Maria L.
Maria L.
Contact for Boarding
from $90 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Your pup’s favorite vacation home
As a former dog mom, I truly miss the joy, companionship, and love that comes with having a furry friend around. Our sweet senior pup recently passed, and while we’re not quite ready to adopt again, I’d love to welcome visiting dogs into our home for snuggles, playtime, companionship, and lots of personalized care. I recently earned my dog training certification and especially enjoy working with puppies to help build confidence, good manners, and positive habits from the start. Because our own dog experienced anxiety and reactivity challenges, I also have hands-on experience using gentle, positive reinforcement methods to help dogs feel safe, comfortable, and understood. I’m patient, calm, and happy to provide extra reassurance for pups who may need a little more support. Since I work part-time from home, I have a flexible schedule that allows me to maintain your dog’s routines and provide plenty of attention throughout the day. I only care for one pet family at a time so each dog receives individualized attention and can feel relaxed, safe, and at home while they’re with me. My husband and I have a loving, pet-friendly home in West Seattle with a large fenced yard in a quiet, walkable neighborhood. We’re also close to beautiful outdoor spots like Alki Beach and Lincoln Park for enriching walks and adventures. I know how important all the little routines, preferences, and quirks are when it comes to your dog’s care, so I encourage you to share anything that helps your pup feel comfortable. My goal is always to make every dog feel loved, secure, and cared for just like they are at home.
Cat care experience
Maria also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Maria was wonderful as always! Communicative, enthusiastic, and a loving sitter for our pup.
Maria was an excellent sitter for our pup! She was extremely communicative and responsive to all the quirky needs our dog has. It’s clear Maria has a great sense of different dog personalities and knows how to make sure they get everything they need. She sent photos of the beautiful walks they took and snuggles the had while we were out of town which was nice to see. Will definitely work with her again!
Maria is the absolute best! I had so much peace of mind knowing my dog Moose was in the best hands with her. She gave me frequent updates and pictures so I knew what they were up to. You can tell she truly wants your dog to be well loved and cared for. I am so thankful to have found her through Rover!
Maria is the BEST!!! She cares for our dog as her own and it is so nice to know she is being loved while we are out of town. Twigs always gets enough exercise and Maria’s communication is top tier. We would recommend her to anyone and everyone!
Maria and her husband have been such lovely, reliable care for my dog. He's quickly become comfortable with them in a way that he gets to act as he does at home with me when they are dog sitting. It is really nice to know that he's well cared for, loved, comfortable and at home with them. Always.
Maria is amazing! She is so thoughtful and caring and that made me feel so much better when I had to leave my dog. She clearly has an ability to connect with dogs and Twigs was so excited every morning to see her! She had a variety of toys and games and took the best photos. She also was very responsive and communicative and so easy to work with. Maria deserves 20 stars and I would trust her anytime with my pet.
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Schedule
I work 100% remotely from home with an extremely flexible, part-time work schedule and can cater to your dog’s schedule, needs and wants. I love to go on walks to Lincoln park or Alki beach.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I live on a quiet, dead-end street with a fully fenced backyard and I’ll always be outside with them when they’re in the yard. There’s plenty of space both inside and outside my home. I genuinely love being at home—having your dog with me will just make it even better!
A typical day
I love to take long walks at Lincoln Park or Alki Beach and my neighborhood is the perfect setting for walks as well. I love to play fetch or just cuddle on the couch, whichever your pet is up for.