Marlene B.
Marlene B.
Contact for Boarding
from $52 per night
Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Your Pup’s New Favorite Auntie❤️🐾
Hi! I'm Marlene 🐾 and I've been a proud pug mom to Pedrita for almost 13 years 💕. She's my little shadow, and after all these years together (ear infections, tummy troubles, medications, and even emergency surgery), taking care of dogs has become second nature to me. Long before Pedrita came into my life, I spent years rescuing and caring for stray animals. That experience taught me patience, compassion, and how to stay calm and attentive when animals need a little extra care ❤️ I work from home 🏡, so your pup will have company and supervision throughout the day. I only host one family at a time because I want every dog to get plenty of love, attention, and a calm environment where they can truly relax. Pedrita is very sweet and friendly 🐾, so I do ask that visiting pups are comfortable around other dogs. We usually go on three walks a day and I love sending photos, videos, and little updates throughout the day so you can enjoy your trip knowing your baby is happy and well taken care of 💕 I know how hard it can be to leave your dog behind, so one of my goals is for pet parents to have complete peace of mind while they're away. You'll never have to wonder how they're doing. I'll keep you updated with plenty of pictures, videos, and messages ❤️ I've also cared for senior dogs, blind dogs, and pups that need medications, and I know every dog has their own personality and routines. My goal is simple: I want them to feel safe, loved, and at home while you're away. Can't wait to meet my newest furry niece or nephew 🐶💕
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Marlene is amazing! I was nervous about leaving my newly adopted dog who is shy around strangers, but he settled in so quickly and had the time of his life! Her apartment has wonderful full-length windows that he enjoyed looking out of, and he got to stretch his legs and run around outside, which made him very happy. She gave lots of updates and I feel great knowing he has a place to go to whenever we’re out of town.
Took excellent care of Milo and provided lots of updates. Will book again if needed.
Marlene took wonderful care of our dog while we were gone for 5 days. We appreciated all the pictures and could tell Zoe was having a great time! We would definitely book with Marlene again and recommend to others!
Marlene was a fantastic sitter. I have a senior dog who is both blind and hard of hearing, and her experience with older dogs was invaluable. She sent multiple updates each day, with both photos and updates to Teddy's schedule. Teddy was clearly comfortable with Marlene. I will definitely call on her again the next time we're out of town.
Marlene is amazing! Julie loves staying with her. Marlene was great taking care of Julie while we were away for the weekend. ❤️🐾
Marlene took exceptional care of our dog while we were away. She kept us updated with thoughtful, well-timed photos and messages that gave us complete peace of mind. It was clear our pup was happy and in great hands. We highly recommend Marlene and would gladly book with her again! Thank you, Marlene!
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Schedule
I work from home 🏡, so your pup will have constant attention and three walks a day: morning, noon and night 🐕🦺. I keep a consistent schedule to help dogs feel safe, loved, and relaxed 💕.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I live in a modern apartment at Old Town Alexandria 🌿. I only host 1 dog at a time 🐶 and work from home 🏡, so your pup will receive plenty of attention and supervision throughout the day. My pug Pedrita is friendly and comfortable around other dogs 🐾.
Pets
A typical day
A typical day starts with breakfast and fresh water, followed by a morning potty break and some playtime 🌞🐾. I work from home, so your pup will have plenty of company throughout the day, along with toys, cuddles, and little play breaks. Around noon, we'll head out for our longest walk of the day 🌳🐕 with plenty of time to sniff and explore. I also love doing little tricks and keeping pups mentally engaged with play and treats 🦴💕 In the evening, we'll have dinner, fresh water, and another walk before winding down for the night. Right before bedtime, we'll do one last quick potty break 🌙🐾. I love sending photos, videos, and little updates throughout the day, so you can relax and enjoy your time away knowing your baby is happy, loved, and well taken care of ❤️. If you'd like, your pup is welcome to sleep in my room so they can feel extra safe and comfortable 💤🐶.
Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.
Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.