Mia K.
Richland, WA
Very experienced and reliable!
Pet care experience
Hello! My name is Mia and I've been caring for dogs since childhood. I've of course always had dogs, but I've also volunteered at shelters and have excellent reviews for transporting many dogs all around the country. I am experienced with all sizes of dogs as I have personally had a chihuahua, miniature dachshund, lab, and Great Dane. I am also experienced with special needs pets having administered countless pills, cared for aging pets and transported injured dogs, I am totally here for the high maintenance or "spoiled" pets in your life! I am also happy to care for a wide variety of pets and experienced with cats and rodents in particular. I walk and run regularly and would love to share my outings with your dogs! As a former homeowner who opened my home to travelers I fully understand the trust placed in me when pet sitting at your home and will treat your place with the same respect I ask for. When caring for your pet I'm able to structure my schedule around their needs and can accommodate any routines they have (with the exception that I am a morning runner rather than an evening), I understand the importance of continuity in managing their stress levels. I currently have no pets (that's why I need to spend time with yours!) and I do have a fenced yard though it is not tidy enough to be appropriate for dogs to be left alone in, just as when watching pets in their own home I choose to keep a constant line of site on them indoors or out. Every dog is different and each dog will behave differently with different people or in different environments, I prefer to be overcautious. Pets are allowed on our furniture, but if this is contrary to your rules at home I will maintain your standard for them so as not to confuse.
Reviews
Mia accepted dozer over again. And we hope to be able to continue with her watching over him. She is very attentive to his behaviors. Having rescued him from local shelter about 4 months ago, we still don't know him 100%. But either way what we do know is he has reactivity towards dogs/cats. She still took him in regardless, and can't thank her enough. She has been working herself with his reactivity while under her supervision to make it a more comfortable and smooth stay while at her home. Definitely recommend!!!!!!
Decided to bring our dog back to Mia, and she gladly accepted. He has separation anxiety and we hate to leave him home alone while at work. So this helps us out a ton! We are very thankful for Mia for having dozer over once again.
First time taking our dog with Mia. She was very helpful and interested in all of dozers needs. Gave her heads up of his behaviors so she can have an easier time. Kept us updated on him throughout the day. Hoping to keep taking him with her.
Mia is a perfect house and dog-sitter. She came to visit in preparation for her time with my puppy. They bonded immediately. Riesen loved her and she clearly has a connection, compassion and understanding with him that gave me the peace of mind needed to go off and enjoy myself. My Sweetie and I will DEFINITELY use MIA again and would recommend her to our friends and family. Thanks so very much.
About Mia K.
Communication
Skills
Home
Information Mia K. would like to know about your pet
I like to know as much about your pets as possible, I appreciate very detailed notes on their routines, feeding/medication/treat times and amounts, things that cause them stress, best ways to comfort or distract them, how many walks of what length are they accustomed to, how do they communicate, what commands do they know, what are they allowed/not allowed to to (allowed on the furniture, etc.), are there ways they particularly do or do not like to be touched (hate to be picked up, etc), do they have known bad habits I should look out for, medical conditions, etc. I want to know it all, but I'll also reach out with questions as they come up and if you're unavailable I can generally make a good guess based on the other information I have.
A typical day
I like to walk a lot and look forward to the company of your dog. I also like to play and snuggle and will happily run your dog through any commands/tricks you would like practiced. I have had great success training my own dogs and use only repetition and positive reinforcement, I do not use any negative training techniques. I am an active, high-energy person and believe that a tired dog is a happy and good dog, your dog will have all of the play and walks s/he wants!
Services
Mia can host
Mia can watch in your home
About Mia K.
Communication
Skills
Home
Information Mia K. would like to know about your pet
I like to know as much about your pets as possible, I appreciate very detailed notes on their routines, feeding/medication/treat times and amounts, things that cause them stress, best ways to comfort or distract them, how many walks of what length are they accustomed to, how do they communicate, what commands do they know, what are they allowed/not allowed to to (allowed on the furniture, etc.), are there ways they particularly do or do not like to be touched (hate to be picked up, etc), do they have known bad habits I should look out for, medical conditions, etc. I want to know it all, but I'll also reach out with questions as they come up and if you're unavailable I can generally make a good guess based on the other information I have.
A typical day
I like to walk a lot and look forward to the company of your dog. I also like to play and snuggle and will happily run your dog through any commands/tricks you would like practiced. I have had great success training my own dogs and use only repetition and positive reinforcement, I do not use any negative training techniques. I am an active, high-energy person and believe that a tired dog is a happy and good dog, your dog will have all of the play and walks s/he wants!
Location
Richland, WA
Mia K.
Richland, WA