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Michaela & Benjamin D.

Star Sitter

Victoria, BC

5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
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Services

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

Michaela & Benjamin can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

Michaela & Benjamin can care for

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

Work from home/self-employed, wake-up early and flexible work hours. This means more flexibility to prioritize your pets needs around their schedule, temperament and individual requirements.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Michaela & Benjamin D.

Communication

7 repeat pet parents
88% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
100% bookings with photo updates

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Very experienced and comfortable with dogs of all sizes and temperaments - keeping to their routines in a one-on-one environment while their parents are away means that they are comfortable and avoids the anxiety that often comes with kennels. We believe that animals are most comfortable when we can keep to their typical routine and keep up with any commands or behavioural training they are working on - so they can be their happiest, calmest, and best selves.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Michaela & Benjamin D. would like to know about your pet

Let us know if your animal needs any special attention, especially with respect to food allergies, medication or care. We want to make sure we have all the tools we need to keep your animal as happy and healthy as possible!!

A typical day

Love hiking, playing, swimming and exercising with your pets, especially outdoors! Let us know if you are working on specific things - we love practicing behavioural training and commands.

Location

Victoria, BC

Michaela & Benjamin D.'s Neighborhood

Michaela & Benjamin D. have Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.

Travelling!? Here to help!

Pet care experience

Recent implants to Victoria - we love travelling, exploring new places, hiking, gardening & dogs! We have spent the last year and a half house/pet-sitting for friends and family - caring for their homes and pets while they travelled the world. Now that we have settled in Victoria, we are really missing our furry friends - and we would love to help people while they are away from home in knowing that we are caring for their beloved pets as if they are our own!

Reviews

Deborah W.
Boarding • May 14, 2026
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Thanks for taking such great care of Abby!

Kiffer C.
Boarding • Apr 30, 2026
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Oliver loved his stay and we loved the pictures and care they gave our little guy!

Kiffer C.
Boarding • Apr 08, 2026
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They took such great care of our pup — getting great adventure walks and snuggles! Already rebooked for another visit. :)

Alexandra M.
Boarding • Mar 30, 2026
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Michaela and Ben took great care of my dog Murphy. Murphy is quite nervous with new people/environments but they took great care to make sure that she was as comfortable as possible. They provided me updates about how she was doing and I felt very secure leaving Murphy with them. I would highly recommend Michaela and Ben to anyone seeking a dog sitter!!

About Michaela & Benjamin D.

Communication

7 repeat pet parents
88% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
100% bookings with photo updates

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Very experienced and comfortable with dogs of all sizes and temperaments - keeping to their routines in a one-on-one environment while their parents are away means that they are comfortable and avoids the anxiety that often comes with kennels. We believe that animals are most comfortable when we can keep to their typical routine and keep up with any commands or behavioural training they are working on - so they can be their happiest, calmest, and best selves.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Michaela & Benjamin D. would like to know about your pet

Let us know if your animal needs any special attention, especially with respect to food allergies, medication or care. We want to make sure we have all the tools we need to keep your animal as happy and healthy as possible!!

A typical day

Love hiking, playing, swimming and exercising with your pets, especially outdoors! Let us know if you are working on specific things - we love practicing behavioural training and commands.

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Michaela & Benjamin D.

Star Sitter

Victoria, BC

5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews