Ashlyn K.
Oak Ridge, TN
Your pet’s new fave person (sorry)
Pet care experience
Is your dog your best friend? My dog, Hueco, is mine, but I always have room in my heart for another pack member. With Hueco, I practice positive reinforcement only training that I learned from a professional dog trainer. I am happy to follow any routines for enrichment and training that you already have with your pets because I know how important it is to stay consistent. I am calm, patient, and loving and although I mostly work with dogs and currently only have the one pup at home, I’ve never met a cat who didn’t love me. Fun fact #1: I can usually teach a dog my hand signal for “sit” in less than ten minutes. Fun fact #2: All of the dogs in my family have had names related to rocks. Bonus points if you know the inspiration for Hueco given that info!
Reviews
Ashlyn took great care of our pups. She sent picture updates and even left us a sweet sticker of them!
Ashlyn was great! She responded quickly to my texts and sent pictures. I would definitely recommend her!!
Ashlynn sent me daily updates on how my fur babies were during housesitting and was responsive to my messages. I'm happy with her care of my pets and would use her again.
I can't say enough great things about Ashlyn. She went above and beyond to take care of our babies while we were away, even when they tried to make life hard on her. 100% recommend!
About Ashlyn K.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
To give your pet(s) my full attention and the least stressful care, I only watch animals in their own homes/usual environments and do not bring my dog along with me (he stays home with his dad). Read on to learn more about my personal dog care routine and the quality of care to expect if you book with me. Here is an example of my personal dog care routine with my dog at home: 6-7 A.M. Breakfast and/or quick morning potty break 9:30-10 A.M. Longer walk or play 12-1 P.M. Lunch and long “poop walk” Afternoon potty break at some point, play if energy is there (although my own dog is trained for afternoon naps with me and will insist on them lol) 6-7 P.M. Dinner Typically 1-2 more potty breaks before bed depending on what time bed time is! Always a quick night walk to empty the tank before we go to sleep. My dog is a big snuggle bug, so I don’t mind if I am expected to share accommodations with your animals. I want you to feel safe and confident in leaving your little loved ones behind on any adventures or travels (or even for a day at the office) and will certainly be sending cute photos and videos along with status updates. I welcome dogs of all ages, maintenance needs, and energy levels. Although I have less experience with cats, I feel confident the ones I’ve met and cared for would give me a ringing endorsement! Last but not least, I’ve gone through emergency medical situations with my own dog and know how to remain calm and get animals the care they need in the moment as well as for their recovery. No one ever wants something like that to happen to their angels, especially while they’re gone, but if it came to that, I want you to have faith and trust in how much I care. TL;DR: I will treat your babies as if they’re my own so you can rest easy.
Information Ashlyn K. would like to know about your pet
Important details so I can make the most of my time with your furry friends: • Feeding schedule and amount • Sleeping/overnight arrangements • Crated while alone? • Medicine and special needs • Reactivity level to other people and dogs while on walks/in general • Special commands and training procedures (e.g. do they need to settle before a walk, etc.) • Any training goals that I can continue to work on for you
A typical day
An engaged and stimulated dog is a happy dog! I love to match the energy of the dogs I care for. Whether that’s a high-energy speed racer type or a snuggle on the couch vibe, I’m here for it. I have made it a point to learn dog’s cues and body language to better understand what they need or want at any given moment. Personally, I play “hide and seek” with my dog and let him find his toys as a quick and fun indoor play session. He also loves fetch, swimming, lots of good sniffs, and watching “our” shows. I play soothing music for him on my home speaker if I know it’s going to be a more stressful absence than usual. Let me know if your dog has any favorite toys or games and I will be sure to incorporate them into our time together. If you’re dog is already trained/acclimated for this, I am also a runner and can take them on runs of the length they’re used to. I am a big believer in keeping our canine friends safe by keeping them leashed at all times in public, but am happy to run around any fenced in, appropriate spaces with them!
Services
Ashlyn can watch in your home
Availability
I am a full-time pet caretaker with a passion for animals! This means I can easily accommodate overnight stays for short or long term travel as well as routine daily dog walks or other check in needs. Depending on my other bookings, I can walk/check on your animals every 4-8 hours. Additionally, I’m happy to stay with them as long as desired during the day (for an additional fee) if availability allows. I have found that it causes my dog much less stress to stay in his own home when I travel rather than boarding him or having him stay elsewhere, so I am happy to stay overnight to allow the same comfort for your animals!
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About Ashlyn K.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
To give your pet(s) my full attention and the least stressful care, I only watch animals in their own homes/usual environments and do not bring my dog along with me (he stays home with his dad). Read on to learn more about my personal dog care routine and the quality of care to expect if you book with me. Here is an example of my personal dog care routine with my dog at home: 6-7 A.M. Breakfast and/or quick morning potty break 9:30-10 A.M. Longer walk or play 12-1 P.M. Lunch and long “poop walk” Afternoon potty break at some point, play if energy is there (although my own dog is trained for afternoon naps with me and will insist on them lol) 6-7 P.M. Dinner Typically 1-2 more potty breaks before bed depending on what time bed time is! Always a quick night walk to empty the tank before we go to sleep. My dog is a big snuggle bug, so I don’t mind if I am expected to share accommodations with your animals. I want you to feel safe and confident in leaving your little loved ones behind on any adventures or travels (or even for a day at the office) and will certainly be sending cute photos and videos along with status updates. I welcome dogs of all ages, maintenance needs, and energy levels. Although I have less experience with cats, I feel confident the ones I’ve met and cared for would give me a ringing endorsement! Last but not least, I’ve gone through emergency medical situations with my own dog and know how to remain calm and get animals the care they need in the moment as well as for their recovery. No one ever wants something like that to happen to their angels, especially while they’re gone, but if it came to that, I want you to have faith and trust in how much I care. TL;DR: I will treat your babies as if they’re my own so you can rest easy.
Information Ashlyn K. would like to know about your pet
Important details so I can make the most of my time with your furry friends: • Feeding schedule and amount • Sleeping/overnight arrangements • Crated while alone? • Medicine and special needs • Reactivity level to other people and dogs while on walks/in general • Special commands and training procedures (e.g. do they need to settle before a walk, etc.) • Any training goals that I can continue to work on for you
A typical day
An engaged and stimulated dog is a happy dog! I love to match the energy of the dogs I care for. Whether that’s a high-energy speed racer type or a snuggle on the couch vibe, I’m here for it. I have made it a point to learn dog’s cues and body language to better understand what they need or want at any given moment. Personally, I play “hide and seek” with my dog and let him find his toys as a quick and fun indoor play session. He also loves fetch, swimming, lots of good sniffs, and watching “our” shows. I play soothing music for him on my home speaker if I know it’s going to be a more stressful absence than usual. Let me know if your dog has any favorite toys or games and I will be sure to incorporate them into our time together. If you’re dog is already trained/acclimated for this, I am also a runner and can take them on runs of the length they’re used to. I am a big believer in keeping our canine friends safe by keeping them leashed at all times in public, but am happy to run around any fenced in, appropriate spaces with them!
Location
Oak Ridge, TN
Pets
Ashlyn K.
Oak Ridge, TN