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Darian Andrew K.

San Luis Obispo, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
30 reviews
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Genuine Care & Confidence

Pet care experience

All my life, animals have been such an integral part of my existence. My mother, Kristi Bluhm Krutsinger, was a prominent pet setter and animal trainer throughout SLO County for many years. Her remarkable ability with all different animals left me with an everlasting impression and an excellent example to follow. She taught me so much about working with animals, and I am forever grateful for this. For me, approaching any animal is all about employing humility, developing and maintaining a sense of trust, and fostering a rapport that pivots around mutual respect. I, unfortunately, do not have an in-home setup that would allow me to care for your dog or cat at my place of residence. My apologies in advance for this limitation. My love for the outdoors makes this a good job fit. Additionally, my love and passion for animals make this more than just a simple business transaction. I feel the continuity of care should be seamless between the pet owner and the person entrusted to take care of them. Unfortunately, because of my current arrangement at home, I cannot board and/or care for animals at my house. However, I am available for drop-in visits at your home and dog walking visits in the adjacent surrounding of where you live. I am even willing to drive your dog to adjacent pet-friendly locations nearby. I always prefer an in-person meet-and-greet before booking any new accounts. Getting properly acquainted with both the pet owner and the pet itself is most important.

Reviews

Sarah L.
House Sitting • Apr 08, 2024
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Darian watched Nico, our energetic 6 y.o. Boxer, in our home for the weekend. He was communicative, respectful of our space, and most importantly, great with Nico! He took Nico on several long, outdoor excursions and left our house very clean. We recommend him for pet sitting, especially with high energy dogs that require a lot of exercise.

Susan C.
Dog Walking • Mar 24, 2024
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Darian came over in advance to meet the dogs. He took so many notes and was very thorough. Everything went extremely well with the walk. I highly recommend Darian and will use him again,

Steve B.
House Sitting • Feb 26, 2024
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Darian was great. He's a very nice fellow. He kind of saved me by being available almost at the last minute. He checked in regularly and asked permission if he wasn't sure of something. He left the place nice and clean and the critters happy. I'd use him again.

J D.
Dog Walking • Feb 23, 2024
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Darian has been a lifesaver! We needed help walking our Australian shepherd while I was away for 10 days. Darian was reliable, caring and communicative. Highly recommend.

About Darian Andrew K.

Communication

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

Skills

10 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 believe in integrity, routine, and continuity of animal care. Peoples pets are the focal point of their lives. I have seen some of the most sacred bonds between humans and animals. So many people equate their pets to that of a person. I recognize this and provide the utmost care and concern when it comes to taking care of your beloved pet. Whenever I am invited into someone else's space, like their home, I always give them the respect, dignity, and transparency they absolutely deserve. I have built a reputation locally within the 805 area that is highly regarded. Your business is your business; especially when it comes to your personal space, such as, your home. Peoples homes are a sacred place. Their right to privacy in those domains shall not and will not be infringed upon by me. I guarantee a continuous and punctual line of communication between you and myself while you are away. If you clearly outline the expectations and procedures that should be followed while you are away, then I will guarantee 100% follow-through on those asks.

Information Darian Andrew K. would like to know about your pet

Some key questions I always like to ask: - Male or female? - Age? - Weight? - Spayed or neutered? - Temperament? - How do you communicate with your pet (i.e., hand signals, vocal commands, body language, or a combination of all of the above)? - Any underlying or special medical conditions? - How well do they interact with other animals? - How well do they interact with other people? - How well do they travel in a car? - Do they have a gender preference? - What is their level of endurance to rigorous exercises, such as hiking or prolonged walks? - What does their diet consist of; any dietary limitations; do they have a treat preference; are they self-fed or fed on a routine schedule; do you use positive reinforcement, and if so, are treats or food used as the reward for achieving desired behavior; if the pet owner is away for a prolonged period does the animal tend not to eat, become depressed, or experience separation anxiety? - Does your pet have a spot locally that is their favorite to go exploring? - When you are away, do you like to be updated routinely? * In addition to this set of questions, I always like to open up the discussion for the pet owner to tell me anything and everything that they feel might be important about their pet.

A typical day

We are all so fortunate to live in San Luis Obispo county. The plethora of hiking trails and open spaces throughout the county makes every day a new adventure.

Services

House Sitting
in your home
$60per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$25per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$20per walk

Darian Andrew can watch in your home

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

Availability

I really enjoy staying active and healthy in my day-to-day routine. Providing dog walks is a great outlet for me to maintain a healthy body while i am working. Additionally, I enjoy interacting with a variety of pets and animal on a daily basis. These types of important connections have always been essential to me being happy as a person.

Available
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About Darian Andrew K.

Communication

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

Skills

10 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 believe in integrity, routine, and continuity of animal care. Peoples pets are the focal point of their lives. I have seen some of the most sacred bonds between humans and animals. So many people equate their pets to that of a person. I recognize this and provide the utmost care and concern when it comes to taking care of your beloved pet. Whenever I am invited into someone else's space, like their home, I always give them the respect, dignity, and transparency they absolutely deserve. I have built a reputation locally within the 805 area that is highly regarded. Your business is your business; especially when it comes to your personal space, such as, your home. Peoples homes are a sacred place. Their right to privacy in those domains shall not and will not be infringed upon by me. I guarantee a continuous and punctual line of communication between you and myself while you are away. If you clearly outline the expectations and procedures that should be followed while you are away, then I will guarantee 100% follow-through on those asks.

Information Darian Andrew K. would like to know about your pet

Some key questions I always like to ask: - Male or female? - Age? - Weight? - Spayed or neutered? - Temperament? - How do you communicate with your pet (i.e., hand signals, vocal commands, body language, or a combination of all of the above)? - Any underlying or special medical conditions? - How well do they interact with other animals? - How well do they interact with other people? - How well do they travel in a car? - Do they have a gender preference? - What is their level of endurance to rigorous exercises, such as hiking or prolonged walks? - What does their diet consist of; any dietary limitations; do they have a treat preference; are they self-fed or fed on a routine schedule; do you use positive reinforcement, and if so, are treats or food used as the reward for achieving desired behavior; if the pet owner is away for a prolonged period does the animal tend not to eat, become depressed, or experience separation anxiety? - Does your pet have a spot locally that is their favorite to go exploring? - When you are away, do you like to be updated routinely? * In addition to this set of questions, I always like to open up the discussion for the pet owner to tell me anything and everything that they feel might be important about their pet.

A typical day

We are all so fortunate to live in San Luis Obispo county. The plethora of hiking trails and open spaces throughout the county makes every day a new adventure.

Location

San Luis Obispo, CA

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Darian Andrew K.

San Luis Obispo, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
30 reviews