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Mika L.

Munich

5.0 out of 5 stars
•7 reviews
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Dog Whisperer!

Pet care experience

Often called the dog whisperer by my friends and family, I have a lifelong special love for dogs and enjoy caring for them very much. I spent my childhood with a black labrador and have spent the past seven years caring for the dogs of others. I've done many forms of care-daily weekly walks, drop-ins, day care, overnight stays, long term at home care-with families and individuals in the US, Berlin, and Munich through booking sites. I've had wonderful experiences with all of the dogs and their human companions I have worked with because I take the care I am giving seriously, approaching my work with clear communication and reliability, and also enjoying to develop personal and longer-term relationships. I've cared for puppies, older dogs, shy dogs, hyper dogs, dogs that struggle with socialization, big dogs and little dogs; all are welcome. When taking care of dogs, I am able to adapt to whatever they are used to. Some dogs need longer walks and have more energy, while others are less social and prefer to spend their days snoozing and cuddling just a bit; I am respectful of this and can communicate with the owner to understand how the dog can feel best while they are in my care. In the past I have taken dogs on walks through their neighborhoods, for long walks through the parks of Munich, swimming in rivers and lakes, visited dog parks, and had plenty of cuddles at home.

Reviews

Stephen H.
Dog Boarding • Jul 05, 2023
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Wow we had such a great experience with Mika. She is sweet and attentive and loved our dog Siyah so much. She sent regular updates to us through out two-week trip. When I met her there was instant trust. I knew that Siyah and her would have a great time together. Plus, the land that Mika lives on is like a dog's dream. She was outside and swam in the river and went on hikes. My wife and I honestly felt bad taking her back into our small city apartment. When she did come back home she seemed just as rejuvenated from her holiday as we were.

Max B.
Sep 27, 2021

Mika strahlt immerzu Herzensgüte aus. Das macht sie wohl so in Einklang mit Tieren, besonders Hunden. Sie ist voller Hingabe und Fürsorge für ihre Anvertrauten und das merkt man sofort.

Graham L.
Sep 26, 2021

Mika is a caring and responsible dog sitter who really enjoys spending time with your dog. My puppy Osha really enjoyed her time with Mika. Mika took her walking through woods, they met some other dogs, and were even able to take a swim! Osha loved it and I'm sure your pup will too! Mika also is very respectful and is a very good communicator. I appreciate that!

Clara H.
Sep 26, 2021

Mikayla has a truly special ability to care for and connect with dogs. She has looked after my dog Stella for many years and it always brings a smile to my face to see her make my nervous little dog calm and happy. She is trustworthy, reliable, and a dog-lover at heart. I highly recommend Mikayla for both long-term dog sitting and short-term care, and am so happy to have her in my dog's life!

About Mika L.

Communication

1 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
30% bookings with photo updates

Skills

8 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I am comfortable with having dogs in my home for the day or overnight and also with spending time at the dogs home. This often depends on the size and needs of the dog. In the case of longer term overnight care, I am also experienced with and happy to take on the responsibilities of house sitting. I live between two locations-one in Untergiesing-Harlaching (directly next to the Isar and parks) and one in Schwabing-Freimann (also directly next to the Isar with a big garden). It also feels important to mention that when I take care of your dog, I also assume full responsibility for the unexpected, for example, with one dog client I had to make a spontaneous trip to the vet because of a case of fleas. I really take care of the dog like it is my own in the time that I am with them, and for me, health emergencies are included.

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 4-8 hours

Information Mika L. would like to know about your pet

I would like to know how long they can be alone so I can see how it would fit with my work, and also talk with my housemates about it.

A typical day

I live next door to the Isar where there is plenty to explore for the dogs and also the possibility to be off leash. I love to walk there with them and explore. There is also lots of room to run around in the garden.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
€33per night
House Sitting
in your home
€40per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
€15per visit
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
€25per day
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
€15per walk

Mika can host

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

Mika can watch in your home

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

Availability

I am working as a contemporary dancer at the Gärtnerplatz Theater here in Munich, so my schedule is always fluctuating. In general I am able to offer daily walks, doggy day care and overnight care regularly, but it depends on the needs of the dog, my schedule at the moment, and also geographical locations of my home and yours; it is also better if the dog can be left alone for some hours. Sometimes I have a lot of free time and other times not, so it is just something to discuss when contacting me.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated 5 days ago
Mika can host up to 1 dogs per day
Doggy Day Care Cancellation Policy:

About Mika L.

Communication

1 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
30% bookings with photo updates

Skills

8 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I am comfortable with having dogs in my home for the day or overnight and also with spending time at the dogs home. This often depends on the size and needs of the dog. In the case of longer term overnight care, I am also experienced with and happy to take on the responsibilities of house sitting. I live between two locations-one in Untergiesing-Harlaching (directly next to the Isar and parks) and one in Schwabing-Freimann (also directly next to the Isar with a big garden). It also feels important to mention that when I take care of your dog, I also assume full responsibility for the unexpected, for example, with one dog client I had to make a spontaneous trip to the vet because of a case of fleas. I really take care of the dog like it is my own in the time that I am with them, and for me, health emergencies are included.

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 4-8 hours

Information Mika L. would like to know about your pet

I would like to know how long they can be alone so I can see how it would fit with my work, and also talk with my housemates about it.

A typical day

I live next door to the Isar where there is plenty to explore for the dogs and also the possibility to be off leash. I love to walk there with them and explore. There is also lots of room to run around in the garden.

Location

Munich, Germany

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Mika L.

Munich

5.0 out of 5 stars
•7 reviews