Maria H.
Maria H.
Contact for Boarding
from $70 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Loving and responsible sitter.
I’ve been caring for dogs and cats since childhood and grew up with both. I fully trained my own Australian Shepherd myself, he’s now a well behaved, house trained, friendly dog who’s great with people, other dogs, and cats. That hands on experience taught me a lot about basic obedience, high energy breeds, and consistent routines. I’ve also boarded friends’ dogs overnight, so I’m comfortable with multi dog households, different sizes and breeds, and administering medications when needed. What sets me apart is the way I treat every pet like my own and keep owners completely in the loop. You’ll get regular updates with photos, videos, and short reports so you always know how your furry baby is doing. My Aussie is high energy, so I know how to channel that energy positively. Guests enjoy a big backyard for play and potty breaks, a morning trip to the dog park (about an hour of fun), and an afternoon hike or long trail walk. I focus on exercise, structure, and plenty of one on one attention so pets feel safe, happy, and at home.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Maria has been watching my dog, Mylo, for a couple years and he absolutely loves when he gets to stay with her. In fact, I often have to coax him out to the car to go home! Her dog is a great wrestling buddy for Mylo and he always comes home all tuckered out. Whenever I have weekend plans or workers coming to the house during the day, Maria is my first call and she should be yours, too.
For me, Dante is not just a pet, he is part of my family, and that is why I always want the best for him, and that is why I was always afraid to entrust his care to another person, until Maria arrived as an angel to help us, she is loving, pays attention to every detail, she is responsible, punctual and very patient, and the best thing is that I have been able to see the love she has for her dog Wikito, and that means that now I can recommend her care for every pet in the world. In other words, she is the best!
Hi María is amazing! She is very responsible you can see that she loves what she does. My dog couldn't be in better hands. So I recommend her 100%
Maria is a very responsible, caring, and trustworthy person. She truly loves animals and treats every pet with patience, affection, and attention. I would feel completely comfortable leaving my pets in her care and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and loving pet caregiver.
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Schedule
Pet care is fully built into my daily routine. As soon as we wake up, everyone goes straight to the backyard for a potty break, then they get half their breakfast. After that we head to the dog park for about an hour of play, come home to finish breakfast, and spend the rest of the morning relaxing or playing in the large backyard. In the afternoon we go on a trail walk or hike, then come back for dinner. Evenings are calm time at home. I work from home, so I’m usually right there with them throughout the day. I also have cameras so I can check on them anytime. But overall the dogs are rarely left alone. Because this is already how I structure every day with my own high energy Aussie, boarding dogs fits in seamlessly, same consistent schedule, plenty of exercise, lots of attention, and reliable supervision. I also send regular photos and videos so owners always know how their pets are doing.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I care for all pets in my own home, where safety and comfort come first. We have a large, fully fenced backyard where dogs can play, potty, and relax freely. My Australian Shepherd lives here and is friendly with other dogs, so guests are introduced carefully and supervised until everyone is comfortable. I work from home so I am always present. I also have cameras so I can check on the dogs at any time. Pets are rarely left alone. I treat every guest exactly like my own dog, consistent routine, plenty of exercise, medication when needed, and lots of attention. I keep the house clean and calm, and I send regular photos, videos, and updates so you always know how your pet is doing and can feel completely at ease.
Pets
A typical day
For physical stimulation we will go to the dog park for about an house every morning. In the evening we like to take long walks (about an hour as well) or we like to do trails. I live in Sammamish so there are plenty of trails that your dog will love (my aussie loves those trails). For mental stimulation I like to make liking toys for them, I also have plenty of puzzles for the dogs or I like to teach them new simple tricks. Your dog will have mental and physical stimulation!
- 0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsDogs over 1 year oldNo females in heatMaria can host up to 2 pets per night
- Let me know your dog's personality. If the dogs is aggressive or friendly with more dogs/people. If you dog needs special care. Or if potty trained or not.