Mikaela B.
Waycroft-Woodlawn, Arlington, VA
Services
Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.
Mikaela can care for
Availability
While watching your dog(s) or cat(s) I would rearrange my schedule as needed to prioritize giving most of my attention to your pet(s). I work remote and generally have a flexible schedule, so I could feed/walk/care for your pet(s) following whatever schedule they are used to. I don't work on the weekends and would be able to dedicate any needed time on weekends to caring for your pet(s)!
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About Mikaela B.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I am happy to care for your pet in your home the same way you typically do so that they maintain the same routine. Whether that means letting your dog(s) out in a fenced backyard, taking them for neighborhood or trail walks, going to a dog park, or following standard crate rules. Similarly for cats, I am happy to maintain the same feeding schedule, whether it's wet or dry food, and clean the litter box regularly. And of course, give your pets all the scratches and attention they want!
Information Mikaela B. would like to know about your pet
Let me know if your dog has any preferences about being around or away from other dogs, dog parks vs. walks, or other things I can do to maintain their normal routine or help them have as much fun as possible while you're away!
A typical day
I love walking, so if your dog is up for walking I will happily go on several walks throughout the day or a longer walk adventure. I love going to Roosevelt Island, nearby lakes like Lake Accotink, or all throughout nearby neighborhoods. If your dog prefers dog parks or a good round of fetch, happy to do those or a combo too! I also am always happy to entertain your dog(s) inside, so if tug of war or playing with toys is a favorite activity, bring it on!
Location
Arlington, VA
A Pawsitively Pet-Loving Gal
Pet care experience
My first "real job" was being a dog walker, where I would walk a cocker spaniel named Gonzo after school for 3 years. Since then I have dog and cat sat for neighbors through the years, both for short weekend trips and for longer multi-week trips requiring me to house sit as well. I fostered my first kitten for a month while in college, and helped foster over 30 cats and kittens during the pandemic since I had a little extra time on my hands. Over the past two years I have been pet/house sitting most months. I have watched everything from one dog or one cat for 4 days, to two cats and a dog for 2.5 weeks. I've watched puppies and kittens from 4 weeks old and on, and dogs and cats as old as 14 years. The actual breeds have been all over the place, but in terms of dog size I've watched everything from small terriers and daschhounds to huge labs and german shepherds. In addition to owning and caring for a goldendoodle for 11 years, I've also done a lot of pet sitting for my parents 6 year old rescue hound/lab mix and 4 year old rescue short-haired cat.
Reviews
Mikaela watched our dog, Uno, while we took our kids on a trip for spring break. She was fantastic and gave us routine updates on how Uno was doing. We would definitely use Mikaela as a dog sitter again!
Mikaela is THE BEST! Dependable, patient, kind, and communicative. Our doggo can be a handful during walks but Mikaela handles it like a pro every time. We’d give 10 stars if we could ⭐️
Mikaela stayed with Audubon for the weekend and it could not have been better! She was kind and super patient with a dog who has to be bribed to go outside. Mikaela followed Audie’s usual schedule to a T and was intentional about engaging her and playing with her. She provided regular updates and photos. As a bonus Mikaela left the house exactly as she found it. We are lucky to have found Mikaela!
Mikaela is wonderful. She was very attentive with luna. Luna is very shy with extrangers but she fell in love with Mikaela. I highly recommend her !!!!!!!!
About Mikaela B.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I am happy to care for your pet in your home the same way you typically do so that they maintain the same routine. Whether that means letting your dog(s) out in a fenced backyard, taking them for neighborhood or trail walks, going to a dog park, or following standard crate rules. Similarly for cats, I am happy to maintain the same feeding schedule, whether it's wet or dry food, and clean the litter box regularly. And of course, give your pets all the scratches and attention they want!
Information Mikaela B. would like to know about your pet
Let me know if your dog has any preferences about being around or away from other dogs, dog parks vs. walks, or other things I can do to maintain their normal routine or help them have as much fun as possible while you're away!
A typical day
I love walking, so if your dog is up for walking I will happily go on several walks throughout the day or a longer walk adventure. I love going to Roosevelt Island, nearby lakes like Lake Accotink, or all throughout nearby neighborhoods. If your dog prefers dog parks or a good round of fetch, happy to do those or a combo too! I also am always happy to entertain your dog(s) inside, so if tug of war or playing with toys is a favorite activity, bring it on!
Mikaela B.
Waycroft-Woodlawn, Arlington, VA