Why Choose Us

Gentle introductions for shy, anxious, or slow-to-warm pets

Confident handling of high-energy dogs & working breeds

Experience managing multi-pet routines & medication schedules

Attentive, thoughtful care

We stay overnight in your home and spend the day with your pets.

We don't have walking or drop-in clients—when your pet is with us, they have our full attention.

Everything stays the same for your pet

We keep their routine intact. They continue life as usual: naps, walks, patrols of the window, whatever highly serious business they believe they are in charge of.

Fear Free & Pet First Aid Certified Care

Fear Free training focuses on reducing stress in animals by understanding their body language and emotional responses.

We notice nervousness, hesitation at the leash, or a sudden philosophical refusal to eat breakfast, and adjust accordingly.

Our goal is happy, relaxed pets who feel safe being cared for by us.

We adapt to meet
your pet where they are

Some dogs want long, unhurried walks with full sensory investigation of the neighborhood. Some want to surveil squirrels from indoors.

Some cats want to be involved in everything, and some just want company while they nap in a sunbeam.

Whatever your pet needs, they’ll get (within reason, physics, and local wildlife law).

We keep your pet comfortable, your home consistent, and your absence uneventful in the most professional sense of the word.

Our Team

Clementine

Clementine has a background in Psychology and more than ten years of experience managing the general complexity of daily life as a nanny & house manager.

She respects all established routines, including the ones pets insist are legally binding.

Max

Max grew up in a dog sport household and spent years working on organic farms in Japan, the U.S., and Australia, where he learned to care for animals that range from “remarkably passionate” to “deeply determined.”

Max is experienced with high-energy dogs, working breeds, and small animals with big operational opinions.

Haley

Haley has spend the last several years working with pets who all believe (correctly, of course) they are the main character of the household.

She’s gentle, attentive, and very good at becoming a familiar part of a pet’s routine without disrupting their internal narrative.

Testimonials

From our Clients

Snout & About was absolutely wonderful with Hugo. From the moment we met them, they struck the perfect balance between personable and professional — warm, capable, and completely trustworthy.

They took exceptional care of Hugo, making sure he had plenty of exercise, attention, and cuddles (his love language). We could tell he felt relaxed and happy in their care, which is the greatest relief for any pet owner.

They also treated our home with enormous respect. It’s such a gift to return home to a contented dog and a spotless house. We would book Clementine and Max again in a heartbeat. Highly, highly recommend.

— KAREN K.

Couldn't have wished for a better experience. They're extremely organised and communication was very easy from the get go, and our dog Alva had the best time with them. I've not worried once about her whilst we were away. They've taken the time to get to know her and I could tell how comfortable she felt with them. We've come home to a very happy and contented dog.

— SOPHIA C.

My experience with Snout & About was entirely positive from start to finish. Communication was excellent — clear, friendly, and very quick.

They sent me daily photos of my cats, which really put my mind at ease while I was away. When I returned home, the house was exactly as I left it.

When one of my cats developed diarrhea during the sit, they informed me immediately and followed my suggestions carefully and responsibly. I felt that my cats were truly well cared for and in very good hands.

Overall, a fantastic experience. I would happily book Clementine again anytime and can wholeheartedly recommend her!

— BIANCA C.

Max & Clementine were excellent in every way! Our 100+ female Bernese Mountain Dog loved both of them. They were very reliable, caring and attentive to all our requests for caring for Tess. My wife and I are very selective and without hesitation, we would recommend them for anyone in need or considering help with their pet.

— D. SCOTT

Snout & About is excellent, they are my go-to when I need to leave my pups Louie & Larry with someone for travel.

Last time I was out of the country, Louie had a medical emergency. They noticed something was wrong right away, contacted me and his vet, and took action right away.

I knew he was in great hands. I would highly recommend Clementine and Max, going with them was seriously the best decision for us.

— ANNA K.

This was my first time leaving my pets for 3 weeks, I felt a little anxious. Clementine & Max ensured there was no reason to worry.

They were both fantastic from start to finish, meaning I could rest easy knowing my home and dogs were in the best hands. Their communication was spot on; from the off with the intro call, to the questionnaire, and, during the stay checking in with updates.

On my return I found a wonderfully clean apartment and two very content dogs. I highly recommend Clementine & Max to anyone who is looking for a professional home/dog sitting service.

— PAUL B.

Clementine & Max were brilliant house sitters. They took great care of Dante and kept us updated regularly with fun photos of his shenanigans! They left the house spotless.

— LUKE M.

Max and Clementine were wonderful sitters. They were extremely thorough with asking questions before the sit. They sent over a questionnaire before the sit to get all of the little details that I didn't think of.

I got daily updates with photos, and they made sure the dogs were safe and healthy when wildfire smoke rolled into Portland.

— CORI M.

Highly recommend Clementine and Maximilian. From the very beginning of the application process, they were easy to communicate with and reliable. They are extremely organized and proactive with dog care; using a clear form for sharing information before the stay to asking about my preferences for communication and pictures during the stay (which they followed through with).

When my dog was bitten by another dog during the sit, they communicated instantly, clearly, and were trustworthy. They took incredible care of my dog from taking care of the wound to tracking behavior and coordinated with a friend of mine for emotional support for my pup.

I couldn’t have asked for better care from someone in an event like this, where I couldn’t get home. They left my place clean and cared for. I returned home to a pleasantly exhausted dog. I’d love for them to sit again and highly recommend.

— JEFF S.

I couldn’t have asked for better sitters! Clementine and Max were extremely communicative and helped out huge during an unexpected freeze while I was gone. I got lots of pictures of Hattie, and they even got her some special treats while she seemed to be having stomach issues. Hattie can’t wait to spend time with them again!

— LINDSAY W.

We can't say enough good things about Clementine and Max. They took care of our cat, Leo, for a week while we were out of town and were so communicative, kind, and thoughtful. We received daily updates and photos, and it was clear that Leo was in great hands. When we returned home, the apartment was clean and tidy, and Leo was a happy camper. We would definitely have them back in a heartbeat.

— JON L.