Maria C.
Maria C.
Contact for Boarding
from $70 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Pet Professional CPCT, GCT
With over seven years of professional experience as a dog walker, pet sitter, and home boarding provider—and now as a certified dog trainer (CPCT, GCT)—I have cared for dogs of all ages, sizes, and temperaments, including seniors, large breeds, puppies, and adolescents. I also have experience caring for horses, goats, chickens, and cats. My training approach is science-based, Fear Free, force-free, positive reinforcement, reward-based, and partnership-focused, emphasizing clear communication, trust, and emotional well-being. I am committed to meeting both the physical and emotional needs of every animal through structured exercise, enrichment, play, and individualized care. Please note that meet and greet visits are 25.00 per half hour. For distances over 1 hr round trip meet and greets are 60.00 per half hr. Please also note that a $10 travel fee per service will be added for drop-in visits requiring more than 40 minutes of round-trip travel.
Cat care experience
Maria also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
We are so glad that Maria was able to care for our elderly dog when we both needed to travel at the same time. Maria is caring, friendly, and experienced with older dogs; we also appreciated that she responds very quickly to communication. Very pleased overall.
Maria is lovely and was fantastic with my little pack of three! She stayed at our house and took such good care of them while I was away. She did especially well with my little one who is very nervous and shy around new people. She catered to her needs and made her feel comfortable :) She made my getaway stress free knowing they were is such good hands.
Maria is wonderful. She is clearly a dog lover and has a strong understanding of dog behavior. I also appreciate her flexibility.
Maria is a wonderful person to have take care of your dog. She took the time to get to know my one year old miniature schnauzer, who can be fearful of new situations. . I have had many dogs and have never had a better experience when leaving a pet with someone. I hope to have Maria take care of my dog in the future. In fact, I can’t imagine leaving him comfortably with anyone else.
Maria continues to be the absolute best when it comes to taking care of Boone! He always gets excited when he gets to spend time with her.
Maria was amazing with my dog Raven, an older German shepherd with some mobility issues and medication. Northern Vermont has tricky cell service and it felt good to know she was in good hands in Maria's home and care. Thank you.
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Schedule
I currently work from home so I have the flexibility to devote full time care for the animals that I board and sit for. I do have to leave on occasion for short periods of time, so if your dog feels more comfortable and calm in their crate when you leave them alone , please provide it for their stay with me. If your dog has separation anxiety and can’t be left alone for any amount of time, please let me know ahead of time.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I offer boarding to one dog at a time if requested but I do host multiple dog friendly dogs. I have plenty of space in my home, comfortable places to rest and a large outdoor area to go on walks. Inside I offer enrichment activities such as scent games, interactive toys such as kongs, calming music, and lots of affection and a restful supportive environment. .
Pets
A typical day
I start off the day with breakfast then a long nature walk on which dogs are allowed and encouraged to smell as much as they like. Water us offered freely all day. When inside dogs can rest, play with toys, Kong’s, scent games and socializing. In the afternoon there is another walk, rest, dinner time then winding down to bedtime.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsNo females in heatMaria can host up to 4 pets per night
- Is your dog house trained? Is your dog reactive to other dogs? Does your dog guard food or toys? What are their favorite toys and treats? What commands do you use? What is their normal feeding, walking etc routine? Is your dog fearful? If so what are the triggers? Does your dog have any medical issues? What are their medications and administration schedule? Does your dog have any allergies? Can they have treats? Does your dog have separation anxiety? Can your dog be left alone for any amount of time? How is your dog with other dogs, people and cats? Can your dog be off leash?