Karen C.
Karen C.
Contact for Boarding
from $125 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Special needs dogs are welcome
I have 24 years of experience caring for dogs. My partner Matt and I have experience with dogs that have medical needs, anxiety, and/or reactivity. We have no pets or children. We only board one dog at a time (or multiple dogs from the same family).
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
My dog is human reactive and Karen and Matt were so amazing befriending her. We did two meet and greets to get her familiar with them and their home. We got updates and pictures daily and Gia seemed happy to be with them! She’s an anxious girl, and although she was stressed being away from home, Karen and Matt took great care of her. She has made new friends in them :)
Another fun and fantastic stay for Daisy! Thank you!!
Karen and Matt are our go-to sitters, whether we’re gone for two days or a full week. They take incredible care of Tuna, and she absolutely adores them. She’s always so excited when they arrive and genuinely sad to see them go, which says everything about how loved and cared for she feels with them. They also take amazing care of our home, always leaving it spotless. On our most recent trip, we ran into unexpected travel issues, and they were incredibly flexible and accommodating. We were so grateful for their kindness and willingness to help during a stressful situation. We trust Karen and Matt completely and couldn’t recommend them more highly. They are truly the best!
My girl loves Karen and they have the BEST time together! I’m so relaxed knowing that she’s safe and happy when I’m traveling and there’s nothing to worry about. Karen sends me great updates and photos and this time went the extra mile celebrating my gal’s bday with puppy cake and festivities while I was gone. Thank you so much!!!
Karen & Matt truly love my dog Merle like their own. They are always detailed orientated, great with communication, and send the best pictures/videos. They kept Merle on track with his medication schedule, took him for long sniffing walks, and even hand fed him to kick start his appetite. Whenever Merle is here, I am truly able to relax and not worry about him.
Karen is a wonderful host for our two pooches. Our terrier runs to the front door knowing what fun awaits and our small poodle is adapting much quicker than before. Lots of walks ,ball retrieval,and tug of war games keep them busy and let us relax on vacation knowing they are very well taken care of. Karen and Matt really enjoy having them over!
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Schedule
My partner Matt and I work remotely, so there is at least one responsible person at home at all times when caring for your pet. Whether we are housesitting or boarding, we adjust our routines and activities to match the needs of your pet.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
Your dog's health and safety is my top priority! We use Ahimsa techniques to reduce reactivity in dogs and generally avoid getting close to people and other dogs on walks. When boarding anxious dogs in our home, we provide a calm environment with treat puzzles and snuffle mats, and we run fans (or the A/C on hot days) to dampen outside noises. Our house has gates blocking doors to the outside and fully fenced yard (6 ft tall) lined with bricks in case of digging. There are no toxic plants where dogs can access them. We do not feed "people food" to dogs.
A typical day
Matt and I take walks and play breaks throughout the day, and will adjust our routines as needed. We have treat puzzles when boarding dogs that need mental stimulation, and lick mats to reduce anxiety.