Karen G.
Springfield, VA
Let's Get Walking
Pet care experience
I have owned a fish, two parakeets, and a rabbit. I would put my rabbit on a leash and walk him around our backyard. I regularly brushed him and trimmed his nails (with the help of my dad). Near the end of his life, I gave him oral medication by syringe and medication with a needle injection. I have had friends and relatives throughout my life that have owned dogs. In my early 20s, my sister watched a friend's dog at our house for about a week. My sister owns a small dog she bought through a rescue. Her dog loves going on walks, playing with other dogs, and occasionally getting into mischief. I am hoping to gain experience walking and sitting dogs and become a pet professional. Feel free to message me if you have any questions.
Reviews
Karen has always been comfortable with our wide variety of dogs. Siberian huskies, Golden retrievers and cat,, pepper. Karen had a rabbit named Nibbles that our daughter remembers very fondly..,we hope to have a rescue horse group to help disabled folks someday. Maybe she can help us manage it.
About Karen G.
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I will not be providing dog services at my house. I will provide pet sitting, dog walking, and dog play at parks near your house and your house.
Information Karen G. would like to know about your pet
How many pets will I be sitting? Will I be expected to provide extra services? How do you deal with bad behavior? How do you reward good behavior? Is your pet allergic to anything? Is there anything I need to keep an eye out for? What are your expectations in the case of a medical emergency? What is your pet scared of, what triggers them, what do they react to? Can this pet be left alone? For how long? Does your pet have any quirks that I need to be aware of?
A typical day
We will go on walks on walking paths and at parks. We can play fetch as well.
Services
Karen can watch in your home
Availability
I am looking for a part-time schedule. I prefer a long-term set schedule, but am open to a more flexible schedule. My best days for sitting, in-home care, and walking are Friday evenings, all day Saturday, and Sunday afternoons and evenings.
About Karen G.
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I will not be providing dog services at my house. I will provide pet sitting, dog walking, and dog play at parks near your house and your house.
Information Karen G. would like to know about your pet
How many pets will I be sitting? Will I be expected to provide extra services? How do you deal with bad behavior? How do you reward good behavior? Is your pet allergic to anything? Is there anything I need to keep an eye out for? What are your expectations in the case of a medical emergency? What is your pet scared of, what triggers them, what do they react to? Can this pet be left alone? For how long? Does your pet have any quirks that I need to be aware of?
A typical day
We will go on walks on walking paths and at parks. We can play fetch as well.
Location
Springfield, VA
Karen G.
Springfield, VA