Peter M.
Bloomington, IN
I am a K9 out of 10!
Pet care experience
I have spent the better part of my adult life caring for dogs. I started working in kennels when I was 18. By the time I was 22 I had made a career out of it. I began training dogs in 2019. I started with basic obedience and over the years I have specialized in aggressive and reactive dogs, and I spent 1 year working with hunting/retrieving dogs. I pride myself on not just knowing the dog, but understanding their behaviors and how they think. Dogs have always made more sense to me than humans; I started working with dogs so that I wouldn't have to work with humans. However, over the years I've learned how to make great connections with people through their dogs. I've learned there is always some good in even the worst dogs, and there's always some good in even the worst humans. I try my best to engage with the good to overcome any struggles they may have.
Reviews
Peter took great care of my dog, lots of long walks and made sure he was eating while I was away. Peter was easy to work with, asked good questions to learn about my dog, and overall did an excellent job.
About Peter M.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Safety is paramount to pet care. I make sure that I always have at least two doors between the dog and the outside world when they are off-leash; I use a 6ft leash when walking dogs so they can't run into the street; I never let the dog I'm handling be approached by a dog that I don't know; I do daily health check-ups on dogs in my care (head-to-tail check for any abnormalities such as weight-loss/gain, skin issues, bumps, contusions, etc). Second to safety, for me, is mental and physical stimulation. I make sure that the dog is receiving enough stimulation in their day (or walk) to keep them happy and healthy at home. This includes playing, walking, socialization, learning new things, and cuddle-time.
Information Peter M. would like to know about your pet
I would like to know your dog's daily routine, things they love doing, things that you don't want them doing, any kind of behaviors that you find concerning or worth mentioning. The more info the better. I like meeting the dogs and the humans I work with ahead of time as well, so a meet and greet before the first walk or night of house sitting would help me out the most.
A typical day
I like to get a dog's gears turning in their head. Seeing them problem solve and show me how smart they can be makes me very happy. I enjoy getting them (and myself) exercise with some frisbee throwing, hiking, walks in new places, and basic obedience. I find a great sense of bonding when I can really get to know a dog, and the dog really gets to know me. I strive to be able to read a dog like we've been best friends our whole lives. Most of all, I love spending quality time with pets. A good belly rub, tug-of-war, or just a hug mean a lot to me and the dogs I take care of.
Services
Peter can watch in your home
Availability
Pet care is my number one priority at this time. I recently left the hustle and bustle world of retriever dog training to start my own dog training firm. While I'm setting that up, I am devoting the rest of my time to pet care, hiking, rock climbing, and enjoying Bloomington.
About Peter M.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Safety is paramount to pet care. I make sure that I always have at least two doors between the dog and the outside world when they are off-leash; I use a 6ft leash when walking dogs so they can't run into the street; I never let the dog I'm handling be approached by a dog that I don't know; I do daily health check-ups on dogs in my care (head-to-tail check for any abnormalities such as weight-loss/gain, skin issues, bumps, contusions, etc). Second to safety, for me, is mental and physical stimulation. I make sure that the dog is receiving enough stimulation in their day (or walk) to keep them happy and healthy at home. This includes playing, walking, socialization, learning new things, and cuddle-time.
Information Peter M. would like to know about your pet
I would like to know your dog's daily routine, things they love doing, things that you don't want them doing, any kind of behaviors that you find concerning or worth mentioning. The more info the better. I like meeting the dogs and the humans I work with ahead of time as well, so a meet and greet before the first walk or night of house sitting would help me out the most.
A typical day
I like to get a dog's gears turning in their head. Seeing them problem solve and show me how smart they can be makes me very happy. I enjoy getting them (and myself) exercise with some frisbee throwing, hiking, walks in new places, and basic obedience. I find a great sense of bonding when I can really get to know a dog, and the dog really gets to know me. I strive to be able to read a dog like we've been best friends our whole lives. Most of all, I love spending quality time with pets. A good belly rub, tug-of-war, or just a hug mean a lot to me and the dogs I take care of.
Location
Bloomington, IN
Peter M.
Bloomington, IN