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Ilya L.

Wauwatosa, WI

5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
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Services

Ilya can care for

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

Availability

I am free most days to come play with your pups and get them outside exploring the neighborhood. I love training dogs in my spare time and seeing them grow in confidence and skills! I currently am unable to stay overnight / all day for petsitting.

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About Ilya L.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour

Skills

2 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

Your pet’s safety and comfort are my top priorities. I’m happy to follow any routines, feeding schedules, or training methods you already use. I am very calm when I first meet animals, and I even find that shy animals tend to love me as I go at each individual animal’s pace.

Information Ilya L. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know ahead of time if your dog has any special needs, allergies, or training methods that you’d like me to follow. I’m happy to work with your dog’s routine to keep things consistent and comfortable for them. My top priority is always the safety, happiness, and well-being of your fur babies!

A typical day

A typical day with me includes plenty of positive reinforcement, play, and enrichment! I love working with dogs and often spend time teaching simple tricks like “shake” or reinforcing good behaviors while we hang out. During walks, I like to reward “good job” moments—like calmly passing other dogs, waiting politely at doors, or listening to commands. I always carry treats so I can encourage good behavior and make the experience fun and rewarding for your dog!

Location

Wauwatosa, WI

Ilya L.'s Neighborhood

Pets

New - Looking for Pets to Dote On!

Pet care experience

I started caring for pets when I was 12 years old. I love working with dogs and spend a lot of my free time training them. I trained my own dog, who performs three tasks for me and knows 10+ additional commands. If you’re looking for a sitter or walker who might teach your dog a new trick like “shake” or reinforce commands like “stay” while they’re there, I’m your guy! I may be on the smaller side, but don’t let that fool you—I have plenty of experience with large dogs. My best friend growing up was my 200+ lb Newfoundland!

Reviews

Ashley J.
House Sitting • apr 16, 2026
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Ilya did a wonderful job watching my pup Val and cat Roara while I was on vacation! Provided updates each day and was patient with my pup who can sometimes take a while to warm up to people! She was Ilya's biggest fan in no time, lots of play and belly rubs! I would highly recommend!

Sarah L.
mar 14, 2026

You could not find a better pet sitter than Ilya! He absolutely loves animals and would treat your dog like his own. Ilya grew up with dogs his whole life including a 200 pound Newfoundland, who was his best friend. Now, he has his own dog, Willa who he has trained to be a wonderful dog. Ilya is very kind, patient and responsible. He would do a great job with dogs of any temperament.

About Ilya L.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour

Skills

2 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

Your pet’s safety and comfort are my top priorities. I’m happy to follow any routines, feeding schedules, or training methods you already use. I am very calm when I first meet animals, and I even find that shy animals tend to love me as I go at each individual animal’s pace.

Information Ilya L. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know ahead of time if your dog has any special needs, allergies, or training methods that you’d like me to follow. I’m happy to work with your dog’s routine to keep things consistent and comfortable for them. My top priority is always the safety, happiness, and well-being of your fur babies!

A typical day

A typical day with me includes plenty of positive reinforcement, play, and enrichment! I love working with dogs and often spend time teaching simple tricks like “shake” or reinforcing good behaviors while we hang out. During walks, I like to reward “good job” moments—like calmly passing other dogs, waiting politely at doors, or listening to commands. I always carry treats so I can encourage good behavior and make the experience fun and rewarding for your dog!

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Ilya L.

Wauwatosa, WI

5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews