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Karissa S.

Belgrade, MT

5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
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Loving them like they are mine

Pet care experience

I’ve taken care of dogs & cats since I was pretty young. I got asked to house sit quite a bit and to also watch them in our home. I did dog grooming off and on and I used to work as a certified veterinary assistant and I was training to do more veterinary technician work. During my time of employment, I was fear free (Level 3) certified, meaning I had the training to assess my patient’s (dogs and cats) fear, anxiety, and stress levels by observing their symptoms and behaviors then I would come up with a plan on what I can do to help alleviate their symptoms. Even though my certification isn’t active anymore, I still watch for signs of fear, anxiety, and stress in dogs and cats and practice what I’ve learned. I still put my training to good use and use those techniques to help alleviate their symptoms and behaviors. I was at that time going to school to earn my A.A.S degree in veterinary technology. When I had my first son, I decided to stay home. I now have 3 kids and still stay home full time. My oldest is 3, he’ll be 4 in January, my second is almost 2, and my youngest is 3 months. They have been around dogs since they were born. They are fun-loving and active. I know it can be stressful to board your dogs at boarding facilities, that’s why I want to help people out by watching their dogs in my home either as overnight stays or as a “doggie daycare”. During the day when you work long hours and don’t want to leave your dog home alone, I want people to rest assured their dogs are being well taken care of. I can also take drop ins too. I have 3 dogs of my own, a 7 year old Australian Shepherd named Jackson, a 12 year old Pomeranian named Gizmo, a 4 year old Golden Retriever named Elsa, and a 2 year old brown tabby cat named Pumpkin. All of them love other animals which makes things so easy for other dogs! My dogs love to play and chase each other around. My cat loves being around dogs too. Trust me, when your dog is here with me they won’t be bored. They always say a tired dog is a happy dog. I will also be offering grooming services such as baths, blow outs with a forced air dryer (really helps get that undercoat out), trimming with scissors or snap on combs, or complete shave downs. I can also do nail trims and more! Just ask me for more details!

Reviews

Nikki F.
Dog Boarding • Apr 30, 2024
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Karissa was excellent! She sent tons of pictures and always let me know what Goose was up to that day.

Brian H.
Doggy Day Care • Apr 22, 2024
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Great communication and environment

About Karissa S.

Communication

1 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a large fenced yard and dogs are allowed on the furniture. The more the merrier. I have 3 dogs and a cat and they love other animals. We can do walks around my neighborhood. If I need to run an errand I can take them with me or I can keep them at home and make sure everything is locked up. Safety is my top priority!

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 dogs, 1 cat
Children 0-5 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Karissa S. would like to know about your pet

I need to know if your dogs - get along well with other dogs and cats - if they have a prey drive meaning do they like to chase fast moving things such as a child or cat. - do they get along with kids? - if they have any food allergies? - any likes or dislikes. I want your dogs to feel comfortable here and I want to put your mind at ease. I will make those necessary accommodations for your dog’s needs. I will love them and treat them like they are mine.

A typical day

I have a lot of dog toys and I like to give them a lot of mental and physical stimulation by making delicious kong treat recipes, playing fetch, having all of the dogs run around in the back yard, and doing some basic commands with treats. This is a great neighborhood for dog walks and there’s a lot of scents they can smell. I have very active kids so there is a lot of activity indoors and outdoors. When we’re tired we like to chill on the couch, watch some tv, and get all the cuddles.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$35per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$12per visit
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$25per day
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$15per walk

Karissa can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Karissa can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I’m a stay at home mom so I’m home full time, I have the perfect schedule for being around your beloved dogs all day. I may be a busy mama but taking care of other dogs is no problem at all. I thoroughly enjoy it. I want to be able to help my clients in any way I can and make necessary accommodations.

Available
Not available
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About Karissa S.

Communication

1 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a large fenced yard and dogs are allowed on the furniture. The more the merrier. I have 3 dogs and a cat and they love other animals. We can do walks around my neighborhood. If I need to run an errand I can take them with me or I can keep them at home and make sure everything is locked up. Safety is my top priority!

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 dogs, 1 cat
Children 0-5 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Karissa S. would like to know about your pet

I need to know if your dogs - get along well with other dogs and cats - if they have a prey drive meaning do they like to chase fast moving things such as a child or cat. - do they get along with kids? - if they have any food allergies? - any likes or dislikes. I want your dogs to feel comfortable here and I want to put your mind at ease. I will make those necessary accommodations for your dog’s needs. I will love them and treat them like they are mine.

A typical day

I have a lot of dog toys and I like to give them a lot of mental and physical stimulation by making delicious kong treat recipes, playing fetch, having all of the dogs run around in the back yard, and doing some basic commands with treats. This is a great neighborhood for dog walks and there’s a lot of scents they can smell. I have very active kids so there is a lot of activity indoors and outdoors. When we’re tired we like to chill on the couch, watch some tv, and get all the cuddles.

Location

Belgrade, MT

Karissa S.'s Neighborhood

Pets

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Karissa S.

Belgrade, MT

5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews