Kari P.
Andover, MN
Home away from home
Pet care experience
I've always loved dogs, and have had my own in the past. My goal is for your dogs' stay with us to be as comfortable as possible by caring for them the same way they are cared for at home. So if they kennel at night and/or while you're out of the house, or if they don't, I follow what they are used to, so not to cause any unnecessary stress while you're away. Same goes for walks, feeding, being allowed on furniture or not etc. Its important to me to keep the same practices that you use at home, in place so not to undo any training or behavior modification you have done, nor force them to adhere to a routine or practice that is uncomfortable or foreign to them. Over the past couple of years, I've started traveling a lot more often so having my own pets is no longer an option, but I am the person who always asks to pet your dog if I see you out on a trail taking yours for a walk, and have always been the first to offer to watch friends, family member's and co-worker's dogs when they go out of town, so doing Rover was perfect for me when I learned about it because I get to love on other people's dogs and can adjust my availability if I am going to be out of town. Belly rubs, snuggles, tug of war and fetch are some of our favorite things to do with pups, as well as take them for walks in Bunker Hills which is a 2 minute walk from our house :)
Reviews
Kari P. cancelled a booking 4 days before it was scheduled to begin.
Best experience ever, I will never go back to a dog boarding centers. Kari made my dogs feel at home, always sent me pictures and updates. I’m very picky and stingy when it’s about my dogs but Kari made me feel comfortable throughout the whole stay! 1000% recommended!
Kari took our 3 dogs for a last minute booking when we went downtown overnight. She and her family were fantastic with our 2 Bassets and 1 Pug mix!!! They came back happy and tired, and Kari was great about letting them roam around and feel comfortable just as if they were at home. We will definitely be repeat customers in the future!!!
Kari was great - good communicator, provided pictures & updates and made us at ease being away from Gabby & Copper knowing they were in good hands!
About Kari P.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have a 4 level home, 2 of which are spacious, "main living area" levels which allows plenty of room for pups (in addition to my fenced in back yard) but the secondary living area also allows for easy separation of pups during feeding time or when I need to leave the house etc.
Home
Information Kari P. would like to know about your pet
If your dog has any special needs, requests or behaviors that would be good to know, please provide that information in your request. Please also let me know what your standard practice is when you leave your pup(s) home alone. (kennel, free roam, limited access to home etc.)
A typical day
Bunker Hills is super close to my house, so that's my favorite place to go with pups. There is also an off-leash dog park nearby so sometimes we go there as well. Of course, if you didn't want your pet to be off leash we don't have to go to it :)
Services
Kari can host
Kari can watch in your home
Availability
When I'm not traveling (which is when my calendar shows availability) I work from home 95% of the time, with the exception of the 2X a month that I need to go to the office for a half day. I'm able to provide potty breaks every 2 hours if needed, and can feed on a schedule.
About Kari P.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have a 4 level home, 2 of which are spacious, "main living area" levels which allows plenty of room for pups (in addition to my fenced in back yard) but the secondary living area also allows for easy separation of pups during feeding time or when I need to leave the house etc.
Home
Information Kari P. would like to know about your pet
If your dog has any special needs, requests or behaviors that would be good to know, please provide that information in your request. Please also let me know what your standard practice is when you leave your pup(s) home alone. (kennel, free roam, limited access to home etc.)
A typical day
Bunker Hills is super close to my house, so that's my favorite place to go with pups. There is also an off-leash dog park nearby so sometimes we go there as well. Of course, if you didn't want your pet to be off leash we don't have to go to it :)
Location
Andover, MN
Kari P.
Andover, MN