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Christina N.

Beallsville, MD

5.0 out of 5 stars
•469 reviews
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Backyard Farm Bliss

Pet care experience

We are a family that has lifetimes of dog experience. From fosters to having our own spoiled-rotten pooches, we adore being around pups. As this is my full-time job and my husband working remotely, your pup will have plenty of company; as many walks as he/she would like; access to a large fenced yard; plenty of attention; supervised play, in a group-setting or solo; and meticulous care based on your instruction. My husband and I are no stranger to dogs gamut of dog personalities and quirks. Outright aggression, however, cannot be tolerated. Due to demand, I’m currently only able to accommodate virtual meet-and-greets. I recommend booking a trial daycare or overnight session if you feel your pup will need extra acclimation time. I first volunteered at the ASPCA at the age of 9 and have worked with rescue organizations as a behavior-assessor, foster, placement-consultant since. I’ve been pet sitting for DogVacay and Rover for over a decade and so many of our clients have become friends, sometimes more like family, over the years. This is my full-time job so my focus is providing a safe, loving, enriching environment for the pets in our care. While we are a family with school-aged children and the extracurricular that go along with that, the needs of our furry guests are always prioritized. We have a large, fully-fenced backyard for supervised play and we use baby gates in the house (and crates as needed) to provide a safe, secure stay. With our mini-farm, a lot of my day revolves around being outside so you can be assured that your pup is getting plenty of exercise and playtime under knowledgeable supervision.

Reviews

Kristina G.
Dog Boarding • Mar 07, 2024
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Christina was wonderful! She has a big backyard and a friendly pup for my girl to run around with. Christina sent me photos and my dog was worn out when we arrived home. Will ask to sit again!

Edgar C.
Dog Boarding • Mar 04, 2024
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Teddy had a great time staying with Christina while we were on vacation. Christina kept us updated and shared pictures of Teddy's stay with her. We always appreciate Christina's open and warm communication and flexibility. Thank you!

Joyce B.
Doggy Day Care • Mar 02, 2024
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It was our first visit and things went very smoothly. Our dog, Lucy, seemed comfortable and had a chance to meet a few other dogs and look at farm animals from a distance. We will definitely be coming back.

Cindy A.
Dog Boarding • Feb 17, 2024
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Zorro was exhausted after his stay with Christina! He was there for about a week and came back happy as ever. He loves playing with all his doggie friends (especially Polly). Thanks for taking such good care of him!

About Christina N.

Communication

316 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

25 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

We have a fenced yard and use babygates and crates to provide safe separation indoors. Pups get ample supervised outdoor playtime in either group or individual settings based on temperament and needs. We require all adult dogs to be spayed and neutered. While we fully recognize that unaltered dogs may do well on their own or with other dogs they meet, in a group setting, the pheromones often disrupt the dynamic. Some exceptions may be made during quieter times of the year. We are also privately insured for boarding.

Home

Lives on a farm/ranch
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs, has cats
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Christina N. would like to know about your pet

I always say "better too much information than not enough." I like to know what your pup loves, what scares them, those little tics that you only learn from getting to know them. I've worked with just about every behavior under the sun, so nothing phases me. Because of it being a family setting, dogs with outright aggression clearly are not a good fit.

A typical day

We mostly stick to supervised outdoor play (and a lot of it!). By virtue of our little farm, I spend most of my days outside so its the perfect environment for pups to sniff, explore, and play with our many rope/tug toys, dog-safe "sticks," Jolly Balls, chuck-its, and tennis balls. In warm weather, we have puppy pools and a splash pad to cool off. In the event we have some pups with endless energy and some who prefer to just sniff around unbothered, we just rotate playtime so the curmudgeons and sunbathers can enjoy their time without puppy mayhem. My husband works from home so the couch potatoes keep him company. Pups that would rather snooze than romp will have plenty of ear scratches as well. For dogs that require walks, we have trails in the woods behind our property, a park 20 yards up the road, and a short drive to the C&O canal tow path. Your dog's sleeping arrangement Our goal is to keep your pup as comfortable and close-to-home as possible while maintaining a safe environment. If your pup is able to be left uncrated, we use babygates to separate sleeping areas for pups and leave crating for emergency situations. If crate-trained, we have spare crates with blankets and enrichment toys such as snuffle and licky-mats, treat balls, kongs, etc. Time I'll spend with your dog This being my full-time job, I have the luxury of being able to offer around-the-clock care! We are a family with extra-curricular activities so pups will need to be able to be left for a couple hours here and there but we do highly prioritize being present for our guest pups.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$50per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$35per visit
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$45per day
House Sitting
in your home
AWAY
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

Christina can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
No females in heat

Christina can watch in your home

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

Availability

I am delighted I was able to transition to providing quality pet care as my full-time job. My husband works remotely as well so we are able to someone home the majority of the day.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated a day ago
Christina can host up to 6 dogs per day
Doggy Day Care Cancellation Policy:

About Christina N.

Communication

316 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

25 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

We have a fenced yard and use babygates and crates to provide safe separation indoors. Pups get ample supervised outdoor playtime in either group or individual settings based on temperament and needs. We require all adult dogs to be spayed and neutered. While we fully recognize that unaltered dogs may do well on their own or with other dogs they meet, in a group setting, the pheromones often disrupt the dynamic. Some exceptions may be made during quieter times of the year. We are also privately insured for boarding.

Home

Lives on a farm/ranch
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs, has cats
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Christina N. would like to know about your pet

I always say "better too much information than not enough." I like to know what your pup loves, what scares them, those little tics that you only learn from getting to know them. I've worked with just about every behavior under the sun, so nothing phases me. Because of it being a family setting, dogs with outright aggression clearly are not a good fit.

A typical day

We mostly stick to supervised outdoor play (and a lot of it!). By virtue of our little farm, I spend most of my days outside so its the perfect environment for pups to sniff, explore, and play with our many rope/tug toys, dog-safe "sticks," Jolly Balls, chuck-its, and tennis balls. In warm weather, we have puppy pools and a splash pad to cool off. In the event we have some pups with endless energy and some who prefer to just sniff around unbothered, we just rotate playtime so the curmudgeons and sunbathers can enjoy their time without puppy mayhem. My husband works from home so the couch potatoes keep him company. Pups that would rather snooze than romp will have plenty of ear scratches as well. For dogs that require walks, we have trails in the woods behind our property, a park 20 yards up the road, and a short drive to the C&O canal tow path. Your dog's sleeping arrangement Our goal is to keep your pup as comfortable and close-to-home as possible while maintaining a safe environment. If your pup is able to be left uncrated, we use babygates to separate sleeping areas for pups and leave crating for emergency situations. If crate-trained, we have spare crates with blankets and enrichment toys such as snuffle and licky-mats, treat balls, kongs, etc. Time I'll spend with your dog This being my full-time job, I have the luxury of being able to offer around-the-clock care! We are a family with extra-curricular activities so pups will need to be able to be left for a couple hours here and there but we do highly prioritize being present for our guest pups.

Location

Beallsville, MD

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Christina N.

Beallsville, MD

5.0 out of 5 stars
•469 reviews