I am rating her one star for boarding. I used her services for dog walking prior with no issues. I dropped my dog off with her crate, chews and food. Pretty quickly into the boarding, I started to get messages stating my dog was having severe anxiety, an issue she has never presented in previous boarding scenarios. Cari assured me that she had years of dog training and experience with separation anxiety, however the messages started to get more urgent as she claimed my dog chewed her shoe (while it was on her foot) and continued to pee on her carpet, even after multiple walks. Three hours into the boarding she said she could no longer have my dog at her house. So while I was on the road, I had to arrange back up boarding plans for my dog. I was perplexed that someone who claims to over a decade of dog training experience (including working with dogs with severe seperation anxiety) would be defeated in just a matter of a couple of hours. Again, my dog has never had this issue being boarded before. Needless to say it ended up working for everyone to have my dog boarded at her regular pet care facility instead of staying with Cari.

Cari is a dog whisperer! She took care of my senior labrador retriever for 5+ years while I was at work and away, giving him attention, love and care. She is a great communicator, always providing updates and photos and I never worried about leaving him. She treats every dog like they are her own and you can tell she forms a special bond with each one, which is very reassuring when leaving your dog all day. She was my saving grace when I couldn't be home to take care of my dog and I recommend her to anyone looking for a dog sitter, walker, trainer or all the above!