Christine N.
Christine N.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Dog Trainer | Former Daycare Owner
I’ve been working full-time with dogs since 2016. My background includes: • Building and running a successful boutique doggie daycare and boarding program from scratch • Leading consistent off-leash group hikes (400+ total) with up to six dogs at a time • Certification in dog training, with a focus on puppies • Teaching group puppy obedience classes • Six years of full-time dog-sitting experience ...and I want to be your dog's best friend. From 2023 to 2025, I ran a home-based daycare/boarding service with a tight-knit group of pups. I built the program around play, off-leash hikes, learning, affection, and predictable routines so each dog felt secure, engaged, and genuinely cared for. Now I bring that same structure and attentiveness into your dog’s home. I offer in-home sitting that’s calm, consistent, and fully personalized. I use positive reinforcement, low-stress handling, and a warm, curious approach that respects your dog’s routine. I love taking photos of dogs at their happiest (every photo on my profile is mine), and every now and then, I’ll catch a zinger I just have to send your way :)
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
As a professional dog trainer, my approach is rooted in positive reinforcement, consent-based handling, and helping dogs build emotional resilience through choice and predictability. • I limit being out of the house to no more than 4 hours at a time- perfect for pups who thrive on consistency. • Exercise is essential for emotional regulation, and I enjoy taking dogs on neighborhood walks or scenic hikes. • I provide regular photo and video updates and am quick to respond via text or call. • I treat your home with care, respect your privacy/boundaries, and leave it exactly as I found it, if not a little cleaner.
Ratings and reviews
Christine stayed for several nights with our two dogs and two cats and it was a great experience. Our dogs have very different energy levels, as well as personalities, and Christine knew exactly how to manage both our senior dog and younger dog (and the cats!). I felt totally secure having the animals in Christine's care and peace of mind when I traveled. We would absolutely book with Christine again.
Christine is truly the dog whisperer. From the moment we met her, we knew she was the perfect person to care for our baby while we were away. She stayed in our home and treated it — and Penny — with so much respect and love. Throughout the entire stay, she was incredibly communicative and responsive, sending daily updates, photos, and videos. Penny had an amazing time and was clearly so comfortable with her. We couldn’t have asked for a better sitter and can't wait to book her again.
We have a very skittish rescue dog that is slow to warm up to new people. Christine was excellent getting to know his needs and schedule! She was very patient and thoughtful with our nervous little Leo, and he seemed very happy in her care. She also took really good care of our house while we were away. We’re looking forward to continue working with her!
Christine is fantastic! Kind, professional, and communicative. She is so loving with our dog! She did drop in visits/walks and in addition to caring for our pup, also worked on leash training with her. She gave us a full download on exactly how things went with training and what to keep working on. It’s clear Christine is passionate about her work and we’re happy for our pup to be with her any time!
Christine is amazing. A true professional. She took the time to get to know the needs of my pets and applied what she learned at our meet and greet when she cared for them. I received regular updates and photos. It was a pleasure to work with Christine.
Christine was the best ever!!! My sweet, but shy poodle/chihuahua greeted her like an old friend! She made my dog feel safe and comfortable and she helped me feel comfortable, too, with plenty of updates and photos throughout the weekend. She also had her doing new tricks! 10/10 would highly recommend if you’re looking for a top-notch care and expertise for your fur baby!!
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Schedule
Dogs are my full-time job. I limit being out of the house to max 4 hours at a time and can adjust this for puppies or dogs with separation anxiety.