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Casandra J.

East Grand Forks, MN

5.0 out of 5 stars
•104 reviews
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Happy Dog, Happy Life!

Pet care experience

My husband and I bought our first home in East Grand Forks after relocating from Brainerd with our cat and two dogs in 2017. Before moving I worked as a kennel attendant and dog groomer at a small, family owned dog boarding facility. I knew I would miss the families and their sweet dogs, which is why I decided to become a Rover sitter! We have a wonderful, large play room downstairs for indoor play when the weather isn't ideal, plus a yard with a 6' secured privacy fence, plenty of shade to relax in, toys to play with, and access to fresh water at all times. I teach classes at the Grand Forks Dog Training Club, and I am a groomer. Dogs are my life!

Reviews

Dakota C.
Dog Boarding • Oct 21, 2021
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I am so grateful I found Casandra! I just got my puppy a few weeks ago and had to go on a last minute work trip. She was very patient and sweet with my puppy, even though he is super energetic and only three months old! I appreciated her sending frequent updates and photos, and I felt super comfortable leaving my dog with her. I highly recommend having Casandra care for your pets!

Nicole K.
Dog Boarding • Sep 15, 2021
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Absolutely love leaving our pup with Casandra! She sends us fantastic pictures of him daily and he always looks to be having a great time! He comes home exhausted and happy. We will definitely use her and only her, when we need boarding. Highly recommend!

Molly J.
Dog Boarding • Aug 17, 2021
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Casandra took WONDERFUL care of our fur baby, Deuce!:) She was prompt to respond to our request and accommodated our need for care within just a couple days of our request. Deuce was in his glory!! He was so well cared for and loved on throughout his time with Casandra! She sent pictures and updates on how he was doing daily! I definitely look forward to working with Casandra again, she is amazing!:)

Savannah M.
Dog Boarding • Aug 17, 2021
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Casandra was absolutely amazing with my puppy! I constantly got pictures and updates which really eased my anxiety as I have never used Rover before. She had extra puppy play dates with my puppy so she had dogs her size to play with. Will definitely continue to use Casandra in the future! Highly recommend!

About Casandra J.

Communication

41 repeat pet parents
75% response rate
Usually responds in under 12 hours
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 2 cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Casandra J. would like to know about your pet

Tell me what makes your pooch unique! Are they aloof or do they like to cuddle? Do they have a favorite treat or activity, dislikes or fears? Does your dog wear a thundershirt during storms or take any special medications? It's also helpful to know if they have any habits like barking or poop eating. I require all dogs to be crate trained and to come with a crate they are comfortable in. Guests are crated any time I have an appointment (be it a drop off/pick up, or a meet and greet) as a safety measure, as well as for meal times. Crating at night or while I'm out of the house is dependant on the dog/situation, but it does need to be a safe backup option should they become destructive or have accidents when unsupervised.

A typical day

I strive to give every guest a special experience, and each stay will be customized for their individual needs. We can cuddle on the couch, throw a ball in the yard, play hide n seek, or go for a walk along the Greenway. We also have plenty of enrichment opportunities to keep their minds busy - puzzle toys, snuffle mats, kongs, bubbles, and trick training for example! I want the dogs in my home to feel relaxed, and I find that all of the things listed, in addition to a stable routine, calming music, and one on one time really makes a difference!

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$45per night

Casandra can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Casandra J.

Communication

41 repeat pet parents
75% response rate
Usually responds in under 12 hours
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 2 cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Casandra J. would like to know about your pet

Tell me what makes your pooch unique! Are they aloof or do they like to cuddle? Do they have a favorite treat or activity, dislikes or fears? Does your dog wear a thundershirt during storms or take any special medications? It's also helpful to know if they have any habits like barking or poop eating. I require all dogs to be crate trained and to come with a crate they are comfortable in. Guests are crated any time I have an appointment (be it a drop off/pick up, or a meet and greet) as a safety measure, as well as for meal times. Crating at night or while I'm out of the house is dependant on the dog/situation, but it does need to be a safe backup option should they become destructive or have accidents when unsupervised.

A typical day

I strive to give every guest a special experience, and each stay will be customized for their individual needs. We can cuddle on the couch, throw a ball in the yard, play hide n seek, or go for a walk along the Greenway. We also have plenty of enrichment opportunities to keep their minds busy - puzzle toys, snuffle mats, kongs, bubbles, and trick training for example! I want the dogs in my home to feel relaxed, and I find that all of the things listed, in addition to a stable routine, calming music, and one on one time really makes a difference!

Location

East Grand Forks, MN

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Pets

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Casandra J.

East Grand Forks, MN

5.0 out of 5 stars
•104 reviews