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Maria Z.

5.0 out of 5 stars
19 repeat clients
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Maria Z.

5.0 out of 5 stars
19 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $80 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
20 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Animal Lover and Trainer Enthusiast

I live in Holbrook NY. I work full time out of my home. I previously have had a Pomeranian and 2 Australian Shepherds and a beagle who I have spent a lot of time training. I groom my own pets and can groom your pets for an extra fee. I currently have a 5 year old male Australian Shepherd. My animals are my family nothing less. If I was lucky enough to care for your dog, I would treat him or her like a family member and promise he/she would not be alone during the day. I have experience with basic training and would be happy to continue training your pup while staying with me for no additional cost. I also have an agility training course that I can set up in my backyard to work with your dog.

Qualifications

19 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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42 ratings
Roxana B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 09, 2026

Maria was great for the 1 night stay! She has an Aussie, I have an Aussie...and her home was conducive to my Aussie. She treated my Charlie like her own.

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Michelle M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Feb 15, 2026

Great Dog Sitter! Maria sent us videos and pics everyday! Thank you Maria for taking care of our 4 legged buddy!

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McKenzie W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 08, 2025

Mara was incredible! She sent lots of pictures and videos and I knew my dog was happy and safe with her

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Kim T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Oct 14, 2025

Maria was wonderful and I will certainly use her services again. My dogs were well taken care of! 🐾😃

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Brett D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 29, 2025

We are always comfortable leaving our Ellie with Maria. Thank you!

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Erin R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 07, 2025

Thank you for a great visit for Maggie.

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Schedule

I’m home all day and take walks several times a day. I also love to take my dogs for a long hike on the weekends. I’m happy to work on training for no extra fee.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I am able and comfortable handling all your pet’s needs, from rehabilitation, medication administration, specialty diets, training, exercise etc. I have experience with all. I have experience with small, medium and large breeds.

Pets

A typical day

I love to stimulate the dogs mentally and physically with fun games and training exercises and explore different parts of the neighborhood with daily walks.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Maria can host up to 3 pets per night
I need to know your dog’s typical routine and special needs and sensitivities. I will need to know if he is potty trained, crate trained, where he prefers to sleep, how he is with new people, and new dogs. I will do my best to keep his routine as stress-free and familiar as possible. If your dog uses a crate, please bring it with your dog when you come for boarding. Also, I require proof of up to date Rabies vaccine.
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.