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Mariko N.

5.0 out of 5 stars
54 repeat clients
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Mariko N.

5.0 out of 5 stars
54 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $45 per night

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

Let me sniff yooof, paw friends!

Vacation : Not available from 9/18th to 9/27th. October 8th to 11th. Meet up is required to all the clients, even house in visit. New clients: requires from 2 nights. Trial boarding 12hs for $30, if needed. Day pawcare: $30 for 12hs. Open 6AM - 8PM. Deal offer: #Long stay over 18 nights boarding fee is $35/night. #All year flat $45/night/per dog. IF you have large size dog(s), I would accept low-moderate energy up to 70lb. I take multi dogs at once so I do consider the size and energy level in ratio. Hello to the future client. You worry about leaving your dog(s) with someone that you don't know very well, right? I've been your position while I was in abroad for 2 months. But you just found a family that your dog(s) would have a good time. Here we are the Nicoletti family. You may have seen us at Habitat dog park or on Nathan Chapman Memorial Trail. As you see in these pictures, also my husband and child are super involved into my business and always excited to interact. I have experienced with injecting insulin, oral meds, ointment and eye drops. I have owned a HotDog, so have better understanding for the team short legs like corgis too. I grew up with having a Shiba, Japanese Spitz, Golden, Lab, Akita mix, Dalmatian at my parents house. I have 12 years old female Piebald Tweenie/dachshund. She is a typical doxie AKA Miss.Barker for nothing( if you owned one, you know what I'm talking about right?). But she prefers chilling than zoom at the backyard, so she will give your dog(s) enough space to warm up. I am communicative person and send the videos > pictures of your dog(s) often. Believe or not, your dog(s) may act and do things unexpectedly when they're in unfamiliar environments and around unfamiliar people such as marking in the house, mounting and showing aggression against other dogs, chewing up the fence, or quickly dig under fences. I will monitor and update your dog(s) behavior or health condition(stool condition, appetite and energy level). Let's figure out what we can do better for your dog(s). I will expect a cooperation/understanding from you. I am here for working things out with your dog(s). Bring the belongings(included anxiety medications, calming chew/oil) that help your dog(s) relax able. I offer diffuser(a few drops of organic Lavender and Chamomile) to be calm. It seems like worked well during July 4th.

Cat care experience

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Have a meow date!

Mariko also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Qualifications

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

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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176 ratings
Holly O.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 09, 2026

Mariko was wonderful!! She did 2 drop in visits for our cat. She gave her medicine and played with her too. She sent many pictures and videos, which was very much appreciated! We will definitely book her again in the future!

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Jessica H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 03, 2026

Mariko was wonderful and very responsive while taking care of our dog Sol. You can tell she is very experienced with dogs and is very attuned to their needs and behaviors. We knew Sol was in good hands and I would definitely bring her back to Mariko in the future!

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Jessica L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 03, 2026

Mariko was very communicative from the moment I booked, answering and asking questions to get to know more about my cat before our booking even began. She sent lots of daily updates with pictures and videos and took great care of our Brie. We will definitely use her again when we go on vacation. ☺️

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Karen G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 02, 2026

The 2nd house or my Theo; he cannot be in better hands than hers and her family; ty for all your attentions as always!

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Colin C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 01, 2026

Mariko is amazing. Sugar never eats the first day she is somewhere new, and yet! she has eaten the first night both stays with Mariko!

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Denise M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 26, 2026

Mariko and her husband were amazing! We came from out of town with a last minute booking and they were totally accommodating. I received lots of videos and photos. Maya was well loved and taken care of. If we are ever in the area again, we will definitely book with Mariko again.

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Schedule

Boarding: Drop off and pick up time will be between 8am-8pm, but will try to be flexible as long as you are communicative. Drop in visit: Between 6am-7pm. I will be flexible taking your dog(s) for a walk or playing at backyard or staying home, changing wee pads and clean the floor after mess. Day care: I may offer to existing clients.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

Boarding: It is a requirement that your dog(s) be updated all vaccines, spayed or neutered, taking FLEAS/ticks medication. This is an important etiquette to help prevent the spread of fleas and ticks to and from other dogs, so we appreciate your cooperation and understanding. We have full fenced back yard and there is a gate at the front patio for escape prevention. I can create a designated area( small/medium space or divide living room into 2 rooms). I usually create it for safety purpose to feed individually, introduce dog(s) or for territorial dog(s). I have a Large crate kennel size, L36/W22/H24. You don't need to bring if your crate is similar size but please bring a blanket, liner or bed. Bring your dog(s) belongings,,,,, *Food and treats *Dish for L size dogs! *bed or blanket *bath towels *toys *Leash and harness If apply below,,, *diapers, wee pads, belly bands *medications *specific crate, kennel

Pets

A typical day

Morning: 1:Potty break at the backyard around 6:30am-7am. 2:Breakfast & potty break again 3:Walk or dog park if the weather allow 4: Summer July&August&September: wading pool(foot soak) at the back yard Evening/night 1:Dinner 2:Potty break 3:night walk only summer. 4:Potty break before bed around 9pm-10pm.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Mariko can host up to 3 pets per night
Your dog(s) must be spayed/neutered, updated all vaccines(prior 2 weeks before) and taking flea/ticks collar, med or oil. It would be difficult for any dog(s) to accept a new environment without their owner(s). Your dog(s) may do unusual things that they never do at your house like marking in a house, mounting fight, destroy things. Especially male dogs, if your dog(s) causes marking issue in the house, I must seek a solution(buy diapers or bellybands) and cooperation from the owner(s). Please don't take as an insult or complaining. I am here for your dog(s) to work things out. We have a doggy door. If your dog(s) are trained and need to go potty frequently, no worry.
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.