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Nainika S.

Allston-Brighton, Boston, MA

4.2 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
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These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Services

Nainika can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
No females in heat

Nainika can care for

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

Availability

I run a startup so I can come home on a flexible schedule determined by your dog or cat - and am home 70% of the time on weekends, ready to be out and about entertaining your pet on a walk or chilled at home with a book and cooking. No loud noises, fast traffic, or children to worry about in my home!

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About Nainika S.

Communication

84% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates

Skills

16 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

If I am in your home, I will do exactly as you request and avoid any disruptions to your pet’s routine or comfort levels. If you trust your dog or cat to me in my home, I’ll do my best to replicate as much of their environment as possible and make sure they don’t miss you TOO much!

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 0-2 hours

Information Nainika S. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your dog is allergic to anything - food or otherwise - and what preferences you have for food schedules and medication. We use only paw-safe salt on our steps to the building, and if there are other special needs for the dog, please let me know at the time of booking and not after.

A typical day

I always take the doggies I’m watching out to the Harvard Business School park or the football field near my house, and if socializing with other dogs is allowed, this is a great place to do it. Otherwise, I know the quiet secret dog parks that are usually empty to take the doggie to. I love watching Bluey with pets, making them creative food challenges and puzzles, reading them bedtime stories, and grooming them (dry) if they like it. Fetch, catch, zoomies, and other activities can be performed right in my fenced backyard!

Location

Boston, MA

Nainika S.'s Neighborhood

I ruff you!

Pet care experience

I’ve had dogs in my family since I was born and cats all throughout college - animals have always been part of my life, but now that I live alone in Boston, it’s a bit expensive to raise an animal. I babysit for friends’ dogs and cats all the time but am really looking forward to more constant companionship! Training has always been really easy for me and I’m very much looking forward to playing with or welcoming your cat or dog, of any size, shape, or age. They will all be spoiled as much as you allow. My home is heated with mini-splits and has hardwood floors, so any accidents can be undone easily :) I have a fenced-in yard that is shared occasionally with the upstairs doggie.

Reviews

Susan F.
Boarding • Aug 15, 2026
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The communication around drop-off and pick-up was disappointing. Nainika was quite snippy and rude with us around the timing, particularly when we required an additional 30 minutes past our agreed upon drop off time. Rather than displaying flexibility and understanding, Nainika made us feel like an inconvenience noting she had other commitments beyond the service we were paying her for (watching our dogs). We did not have confidence the care of our dogs was her first priority and did not appreciate her communication style.

Carter L.
Boarding • Jul 13, 2026
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Nainika was amazing with moose, took him on adventures and was very patient with his puppy behavior.

Cathryn H.
Boarding • May 10, 2026
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Great sitter, fun photos and very responsive. Would love to have her care for Bentley again!

Emma
Boarding • Apr 13, 2026
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Nainika kept our one year old dog safe and happy even with some kennel issues on our end.

About Nainika S.

Communication

84% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates

Skills

16 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

If I am in your home, I will do exactly as you request and avoid any disruptions to your pet’s routine or comfort levels. If you trust your dog or cat to me in my home, I’ll do my best to replicate as much of their environment as possible and make sure they don’t miss you TOO much!

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 0-2 hours

Information Nainika S. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your dog is allergic to anything - food or otherwise - and what preferences you have for food schedules and medication. We use only paw-safe salt on our steps to the building, and if there are other special needs for the dog, please let me know at the time of booking and not after.

A typical day

I always take the doggies I’m watching out to the Harvard Business School park or the football field near my house, and if socializing with other dogs is allowed, this is a great place to do it. Otherwise, I know the quiet secret dog parks that are usually empty to take the doggie to. I love watching Bluey with pets, making them creative food challenges and puzzles, reading them bedtime stories, and grooming them (dry) if they like it. Fetch, catch, zoomies, and other activities can be performed right in my fenced backyard!

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Nainika S.

Allston-Brighton, Boston, MA

4.2 out of 5 stars
7 reviews