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Mariana O.

Elmhurst, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
150 reviews
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Always ready for a walk!

Pet care experience

Being with dogs is now my full-time job so I am ready whenever you need someone! I am fluent in Spanish as well. There’s just nothing like meeting a happy dog! I love getting to know each and every one of them, including their individual personalities and characters! It’s too much fun. I love learning about them, because they have so much to teach us. They show us how life should be lived and are always so selfless. I just can’t imagine a life without dogs in it, and that’s why I want to put a smile on each one of their happy faces! I have been around dogs for as long as I can remember! I have a dog named Lizzy, who is a little Yorkshire Terrier. She is friendly with dogs but on her terms. She is 12 years old, so she is a bit defensive but still very sweet. Before I had Lizzy, I was a local dog walker and always helped out with pet sitting duties as well. It was such a great experience, and it inspired me to become a dog sitter professionally! Since then, I’ve received a certificate in dog training and have just been adding to my 11 years of experience! When taking on a new client, I typically like to schedule a meet-and-greet. It’s a great way to make sure that we’re all a good fit for one another, which is so important to me. Likewise, it gives us the opportunity to chat face-to-face about your pup and your care expectations. No one knows your dog better than you do, so it’s always great to chat in English or in Spanish whatever is more comfortable for you the owners. In person, we can talk about what makes their pup tick! Finally, I just love meeting new dogs! I like to get down on their level to show them that I’m a welcome presence here to make friends, and I’m sure we’ll be best buddies in no time at all. When your pup is under my care, communication is one of my biggest priorities. I do everything I can to make sure that you and your pup feel completely happy and comfortable under my care! I always send tons of updates with accompanying pictures so you can know just how your happy your pup is with me. Likewise, I always keep all my lines of communication open just in case any questions or concerns arise. Ultimately, I’ll treat your pup just as you would back home!

Reviews

Andrew S.
House Sitting • Apr 12, 2024
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Mariana watching my puppy overnight and during the day and was great, very communicative and provided a ton of pictures to put me at ease as a first time Rover user! Highly recommend her and will definitely use her again in the future.

Kristin M.
Drop-In Visits • Feb 28, 2024
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Mariana was great with our dog and and two kittens. Very responsive and flexible when we needed an extra day! We really appreciated her taking care of our pets!

Laura R.
Drop-In Visits • Apr 04, 2021
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Mariana was perfection! Our dog suffered an injury the night before we left and Mariana was the next best thing to us being home. She was caring, responsible, and extremely responsive during every visit. She gave us piece of mind and we will definitely use her again!

Aiko W.
House Sitting • Mar 07, 2021
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Mariana was available last minute and was so sweet and caring for my little Laz! Looking forward to using her services again this coming week, Laz had a great time hanging out with her while I work nights.

About Mariana O.

Communication

46 repeat pet parents
90% response rate
Usually responds in within a few hours
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

13 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Information Mariana O. would like to know about your pet

Some things I like to learn ahead of time: - Would you like to schedule a meet-and-greet before the stay? - What’s your preferred method of communication? - Does your pup have any health issues that need to be tended to? For instance, dietary restrictions, medicine, or behavior triggers? - Do you have a vet nearby that you trust? - Is your dog spayed/neutered? - Does your pup like to stick to a given schedule, like regular walks in the morning and evening? - What does your pup do well around? What does your pup try to avoid? - What’s the best way to spoil your pup?

A typical day

I live in a great little town that loves dogs. We have plenty of walking trails with shade, so we’ll never be short of adventures if we want them! The trails last for miles and miles, so we’ll have lots of fun exploring them. They’re shaded over by all the lovely trees, so we’ll always have a place to stop if we want to stop and smell the flowers. We also have an excellent dog park that has two sides: one for small dogs and one for large dogs. It’s such a great place to head to if we want to meet some new friends or burn some energy running around. It is so nice to live where I am because everything is no more than 5 minutes away!

Services

House Sitting
in your home
$75per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$20per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$20per walk

Mariana can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Mariana O.

Communication

46 repeat pet parents
90% response rate
Usually responds in within a few hours
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

13 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Information Mariana O. would like to know about your pet

Some things I like to learn ahead of time: - Would you like to schedule a meet-and-greet before the stay? - What’s your preferred method of communication? - Does your pup have any health issues that need to be tended to? For instance, dietary restrictions, medicine, or behavior triggers? - Do you have a vet nearby that you trust? - Is your dog spayed/neutered? - Does your pup like to stick to a given schedule, like regular walks in the morning and evening? - What does your pup do well around? What does your pup try to avoid? - What’s the best way to spoil your pup?

A typical day

I live in a great little town that loves dogs. We have plenty of walking trails with shade, so we’ll never be short of adventures if we want them! The trails last for miles and miles, so we’ll have lots of fun exploring them. They’re shaded over by all the lovely trees, so we’ll always have a place to stop if we want to stop and smell the flowers. We also have an excellent dog park that has two sides: one for small dogs and one for large dogs. It’s such a great place to head to if we want to meet some new friends or burn some energy running around. It is so nice to live where I am because everything is no more than 5 minutes away!

Location

Elmhurst, IL

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Mariana O.

Elmhurst, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
150 reviews