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Mike S.

Olympia, WA

5.0 out of 5 stars
19 reviews
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Services

Mike can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
No females in heat

Availability

I have quite the flexible schedule and have had a home-based career for 13+ years. I will tailor to their diet and feeding timelines, as well as any special requirements that are not outside the extreme norm.

About Mike S.

Communication

8 repeat pet parents
76% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours

Dog skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

Property is mostly fenced (fully fenced soon), however dogs will always be supervised or contained within a vicinity. I can accommodate their sleeping habits, whether they are crate trained or prefer to sleep on a dog bed. They will be treated and loved as our own.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, has cats
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Mike S. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know ahead of time if your pup has and special needs or behavioral concerns. This will help myself plan for there visit to make sure there time here is as pleasant as possible. All dogs must be friendly and get along with cats. Unfortunately, I am unable to accommodate the Pitbull/similar breed and will NOT allow any dogs who show any type of aggression. I am sorry :( I do prefer meet/greet for all new clients.

A typical day

You’re pup will be spending their days with us just as Winnie does : ) We’ll be sure get our steps in by roaming the property, playing fetch for hours, and maybe we’ll even observe the deer that frequent my tiny orchard : ) My two young boys absolutely adore dogs and they’ll always provide plenty of attention and snuggles from them all day : )

Location

Olympia, WA

Mike S.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Your pup's friendly country haven!

Pet care experience

Since childhood, there has never been a time when I have never had a dog best friend attached to my hip. I always have and always will continue to put these best friends health, diet, and exercise at the forefront so they continue to live their best and longest lives possible. I will absolutely treat your special loved one as if it were my own. Myself, Lacey/significant other, 2 young gentlemen(10/12). Winnie (3.5 year Golden Retriever), and Boba/Mochi (2 silly cats) live on a beautiful 2 acre landscaped property in the South Bay area of Olympia. A fantastic place for the dogs to explore, run free, fetch balls, with a great open concept dog friendly living space. We would love to share this space and Winnie (and my boys!) would love some friends to run with!

Reviews

Stephen D.
Boarding • Mar 28, 2026
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Mike was a great host to our senior Lab (Laser). He understood his needs and created an atmosphere where he felt comfortable and welcome. The setting is perfect — large yard, great supervision, and a houseful of welcoming family and pets. Highly recommend and Laser is looking forward to return visits.

Sarah P.
Boarding • Dec 07, 2025
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Mike,his family and Winnie,their dog were amazing! They all took so great care of our Kyra.From the very beginning on she was welcomed in this new vacation home. Communication with Mike was very easy and super reliable. We highly recommend Mike and hope to rebook with him again once we’ll leave town.

Shelby R.
Boarding • Oct 19, 2025
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Mike was great! He made our dog feel at home and eased our minds while we went on our trip! We definitely will return and strongly recommend him! He took great care of our boy!

Matt B.
Boarding • Aug 26, 2025
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Mike and his family are great! I really appreciate his flexibility and communication!

About Mike S.

Communication

8 repeat pet parents
76% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours

Dog skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

Property is mostly fenced (fully fenced soon), however dogs will always be supervised or contained within a vicinity. I can accommodate their sleeping habits, whether they are crate trained or prefer to sleep on a dog bed. They will be treated and loved as our own.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, has cats
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Mike S. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know ahead of time if your pup has and special needs or behavioral concerns. This will help myself plan for there visit to make sure there time here is as pleasant as possible. All dogs must be friendly and get along with cats. Unfortunately, I am unable to accommodate the Pitbull/similar breed and will NOT allow any dogs who show any type of aggression. I am sorry :( I do prefer meet/greet for all new clients.

A typical day

You’re pup will be spending their days with us just as Winnie does : ) We’ll be sure get our steps in by roaming the property, playing fetch for hours, and maybe we’ll even observe the deer that frequent my tiny orchard : ) My two young boys absolutely adore dogs and they’ll always provide plenty of attention and snuggles from them all day : )

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Mike S.

Olympia, WA

5.0 out of 5 stars
19 reviews