Niki Y.
Upper West Side, NY
Professional fur baby snuggler! 🥰
Pet care experience
Hello! I have two small dogs and a 3 legged kitten, and they are my family. They sleep on my bed, I say bless you when they sneeze, and we cuddle and play all day: that's the kind of dog owner I am. I graduated with a Bachelors in English Creative Writing from Pace University in May 2019. I am working to become a writer and actress, and I am so thankful that I am also able to run my own dog walking business while I take that journey. Working with cats and dogs is my dream job, and I will treat your dog like my own little baby! With me, you can trust I will give them the best care and love. I think dogs are truly the most pure beings in the world, and every moment with them feels like a gift. I live in Washington heights and I mainly service financial district, east village, midtown, and upper west side. Boarding is my main service. My boarding rates are $50/night for small/medium dogs. Large dogs (over 40 lbs) are $65/night. This allows me to board bigger dogs as well, and I add a big dog fee to the request. Similarly, puppies are $60/ night. This allows me to take less boarding dogs if I take a bigger pup, and allows for me to give bigger dogs the extra attention and exercise they need and deserve. Prices are negotiable, and we can discuss compromises as my first priority is always the dog’s care.
Reviews
Niki was wonderful and so communicative!! Really appreciate her helping out with Riley during the holiday break.
Niki was so great watching Zula for a couple of weeks on short notice! She sent lots of updates which made us feel better about leaving our pup.
Niki had Max for a long boarding and she was amazing to him, she sent pics & vids everyday keeping us up to date which we really appreciated. We could tell she was great to him by seeing how relaxed and healthy he was when we picked him up. We recommend her without hesitation!
Nikki was very communicative throughout our pups stay. We got plenty of videos and pictures. She truly treated them like they were her own. I would definitely recommend Niki for your boarding needs in the future.
About Niki Y.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I always follow the instructions of the pet parents. Everyone walks and needs something different. I keep an open communication to make sure I am doing what is best for the pet parents. I also always make sure I’m doing what is best for the cat or dog, as they are my main concern.
Home
Information Niki Y. would like to know about your pet
I love all dogs. And how I get to know a dog depends on a lot of factors. I will base my actions on how the dog feels. So, for one I will always get down on their level and see if they come to me. I will make sure to speak to the owner first about the dog and see what they like or how comfortable they are with new people. Then, depending on the owner and the dog, I will try to offer food and toys. Then when the dog comes to me I will offer gentle love and play. And hopefully we can bond from there.
A typical day
We will walk around the city and try to find a quiet or nice and grassy area. If allowed by the owner, I will let them guide me within reason to where they feel like walking. It's not about the destination but the journey for the dog. I also take requests for places the dog loves or where the owner would prefer I walk them.
Services
Niki can host
Niki can watch in your home
Availability
I am a writer and actor, and I walk dogs drop in on cats for my day job, so I have a lot of flexibility! Mainly I’m home to board dogs and don’t leave much when I have pups in my home.
About Niki Y.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I always follow the instructions of the pet parents. Everyone walks and needs something different. I keep an open communication to make sure I am doing what is best for the pet parents. I also always make sure I’m doing what is best for the cat or dog, as they are my main concern.
Home
Information Niki Y. would like to know about your pet
I love all dogs. And how I get to know a dog depends on a lot of factors. I will base my actions on how the dog feels. So, for one I will always get down on their level and see if they come to me. I will make sure to speak to the owner first about the dog and see what they like or how comfortable they are with new people. Then, depending on the owner and the dog, I will try to offer food and toys. Then when the dog comes to me I will offer gentle love and play. And hopefully we can bond from there.
A typical day
We will walk around the city and try to find a quiet or nice and grassy area. If allowed by the owner, I will let them guide me within reason to where they feel like walking. It's not about the destination but the journey for the dog. I also take requests for places the dog loves or where the owner would prefer I walk them.
Location
New york, NY
Pets
Niki Y.
Upper West Side, NY