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Gina K.

West View, WI

5.0 out of 5 stars
•2 reviews
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MKE Dog Mom

Pet care experience

I am everyone says this, BUT I am obsessed with pets. I have a decade of experience as a dog and cat guardian. I have 7 years of professional dog handling, including medication administration, common first aid skills and dog behavior evaluation when it comes to handling groups of dogs. I’ve even owned small animals and reptiles! I am the President & Founder of a 501c3 non-Profit dog rescue, Off the Chain MKE. My organization focuses on the dogs in our city that need the most support. The majority of the dogs in our care come from MADACC. Focusing on the severely emaciated or dogs with complex behavior issues means I have extensive knowledge on how to interact and handle fearful dogs and dogs who have LOTS of energy! I am a dog mom of 4, and I’m obsessed with them. I even have a cat! One of my dogs is extremely fearful of anyone besides myself and my husband. Managing her behavior, environment and medication is a lot of work, but it’s what she needs. I also have a cat with health issues that needs daily medication as well. I want to focus on dogs who do not to well with traditional boarding. Due to anxiety, stress, challenging behaviors etc. If you choose me to care for your pet while you are away, rest assured that they will receive the same care that my own dogs and cat and the dogs in my rescue get from me. I understand what it is like to have a dog who has complex behavior issues, and I’m here to provide that service to the dogs in my community.

Reviews

Linnea S.
Dog Walking • Jan 27, 2023
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We had several issues between me needing a last minute walker and trying to fit in a visit with an interview the same day. I also had issues getting the app to update my address, so Gina ended up at my previous address. Gina was quick to communicate and even though things went haywire she was sweet and concerned about my pup! I greatly appreciated her effort to make things work despite all our issues.

Marcus W.
House Sitting • Oct 10, 2022
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Hands down the best sitter, drop-in and walk experience that we have had! Our pup, Luna, has some anxiety with new people and noises. Gina has a lot of incredible skills and worked with Luna to get comfortable. Luna had a great time and it’s the calmest she’s been after we’ve been away. Plus, the pictures she sent really helped ease our minds. We look forward to working with Gina again!

About Gina K.

Communication

1 repeat pet parents
66% response rate
Usually responds in within a few hours
30% bookings with photo updates

Skills

7 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 can’t provide boarding or daycare services in my home as I have 4 dogs of my own! However, given my current open availability I am available for who ever needs it right away! My 4 dogs get walks, playtime in the yard, enrichment and more! I’m very into a balanced schedule to meet each dog’s needs. I have extensive knowledge of reward based training, enrichment activities and physical exercise. I’m down to give your dog whatever type of job or play they need to meet their needs.

Information Gina K. would like to know about your pet

- Any behavior concerns or issues. - Food/Treat restrictions and known allergies - concerning behavior such as a bite history - if the pet has had any medical issues - what medications a pet is taking and what they are for.

A typical day

Lots of playtime outside. My dogs love the pool and going for walks. They also love to hang out in my sewing studio. I love dog walking. It’s one of my favorite decomposition activities for the dogs and myself. I typically like trails or streets less traveled to have a more of a a relaxed vibe.

Services

House Sitting
in your home
$45per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$25per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$20per walk

Gina can watch in your home

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

Availability

I can be extremely flexible since this is my new job and open for whatever availability a client needs from me. I would create a specific schedule to fit them into my calendar.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated 4 months ago
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Gina K.

Communication

1 repeat pet parents
66% response rate
Usually responds in within a few hours
30% bookings with photo updates

Skills

7 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 can’t provide boarding or daycare services in my home as I have 4 dogs of my own! However, given my current open availability I am available for who ever needs it right away! My 4 dogs get walks, playtime in the yard, enrichment and more! I’m very into a balanced schedule to meet each dog’s needs. I have extensive knowledge of reward based training, enrichment activities and physical exercise. I’m down to give your dog whatever type of job or play they need to meet their needs.

Information Gina K. would like to know about your pet

- Any behavior concerns or issues. - Food/Treat restrictions and known allergies - concerning behavior such as a bite history - if the pet has had any medical issues - what medications a pet is taking and what they are for.

A typical day

Lots of playtime outside. My dogs love the pool and going for walks. They also love to hang out in my sewing studio. I love dog walking. It’s one of my favorite decomposition activities for the dogs and myself. I typically like trails or streets less traveled to have a more of a a relaxed vibe.

Location

Milwaukee, WI

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Gina K.

West View, WI

5.0 out of 5 stars
•2 reviews