Catherine R.
Latham, NY
Services
Catherine can host
Availability
Either myself or my husband is working from home during the week, however it is possible that there will be times when your pup will be left in our home alone with our own two dogs while we run errands or drive our human kids to their activities, just like if they were at your home. We like morning and/or evening walks and lots of playtime in between.
| S | M | T | W | T | F | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | ||||||
2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 |
30 | 31 |
About Catherine R.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have a fenced in yard and two fur-babies of my own to keep your pup company. Our children love playing with our four-legged house guests and really love the extra cuddles on the couch for a movie in the evening. We like to incorporate our guests into our daily routine. We can separate pups if absolutely necessary (especially at mealtimes if there are any food aggressions or allergies), but hopefully we are able to determine that there will not be any behavior issues with the pups getting along during a meet and greet prior to a booking. After your dog has spent a busy day walking, running around the yard, playing with the kids and getting lots of cuddles, they can curl up in our bedroom (or with one of the kids if they prefer) and feel safe in an environment that has become familiar. I encourage you to bring their own bedding for something that smells like home, this can help keep them calm and feel secure, especially during that first night.
Home
Information Catherine R. would like to know about your pet
It would be helpful to know if your dog has been boarded before and how they have done. Does your dog have any anxieties, especially separation and how does that manifest? (i.e. whining, barking, being destructive) Is your pup food-aggressive, or have other behavior concerns? Is your dog good with children and other dogs? Before their stay, knowing what schedule your dog is used to will help us to know how to help them transition into our routine a little easier. We do not require proof of vaccines beyond rabies being up to date, though we do ask that your dog(s) be free from contagious illnesses and fleas when they come to stay. If you pup has any chronic conditions that require medications, letting me know how they take those medications easiest will help to reduce their stress considerably. We do not require that dogs be spayed or neutered to stay with us, however if you are expecting your intact female to be cycling during her stay, please let me know! The more we know, the better!
A typical day
We have a nice neighborhood that lends itself well to walks. We have a nice big backyard for outside playtime and lots of toys inside.
Location
Latham, NY
Pets
Fenced-in yard, a family to love 💕
Pet care experience
My family includes myself, my husband, our three human kids and our two sheltie kids. We are familiar with the uncertainty of what to do with your pets when you leave town and enjoy offering our home for pet sitting. Why leave them somewhere to sit in a kennel when they can have a staycation in a home environment?! We are happy to help people find peace of mind knowing that their fur kids are getting as much love and attention as they would at home. We only take one pup (or pups from one family) at a time and we treat them like they’re our own. We are comfortable with puppies and senior dogs alike and can handle most special circumstances. The occasional "accident" does not bother us. We are happy to handle any special diets, including raw or homemade. We are comfortable administering medications. If dogs are normally crated at home for bedtime, potty training or when left alone, we can do that here as long as you bring one. We have a fenced in backyard for dogs to run around and enjoy; We also have lots of toys inside, and enjoy taking daily walks. We love dogs and will treat your furry family members as one of ours.
Reviews
The sweetest, most dog-loving family- you would be very fortunate to have them watch your dog. A fun and caring household! My dog did not want to leave!
Catherine is great. This is the third time we had left Murphy with her and her family. She loves spending time with them and we are so comfortable leaving her with such a loving household!
Great family. Rossi had a wonderful time.They kept him busy and he enjoyed the young family and their two small dogs. He is probably bored with us now and knows what he’s missing. They have a big safe fenced in backyard and their street dead ends so not much traffic. I certainly would use them again.
Catherine is the best! She treats our dog like her own and we receive pictures and updates everyday. I am so glad we discovered her and now we have no worries leaving our pet for a week or more while we are out of town!
About Catherine R.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have a fenced in yard and two fur-babies of my own to keep your pup company. Our children love playing with our four-legged house guests and really love the extra cuddles on the couch for a movie in the evening. We like to incorporate our guests into our daily routine. We can separate pups if absolutely necessary (especially at mealtimes if there are any food aggressions or allergies), but hopefully we are able to determine that there will not be any behavior issues with the pups getting along during a meet and greet prior to a booking. After your dog has spent a busy day walking, running around the yard, playing with the kids and getting lots of cuddles, they can curl up in our bedroom (or with one of the kids if they prefer) and feel safe in an environment that has become familiar. I encourage you to bring their own bedding for something that smells like home, this can help keep them calm and feel secure, especially during that first night.
Home
Information Catherine R. would like to know about your pet
It would be helpful to know if your dog has been boarded before and how they have done. Does your dog have any anxieties, especially separation and how does that manifest? (i.e. whining, barking, being destructive) Is your pup food-aggressive, or have other behavior concerns? Is your dog good with children and other dogs? Before their stay, knowing what schedule your dog is used to will help us to know how to help them transition into our routine a little easier. We do not require proof of vaccines beyond rabies being up to date, though we do ask that your dog(s) be free from contagious illnesses and fleas when they come to stay. If you pup has any chronic conditions that require medications, letting me know how they take those medications easiest will help to reduce their stress considerably. We do not require that dogs be spayed or neutered to stay with us, however if you are expecting your intact female to be cycling during her stay, please let me know! The more we know, the better!
A typical day
We have a nice neighborhood that lends itself well to walks. We have a nice big backyard for outside playtime and lots of toys inside.
Catherine R.
Latham, NY