Danielle K.
Maple Valley, WA
Calm, Experienced, and Fun!
Pet care experience
I love dogs. I love everything about them. I have worked with a variety of dog breeds, sizes, temperaments, and ages throughout my life. With over 20 years of personal experience and five years of professional experience, I have picked up a lot of key skills that allow me to interact with a variety of temperaments safely and calmly. I create a soothing environment, allowing animals to relax and be themselves in my presence, and am able to discipline kindly and attentively when needed - redirecting attention to more positive behaviors quickly and effectively. With two cats of my own and a rambunctious Aussie, I know how important a furry family can be and I promise to give as much love and attention to yours as I would my own. Scheduling: I always like to meet new clients with their pets before the scheduled appointment, so your furry friends can see that I am friendly and welcome and have a chance to get used to me- and so that you can, too! :) For that reason, same-day appointments are generally unlikely. Thank you for understanding! Please note: At this time, I am no longer taking new clients on Thursdays.
Reviews
We are so overjoyed by how thorough, kind, and loving Danielle was with our pets and home. She truly treated them like her own and went above and beyond with the quirky details our pets are known to do. We will forever go to her to care for our furry family. I usually get very homesick and miss our animals, but knowing they were so well looked after gave me such great relief. Thank you again!!?
Thanks Danielle for taking such great care of our Charlie! You captured a great picture of him too!!
Thanks again Danielle for taking such great care of Charlie! We really appreciate you working on different things with him and we agree he will be a great running dog for us :) Also thanks for catching that we forgot to bring the water bowl out for him! We are glad you were there to check on him and catch that!
Always love having Danielle walk Charlie! She sends a great report of her time with Charlie and I appreciate the pictures!
About Danielle K.
Communication
Skills
Information Danielle K. would like to know about your pet
I like to know energy level before I meet the dog so that I know what kinds of activities to prepare for. High energy dogs will want to have a romp and run, where lower energy dogs will be happy just getting out of the house for a little while. I also like to know any medical issues to be aware of while walking/playing so I can monitor those needs as well.
A typical day
Walking and playtime are about companionship and trust and pack-building. We’ll engage with our environment as much or as little as your pet wishes to: investigating smells, changing pace, working on learning the leash as a tool for cooperative exploration rather than control. For higher energy dogs, I also jog or go trail-running.
Services
Danielle can watch in your home
About Danielle K.
Communication
Skills
Information Danielle K. would like to know about your pet
I like to know energy level before I meet the dog so that I know what kinds of activities to prepare for. High energy dogs will want to have a romp and run, where lower energy dogs will be happy just getting out of the house for a little while. I also like to know any medical issues to be aware of while walking/playing so I can monitor those needs as well.
A typical day
Walking and playtime are about companionship and trust and pack-building. We’ll engage with our environment as much or as little as your pet wishes to: investigating smells, changing pace, working on learning the leash as a tool for cooperative exploration rather than control. For higher energy dogs, I also jog or go trail-running.
Location
Maple Valley, WA
Pets
Danielle K.
Maple Valley, WA