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Karina V.

Elmhurst, NY

5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
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Services

Karina can host

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

Karina can care for

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

Availability

I currently work 3 days a week. When I’m home, I will spend all day with your pup. I normally take the pups with me when I run errands as I usually go to pet friendly stores and am well known by the stores now.

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Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Karina V.

Communication

3 repeat pet parents
88% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
30% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

6 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

All pups are placed on 40-50ft long leashes if we go to open areas or swimming. It is for safer reasons. Please let me know if your pet has any allergies.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Karina V. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your pet has any special need requirements! Allergies, Arthritis, health conditions, dog aggression, etc. I need to know to keep your pet safe and comfortable.

A typical day

I’m a firm believer In stimulating your dog physically and mentally! That’s why I have many types of puzzle games in my home! Your pup will have puzzle games during his/her stay along with physical activities. We’ll go upstate, NJ, Connecticut , Long Island for hiking trails and areas they can run and swim in! After a few hours of exploring, they get to lay down on comfy dogs beds and relax. Maybe eat lunch if you pack it for them. After that, they will either have a tasty chew treat or some puzzle games with some yummy, tasty treats!

Location

Elmhurst, NY

Karina V.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Come home to a happy, tired dog!

Pet care experience

I’ve been taking care of dogs and cats for 8yrs! I’ve trained dogs as well for 5yrs! I’ve also been working in vet medicine for 5yrs. BOARDING is now open!! Boarding dogs will stay with my bf and I in Yonkers. ***We do not have resident animals at the Yonker location, but we do have a 7yr child who understands dog behavior, how to respect them and approach dogs.***** It’s a 30 mins drive to queens and 45 mins to BK. We chose to do boarding in Yonkers because it’s much more closer to state parks and fields where dogs can truly be dogs! They can run around, play in the dirt and enjoy nature. I treat all dogs like my own! I love going on long walks to take the dogs to parks for play time, fetch, frisbee, digging and running around. I also enjoy taking pooches hiking, swimming and to dog parks! If your pup is dog selective, that’s ok! Being a trainer has allowed me to learn and understand how to read behavior and body language! Dogs are dogs and love to play with each other normally, however I still act as a referee to monitor the play style, intensity and excitement. I make sure they get potty breaks, breaks during play and everyone plays fairly. You will receive daily, multiple updates with no maximum. When i watch your pet, I will make sure they will be all tuckered out.

Reviews

Jason K.
Doggy Day Care • Nov 09, 2025
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We have been working with Karina as our dog sitter and boarder for about two years now, since our Rhodesian Ridgeback was just a few months old. We cannot express enough how grateful we are for her exceptional care and nurturing approach. Karina goes above and beyond as a dog sitter—taking our dog on hikes, in nature, providing reinforcement training, and effectively socializing both small and large dogs. She is versed in prong an e-collars for al dog sizes. Karina follows instructions meticulously and is always mindful of the dogs' personal well-being. While she doesn't have formal medical training, she is great at troubleshooting when dogs are not feeling their best or have issues that need further attention or care. She even calls out if ears smell a bit musty! She is also an expert managing multiple dogs at the same time. She will always have one to two dogs at the same time which provides our dog the social interaction and he needs while providing fun times. Whenever we go on vacation, we have complete peace of mind knowing our dog is in great hands. Karina keeps us updated with constant communication and adorable pictures throughout the day. One of the best indicators of her impact is our dog's reaction when he sees her; he gets so excited that I sometimes feel a little jealous! It’s clear that he is a happy, well-cared-for pup when he’s with her. We wholeheartedly recommend Karina to anyone in need of a dedicated and loving dog sitter/ boarder.

Bengisu K.
House Sitting • Sep 09, 2023
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Karina was lovely. She was always next to Behri and never left him alone. Her experience with senior dogs provided peace of mind to us. The main reason us to book her service was prevent Behri falling and causing injuries. I would definitely recommend her and will book her service again

Jason K.
Doggy Day Care • Jul 07, 2023
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Cannot say enough great things about Karina’s love for dogs! She’s not only caring, intuitive and super enthusiastic, but she’s also very knowledgeable about dog behaviors, health, training and overall wellbeing. Karina was recommended by another family in our building who swear by her care and now we couldn’t agree more. Karina is a secret gem. She plays, and took our puppy on an all-day nature walk while providing us multiple checkins with pictures. Our puppy felt an instant connection with Karina as we did the first time we met her. We are lucky to have her in our puppy’s life ?

Rebecca H.
Drop-In Visits • Apr 11, 2023
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Karina is the best!

About Karina V.

Communication

3 repeat pet parents
88% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
30% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

6 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

All pups are placed on 40-50ft long leashes if we go to open areas or swimming. It is for safer reasons. Please let me know if your pet has any allergies.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Karina V. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your pet has any special need requirements! Allergies, Arthritis, health conditions, dog aggression, etc. I need to know to keep your pet safe and comfortable.

A typical day

I’m a firm believer In stimulating your dog physically and mentally! That’s why I have many types of puzzle games in my home! Your pup will have puzzle games during his/her stay along with physical activities. We’ll go upstate, NJ, Connecticut , Long Island for hiking trails and areas they can run and swim in! After a few hours of exploring, they get to lay down on comfy dogs beds and relax. Maybe eat lunch if you pack it for them. After that, they will either have a tasty chew treat or some puzzle games with some yummy, tasty treats!

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Karina V.

Elmhurst, NY

5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews