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Mackenna V.

NELSON, BC

5.0 out of 5 stars
35 reviews
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Our dogs will be best friends

Pet care experience

Hey there! My name is MacKenna, and my pup Daisy and I can't wait for your dog(s) to stay with us. I am a farm kid born and raised, living in the big city of Nelson to pursue school and a career in massage therapy. My dog Daisy is my newest companion - a recently adopted female shepherd mix breed. She is friendly, playful, and fiercely independent. She will be your dogs best friend or keep to herself - once they set the tone, she respects it. Adopting her has been an incredibly rewarding journey thus far of positive reinforcement training, practicing patience, and keeping a grounded nervous system that dogs respond well to. I am a sitter that your active dog will thrive with. We are constantly on hikes, exploring new trails, and Daisy is very calm and reserved with more anxious or reactive dogs. We have the luxury of having a trail to ourselves behind my place where we can off leash run several times a day. If your dog is older, slower, and just wants to chill, we are super happy to do that as well. I don't mind having a rest day either! I grew up with various breeds and sizes of dogs such as blue and red heelers, border collie's, labs, rottweilers, a Shih Tzu, and a pug to name a few, and I have cared for or been exposed to every farm animal under the sun. Looking after other peoples dogs and giving them the utmost love, attention, and exercise while in my care is one of my greatest joys. We hope to meet you soon!

Reviews

Kerilyn F.
Dog Boarding • Feb 14, 2024
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Jade had the BEST time while I was away and made new dawg friends! Mackenna took excellent care of Jade and sent pics and videos. Jade was very excited to see me when I picked her up but ran back into Mackenna’s house to continue playing with her new friends.

Jennifer S.
Dog Boarding • Feb 12, 2024
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Cosmo was super excited to be spending more time with Mackenna. Definitely our favorite pet sitter

Alex F.
Dog Boarding • Jan 15, 2024
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Mackenna made leaving my dog with her easy. Great communication. My dog arrived home relaxed.

Kate F.
Dog Boarding • Jan 15, 2024
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Thanks Mackenna! It’s always a bit nerve wracking leaving your dog, but she made me feel super comfortable and I knew Des was in great hands! I got daily photo updates and could tell he was being well taken care of. Would use Mackenna as a sitter again for sure, Des didn’t want to leave!

About Mackenna V.

Communication

5 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

Leaving your animals in the care of another does not have to be a stressful experience, for you or your animals. With vast animal handling and caretaking experience coupled with unyielding love for pets that aren't even mine, you will be ease knowing you are leaving your beloved pet in the care of someone who is truly comfortable with all temperaments, who is adaptable to their needs, and loves getting out for walks more than they do.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Mackenna V. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know about their: - Temperaments (reactivity, high energy, low energy, etc). - Any special routine or medications that will be required - What kind of animals they do or do not get along with best. -If they are good on or off leash. As stated my trail is quite private which is awesome for the off leashers! But I will always keep them on if that is what they do best with.

A typical day

As noted above, I have a couple kilometers of trails in my backyard that your dog will become very familiar with in my care. I also enjoy walking the Rail Trails, Lyons Bluff, Lakeside trail, going for swims, car rides, and I make a very worthy tug of war opponent.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
CA$60per night
House Sitting
in your home
CA$65per night
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
CA$30per day

Mackenna can host

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

Mackenna can watch in your home

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

Availability

I am currently studying Massage Therapy full time, but my schedule is still quite flexible with Zoom classes from home and half day's off twice a week. I am an early riser that takes dogs for long walks first thing in the morning rise or shine. I have access to an awesome trail right behind my house that they are welcome to run off leash on, but of course this is dictated by the dog's needs and their recall. It is essential that your dog can be alone for up to 4 hours, as this is about the longest stretch they will go without seeing me on Thursday's + Friday's when my school days are longest. I come home on all of my hour long lunches to go for another rip on the trail out back, and I have a spare bedroom to accommodate a crate if they are crate trained.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated 20 days ago
Mackenna can host up to 2 pets per night
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Mackenna V.

Communication

5 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

Leaving your animals in the care of another does not have to be a stressful experience, for you or your animals. With vast animal handling and caretaking experience coupled with unyielding love for pets that aren't even mine, you will be ease knowing you are leaving your beloved pet in the care of someone who is truly comfortable with all temperaments, who is adaptable to their needs, and loves getting out for walks more than they do.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Mackenna V. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know about their: - Temperaments (reactivity, high energy, low energy, etc). - Any special routine or medications that will be required - What kind of animals they do or do not get along with best. -If they are good on or off leash. As stated my trail is quite private which is awesome for the off leashers! But I will always keep them on if that is what they do best with.

A typical day

As noted above, I have a couple kilometers of trails in my backyard that your dog will become very familiar with in my care. I also enjoy walking the Rail Trails, Lyons Bluff, Lakeside trail, going for swims, car rides, and I make a very worthy tug of war opponent.

Location

NELSON, BC

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Mackenna V.

NELSON, BC

5.0 out of 5 stars
35 reviews