Joy K.
Joy K.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Dog Trainer, Aspiring Cat Whisperer
**For drop in visits 15 minutes or less, please inquire about discounted rates** I have over 6 years of experience training dogs, including both puppies and adults, in a variety of behaviors and tricks (eg. sit, lie down, quiet down, etc). Growing up, my family had both toy breeds and mastiffs, so I am comfortable with different sizes of dogs!
Cat care experience
Joy also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
Before meeting your pet, I like to ask questions about their routine to try to keep them on schedule and more comfortable while they’re missing you! I am an animal nerd and I have studied dog and cat body language to make them feel more at ease — they have a lot to say even though they can’t talk to us with words! I am also an amateur pet photographer and I will send you pictures and/or videos of what they’re up to :)
Ratings and reviews
Joy is incredibly communicative & attentive with Poppy and I can tell she takes fantastic care of her. Thanks for putting my mind at ease while I’m out of town!
Joy was amazing with Star as usual! They went on a ton of walks and Star was as super happy when we got home. Joy is super communicative and easy to work with
Thank you!
Joy is the BEST! I think our dog was almost sad when we came home because it meant his best friend had to leave. Joy takes such good care of our puppy, makes him feel so loved, and sends the best pictures. She’s also an amazing house guest, leaving everything just as we left it! We can’t wait to hire joy again every time we go away!
Joy is always amazing! One of our kitties got a little sick right before a trip and, with the vet’s permission, Joy took great care of her. Out kitty is NOT easy to medicate but Joy was an absolute champ and took care of it every single evening. We came home to a VERY happy and healthy kitty ❤️ And we were able to go on our trip with zero stress because Joy provided constant updates, which makes this very paranoid pet parent much calmer.
Thanks for dealing with all the throw ups!! Hopefully next time he won’t have any 😅. My cat absolutely loves Joy, and I always know he’s in good hands with her.
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Schedule
I work remotely so I am happy to come hang out with your furry friends in mornings, afternoons, and/or evenings. I have a very flexible schedule and am also available on weekends. While I have limited availability for overnight visits in Summer 2026, I am able to provide other care in the pet’s home so that they’re in a comfy, familiar place with a new person! (Please inquire if you want me to clarify anything, and I am happy to discuss what is possible)! I often do quick drop in visits, and longer visits for socialization as well, and I can adjust my schedule to best meet your pet’s needs.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsDogs over 1 year oldJoy can host up to 1 drop-in per day
- Let me know if there are any tricks or behaviors you’d like your dog to learn! I can teach them something new, or practice something that they already know. I try to stick with their routine, so that they can be familiar with a schedule even though I’m a new person!