary separation occurs, so written instructions for feed times, etc.... really helps!

A typical day

I get a feel for each dog on an individual basis. Some dogs like to stick close to the house and hang out in the yard. Some like more adventure. During our meet and greet we can discuss what you would prefer. We can walk the trail by the creek and out in the huge field. There is a lot of woods surprisingly in this suburban area of Montgomery County just besides Montgomery Village. There are trails that make it nice for walking dogs. If you like, your dog can wade in the water and actually swim in the deeper pools, of course with your permission and only under my supervision at all times.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$50per night
House Sitting
in your home
$60per night
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$30per walk
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
AWAY

Mike can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
No females in heat

Mike can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

My daughter works from home so we can provide constant care minus errands of course. I work at work. I embrace the pet owner lifestyle and wouldn't have it any other way. There's not much else I really enjoy than being out on trail with a four legged friend or two.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated 6 months ago
Mike can host up to 2 pets per night
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Mike W.

Communication

21 repeat pet parents
60% response rate
Usually responds in about a day
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We do not have a fenced yard and wouldn't let any dog go unsupervised anyhow. Dogs can jump fences and dig under them. We keep your pet(s) in the house with us and take them on as many outings as we can to get fresh air and exercise. If you let them sit on the couch then GREAT because I like the company.

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Mike W. would like to know about your pet

We would like to know of any special instructions. If your dog eats special food, is finicky in any way, is allowed to sit on furniture. If there are any medicines and a schedule then we prefer written instructions. We understand the special relationship between dogs and their families and just want to keep things as consistent as possible when this temporary separation occurs, so written instructions for feed times, etc.... really helps!

A typical day

I get a feel for each dog on an individual basis. Some dogs like to stick close to the house and hang out in the yard. Some like more adventure. During our meet and greet we can discuss what you would prefer. We can walk the trail by the creek and out in the huge field. There is a lot of woods surprisingly in this suburban area of Montgomery County just besides Montgomery Village. There are trails that make it nice for walking dogs. If you like, your dog can wade in the water and actually swim in the deeper pools, of course with your permission and only under my supervision at all times.

Location

Gaithersburg, MD

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Mike W.

Gaithersburg, MD

5.0 out of 5 stars
41 reviews