Kayla V.
Near North Side, IL
Outgoing, adventurous, dogsitter
Pet care experience
My name is Kayla and I have a love for all animals. I wrote my senior thesis in college on Pit Bulls to bring to light their true nature, not how the media portrays them. I worked at a doggie daycare for a few years gaining knowledge of all breeds, temperaments, diets, medicine with dogs of all ages. Also, I am very much involved in training shelter dogs to become more adoptable. I do that on my spare time as well as running and walking the dogs for excercise. I have dog sat many peoples animals in my own home as well as at their homes for many years. I have fostered dogs in my home prior to moving to Chicago. I am very experienced with all types of dogs and behaviors as well as other types of animals such as cats, reptiles, rodents and farm animals. I adopted a dog from PAWS Chicago in 2017 and he is my adventure buddy! I am very active, love to go running, go on hikes and explore new areas of the city. If you have any further questions about me or my experience feel free to message me!
Reviews
Kayla was amazing! She constantly updated me about what was going on. And Cosette loved her! Will definitely be using her whenever she's available :)
Kayla was fantastic with my puppy! He is so lazy and just wanted to cuddle the whole time. She sent me so many pictures and gave me constant feedback the entire time I was away. I would absolutely use her again!!
Kayla is amazing when it comes to watching animals. She is the true definition of an animal lover. She has so much experience with dogs in particular. Worked at a doggie day care and I saw first hand the love and care she gave to each and every dog. She new every dog by name within her first week there. She loves all breeds, but definitely has a soft spot for Pitbulls, as she wrote a thesis on them. That being said, no dog scares her or intimidates her. She will treat your dog as if its her own. You will get endless pictures and updates - it will be as if you never left haha. Her and I just rescued a pup together and the amount of patience and dedication she's devoted to training him is indescribable. There is truly no one else I would trust with animals.
Animals, especially dogs, love Kayla. She is wonderful with every type of dog, big or small. She is all about what is best for the dogs and making sure they are happy and healthy!! I would recommend her to anyone and everyone looking for a dog walker or dog sitter. She is excellent all around!
About Kayla V.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I do not have a fenced in yard but I love exploring dog parks, streets, and the area around the zoo with mine and my friends dogs all the time!
Home
Information Kayla V. would like to know about your pet
Any dog / food aggression - favorite treats - allergies if any - how energetic or lazy your dog is - tricks and training you do or want to keep up
A typical day
If your dog enjoys it I will run, walk, and exploring all park areas! I truly enjoy finding dog friendly restaurants and breweries to do more things with my own dog as well.
Services
Kayla can host
Kayla can watch in your home
Availability
I work remote Mondays and Fridays allowing me to spend more time with my dog and yours. Tuesday through Thursday I come home for an hour during lunch as well to take out my dog. Plenty of flexibility in the afternoons and evenings to walk my dog and others without issues!
About Kayla V.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I do not have a fenced in yard but I love exploring dog parks, streets, and the area around the zoo with mine and my friends dogs all the time!
Home
Information Kayla V. would like to know about your pet
Any dog / food aggression - favorite treats - allergies if any - how energetic or lazy your dog is - tricks and training you do or want to keep up
A typical day
If your dog enjoys it I will run, walk, and exploring all park areas! I truly enjoy finding dog friendly restaurants and breweries to do more things with my own dog as well.
Location
Chicago, IL
Pets
Kayla V.
Near North Side, IL