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Dave K.

Saint Louis, MO

5.0 out of 5 stars
191 reviews
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Your dog's buddy when you're away.

Pet care experience

I am a life long dog lover, who got into dog walking and house/dog sitting when friends and family needed help while at work or on vacation. I have experience with small dogs like my Chihuahua friend, Chico, medium sized dog like my Cockapoo friend, Muffin, and large dogs like my Mastiff friends, Louie and Willie. I am available 7 days a week, at all times of day. I am certified in canine and feline first aid. I have studied canine cognition and emotion and hold a certificate in it as well. I am currently studying animal behavior and welfare. I truly enjoy spending time with dogs and this will be very apparent when it comes time to meet and take care of your dogs needs.

Reviews

Nick S.
Drop-In Visits • Jan 03, 2024
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Dave is so kind and loving with our Ella. We would have him back anytime.

Tracy U.
Drop-In Visits • Dec 30, 2023
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Dave is the best. Our pups are so well cared for and happy. It is such a relief to have someone reliable, responsible and caring when we are gone. It certainly reduces the stress on the entire family, two legged and four legged!!

William G.
Drop-In Visits • Dec 17, 2023
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Dave goes above and beyond for my buddy always making him feel better just by being around. I am sure Tuck looks forward to Dave’s visits!!

Kathy M.
Drop-In Visits • Nov 23, 2023
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Dave has always made time to take care of Gus

About Dave K.

Communication

65 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

16 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

When not in your home or in a secured yard, you pet will be leashed. If in a secured yard, I am generally outside and near by your pet while they play, or do their “business”. This is especially true if they are Houdinis!

Information Dave K. would like to know about your pet

I have no breed restrictions whatsoever. I specialize in shy and anxious dogs. I spend time at their pace and get them to trust me. This usually takes anywhere from a couple of minutes to a half hour. I always make steady progress and the dogs and owners end up very happy with me. If you have any concerns about your dog, let's do a meet and greet! I have been told clients, "My dog does not like strangers.", when the dog and I meet we quickly become buddies. I wish I could explain it, I guess I have good dog vibes.

A typical day

On walks, I will usually feel out what your dog likes to do. Some dogs like to go, go, go, while others like mill around and smell everything. 1- 1 1/2 miles in 30 minutes is the average. Nearby parks are great. Home visits or housesitting usually entails some fetch, lots of petting, and just having a good time depending on your dog's personality.

Services

Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$25per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$30per walk

Dave can watch in your home

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

Availability

I do pet care full time, 7 days a week. Generally I work 8a until 8p, however, if needed I do work outside of those hours.

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About Dave K.

Communication

65 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

16 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

When not in your home or in a secured yard, you pet will be leashed. If in a secured yard, I am generally outside and near by your pet while they play, or do their “business”. This is especially true if they are Houdinis!

Information Dave K. would like to know about your pet

I have no breed restrictions whatsoever. I specialize in shy and anxious dogs. I spend time at their pace and get them to trust me. This usually takes anywhere from a couple of minutes to a half hour. I always make steady progress and the dogs and owners end up very happy with me. If you have any concerns about your dog, let's do a meet and greet! I have been told clients, "My dog does not like strangers.", when the dog and I meet we quickly become buddies. I wish I could explain it, I guess I have good dog vibes.

A typical day

On walks, I will usually feel out what your dog likes to do. Some dogs like to go, go, go, while others like mill around and smell everything. 1- 1 1/2 miles in 30 minutes is the average. Nearby parks are great. Home visits or housesitting usually entails some fetch, lots of petting, and just having a good time depending on your dog's personality.

Location

Saint Louis, MO

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Dave K.

Saint Louis, MO

5.0 out of 5 stars
191 reviews