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Karen D.

Smyrna, GA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•63 reviews
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Flexible schedule - love to spare!

Pet care experience

I know that your fur-baby is part of your family, so I will take care of your fur-baby as I take care of mine - with love, kindness, and fun! As a walker: I will find the most interesting walk I can in your neighborhood to make my visit the most stimulating and rewarding for your baby. My natural walking pace can cover 1 to 1.5 miles in a 30 minute walk (depending on potty and sniffing breaks) - but I will gauge my pace to best suit your dog because, after all, it's their walk! As a sitter: I will make sure your pet(s) are well taken care of and get whatever attention they prefer (after all, not everyone is a hugger). I have experience taking care of dogs, cats, fish, birds, and small mammals (mice, rats, hamsters, etc.). I can pick up mail and newspapers, water plants, open/close window treatments, and even stay in your home if you don't want people to know your home is empty while you are away. I recommend a Meet-and-Greet prior to my first visit so that your baby can sniff me out. The Meet-and-Greet can turn strangers into friends, which will minimize stress when I visit your home and will make the whole experience more positive for your baby. Of course, Meet-and-Greets are not always possible, and that's perfectly fine too - I will earn your baby's trust so that they are comfortable with me when they can't have you. My schedule is quite flexible , so I can usually accommodate last-minute requests when those unexpected meetings keep you late at work, or that last minute invite from a friend means you don't have time to get home to provide that potty break and dinner. I look forward to helping you provide the best care and hugs for your fur-baby :-)

Reviews

Jennifer F.
Drop-In Visits • Mar 07, 2021
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Karen is simply the best. She is easy to communicate with, she leaves a detailed note of what happened during her 30 minute drop in, along with several pics. She is helpful to turn on/off lights or bring in packages as well. I trust her in my home, and to give great care to my baby.

Grace L.
Dog Walking • Nov 28, 2020
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We love Karen! She is so good with our animals and they love her too!

Grace L.
Drop-In Visits • Nov 28, 2020
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Karen is the best! She really loves on our animals and takes the extra time to give them snuggles at each visit. I would recommend her to anyone!

Morgan B.
Drop-In Visits • May 08, 2020
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Thank you, Karen. I so appreciate all of these updates!

About Karen D.

Communication

27 repeat pet parents
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Information Karen D. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your fur-baby has any health issues that I should account for (I don't want to walk too fast for a dog who is recovering from surgery or one who has arthritis). Similarly, let me know what might scare your dog or make him/her uncomfortable on a walk (loud noises, cars, other dogs, etc.), what your dog likes (tummy rubs but not ear rubs, for example) - basically anything that will make your baby more comfortable and content while they are in my care and will give them the most benefit from our time together.

A typical day

Based upon your preferences, we can walk the area around your house, play ball, or engage in other enriching activities such as basic training (sit, stay, come). My goal is to make your baby happy, so you just have to let me know what that would be for your baby.

Services

Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

Karen can watch in your home

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

About Karen D.

Communication

27 repeat pet parents
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Information Karen D. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your fur-baby has any health issues that I should account for (I don't want to walk too fast for a dog who is recovering from surgery or one who has arthritis). Similarly, let me know what might scare your dog or make him/her uncomfortable on a walk (loud noises, cars, other dogs, etc.), what your dog likes (tummy rubs but not ear rubs, for example) - basically anything that will make your baby more comfortable and content while they are in my care and will give them the most benefit from our time together.

A typical day

Based upon your preferences, we can walk the area around your house, play ball, or engage in other enriching activities such as basic training (sit, stay, come). My goal is to make your baby happy, so you just have to let me know what that would be for your baby.

Location

Smyrna, GA

Karen D.'s Neighborhood

Pets

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Karen D.

Smyrna, GA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•63 reviews