Mariana J.
Mariana J.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
CA$28 total per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Dog Pro, Now Making House Calls
I’ve spent years working with dogs of all breeds, backgrounds, and baggage—and I love them all. I'm not just a dog lover (though I absolutely am); I'm a certified professional dog trainer and behavior consultant who’s helped hundreds of families build better relationships with their dogs. What sets me apart? I understand why dogs do what they do. Whether it’s a bouncy puppy who needs to learn the ropes, a senior dog who needs gentle handling, or a quirky canine with some behavior baggage, I meet them with patience, kindness, and expert-level care. My drop-ins and walks are more than just potty breaks—they’re customized enrichment experiences that help your dog feel seen, heard, and supported. Got a dog who pulls? Shuts down? Can’t be left alone? I’ve got you. You won’t get “just a sitter”—you’ll get a savvy, certified sidekick who genuinely gets dogs and shows up with big heart, serious skills, and the best damn treats in town.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
When I step into your dog’s space, I treat it like sacred ground—because it is. This is their home, their safe place, and I act accordingly. Whether I’m popping in for a midday check-in or heading out for an adventure walk, I prioritize calm greetings, clear communication, and creating a stress-free vibe from start to finish. I follow your care instructions to the letter (yes, even the extra-weird ones—I’ve seen it all, I promise). Doors get double-checked, routines get respected, and your dog’s comfort comes first. Always. You’re trusting me with someone you love. I don’t take that lightly. But I do take it with a pocket full of treats and a heart full of love.
Ratings and reviews
MJ stayed with our 2 kitties and dog Frankie for 10 days recently. We had never left our quirky senior rescue pup with anyone other than family in the 10 plus years we’ve had her. To say we were stressed about it would be an understatement. Then we found MJ. We were able to leave and enjoy our time away without worrying at all about the animals. Frankie warmed right up to her and she can be reactive with new people. We immediately felt confident MJ was more than capable in handling her behaviours. She was awesome about learning the routines of the animals, even the silly little things we do and was great about keeping in touch with photos and messages while we were gone. MJ also took awesome care of the house as well. Leaving it better than we left it even. We couldn’t recommend her more and are so thankful to have found her!
Outgoing, patient, loving, firm when need be. Iggy loved Mariana, and I am very happy with the care and the attention she gave him. Mariana could adapt to Iggy's energy levels (high, medium and low gears). Great sitter and I would contact Mariana the next time I am in need of a walker or sitter.
MJ was fantastic with our rescue pup! She is super communicative and sent lots of pictures and videos! She is very flexible and we look forward to working with her in the future! Lucky misses her already!
MJ was wonderful with Honey (dog) & Zena (cat). She made a photo album so I could see them during our time away. It was great. I would definitely recommend MJ to take care of your pets.
Mj was great with our pup and he seems to have enjoyed his time with her and her family. Our pup had very comforting stay with Mj and we will surely be looking forward to have her over again!
Mariana took wonderful care of our dog and cat at our house while we were away. What stood out most was that she took great care of them - sensitive to their needs and showering them with attention. Also, she was really responsive, took lots of pictures for us, and left the house just as she found it - overall, it was a great experience and we recommend her as a trusted pet sitter.
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Schedule
Dogs are my full-time gig—and honestly, my whole personality at this point. I run My Girl Friday (dog behavior support with heart) and Be Your Dog’s Superhuman (where I teach humans how to level up for their dogs), so my weekdays are already jam-packed with canine magic. ✨🐶 That means walks and drop-ins get sprinkled in between client sessions, not crammed into a tight lunch break. If you're cool with a little schedule coordination, I’m all in. One important thing to note, because my house is full of my own furry family members, we'll need to discuss over-night stays. They aren't out of the realm of possibility, we'll just need to make sure that you and your dog's needs are met....and so are my dogs and cats. 😊 Flexible? Yes. Flaky? Never. 🙅♀️🐾 Fun? Always.