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Carla K.

Bentonville, AR

5.0 out of 5 stars
174 reviews
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Favorite Home Away from Home!

Pet care experience

PLEASE READ: I will keep up to 6 dogs at a time. I take into account size and personalities when making that decision to have a good balance. If you’re concerned about your dog being around other dogs, please discuss with me further. I have a Skipper Key named Skipper that comes during the week for daycare. He’s a sweet old man and has been coming for several years . He’s a private client. I take vacation every year for my birthday somewhere around the weekend of 8/4. *I always encourage you to bring your pet the night before you travel during weekdays due to my work schedule of 7:30-4:30 Monday through Friday. This just gives me a little time to hang out with your pets and let them settle in. I do not charge for bringing them the night before. I have always ALWAYS been a huge animal lover. I’m partial to dogs. I love getting to know them and watching their different personalities and also all the cuddles. I just enjoy spending time with animals in general. I let them be dogs when they’re here and play and live it up. I am married and my husband loves dogs just as much as me! Our children are all in their 20s and live independently so we do not have any children in my home. I have a few very close friends that stop by but they love dogs as well and I consider that bonus cuddle time for your furbabies. I have a 9 year old black lab named Dixie and a 5 month old pit named Lily. She has A giant toy box and loves to share with other fur friends. She lays where she wants and sleeps where she wants which is what your baby can do when they’re with me unless you have specific instructions for their sleep. I have been dog sitting through Rover now close to 7 years and absolutely LOVE IT! I’ve met some great dogs and owners who are repeat clients. I feel like the dogs I watch are my extended family. I’m very careful to be close during feeding time or if I let them have a bone to gnaw on for some down time. I also, do not leave them alone with bones or food out. Ever! Only water. I do my best to make sure they only eat their food. At times, dogs will be dogs, and sneak a bite from another dogs bowl or pick up a piece of kibble that might have fallen. I keep very good treats here for the dogs to have as well as dental bones and Instinct Mix In which is a food topper and can entice picky eaters to eat. I never leave food out for grazing as my dog will eat every bit of it. I hardly ever use my front door. I come and go through the garage and I’m always very careful when it comes to having pets around, including my own. I truly understand that your pet is like your child and they will be treated as my child too when they’re with me. I may not do every single thing exactly the way you do it at home, but they will receive the best care. I’m all for cuddles and wet kisses. I mean what’s better than coming home every day to so much love. I’m not strict on pick-up or drop-off times as I understand life happens. When I say not strict, I literally mean it. If you plan to pick them up at 1:00 and for some reason it changes to 8:00pm or later, that’s fine with me. All I ask is that you communicate and keep me informed so that I’m able to be out and about as needed. *I do have an 22 year old son who is at the U of A. There wasn't a section to select that I have an older child. He is not here often, but he loves dogs as much as me so if he stops by to visit your baby will just get extra attention. I'm your person. Tell me your rules, your dogs quirky needs and anything else you’d like to share. I’m experienced with special diets and giving medication. I’m not currently certified in pet CPR formally, but have been in the past and feel confident should an emergency arise, I’d be calm cool and collected to tend to your pet.

Reviews

Melissa W.
Dog Boarding • Dec 17, 2023
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Carla is amazing with our dog!!! She loves going there and we know she is being taken care and loved.

Kristy D.
Dog Boarding • Nov 26, 2023
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Carla is so wonderful and takes great care of our fur babies every time!

Lorna P.
Dog Boarding • Jul 16, 2023
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The best kid (pet) sitter My dogs love her

Faith W.
Dog Boarding • Jul 01, 2023
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Carla has watched my dog a handful of times now and our dog loves her. She is amazing and I highly recommend.

About Carla K.

Communication

89 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
30% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

35 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a privacy fence with a pad lock. I have guests come in through the garage and have them close the garage door before entering.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Carla K. would like to know about your pet

I would like to know any small likes/dislikes. I would like to know if the dog likes sleeping in my bed, etc. i do not have any breed preferences. I love all dogs and my lab loves all dogs. I want the dog to feel at home in my care and like a part of the family. I work full time at Transplace in Lowell. I have no problem getting to my house for potty breaks, etc. I work 7:30-4:30 Monday thru Friday. I will be home from 5:00 on when watching someone's pet.

A typical day

I love to go for walks around lake Bella vista or the Bentonville Farmer’s Market, lay on the floor and play hide and seek with a blanket, tug of war. Really anything. If a dog likes something and the owner makes me aware, consider it done. I have a bubble gun I use out back for them and most have a blast chasing the bubbles.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$25per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$25per visit
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$20per day

Carla can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only

Carla can watch in your home

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

Availability

I work full time but 75% remote so I’m home the majority of the time! I’m Never really away from home more than 2-3 hours at a time.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated 19 days ago
Carla can host up to 1 pets per night
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Carla K.

Communication

89 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
30% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

35 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a privacy fence with a pad lock. I have guests come in through the garage and have them close the garage door before entering.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Carla K. would like to know about your pet

I would like to know any small likes/dislikes. I would like to know if the dog likes sleeping in my bed, etc. i do not have any breed preferences. I love all dogs and my lab loves all dogs. I want the dog to feel at home in my care and like a part of the family. I work full time at Transplace in Lowell. I have no problem getting to my house for potty breaks, etc. I work 7:30-4:30 Monday thru Friday. I will be home from 5:00 on when watching someone's pet.

A typical day

I love to go for walks around lake Bella vista or the Bentonville Farmer’s Market, lay on the floor and play hide and seek with a blanket, tug of war. Really anything. If a dog likes something and the owner makes me aware, consider it done. I have a bubble gun I use out back for them and most have a blast chasing the bubbles.

Location

Bentonville, AR

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Carla K.

Bentonville, AR

5.0 out of 5 stars
174 reviews