Miranda K.
Fairfax, VA
I double 🐕 dare you… to pick me!!
Pet care experience
*** PLEASE READ PROFILE IN ITS ENTIRETY PRIOR TO BOOKING *** I LOVE animals! Big pets to little pets! I've cared for and have had pets such as dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters, and fish since I was little! I still have the same passion for animals now that I did as a child and I would love to be able to help care for your sweet pets!
Reviews
Miranda and her family are so good with our dog Bailey. Bailey loves all the attention she gets and enjoys playing with their dog, Sawyer. Miranda is always our first choice for dog sitting/overnight boarding. Highly recommend!
Miranda is an amazing dog sitter! We love to bring her our dog, Poppy!
Great as usual:)
We have used Miranda’s dog daycare and overnight stay care services for our dog Bailey. Miranda does an outstanding job communicating with us. She sends daily updates showing all the fun that Bailey is having. Miranda is very experienced and professional. We will definitely use her services in the future!
About Miranda K.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
* REQUIRED: - For both the safety of myself and any other animals present at my home during the duration of service, I do require full vaccination and preventative records. The vaccines I require are rabies, distemper, and canine parvovirus and the preventatives I require are heartworm preventative and those for fleas and ticks. - Vaccines that are recommended but not required are Lyme disease, leptospirosis, and canine influenza. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: **I may be caring for 2-4 dogs at any given time be it through boarding or daycare. As a safety precaution I never introduce a first-time dog to other dogs I have not personally vetted first.** ** Upon request, I can limit my services to 1 family at a time at an increased price due to singularly focused care to your pet and blocking my remaining boarding/daycare schedule. ** I can provide injections and specialty medical care for your pets. While I do not commonly provide medical care to animals I’ve been a medic for 15+ years treating a variety of conditions on humans so I am confident of my ability to provide care and attention to your pet. Please provide clear instructions for medications (route, dose, site, etc) or any other medical care. I have a HUGE fenced in back yard, dog/cat-proof home, and a 1.5 year old neutered GSD-mix (55lbs) who loves dogs and cats (even though most cats want nothing to do with him :D ). Your pet can come get some energy out with us! I love to give the little and older pets cuddles and places to relax and for the more active pets we will go on walks, hikes, or runs and give lots of cuddles! I have two kids (8 & 10) who also have a lot of experience with animals but please let me know before booking if you have a kid-aggressive pet. I may still be able to provide care for them on the days my kids are not in the home but that would need to be coordinated prior. I am very flexible and accommodating when it comes to food preferences, bathing, bed routines, etc. I am also comfortable caring for pets who are still working on their training and manners and some reactive pets (depending on cause and level of reactivity). Again, a meet and greet is REQUIRED prior to booking to ensure your pet and I (and my pup) will be a good fit. Rest assured that your fur baby will be in great hands!!
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Information Miranda K. would like to know about your pet
Before your pet comes to stay with me please let me know the following: - Has your pet ever been boarded before? - Is your dog crate trained? - What is the average length of time you leave your pet home alone for (crate vs. free roaming)? - What words/cues does your dog know? - Does your dog have a recall? - What is their favorite activities? - Does your pet have any healthcare concerns I should be aware of? - Is your pet on any dietary restrictions (each pet will be fed separately to avoid any resource guarding)? - How well does your dog walk on a leash/do they have anything that triggers their reactivity (other dogs, cars, bikes, etc)? - Has your pet ever shown any aggression towards other animals/people? - How does your pet inform you they need to use the restroom (whine, sit by the door, ring bells, etc.)? - Any destructive chewing, digging, demand barking, counter surfing, marking, humping, begging, etc.? - Does your dog have separation anxiety? - What is your pet's normal feeding schedule? - Where does your pet prefer to sleep at night? - Anything else you believe I should know?
A typical day
Our activities will be based on your pet's needs. If your pet just needs to lounge and relax I have ample space inside and outside! For exercise, they will be taken on leisurely walks and have plenty of time to smell and examine their surroundings. If you have a high-energy pet who needs to stay on the go I can provide that as well! I like to take these pups on long walks, hikes, and if they are able on runs (if leash trained)!
