Catherine O.
Athens, MI





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Bark & Barn, Athens
Pet care experience
Bark & Barn is a privately insured in-home kennel that provides overnight and day boarding options as well as drop-in visits/walks for all pets, exotic included. I also provide optional training for dogs. I have five years of experience as a veterinary assistant in a high volume multi-species setting. With this, I have gained the knowledge, training, and experience in animal behavior as well as proper technique in safe animal hold, administering all forms of medication, administering emergency fluids, and animal CPR. Your pups will have access to multiple sections of my home, a fenced play yard, and walks over 120 acres of farm fields and streamed woods! I offer basic puppy training during board and day stays, including potty and crate training. I will gladly accept shark puppies, understanding completely how difficult these pups can be for many caretakers who are not experienced in their breed characteristics. I've worked with and owned dogs for over 17 years. I have a preference for high energy/high drive dogs, though I love all of them just the same. I am a farm mom of school aged children, work remotely, a full-time online student at KCC while my kids sleep, and have plenty of time to devote to your pets. I will follow strict biosecurity and safety measures. I am by no means a "doggy playcare". For their and my safety, I do not allow guest pups to interact together. I have sectioned off portions of my home and large basement for roam, and utilize sanitized in-home kennels for overnight and unattended times as well as movement of guests (inside, outside, walks, etc).
Cat care experience

Catherine also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Reviews

Catherine did a great job with our anxious reactive little guy (9 yr old Morkie). She was very responsive and sent lots of photo updates. I recommend her if you have a dog that needs some personal space from other dogs that a normal kennel environment can’t provide.


Catherine has been great to work with! She is excellent with communication and I feel so comfortable leaving my dogs in her care. Looking forward to work with her in the future. :)

Wonderful experience! Catherine was quick to respond and willing to watch my puppy who was still working on being potty trained. I received multiple updates and pictures throughout the day. She was willing to help with potty training and create training and offered other training services. She had great advice and did great with my puppy during her stay. She was flexible with pick up and drop off times and communicated needs and concerns with me about training before implementing changes with my puppy. Overall great experience!

My dog had such a great time with Catherine. Catherine was great with updates and took really good care of him. Would highly recommend!
About Catherine O.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have a knack for social cues and when and how to approach. Discipline is and will always be reinforcement based. I have experience with reactive dogs and understand any dog can be reactive in the right setting, so meet and greets are a must! Our personal working dogs are not within the home's boundaries and remain with their flock at all times.
Home
Information Catherine O. would like to know about your pet
Please provide a detailed expectation of care you would like me to provide, especially including any medications and special needs and how they need to be administered along with your pets typical temperament.
A typical day
I like to give a little extra time to socialize with your pet during visits so any recurring visits, they will remember it being a pleasant encounter.
Services
Catherine can host
Availability
I currently have full availability outside of school drop-off in the mornings and flexible pick-ups in the afternoon. I spend my free time caring for my own animals and attending online classes and seminars!
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About Catherine O.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have a knack for social cues and when and how to approach. Discipline is and will always be reinforcement based. I have experience with reactive dogs and understand any dog can be reactive in the right setting, so meet and greets are a must! Our personal working dogs are not within the home's boundaries and remain with their flock at all times.
Home
Information Catherine O. would like to know about your pet
Please provide a detailed expectation of care you would like me to provide, especially including any medications and special needs and how they need to be administered along with your pets typical temperament.
A typical day
I like to give a little extra time to socialize with your pet during visits so any recurring visits, they will remember it being a pleasant encounter.
Location
Athens, MI


Catherine O.
Athens, MI