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Karen G.

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 repeat client
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Karen G.

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 repeat client

Contact for Boarding

from $70 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
30 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

In Town Boarding -- Fenced Yard

I’ve had dogs for at least 30 years. I’ve raised four dogs from pups through their golden years. I understand the needs and care required for dogs throughout their life cycle. 💕

Qualifications

1 repeat pet parent
96% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
86% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

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5 ratings
Howard C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Jul 07, 2025

Karen was the perfect day-sitter when we were visiting Traverse City. We ended up dropping off later than planned and picking up earlier, and our dog, Dashi, clearly had a good time, even in a strange house with someone she had never met before. I would give Karen my unreserved recommendation to anyone. I'm so glad she was available on short notice.

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Meredith H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 19, 2025

Karen was great with our dogs and her fenced in yard was perfect. She communicated daily and our pups were happy!

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Katie P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 14, 2024

We had such a great experience with Karen! She was flexible, kept us informed on how our pup was doing, and took great care of him. I would highly recommend Karen to anyone. We would absolutely have our dog stay with her again!!

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Kristina T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 19, 2023

Karen was amazing. She was responsive and easy to communicate with. My dogs had an awesome stay in her beautiful fenced in yard. She sent pictures daily. Highly recommend and plan on using her in the future.

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Christine L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 25, 2023

Karen and Birch were amazing. Karen sent pictures and took Josey on lots of hikes. The fenced in yard is great and Karen’s dog Birch was the perfect playmate. Communication was excellent. I highly recommend Karen.

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Schedule

I'm home on the weekends and work part-time during the week. After June 9th, I will be home full-time for the summer. I love to get the dogs out for a walk at least once per day. Plenty of playtime in the yard too!

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced in yard an a friendly, gentle dog to keep your dog company. My dog likes to play with other dogs and nap in the sun.

Pets

A typical day

A typical day will start with a walk or some fetch in the yard. Depending on your dog, we can walk around town, go to the beach, or for a walk at Hickory.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Karen can host up to 2 pets per night
Let me know if your dog has any special needs or habits for which I can be prepared. I'm experience with giving oral medication, resting a dog for at least an hour after eating, and exercising a dog to make sure he/she is not bored. We have several dog toys to share. Your pet must be house trained and friendly with other dogs.
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.