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Doug K.

Bend, OR

5.0 out of 5 stars
•51 reviews
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Your Dog Needs a New Friend...Me!

Pet care experience

Did you know that dogs can learn up to 350 words and have the same mental capacity as a three year old child! My best friend and roommate Jade and I are avid dog lovers and wish to spread our love and enthusiasm as wide as possible. I have had pets since I was a baby and have been pet sitting for family and friends since I was a small child. I started pet sitting through rover after moving away for college. Now, two years later, I can honestly say that the best part of my day is when I’m with the fur-babies that I have the opportunity to look after. Jade has also had pets her entire life, her favorite of which was Yorkie/Maltese mix that she got when she was in Junior High. She will tell you that her favorite thing about Marcy is her spunky attitude! We provide sitting in our home and can travel to yours, it is entirely up to you and what you feel would be best for your pal. We also do daily dog walking for several families throughout the Riverside and Springfield area and can provide basic grooming. Our main goal is to make sure your pet feels as comfortable as possible, and therefore making you feel more at ease on your time away. The majority of our experience is with dogs, however we have taken care of birds, hamsters, fish, and even some reptiles. Jade even had a bunny and a turtle as a child! We live in a very pet-friendly neighborhood that has a park to play fetch in! We also live in walking distance to a beautiful dog park with amazing running trails. I have administered medicine varying from pills to injections and have plenty of experience house training puppies and taking care of elderly pets. Aside from showering your fur-baby with love, I also love reading and photography. In her free time, Jade makes jewelry that she sells online and is also a manager at a local Theater! Through all of the pet sitting I have done, I have noticed very specific behavior patterns and have actually developed a fascination with reading all I can on them. Not only do dogs have the same mental capacity as a three year old child, but the reason dogs cannot communicate with each other via barking is the exact same reason that our Neanderthal ancestors could not communicate with each other via talking!

Reviews

Kimberlie B.
House Sitting • Dec 31, 2016
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This was the worst experience we have ever had with a sitter, get cameras so you can monitor what is going on or you will never know what they are really doing.

Kimberlie B.
House Sitting • Oct 24, 2016
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A pleasure. Our boy was happy when we returned home from a day out with friends. What more could we ask for!

Anji A.
House Sitting • Oct 21, 2016
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As always, everything was top notch! House was as we left it. Pets all happy and well kept. Received several photos and updates while away.

Thomas B.
Doggy Day Care • Oct 06, 2016
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Doug $ Jade were absolutely wonderful! I felt very comfortable leaving Shiba with them. They gave me plenty of updates and pictures during the stay. I defiantly recommend Doug and Jade and will be booking with her in the future!

About Doug K.

Communication

27 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in within a few hours
50% bookings with photo updates

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Information Doug K. would like to know about your pet

I do not have any breed preferences, however I do have more experience with smaller dogs. My home is fairly small, but there is plenty of room for your pet. Before sitting, I have found that is generally a good idea to ask about temperament and cleanliness of the pet.

A typical day

Here's where we'll take our walks My neighborhood has lots of room around the lake and a park in the back to play with the animals. I also live in walking distance to a very nice dog park. Your dog's sleeping arrangement If your dog is use to sleeping in his crate, on the couch, floor, or wherever, I can make the accomodations. My home is your pets home. Time I'll spend with your dog I keep a very open and flexible schedule in order to ensure I can spend the most time possible with your buddy! Time I'll spend with your dog Aside from class at UNF two night a week, I am almost always free and spending time with my four-legged friends. Extra house-sitting services Of course! I can do whatever you need! I am fairly handy.

Services

House Sitting
in your home
AWAY
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

Doug can watch in your home

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

About Doug K.

Communication

27 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in within a few hours
50% bookings with photo updates

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Information Doug K. would like to know about your pet

I do not have any breed preferences, however I do have more experience with smaller dogs. My home is fairly small, but there is plenty of room for your pet. Before sitting, I have found that is generally a good idea to ask about temperament and cleanliness of the pet.

A typical day

Here's where we'll take our walks My neighborhood has lots of room around the lake and a park in the back to play with the animals. I also live in walking distance to a very nice dog park. Your dog's sleeping arrangement If your dog is use to sleeping in his crate, on the couch, floor, or wherever, I can make the accomodations. My home is your pets home. Time I'll spend with your dog I keep a very open and flexible schedule in order to ensure I can spend the most time possible with your buddy! Time I'll spend with your dog Aside from class at UNF two night a week, I am almost always free and spending time with my four-legged friends. Extra house-sitting services Of course! I can do whatever you need! I am fairly handy.

Location

Bend, OR

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Doug K.

Bend, OR

5.0 out of 5 stars
•51 reviews