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Christine N.

madison, WI

5.0 out of 5 stars
69 reviews
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A tired dog is a good dog

Pet care experience

I have over almost 30 years experience training dogs. How did I get so old? I'm professional trained as a dog groomer, worked professionally for over 6 years as a groomer, dog trainer and doggie daycare provider. I have also worked as a vet assistant for 2 years in Denver Colorado. I am certified in humane and dog CPR and I graduated with an EMS degree for humans, this training helps me respond to variety of situations with confidence. I was a volunteer at two different Humane Society's for over 12 years. I have fostered, rehabilitated and Rehoused 15 dogs most with serious behavioral issues. I am an avid dog lover and enjoy spending time with my dogs and other people's dogs. I just bought a coffee mug that say: life goal, full time stay at home dog parent Beni’s so TRUE! I frequently go to the dog park and I am never gone more then 3.5 hours. My sister is into helping expand and improve my care of dog’s boarding in our home. She is almost always home when I am at work. Unfortunately, I still need to work about 20 hours a week. Rover is away for me to stay home more often and work less hours away from home and my dogs and myself LOVE having dog friends visit our pack and home. I exercise the dogs that I watch several times a day. If your dog is a dog park dog with current tags, I will take your dog to the park with mine and send you photos, lot of amazing photos. I am also an award winning “retired” photojournalist and editor of the Door County Magazine. I work 15 years as a professional photographer and then transitioned into a professional dog trainer, groomer and vet assistant. I still have all my grooming equipment and can happily provide grooming with your dog stays with me. Prices are available on request! I enjoy long leash walks and jogging with my dogs and yours at no extra cost to you! I also have a huge backyard that's completely fenced in and I enjoy monitoring there play. -I am a firm believer in the saying "A tired dog is a good dog".-

Reviews

Caitlin D.
Dog Boarding • Jul 30, 2023
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Christine gave Bernice such wonderful treatment and gave us so many picture, video and text updates every day! Her dogs were so sweet to Bernice and they got along so well! I’d definitely recommend Christine to watch anyone’s dogs and Bernice in the future!!

Cameron B.
Dog Boarding • Jul 13, 2023
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We left our dog with Christine for a week while we are out of town and it was a wonderful experience. We would definitely recommend her to anyone. Christine was very responsive and knowledgable. Our pup had a week of fun and returned to us more calm then when we left her.

Laura D.
Dog Boarding • Apr 30, 2023
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Christine is BEYOND amazing! This was the first time leaving my big boy for a week while I went on vacation, so I was extremely anxious about it. Christine immediately put those fears to rest!! The amount of pictures and updates I received was incredible!! Shadow had plenty of friends to play with and was frequently out on walks or at the dog park. I spoil my baby way too much, but Christine treated Shadow like he was her own!! I know now when I go on vacation that I have someone I can count on to truly care for my baby!!!

Gail M.
Dog Boarding • Feb 16, 2023
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Christine and her pups made our pup entertained and feeling at home. We will definitely be back!

About Christine N.

Communication

44 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in within a few hours
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

27 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 huge fenced yard with extra gates and separate fenced areas to do introductions safely. Dogs are NEVER left unsupervised outside. Your dog’s safety and mine dogs safety is my top priority!

Home

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

Information Christine N. would like to know about your pet

I Need to have your Dogs current vaccination record to make sure that your dog is vaccinated for rabies, distemper pArvo and bordatella. The safety of my dogs health is very important to me and the safety and health of your dog is my top priority. I have no children so Dogs that do not do well with children are welcome in my home. I do well with dogs that have behavior issues and I'm very good at getting them socialized with my own dogs as my dogs grew up in a doggie daycare environment and are extremely socialize with other dogs.

