Maiko N.
Maple Leaf, WA
Maiko N. has Star Sitter status
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Warm & loving family for your dogs!
Pet care experience
Hi! Thanks for viewing my profile! I'm a huge dog lover. I had a few dogs growing up in Japan. Ever since moving to the US close to 20 years ago, I've done some dog sitting. My now husband and I adopted our own dog from a shelter about 12 years ago too. She was a black lab mix named Chestnut - our flower girl and big sister to our now almost 6yo daughter and 4yo son. Unfortunately she passed away at age 17 in 2022. Past 1-2 years were hard on everyone with her losing the ability to stand/walk and to experience a rather sudden death one morning. With this experience, I know what’s like to have especially old dogs who might need extra care - medicine, diaper, slow walk and gentle care. I’m just hoping to fill the empty spot in my heart with your dogs at least until we adopt a new dog. We will welcome any dog who is friendly and gentle with little kids who absolutely love and are gentle with dogs. I also love taking photos so I promise you’ll get some really cute photos of your dog! :) While I don't prefer hosting more than one dog at a time, if you have two dogs from your household, please talk to me. I think that's doable. Similarly, don't get too discouraged by any of my preference settings. I'm flexible and will work with you to the best of my ability.
Reviews
I could tell that my dog Kuma was loved and well taken care of by Maiko! I would book again in a hearbeat!
Maiko goes above and beyond to take care of our senior dog. She is extremely communicative, shares lots of photos, and clearly gives our dog lots of love and attention.
Excellent rover Prince was comfortable and well cared for. Will use again.
Maiko and her family were wonderful. They really made Sadie feel at home and part of their family and I could tell that Sadie loved them and felt so at ease, right from the beginning. Communication was great and I really appreciated seeing pictures and hearing about their adventures. If I could give 6 stars, I would.
About Maiko N.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
We live in a standalone house with a back yard. It’s mostly fenced for quick potty breaks, play, or sun bathing. It's not so big but we have a school playground within 5 mins of walk with a fenced sections that we can easily go to, as well as close friends with bigger fenced yard. If we are concerned about your dog escaping, I'll make sure to always have your dog on leash even in the backyard. Your dog is welcome to sleep in the living room with or without a crate where it’s familiar and comfortable. We also have space in our garage if your dog prefers cooler, darker, quieter space. We have many cameras inside and outside the home so if and when your dog stays at home by him/herself, we will be able to check on him/her constantly. We don’t have any other pets so your dog will get all our attention. If your dog can't be left alone at home for even a short time, please let me know so I can make sure to only accept your booking request if one of us can be with him/her 24/7. In general, at least one of us will be home all day on weekdays. Please bring a leash, crate (if you have one), poop bags, food, treats, and any favorite toys. We have a dog bed and bowls.
Home
Information Maiko N. would like to know about your pet
I need to know if your dog is kids friendly. That would be the single most important thing for us to ensure the safety of our kids. I also want to know if dog will be office-friendly (I have lots of space but there may be other dogs). Otherwise, I’d like to know if your dog has any separation anxiety (can your dog stay home for up to a few hours by him/herself if needed?), chewing issues (do I have to be worried about furniture, books, shoes, toys, etc?), or special needs (does your dog need medicine, diaper change, etc.?). It’ll be great to know if your dog is potty-trained too so I know how frequent I should let him/her out. Just in case of emergencies, I'd like to have the vet info.
A typical day
I love cuddling with dogs, and just having them around makes me happy. If your dog is affectionate and love humans, we will be a great match! I also love going to different parks (Gas Works Park, Maple Leaf Park, Dahl Park, Green Lake, Richmond Beach Park, etc.) and taking pictures. I’m obsessed with kids and dogs - they are the cutest!
Services
Maiko can host
Availability
My husband and I have both been working from home full-time for the past 3+ years ever since the pandemic. My husband is still working from home most days, but I'm going to start going into the office up to 3 times a week starting June 2023. I'm flexible as to which days so I'll accommodate the dog's needs as much as possible. I will be bringing your dog to the office if you are OK with it. On the days I'm home, I can be very flexible with quick potty breaks throughout the day as much as my work allows (if your dog is able to just pee in the backyard and come right back then even every 2 hours). Walks will be short in the morning or during the day on weekdays but can do longer walks in the evenings and weekends. On weekends we tend to have some kids activities like play dates in parks or go to beach parks, lake, etc. If your dog would enjoy the car rides, we’d definitely take him/her with us. I prefer getting the booking completed at least 3 days in advance, but I understand some urgent situations could arise - Even if it's within the 3 days, reach out and ask! I'd be happy to accommodate you if I'm available (I've accepted a dog within an hour notice). If you ever need to cancel booking, please let me know as soon as possible. For boarding especially, I appreciate having at least 10-14 day notice so I can update my calendar and potentially have another dog stay with us.
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About Maiko N.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
We live in a standalone house with a back yard. It’s mostly fenced for quick potty breaks, play, or sun bathing. It's not so big but we have a school playground within 5 mins of walk with a fenced sections that we can easily go to, as well as close friends with bigger fenced yard. If we are concerned about your dog escaping, I'll make sure to always have your dog on leash even in the backyard. Your dog is welcome to sleep in the living room with or without a crate where it’s familiar and comfortable. We also have space in our garage if your dog prefers cooler, darker, quieter space. We have many cameras inside and outside the home so if and when your dog stays at home by him/herself, we will be able to check on him/her constantly. We don’t have any other pets so your dog will get all our attention. If your dog can't be left alone at home for even a short time, please let me know so I can make sure to only accept your booking request if one of us can be with him/her 24/7. In general, at least one of us will be home all day on weekdays. Please bring a leash, crate (if you have one), poop bags, food, treats, and any favorite toys. We have a dog bed and bowls.
Home
Information Maiko N. would like to know about your pet
I need to know if your dog is kids friendly. That would be the single most important thing for us to ensure the safety of our kids. I also want to know if dog will be office-friendly (I have lots of space but there may be other dogs). Otherwise, I’d like to know if your dog has any separation anxiety (can your dog stay home for up to a few hours by him/herself if needed?), chewing issues (do I have to be worried about furniture, books, shoes, toys, etc?), or special needs (does your dog need medicine, diaper change, etc.?). It’ll be great to know if your dog is potty-trained too so I know how frequent I should let him/her out. Just in case of emergencies, I'd like to have the vet info.
A typical day
I love cuddling with dogs, and just having them around makes me happy. If your dog is affectionate and love humans, we will be a great match! I also love going to different parks (Gas Works Park, Maple Leaf Park, Dahl Park, Green Lake, Richmond Beach Park, etc.) and taking pictures. I’m obsessed with kids and dogs - they are the cutest!
Location
Seattle, WA
Maiko N.
Maple Leaf, WA