Elissa K.
Arvada, CO
Loving dogs is my greatest joy
Pet care experience
I love dogs, and I love helping out my fellow dog lovers to ensure that their pooch is safe and happy when they are out of town. If your dog stays with me, you can be sure that they will love their home away from home! There is nothing better than working with dogs. I've been dog sitting and working at dog rescues in my spare time since high school. I've lived with multiple dogs for as long as I've been alive. Dog sitting is more than a job to me. I love helping fellow dog lovers when they need someone to look after one of their family members and because I love being able to socialize my dog and other dogs together. I pride myself on being a rescue foster 'mom' for bully breeds and am passionate about ending breed specific legislation. I am heavily involved with Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, and want to see all animals find their forever homes. I am the go-to dog sitter for family members, former professors and colleagues. You and your dog will love me because I'm experienced, knowledgable and relaxed. I understand dogs and do my best to make them comfortable! My life has been full of great moments with these awesome animals and I am a huge promoter of rescuing dogs. My senior year of high school I worked on my senior project with an animal rescue and fostered an Irish wolfhound mix - who my family ended up adopting! In college I fostered a german shepherd for 3 months and a pit bull for 5 months. Both of these dogs were then adopted! Ever since I've been allowed to have dogs in my place of residence, I've fostered or dog sat as frequently as possible. I have so much love to give, just like our furry friends, and I want them to know that they have someone looking out for them. My life has been dedicated to helping animals, and I can't wait to spend time with yours. Please let me know if you'd like to set up a meet and greet, I'm so excited to learn more about your furry friend.
Reviews
Our sweet lab had a great time! Elissa was easy to book with, very responsive, and sent pictures/video. Great yard and place for pups to play!
Elissa was great! Very communicative and my dog came home smiling and exhausted. Her dog, Darla, is a sweetheart and great playmate.
Elissa was awesome with our rottie! He came home happy and tired so I know he had a great time! She was quick with replies and sent us photos. I will gladly take Malo back to her!
Elissa did an amazing job watching Kona! She sent us pictures and updates while we were traveling, and Kona got along extremely well with Darla (her dog). Will be hiring her again in the future and so grateful for her kindness.
About Elissa K.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Pups are crated when I'm not home to ensure they are kept safe and always supervised. If your dog doesn't do well in a crate, I can leave my dog in the crate so no one is left unattended!
Home
Information Elissa K. would like to know about your pet
Is the dog afraid of anything in particular? Any areas they don't like to be pet? What motivates them? (treats, playing, snuggling) People friendliness/aggressiveness. NO breed preferences - a dog is a dog!
A typical day
We will explore our local parks and neighborhoods so that your dog can get a great picture of what their environment is like. I work from home so I will be around your dog all day. They won't be left alone for more than 4 hours at a time (if I even leave them). I love dogs though and can never get enough of them, so I'll try to be with them as long as possible.
Services
Elissa can host
Elissa can watch in your home
Availability
I work from home and am always actively walking my own dog and making sure she has a lot of exercise throughout the day (plus lots of loving!) even when I am working.
About Elissa K.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Pups are crated when I'm not home to ensure they are kept safe and always supervised. If your dog doesn't do well in a crate, I can leave my dog in the crate so no one is left unattended!
Home
Information Elissa K. would like to know about your pet
Is the dog afraid of anything in particular? Any areas they don't like to be pet? What motivates them? (treats, playing, snuggling) People friendliness/aggressiveness. NO breed preferences - a dog is a dog!
A typical day
We will explore our local parks and neighborhoods so that your dog can get a great picture of what their environment is like. I work from home so I will be around your dog all day. They won't be left alone for more than 4 hours at a time (if I even leave them). I love dogs though and can never get enough of them, so I'll try to be with them as long as possible.
Location
Arvada, CO
Pets
Elissa K.
Arvada, CO