Karen D.
North East, MD
Services
Karen can host
Availability
I work from home and have a very flexible schedule that allows plenty of time to spend with your fur baby. All of our guests have a great time during their stay. Please note: If you are 30 minutes or more past your selected drop off time and you have not reached out to us we will consider this a no show. After an hour with no communication your spot will no longer be available. Communication is extremely important as is punctuatality. We plan our time based on your choices on drop off and pick up times. We do not sit around all day waiting for you to decide to show up or not. It's extremely frustrating for us when there is lack of communication. Thank you for understanding.
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About Karen D.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have a 6ft high privacy fenced in yard. I separate my personal dogs except for a couple that love to play with other dogs. We do not require meet greets. If you absolutely feel it is necessary we have a limited time slot of 15 minutes and will only accommodate if we have the availability. If you are 5 or more minutes late you will have to reschedule. We take time away from our guests and private time from our families to offer this service. Due to most dogs being temperamentally different when owners are present verses in their absence it really isn't a necessary action to determine your pups stay. I will introduce other dogs only when a new guests has become comfortable with me and my husband. Then we introduce one at a time. This can sometimes take an hour or a day depending on the individual. We require dogs to be crate trained as we crate all dogs even our own for feeding, sleeping and if we need to leave the house. We have a family member that lives in our home. He is there 24/7 so your pup is never left alone. I spend as much time out doors playing with our guests as possible,weather permitting. Indoors is more of quiet time. I do allow guest on the furniture so if that is not something permitted at please let me know. Please be aware this is MY home not a public facility. There may be crates set up in the Livingroom for current guests. I provide toys, bedding, crates and bowls. All crates have a water bucket. You will be required to provide food, treats and medications if needed No pick ups and drops off before 5:00 am and after 8:00 pm. Please schedule your dates accordingly. Please try to stick to your requested pick up and drop off times. While I am flexible I do make plans around the times you selected. If you need to change those times please try to give advance notice so I can plan accordingly. Communication is imperative to have a successful client relationship.
Home
Information Karen D. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know of any behavioral or health issues your dog may have as to better prepare for their stay. We strive to provide the best care possible in our home setting. Please provide proof of current rabies vaxx. We also offer microchipping. 25.00 Fi Nano microchips.
A typical day
We have a fully fenced in divided yard. Kiddie pool and toys to stimulate your dogs mind. They can take walks or play in the yard.
Location
North East, MD
Pets
Karen D. has Star Sitter status
The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.
Happy Hound Happy Home
Pet care experience
I have over 30 years in pet care industry. I Have raised , trained and shown dogs for over 15 years. I was a groomer for 10 + years. I have managed an animal shelter and took in many rescues. Pets are my life and love my job very much. I can administer medications including injections. I look forward to meeting new clients as well as caring for existing clients. I am a full time caregiver. My kids are all grown and on their own so I have plenty of time to spend with your furbaby. I have two separate fenced in yards for outdoor playtime activity. I live in a mobile home community. The entire property is privacy fenced backed with chain link for double security. There is plenty of space for all size dogs to exercise. I have the ability to spend one on one time with your pet or group play other dogs of similar temperament and size. I am experience in doggy daycare settings with 20 plus dogs at one time. I look forward to caring for your precious baby the way I would want my own pups cared for.
Reviews
We boarded our two dogs with Karen from Tuesday morning through Thursday evening. This was our first time boarding them, and I told her from the beginning how nervous I was. After reading her great reviews, I expected regular updates and pictures. Unfortunately, it felt like we rarely heard from her unless we reached out first. We only received pictures from her home one time during their entire stay, and those pictures were of them outside. Most responses were very brief, such as “all good” or “they’re great.” The only other pictures we received were of them in the car when they were being brought home. Karen was very nice and friendly and was very accommodating with pickup and drop-off. Our dogs are home, happy, healthy, and safe, and I’m especially thankful that my runner didn’t manage to run away! Our disappointment was specifically with the communication and lack of updates/photos, especially knowing this was our first time boarding and how nervous we were. We are also Rover sitters ourselves, so communication is something we personally prioritize. Maybe we just overdo it as sitters ourselves, or maybe my expectations were higher than what is typical. I honestly don’t know, and I don’t want to leave a bad review because overall, there were definitely things we liked about our experience. I’m giving 4 stars because our dogs were returned to us safe, healthy, and happy.
First time using Rover leaving my dogs anywhere. I was nervous as my dog is epileptic but everything seemed to go well and they were absolutely exhausted when i got them back so they must of had a great time playing
Karen was very responsive to texts and even gave Gunner a deshed during his stay. He came home happy and well cared for. We’d definitely board with her again!
Fabulous lady. Easy to work with. Our dog loves going there.
About Karen D.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have a 6ft high privacy fenced in yard. I separate my personal dogs except for a couple that love to play with other dogs. We do not require meet greets. If you absolutely feel it is necessary we have a limited time slot of 15 minutes and will only accommodate if we have the availability. If you are 5 or more minutes late you will have to reschedule. We take time away from our guests and private time from our families to offer this service. Due to most dogs being temperamentally different when owners are present verses in their absence it really isn't a necessary action to determine your pups stay. I will introduce other dogs only when a new guests has become comfortable with me and my husband. Then we introduce one at a time. This can sometimes take an hour or a day depending on the individual. We require dogs to be crate trained as we crate all dogs even our own for feeding, sleeping and if we need to leave the house. We have a family member that lives in our home. He is there 24/7 so your pup is never left alone. I spend as much time out doors playing with our guests as possible,weather permitting. Indoors is more of quiet time. I do allow guest on the furniture so if that is not something permitted at please let me know. Please be aware this is MY home not a public facility. There may be crates set up in the Livingroom for current guests. I provide toys, bedding, crates and bowls. All crates have a water bucket. You will be required to provide food, treats and medications if needed No pick ups and drops off before 5:00 am and after 8:00 pm. Please schedule your dates accordingly. Please try to stick to your requested pick up and drop off times. While I am flexible I do make plans around the times you selected. If you need to change those times please try to give advance notice so I can plan accordingly. Communication is imperative to have a successful client relationship.
Home
Information Karen D. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know of any behavioral or health issues your dog may have as to better prepare for their stay. We strive to provide the best care possible in our home setting. Please provide proof of current rabies vaxx. We also offer microchipping. 25.00 Fi Nano microchips.
A typical day
We have a fully fenced in divided yard. Kiddie pool and toys to stimulate your dogs mind. They can take walks or play in the yard.
Karen D.
North East, MD