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Barb C.

Lake Forest, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
•3 reviews
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Giving the best care next to you!

Pet care experience

Pets, especially dogs, have been a part of my family for as long as I can remember. I have always loved animals and cannot imagine our lives withour our canine kids. I am a teacher and am available daily after 3:30 for a dog visit to your home or to care for your pet at my house. We all love spending even more time together on weekends! Our dogs are very flexible! I have cared for pets of family member and friends' dogs in both our home or theirs. People love the fact I take notes and offer a full account of their dog's stay. The dogs would say they loved being on vacation at "Camp C" where water bowls are filled, meals provided, plenty of attention, good night kisses, and the fact they feel like members of the family,not just guests. We are over protecive parents and travel most places with our dogs. A friend who helps when we need to be away sends pictures each night after their bedtime outing. That's my favorite time of our time away. We can relax and know our dogs are happy and you can experience the same peace of mind when your pet visits our family. Our dog Buddy was my mom's dog before she passed away. When I saw how our dogs welcomed an adult dog into our family and how they are loved at a nursing home or with others, I knew I could offer a safe, loving home to other dogs when their people had to be away. I would rather never travel than have to kennel our dogs, so being part of Rover is something that makes me feel good about offering an alternative care option for people who want the best and care deeply for their pets!

Reviews

Michael E.
Dog Boarding • Sep 27, 2018
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Barb was amazing! She wrote a handwritten note about what Madison did throughout each day of her stay. Could not be more happy with the experience and would certainly recommend Barb for anyone that is looking in the LF area

Tod S.
Dog Boarding • Dec 25, 2017
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Barb and her 3 Labs were great. Uma seemed to love her week-long visit.

susan F.
Aug 26, 2017

Barb is great with dogs. She is a true dog lover. Barb communicates very well with her four legged friends; it makes me think of the words "dog whisperer". It is amazing to watch her interact with her dogs.

About Barb C.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates

Skills

40 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 dogs
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Barb C. would like to know about your pet

I don't really have any breed preferences. It is more about a dog's personality than the breed. We have owned retrievers, schnauzers, and smaller spaniels. I would mostly want to know your dog's routine, eating habits, sleeping spot, fears, familiar vocabulary, and sharing ( ie water bowls, toys etc). Our dogs are very welcoming, laid back, and social but would not do well with an aggressive or dominant dog.

A typical day

Playing ball is a highlight with our dogs in our large fenced yard. We often play one at a time and will include hide and go seek too! They love that game! Our dogs l;ove cuddle couch time at what we call TV time for 30-60 mins in the evening. We live on at the end of a quiet street so walking down the block here or around the neighborhood at your house depends on what your dogs is used to and able to do. I defer to you to advise me of your dog's walking habits and preferences. I would like to keep their routine as similar as possible whether they are staying with us or being checked on at their own home.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
AWAY
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY

Barb can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Non-neutered males accepted, spayed females only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

Barb can watch in your home

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

About Barb C.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates

Skills

40 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 dogs
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Barb C. would like to know about your pet

I don't really have any breed preferences. It is more about a dog's personality than the breed. We have owned retrievers, schnauzers, and smaller spaniels. I would mostly want to know your dog's routine, eating habits, sleeping spot, fears, familiar vocabulary, and sharing ( ie water bowls, toys etc). Our dogs are very welcoming, laid back, and social but would not do well with an aggressive or dominant dog.

A typical day

Playing ball is a highlight with our dogs in our large fenced yard. We often play one at a time and will include hide and go seek too! They love that game! Our dogs l;ove cuddle couch time at what we call TV time for 30-60 mins in the evening. We live on at the end of a quiet street so walking down the block here or around the neighborhood at your house depends on what your dogs is used to and able to do. I defer to you to advise me of your dog's walking habits and preferences. I would like to keep their routine as similar as possible whether they are staying with us or being checked on at their own home.

Location

Lake Forest, IL

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Barb C.

Lake Forest, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
•3 reviews