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 is an actual saint for the amount of patience and love she gives to our crazy, rambunctious Frenchie. Bebé is spoiled with attention when she’s with Maria and we are so grateful. Maria is communicative, understanding of dogs needs, follows special requests and will dedicate her time and attention to your pup while they’re with her. It’s so much easier to leave our girl when we know she’s in such good hands. Thank you, Maria!! You’re the best!
Maria was absolutely amazing with my dog Ziggy! From the very start, she was incredibly attentive, making sure she understood Ziggy’s needs and personality. She kept me updated frequently with messages and photos, which gave me so much peace of mind while I was away. What really stood out was how thoughtful she was- once she realized Ziggy loves cheese, she even brought extra treats from home just for her. That level of care and attention truly goes above and beyond. I couldn’t have asked for a better sitter!
Maria is wonderful. She is attentive, communicative, kind, and really cares for my puppy as though he were her own. She really goes above and beyond and my little guy always has a lovely time with her! Deeply grateful.
Maria is an absolute gem. My 14 week old puppy was in the loveliest of care with her! I’m an anxious pet parent—Maria put me at total ease with her warm demeanor, frequent updates, and sweetest photos. I’m beyond grateful.
Maria is fantastic - friendly, communicative, attentive and accommodating. Our little Frenchie can be a handful and Maria took such good care of her, making sure to keep us updated and reassuring us while we were away. She took extra efforts to insure her home was safe for our dog, which was so appreciated. Bebé had a great time…pretty sure she didn’t miss us at all. We hope to have Maria watch our pup again soon.
Maria took such good care of our puppy. Thank you!
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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.