Karuna K.
Austin, TX
Professional Animal Lover & Trainer
Pet care experience
Howdy! My name is Karuna and I've worked with animals almost all my life. I did petsitting as a teen, my first job was as a kennel assistant at a vet office, and I now work as a professional pet care provider and dog trainer. With all this experience, I can offer some of the best care available for your pets. As a trainer, I'm able to reinforce positive behaviors during dog walks or visits and am comfortable working with anxious & reactive pups.
Reviews
My dog and I had an excellent experience with Karuna! The communication was great throughout, and I received regular updates. Karuna even taught my dog a new trick. And my apartment looks better than when I left it. Highly recommend!
Karuna is the best! Pluto loves how walks with her, she’s so good with him and always on time.
I’m so thankful to have connected with Karuna - great communication and made the booking a breeze. On time. Professional. My pup came home with a big smile on her face. I’ll definitely be contacting Karuna again for future walks.
Excellent sitter - messaged and sent photos often. Very attentive and took very good care of our dog. Thank you!
About Karuna K.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
When I stay with your pups I like to have plenty of time for long walks and/or enrichment activities. Whether it’s a dog, a cat, or both, I enjoy giving lots of cuddles and play time. I'm pretty well stocked with supplies (treats, poop bags, toys, etc.) that I can bring, but of course can use whatever you have on hand to help your pets feel comfortable, like any favorite toys or treats :)
Information Karuna K. would like to know about your pet
It's always important for me to know if your pet has any food allergies, and, of course, if they have any health issues. Also, if there's anything you know they're uncomfortable with, like car rides, small children, other dogs, etc. That way, when I'm out in public with them, I can be conscious to avoid anything that might stress your dog out. As a trainer, I know how important it is to keep our dogs happy and healthy! If your dog has any reactivity struggles you'd like me to help work on, we can discuss that too.
A typical day
I love spending time outdoors with dogs. We can go for walks around the neighborhood, play fetch, or even spend time at a nearby dog park. I love to use puzzle toys and snuffle mats, or even teach them new tricks to keep their brains sharp. I’m a big cat lover as well. Some of my favorite things to do with kitties are to sit with them and cuddle (of course), brush their fur & give them skritches, and play with their favorite toys or toss treats around so they can hunt.
Services
Karuna can watch in your home
Availability
Since I own my own business, I'm able to make my own schedule. The best time to book me is usually in the late morning/afternoon, but I'm flexible and will do my best to accommodate you and your pet's needs. For overnights, I usually limit my stays to 1-3 nights. But please reach out and check with me if you want to book a longer stay. I'm able to do in-home petsitting for more nights than that, depending on the dates.
About Karuna K.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
When I stay with your pups I like to have plenty of time for long walks and/or enrichment activities. Whether it’s a dog, a cat, or both, I enjoy giving lots of cuddles and play time. I'm pretty well stocked with supplies (treats, poop bags, toys, etc.) that I can bring, but of course can use whatever you have on hand to help your pets feel comfortable, like any favorite toys or treats :)
Information Karuna K. would like to know about your pet
It's always important for me to know if your pet has any food allergies, and, of course, if they have any health issues. Also, if there's anything you know they're uncomfortable with, like car rides, small children, other dogs, etc. That way, when I'm out in public with them, I can be conscious to avoid anything that might stress your dog out. As a trainer, I know how important it is to keep our dogs happy and healthy! If your dog has any reactivity struggles you'd like me to help work on, we can discuss that too.
A typical day
I love spending time outdoors with dogs. We can go for walks around the neighborhood, play fetch, or even spend time at a nearby dog park. I love to use puzzle toys and snuffle mats, or even teach them new tricks to keep their brains sharp. I’m a big cat lover as well. Some of my favorite things to do with kitties are to sit with them and cuddle (of course), brush their fur & give them skritches, and play with their favorite toys or toss treats around so they can hunt.
Location
Austin, TX
Pets
Karuna K.
Austin, TX