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Alex V.

Columbia, MD

5.0 out of 5 stars
23 reviews
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Services

Alex can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time

Alex can care for

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

Availability

I currently work remote full time, so I am flexible and can go in and out throughout the day. Depending on my meeting schedule, I could be a good fit for you and your pet!

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Alex V.

Communication

8 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

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

Cat skills

Oral medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

I am willing to take your pup on a walk around the neighborhood if that is something that they are used to. I can also let them out in your yard if there is a fence (we do both with my pup, so I am comfortable doing either). I can also feed them if that is necessary. If you want me to sit for your dog in my home, I do also have 2 little girls in addition to my 1 pup. My girls are great around animals as they’ve grown up with them, but want to make sure your pup would be comfortable around them as well. With cats, I am flexible on what you might need.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
Children 0-5 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Alex V. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your dog has any special needs or attention required on walks. My pup generally loves all other dogs, but I am usually careful about introductions to new friends. I also want to be sure they are good around kids if you’d like for me to dog sit for you. Let me know if you have any questions!

A typical day

My pups love living in Columbia because of all the trails we have access to. We frequently walk the Jackson Pond loop right near my house. I also love to take them for a ride and head over to centennial park for a long adventure.

Location

Columbia, MD

Alex V.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Pet lover looking for new friends!

Pet care experience

Hi there! My name is Alex and I live in Howard County with my husband, my 2 girls, and our pup. We also have 2 cats that are currently with my father in law, which I absolutely adore. I have grown up around dogs, dogsitting/cat sitting for friends and family, and it always brings me so much joy. I currently work remote full time, but have a flexible schedule, so it is easy for me to go in and out throughout the day. Depending on your needs and my current work schedule, I might be a good fit for you and your fur baby. I would love to be the dog walker or pet sitter you are looking for! Please let me know if you have any questions at all. I’m flexible and would love to help if I can. Thanks, Alex

Cat care experience

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Kitty owner / lover!

Alex also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Reviews

Dog Walking • Apr 01, 2025

Alex V. cancelled a booking 1 day before it was scheduled to begin.

Angela S.
Drop-In Visits • May 17, 2024
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Alex was absolutely great! She took great care of our cat when we were away. Camden takes awhile to warm up to people, and Alex was great and patient and we came home to a very happy kitty. Alex also helped take our trash cans up and down when we were gone, which was super helpful. Her daily updates about Camden and pictures were detailed and appreciated! We would definitely hire her again to help out with Camden.

Mia Z.
Drop-In Visits • Apr 05, 2024
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Alex did a wonderful job with my 2 dogs. We weren’t able to do an in-person meet and greet before the booking, but she did a great job with my nervous chihuahua and even got her to eat (which she usually won’t for others). She took a lot of great photos and provided a detailed description of her visit. 1000% recommend!

Kelly C.
Drop-In Visits • Feb 29, 2024
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Alex was great with drop in visits this week, for our new puppy Dash! He loved spending time with her! Would highly recommend Alex 😊

About Alex V.

Communication

8 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

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

Cat skills

Oral medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

I am willing to take your pup on a walk around the neighborhood if that is something that they are used to. I can also let them out in your yard if there is a fence (we do both with my pup, so I am comfortable doing either). I can also feed them if that is necessary. If you want me to sit for your dog in my home, I do also have 2 little girls in addition to my 1 pup. My girls are great around animals as they’ve grown up with them, but want to make sure your pup would be comfortable around them as well. With cats, I am flexible on what you might need.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
Children 0-5 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Alex V. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your dog has any special needs or attention required on walks. My pup generally loves all other dogs, but I am usually careful about introductions to new friends. I also want to be sure they are good around kids if you’d like for me to dog sit for you. Let me know if you have any questions!

A typical day

My pups love living in Columbia because of all the trails we have access to. We frequently walk the Jackson Pond loop right near my house. I also love to take them for a ride and head over to centennial park for a long adventure.

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Alex V.

Columbia, MD

5.0 out of 5 stars
23 reviews