NOTE: In the lovely review Lorie wrote on this site, she mentioned my companion dog. I am extremely sad to say my little Augie past on in the fall of 2025 so I will no longer be pet sitting as a Duo going forward. RIP My Sweetest Boy 🐾 

Also, I have attempted to do the Pawshake Verification ID process twice without success, so if you would like to see more about me before requesting my current 'clean' Criminal Record Check, see k9nanny.ca for more details and testimonials. 

A Little About Me 

Caring for homes and animals has always come naturally to me. I grew up
surrounded by furry and feathered friends, was mowing ¼ acre before I was 4
feet tall, and my very first job was house cleaning. Most of my career was
spent in high-end Hearth & Home products and Home Staging — except for the
years I followed friends’ advice and became a Certified Dog Trainer!  

I’m now retired from dog training and involved some years in Natural
Health Products for People, Pets, and Homes, which I mostly do remotely
online. That means I can be home with your pets except for a
couple of 5 hour shifts per week in my Vitamin Department. 

Over my lifetime, I’ve shared my homes with 15 dogs, 9 cats, and a variety of other wonderful critters. I've ‘chaperoned’ dozens more dogs as a trainer and sitter as well. This lifelong experience allows me to confidently care for your precious companions and your home (with the obvious exception of serious
veterinary care.) I am proficient administering health supplements or meds and inuslin injections, I know how to deal with seizures and the method for stopping canine vertigo - A MASSIVE RELIEF for your dog.  

I have some overuse injury of my wrists so I'm unable to take on large
reactive dogs or even medium size dogs that pull on leash. 

That said, I have experience with many pet species and livestock
as well. I’m happy to discuss any needs for critters I might not be familiar with. 

I keep an up-to-date Criminal Record Check, originally
required when hosting international students, and now for peace of mind in my home-sitting
work. 

Before you travel, I like to schedule a Meet & Greet,
and if you have dogs, ideally a pack walk so they can
naturally welcome me into their circle before you go. My goal is for both you
and your pets to feel confident and at ease knowing everything’s in caring
and very experienced hands. 

I will provide a list of my repeat clients who are happy to speak
with you about their experiences with me — several have booked me 8 to
11 times over the past 33 months. (I’ve also house-sat for long-time
friends, caring for their children, pets, and livestock over more than 4
decades.) 

While you’re away, I’ll keep you updated with photos and notes,
or we can connect through Facebook Messenger or WhatsApp so
you can see your pets happy at home.  

Blessings, Mikela