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Dawn K.

Round Lake Heights, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
48 reviews
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Home full time, Dog trainer

Pet care experience

Being a stay-at-home dog mom is the most fulfilling work and I cherish every single minute of sharing my day with my fur babies: Micah, our 7-year-old Lab mix and Sweetie Pie, our 12-year-old American Bulldog mix, Sushi & Sake our under a year kitty sisters, and of course, our easygoing 10-year-old kitty named Little Mo. My husband, Sebastian, works early mornings and late nights, but I’m around all day caring for my four-legged children as well as other adorable furry friends. I’ve been dog training for 10+ years now and have worked with every breed under the sun, particularly Pit Bulls, Dobermans, Labradors, Retrievers, and lots and lots of Doodles! I graduated from Animal Behavior College and I hold a ABCDT dog training certification. I also have many years of experience working at doggy daycares and am skilled at working with different types of special need dog with: diabetes, arthritis, dogs missing limbs, dogs with special food requirements, administering medicine, among many others. I’ve also worked in natural pet food stores and have grooming experience. Sebastian and I wanted to create a doggy haven for our little ones, as well as for those under my care. Our home is over 2,500 sq feet, air conditioned and dogs have free yet supervised roam of the house. We also have a large fenced backyard which allows for hours of playtime in the sun. Our space is littered with dog toys to play with from tennis balls, frisbees, ropes, kongs, and interactive toys too! We also have a bevy of doggie beds if your furry best friend was tired from all the excitement and needed a power nap before more fun! I take a lot of pride in what I do and will provide unmatchable love and care for your beloved pet. They will get all the exercise, food, passion, and special needs they require to keep them happy, healthy and safe. The comfort of your pup will be my highest priority, and surrounding myself with happy dogs is the best thing in the world. I am very flexible and adaptable, so I’m more than willing to work with changing schedules or last-minute requests. Animals have always been a huge part of my life, and I’ve made dog care a conscious career for over a decade, and I plan to keep growing and learning. With every new pup, I gain new insights, which makes this so rewarding. I think animals love being around me because I’m outgoing, full of positive energy, and am whimsical. I like to dye my hair a rainbow of fun colors from blue, pink, and purple. When I’m not pining over our little furry ones, I absolutely adore being outdoors, camping, and hula hooping. I guess you can think of me as the fun dog mom who brings the excitement but who is also dependable, responsible, and loyal. Feel free to check out my website as well at Sweeties Perfect Pack.

Reviews

Jennifer L.
Doggy Day Care • May 06, 2022
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Absolutely the best around. I will definitely use Dawn again. My pup LOVES her!!!!

Daina F.
Doggy Day Care • Jan 13, 2022
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We LOVE Dawn! Our puppy Josephine always has a great time with her. She’s responsive and I can tell she really cares for my baby!

Robert C.
Dog Boarding • Aug 19, 2021
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Dawn is a very friendly, knowledgable and conscientious pet sitter who went above and beyond the call of duty when she took care of my feline.. She was consistent in communicating with me during my time away. She took the time to send me lovely photos of my little girl when I was away, gave me regular updates about how she was doing and even volunteered to help her socialize a bit with another cat after asking my permission to do so. When I returned after a 10 day holiday, I fully believe my little feline had a whale of a time and was clearly well loved and very well taken care of in my absence. Dawn clearly loves animals and her joy and enthusiasm shows with every interaction. I will definitely be using Dawn's services in the future and I would highly recommend her to anyone that needs a reliable and skilled pet sitter or trainer.

Jeff C.
Dog Boarding • Aug 05, 2021
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Dawn is great. Rio has separation anxiety issues and it’s always nerve wracking to leave her with someone for a whole week. But Dawn - with great patience - worked with her and I think Rio is better off with that assistance. She also worked with Rio on confidence and feeling comfortable within her new environment. And walking - without tugging, etc. Rio was tired but after a few days having passed, it appears that Rio is perfectly fine and the same happy girl she was. A good sign from my perspective. I think Rio had a great time. Dawn was communicative without being over the top. And I felt like if I needed to check in, I could and a response would be swift. I feel very confident and comfortable leaving Rio with Dawn in the future.

About Dawn K.

Communication

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

Skills

8 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

To ensure safety to all clients. All pets are required to be up to date on all age appropriate vaccinations or proof of titer test. As well as pass a temperament test prior to care to ensure they are a good fit and will have fun here with all of us 🐶

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 dogs, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Dawn K. would like to know about your pet

As a longtime dog trainer, when dogs board with me, I work with them one-on-one for 1- 2 hours a day working on basic commands (sit, down, stay, etc) to keep your pup in tiptop shape! I also offer private training sessions and doggy training bootcamp––feel free to ask! I accept all breeds, sizes, ages, and temperaments. I love them all! If you’d like to schedule a meet and greet, I’d be happy to set one up! It’s a wonderful way for you to see the space and meet my fur babies, and I can ask you all there is to know about your pup. I’ll want to know routines, diet, allergies, medications, triggers, etc. I offer individualized service for each individual dog, even if there are several under my care. I can be reached day or night and will be very prompt in my response. All paw-rents get in photo or video updates about every 3 days when boarding with us. My ultimate goal is to offer you total peace of mind while you’re away and that your pup won’t even know you’re gone!

A typical day

I have a large home with plenty of space for indoor fun if the weather is not so great. But when the sun is out, there is a large fenced-in yard. We live in Round Lake Heights and there are forest preserves and trails nearby. We’ll go on several hikes as well as play games in the backyard. I’ll also do some dog training reinforcement since it’s like second nature to me. There will be so much fun to be had, your pup will sleep well each night.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
AWAY
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
AWAY

Dawn can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
No females in heat

Dawn can watch in your home

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

Availability

I am home full-time caring for, training and playing with dogs. This is my full time career and I love every minute of being able to care for others furry family members

About Dawn K.

Communication

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

Skills

8 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

To ensure safety to all clients. All pets are required to be up to date on all age appropriate vaccinations or proof of titer test. As well as pass a temperament test prior to care to ensure they are a good fit and will have fun here with all of us 🐶

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 dogs, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Dawn K. would like to know about your pet

As a longtime dog trainer, when dogs board with me, I work with them one-on-one for 1- 2 hours a day working on basic commands (sit, down, stay, etc) to keep your pup in tiptop shape! I also offer private training sessions and doggy training bootcamp––feel free to ask! I accept all breeds, sizes, ages, and temperaments. I love them all! If you’d like to schedule a meet and greet, I’d be happy to set one up! It’s a wonderful way for you to see the space and meet my fur babies, and I can ask you all there is to know about your pup. I’ll want to know routines, diet, allergies, medications, triggers, etc. I offer individualized service for each individual dog, even if there are several under my care. I can be reached day or night and will be very prompt in my response. All paw-rents get in photo or video updates about every 3 days when boarding with us. My ultimate goal is to offer you total peace of mind while you’re away and that your pup won’t even know you’re gone!

A typical day

I have a large home with plenty of space for indoor fun if the weather is not so great. But when the sun is out, there is a large fenced-in yard. We live in Round Lake Heights and there are forest preserves and trails nearby. We’ll go on several hikes as well as play games in the backyard. I’ll also do some dog training reinforcement since it’s like second nature to me. There will be so much fun to be had, your pup will sleep well each night.

Location

Round Lake Heights, IL

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Dawn K.

Round Lake Heights, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
48 reviews