A typical day

I am very relaxed and go with the flow and the needs of my dogs and OF COURSE your dogs needs come first when they are at my home. that I care for. I also have won 7 first place awards in competitive show handling for obedience and agility. I have also Volunteered at two different Humane Society's for 12 years. During that time I rehabilitated 15 dogs, many were on death row due to behavior issues. I took all of them through obedience training, until they got their Canine Good Citizenship all my fosters were re-homed successfully. The first dog I ever owned saved my life 3 times and she saved my cats life! I want to Pay her love and devotion forward by helping any dog I can to have a better day creating a better life. I owe my life to a dog, that dog made me want to spend the rest of my life Caring for and connecting with the dogs I care for. Dogs are allowed to sleep in my bed and are allowed on the furniture. Unlessotherwise specified by the owner. I will enforce any rules you have about do you know on the furniture. If an owner would like there dog to be crated, I am more than happy to do that as I crate train all my dogs. I don't use a crate unless its needed or part of the dogs routine. I have every size crate from my foster work and can set them up if needed. I have gates and can separate several different rooms, if needed when I leave. I do not owner any crates. I like to keep all the dogs together. I find they are happier together when I'm gone. I'm never gone for more than 4 hours. I allow Dogs to sleep in the bed with me. I use positive reinforcement methods and like to do mental exercises and physical exercise such as the dog park or leashed walks. I enjoy spending copious amounts of time outside with the dogs and use self esteem building exercises, mental stimulation along with good old fashioned fun! my favorite dog park is Yahara on Madison northeast side off of Northport Dr. full service grooming is available while your dog stays at my home. prices are based on weight and hair quality or breed of dog. I go to the dog park, if your dog the dog park dog, or at least walk the dogs at least 3 times a day. there's no extra charge for my Exercising services. I am active, love walks and going to the dog parks. did you not charge any extra for taking your dog to the dog park every day or going for at least three walks a day leashed. if I am to stay in your home, they will need to bring my two dogs in order to make it work. because I would have to pay for a sitter for my own dogs, to watch your Dogs and home. I enjoy cleaning. references from previous clients Who's Dogs and homes i have watched are available upon request. I use positive reinforcement training methods. Bonding and creating a healthy relationship with a dog is the greatest reward. I believe a tired dog is a good dog. Not only physically tired but mental exercise is just as important As physical exercise. I believe in balance and positive energy.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$40per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$54per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$38per walk
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
AWAY

Christine can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs
No females in heat

Christine can watch in your home

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

Availability

I currently work part time and only short shifts of four hour a day. I am working as a server because it allows me to have so much free time to spend as much time as I can with my dogs and yours. :-)

Available
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About Christine N.

Communication

44 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in within a few hours
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

27 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 huge fenced yard with extra gates and separate fenced areas to do introductions safely. Dogs are NEVER left unsupervised outside. Your dog’s safety and mine dogs safety is my top priority!

Home

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

Information Christine N. would like to know about your pet

I Need to have your Dogs current vaccination record to make sure that your dog is vaccinated for rabies, distemper pArvo and bordatella. The safety of my dogs health is very important to me and the safety and health of your dog is my top priority. I have no children so Dogs that do not do well with children are welcome in my home. I do well with dogs that have behavior issues and I'm very good at getting them socialized with my own dogs as my dogs grew up in a doggie daycare environment and are extremely socialize with other dogs.

A typical day

I am very relaxed and go with the flow and the needs of my dogs and OF COURSE your dogs needs come first when they are at my home. that I care for. I also have won 7 first place awards in competitive show handling for obedience and agility. I have also Volunteered at two different Humane Society's for 12 years. During that time I rehabilitated 15 dogs, many were on death row due to behavior issues. I took all of them through obedience training, until they got their Canine Good Citizenship all my fosters were re-homed successfully. The first dog I ever owned saved my life 3 times and she saved my cats life! I want to Pay her love and devotion forward by helping any dog I can to have a better day creating a better life. I owe my life to a dog, that dog made me want to spend the rest of my life Caring for and connecting with the dogs I care for. Dogs are allowed to sleep in my bed and are allowed on the furniture. Unlessotherwise specified by the owner. I will enforce any rules you have about do you know on the furniture. If an owner would like there dog to be crated, I am more than happy to do that as I crate train all my dogs. I don't use a crate unless its needed or part of the dogs routine. I have every size crate from my foster work and can set them up if needed. I have gates and can separate several different rooms, if needed when I leave. I do not owner any crates. I like to keep all the dogs together. I find they are happier together when I'm gone. I'm never gone for more than 4 hours. I allow Dogs to sleep in the bed with me. I use positive reinforcement methods and like to do mental exercises and physical exercise such as the dog park or leashed walks. I enjoy spending copious amounts of time outside with the dogs and use self esteem building exercises, mental stimulation along with good old fashioned fun! my favorite dog park is Yahara on Madison northeast side off of Northport Dr. full service grooming is available while your dog stays at my home. prices are based on weight and hair quality or breed of dog. I go to the dog park, if your dog the dog park dog, or at least walk the dogs at least 3 times a day. there's no extra charge for my Exercising services. I am active, love walks and going to the dog parks. did you not charge any extra for taking your dog to the dog park every day or going for at least three walks a day leashed. if I am to stay in your home, they will need to bring my two dogs in order to make it work. because I would have to pay for a sitter for my own dogs, to watch your Dogs and home. I enjoy cleaning. references from previous clients Who's Dogs and homes i have watched are available upon request. I use positive reinforcement training methods. Bonding and creating a healthy relationship with a dog is the greatest reward. I believe a tired dog is a good dog. Not only physically tired but mental exercise is just as important As physical exercise. I believe in balance and positive energy.

Location

madison, WI

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Christine N.

madison, WI

5.0 out of 5 stars
69 reviews