Kamryn D.
Berwyn, IL
Services
Kamryn can host
Kamryn can care for
Availability
I currently work 4 days a week, usually Saturday-Tuesday. The other days, I'm usually home most of the day doing schoolwork, except when I leave to go to the gym or grocery store. On days I work, I can't take dogs out as frequently, but I do come home during my lunch break to let my own dogs run around in the fenced in yard. I do have two huskies that your dog can socialize and play with while I'm at work. They are somewhat lazy and are very content to lounge while I'm away. I also leave on relaxing music when I'm at work and a large washable potty pad, just in case. The use of potty pads is highly debated, but I personally don't feel comfortable forcing pets to hold it for long periods of time, especially because I wouldn't do that to myself. On workdays, I take my dogs on long morning and evening walks and would be happy to bring your dog along. On days I'm at home, my pets are let out into the yard very frequently (~2-3 hours) to potty and play. When not playing in the yard, they're usually lounging, cuddling with me while I do my schoolwork, or playing with some sort of enrichment toy that I've provided. The home is out in the countryside on a large plot of land with lots of greenery and shade, and a fenced-in dog play area in the back. While I work, I typically take my dogs out to play in the yard. I will often sit out with my work laptop and watch them!
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About Kamryn D.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I provide a very safe, relaxing environment where your dog will be treated like family. This also applies when I do house-sitting, drop-ins, and dog walks. I approach care with a proactive approach, rather than reactive. This means I always keep a close eye on individual pet behavior as subtle cues can indicate how a pet is feeling at a given moment. Many pet owners miss out on these cues, especially if they aren't trained to look for them. Overall, this means I try my best to create a safe environment for and trusting bond with any animal I work with via positive reinforcement and never push past an individual's limits.
Home
Information Kamryn D. would like to know about your pet
Please note: I cannot take in dogs that exhibit signs of aggression towards me or other animals (this includes resource guarding). This is because I work on some days and cannot supervise 24/7. There will also be other dogs in the home, and I need to ensure safety for myself and them. If I notice any signs of aggression or resource guarding that I believe threatens the safety of myself or other pets in the home, I will have you come pick them up. Also, I do need to know if there are any allergies, medical conditions, or medications to be administered during the stay.
A typical day
I like to take dogs on long walks through the neighborhood; however, this really depends on an individual dog's preferences. My dogs love long walks, but some do not. Because I have dolphin training experience, I like integrating training sessions into fun time. I can also set-up dog sprinklers and a baby pool in the yard to make boarding fun for your dog! Water play is during summer only though. Other than that. I make sure dogs have more than adequate cuddling time.
Location
Berwyn, IL
Pets
Dolphin Trainer and Pet Lover
Pet care experience
I've owned and taken care of a multitude of pets from a young age, mostly stray dogs and cats, that my family took in. I'm especially comfortable around and handling strong, large dogs as some past breeds I've owned include a Rottweiler, Doberman, and Newfoundland. In my lifetime, I've also owned and cared for 10 different cats, as well as other animals including fish, rats, rabbits, and snakes. I'm currently working in the animal care field as a dolphin trainer and some individual dolphins I've cared for have reached 600+ pounds. That being said, no animal is too large or intimidating for me! This also means I have a really good understanding of animal behavior and psychology which is necessary for excellent animal care.
Reviews
Our dogs had a great time. We will definitely try to book with Kamryn again.
Kamryn took excellent care of our dog, who can be quite a character. It is such a relief to know our dog was in a caring environment.
Kamryn did a fantastic job caring for the wide variety of pets that we have, very responsive to messages and professional we will definitely be recommending her to friends and family!
She was great. Watched both my fur babies for 9 days. Great communication and flexibility.
About Kamryn D.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I provide a very safe, relaxing environment where your dog will be treated like family. This also applies when I do house-sitting, drop-ins, and dog walks. I approach care with a proactive approach, rather than reactive. This means I always keep a close eye on individual pet behavior as subtle cues can indicate how a pet is feeling at a given moment. Many pet owners miss out on these cues, especially if they aren't trained to look for them. Overall, this means I try my best to create a safe environment for and trusting bond with any animal I work with via positive reinforcement and never push past an individual's limits.
Home
Information Kamryn D. would like to know about your pet
Please note: I cannot take in dogs that exhibit signs of aggression towards me or other animals (this includes resource guarding). This is because I work on some days and cannot supervise 24/7. There will also be other dogs in the home, and I need to ensure safety for myself and them. If I notice any signs of aggression or resource guarding that I believe threatens the safety of myself or other pets in the home, I will have you come pick them up. Also, I do need to know if there are any allergies, medical conditions, or medications to be administered during the stay.
A typical day
I like to take dogs on long walks through the neighborhood; however, this really depends on an individual dog's preferences. My dogs love long walks, but some do not. Because I have dolphin training experience, I like integrating training sessions into fun time. I can also set-up dog sprinklers and a baby pool in the yard to make boarding fun for your dog! Water play is during summer only though. Other than that. I make sure dogs have more than adequate cuddling time.
Kamryn D.
Berwyn, IL