Services
Miranda can host
Availability
***Meet and Greets at my home or agreed upon location are REQUIRED prior to initial booking to ensure I am fostering a safe environment for all clients. :) BOARDING: - Weekends and Federal Holidays: I can board up to 3 pets per night and accept pets from multiple families. I only accept non-crate trained dogs on a case-by-case basis. They must be non-destructive. - Weekdays: I work 7:30 am - 4:30 pm during the week. I can board 1 pet (or 1 set of family pets) during the work week. These pets must be able to be left alone during the work day either free-roaming (if non-destructive and no separation anxiety) or in their crate. Again, dogs with destructive behaviors or separation anxiety will not be accepted during the work week. I work close to home and am able to come home for a lunch time check-in most days. I also have in-home cameras to provide constant supervision when away from my home. **Pick-up and Drop-off hours will only be between 5:30pm - 8:30pm during the weekdays. DOGGY DAY CARE: I'm available weekends, federal holidays, and after 5pm Mon-Fri. Meet and greets in my home or agreed upon location is REQUIRED prior to initial booking to ensure I am fostering a safe environment for all clients. Doggy Day Care requests beyond 10 hours will be charged $20 per additional hour. ** I offer pet pick-up and drop-off services with the exception of locations inside D.C.
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About Miranda K.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
* REQUIRED: - For both the safety of myself and any other animals present at my home during the duration of service, I do require full vaccination and preventative records. The vaccines I require are rabies, distemper, and canine parvovirus and the preventatives I require are heartworm preventative and those for fleas and ticks. - Vaccines that are recommended but not required are Lyme disease, leptospirosis, and canine influenza. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: **I may be caring for 2-4 dogs at any given time be it through boarding or daycare. As a safety precaution I never introduce a first-time dog to other dogs I have not personally vetted first.** ** Upon request, I can limit my services to 1 family at a time at an increased price due to singularly focused care to your pet and blocking my remaining boarding/daycare schedule. ** I can provide injections and specialty medical care for your pets. While I do not commonly provide medical care to animals I’ve been a medic for 15+ years treating a variety of conditions on humans so I am confident of my ability to provide care and attention to your pet. Please provide clear instructions for medications (route, dose, site, etc) or any other medical care. I have a HUGE fenced in back yard, dog/cat-proof home, and a 1.5 year old neutered GSD-mix (55lbs) who loves dogs and cats (even though most cats want nothing to do with him :D ). Your pet can come get some energy out with us! I love to give the little and older pets cuddles and places to relax and for the more active pets we will go on walks, hikes, or runs and give lots of cuddles! I have two kids (8 & 10) who also have a lot of experience with animals but please let me know before booking if you have a kid-aggressive pet. I may still be able to provide care for them on the days my kids are not in the home but that would need to be coordinated prior. I am very flexible and accommodating when it comes to food preferences, bathing, bed routines, etc. I am also comfortable caring for pets who are still working on their training and manners and some reactive pets (depending on cause and level of reactivity). Again, a meet and greet is REQUIRED prior to booking to ensure your pet and I (and my pup) will be a good fit. Rest assured that your fur baby will be in great hands!!
Home
Information Miranda K. would like to know about your pet
Before your pet comes to stay with me please let me know the following: - Has your pet ever been boarded before? - Is your dog crate trained? - What is the average length of time you leave your pet home alone for (crate vs. free roaming)? - What words/cues does your dog know? - Does your dog have a recall? - What is their favorite activities? - Does your pet have any healthcare concerns I should be aware of? - Is your pet on any dietary restrictions (each pet will be fed separately to avoid any resource guarding)? - How well does your dog walk on a leash/do they have anything that triggers their reactivity (other dogs, cars, bikes, etc)? - Has your pet ever shown any aggression towards other animals/people? - How does your pet inform you they need to use the restroom (whine, sit by the door, ring bells, etc.)? - Any destructive chewing, digging, demand barking, counter surfing, marking, humping, begging, etc.? - Does your dog have separation anxiety? - What is your pet's normal feeding schedule? - Where does your pet prefer to sleep at night? - Anything else you believe I should know?
A typical day
Our activities will be based on your pet's needs. If your pet just needs to lounge and relax I have ample space inside and outside! For exercise, they will be taken on leisurely walks and have plenty of time to smell and examine their surroundings. If you have a high-energy pet who needs to stay on the go I can provide that as well! I like to take these pups on long walks, hikes, and if they are able on runs (if leash trained)!
Location
Fairfax, VA
Pets
Miranda K.
Fairfax, VA