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Mikaela A.

5.0 out of 5 stars
8 repeat clients
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Mikaela A.

5.0 out of 5 stars
8 repeat clients

Contact Mikaela A.

Highlights

Basic background check
8 years of experience
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Animal loving medical student!!

Excited to be back on Rover after a break! I’m a final-year medical student at the University of Alberta, and while I would love to have a dog of my own, my current schedule doesn’t quite allow for it. Dogs have always been a big part of my life. I’ve grown up with dogs and have experience living with and caring for a variety of breeds and sizes, including toy poodles, Yorkshire terriers, labradoodles, golden retrievers, and border collies. I love spending time with dogs and treat every pet I care for as if they were my own.

Qualifications

8 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
8 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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15 ratings
Anjela d.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jan 24, 2026

Mikaela is great! She is reliable, communicative and Chopper seemed to warm up to her. I’m always a little nervous how he would respond to someone unfamiliar but it went well!

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Judy S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jan 10, 2026

Mikaela was so warm to talk with and eased any anxiety I had about walking my dog. She was so patient and sweet with him, would hire again!

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Ritch I.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Apr 24, 2023

Took great care of our sensitive bernedoodle Pete and our house for the weekend! She’s been talking him for several months now and we’ve never had any issues! Would recommend:)

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Ritch I.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jan 29, 2023

Mikaela has been walking our large bernedoodle for a couple of weeks now! She’s great! We’ve also booked her for a weekend stay with Pete at our house 🏡 would highly recommend

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Bunny B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jan 26, 2023

Mikaela was wonderful with Bo, my Bernese Mountain Dog. He came home nice and tired which is what we want 😀. Both Bo and myself are looking forward to his regular weekly walks. Thank you Mikaela!

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Jon F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Dec 13, 2022

Mikaela is amazing! She watched our boy George and when our flights were cancelled and we were delayed by a day she was able to help us adjust and take care of things on this end. She’s a super star.

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Calendar and availability

Schedule

I am a student in my final year of medical school at the University of Alberta. I am available for walks and drop ins at lunchtime, afternoons, and evenings, as well as most weekends. Send me a message with any questions you have about availability. If your dog likes to run, I do too so if they are trained to run I would love to take them with me!

Where your pet will stay

Safety, trust & environment

I always ensure there is available water for dogs, whether they are in the backyard or inside the house. Please let me know about any rules or safety concerns you would like me to know about (e.g. backyard fences, dogs on couch, house plants).

A typical day

I love to take walks by the river, I find that dogs also enjoy their time as there are lots of new sights and smells. If your dog likes to run, I do too so if they are trained to run I would love to take them with me!

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Message me with your dog’s favourite type of treats (or if they’re on a restricted diet), their energy levels, what type of games they like to play (e.g, fetch, search, agility), and how they behave around other dogs and on walks.
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.