Maria A.
Brampton, ON
Conscientious caring cat&dog sitter
Pet care experience
🐾🖤 When your pet is in my care I intended to integrate your values for your pets’ comfort and ease! I enjoy the connection I have with dogs. Cats will always have a special place in my heart. My intention is to provide specialized care and attention while you are away.🐾✨My household is flexible to high energy dogs and low energy dogs. Respectful to each lovely visitor.🐾 Info for dog owners🐶: I do plan out ahead of time what the day will be like but one can expect the general concept will be focused around exercise. For example this can look like: SniffSpot trips🏞️ (chat with me for more info pls) Runs on long range/open field parks 🐾🥏 Hiking trails🌄🏔️ A splash pad 💧 Over 40 enrichment activities🧩 Playtime with Axel 🖤🐺(my dog) Walks🐾 🚨 I can also provide a flexi leash & lungeline leash for your furry companion if needed on our adventures🚨 I’ll keep your beloved pet safe (even if they’re escape artists). About Axel: He’s trained from Wolfman K9 obedience school. I’m very proud of our work and he’s taken me on a journey of not only understanding what his breed requires but have become familiar and socially interactive with every dog he interacts with! I’m a dog sitter whose roots lie in the understanding of well balance of playtime and training time. Training a German Shepard and Husky mix breed has enhanced my diligence and adaptability skills. - I create the playful moments for my dog. This keeps him out of mischief and provides him structure. - I am familiar with what it’s like to have a witty dog always trying to outsmart me! (He does it less now that he’s older though) - I show compassion towards all the pets who’s been previously been under my care. - I am observant in different dogs’ communication styles - I’ve actively built up understanding of communication with dogs. - My upbringing solidified my genuine love and respect for a variety of different pets. 🐾See @axel.barks on Instagram for more 🐾 I’ve had indoor and outdoor cats, I was responsible for: - Feeding them on schedule - Changing their litter box - Playtime - Cuddles My household has been tailored to dogs and cats before for their comfort. I’d like to create a friendship and offer the same efforts as you would to provide the peace of mind having your pet under my care. Additional background info: I was responsible for the family’s African grey bird. Responsibilities such as: - Cleaning the cage - Cleaning the food bowls I was also under the direct care of my dwarf bunny. This included: - Cleaning the cage - Feeding them - Being under my supervision while they roamed around in the backyard I’ve had two family dogs growing up. One was a pug and the other a Boxer. Their names were Genius and Estrella
Reviews
Amazing sitter. Did everything I asked for my dog, and was quick to reply. Treated him like her own kind. Thanks Maria
Leeloh stayed with Maria over the Christmas holidays and she had a blast! Maria made sure she was comfortable with Axel and took really good care of her! Thank you!!
Maria was great in understanding Mochas needs. She took Mocha out for walks on that day. Her dog Axel is great - they played a lot in the backyard. I definitely recommend Maria!
Maria really help out - when nobody else could. I was in a bind over a holiday long weekend. Fantastic. thanks Maria
About Maria A.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Pets have access to a safely fenced off backyard they may roam and be as wild as they please! It’s set up like this in case of zoomies (the spontaneous urge to run around) and therefore playtime is stress-free. Playtime is allowed in the house or outside. I set up puzzles and/or tug of war. There’s numerous open fields,hills, trails near by whether your fur-baby is full of energy or just wants to chill out. During the summer time I set up small obstacle courses and he play/barks at the sprinkler when I purposely turn it on for him. i live in a lively social area, dog walkers in my area all know each other and sometimes they all play together. We all look out for each other and love our pets. My preference is to not let dogs in my care go to communal dog spaces (unless it’s empty) this is just a health precaution!⛑️ For In-House sitting: you can expect essentials such as Feeding&Hydration, washroom maintenance, socializing and companionship, ensure a secure environment, water plants as needed. 🗒️Please note🗒️: these are general guidelines, and I'm always flexible to accommodate any specific requests or instructions provided by the client.
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Information Maria A. would like to know about your pet
The more transparent the better! This is significant to ensure the safety and maximum amount of fun for your pet. - Leash trained or not - If your dog is on the monthly medicine for ticks (respectfully this is for peace of mind, but I understand if this is too personal. Letting me know that your pet is clear of ticks also works for me). - Any behavioural patterns - Predictable behaviour - Likes and dislikes - Eating schedule (situational) - Favourite toy or game - What commands they know or don’t know (I.e Recall) - Health level and if the shots are up to date - Any allergies! (This is important for the puzzle games I can provide) - How social they are with other animals - If they’re crate trained or not
A typical day
- Adventures to big parks - Many many walks(switching up the daily routes makes exploring fun!) - DIY puzzles - Play in snow, rain and sunshine - I’m a athletic person so I’m always prepared to go out - Nap time - Doggy play dates with my dog - Going on local hikes
Services
Maria can host
Maria can watch in your home
Availability
Pet care would enhance my weekly routine. My place of study is done in my household. I’m regularly used to having prepped time aside or spontaneous moments with Axel for a break.
About Maria A.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Pets have access to a safely fenced off backyard they may roam and be as wild as they please! It’s set up like this in case of zoomies (the spontaneous urge to run around) and therefore playtime is stress-free. Playtime is allowed in the house or outside. I set up puzzles and/or tug of war. There’s numerous open fields,hills, trails near by whether your fur-baby is full of energy or just wants to chill out. During the summer time I set up small obstacle courses and he play/barks at the sprinkler when I purposely turn it on for him. i live in a lively social area, dog walkers in my area all know each other and sometimes they all play together. We all look out for each other and love our pets. My preference is to not let dogs in my care go to communal dog spaces (unless it’s empty) this is just a health precaution!⛑️ For In-House sitting: you can expect essentials such as Feeding&Hydration, washroom maintenance, socializing and companionship, ensure a secure environment, water plants as needed. 🗒️Please note🗒️: these are general guidelines, and I'm always flexible to accommodate any specific requests or instructions provided by the client.
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Information Maria A. would like to know about your pet
The more transparent the better! This is significant to ensure the safety and maximum amount of fun for your pet. - Leash trained or not - If your dog is on the monthly medicine for ticks (respectfully this is for peace of mind, but I understand if this is too personal. Letting me know that your pet is clear of ticks also works for me). - Any behavioural patterns - Predictable behaviour - Likes and dislikes - Eating schedule (situational) - Favourite toy or game - What commands they know or don’t know (I.e Recall) - Health level and if the shots are up to date - Any allergies! (This is important for the puzzle games I can provide) - How social they are with other animals - If they’re crate trained or not
A typical day
- Adventures to big parks - Many many walks(switching up the daily routes makes exploring fun!) - DIY puzzles - Play in snow, rain and sunshine - I’m a athletic person so I’m always prepared to go out - Nap time - Doggy play dates with my dog - Going on local hikes
Location
Brampton, ON
Pets
Maria A.
Brampton, ON