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Karen H.

Lansingville, OH

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I put your dogs safety first

Pet care experience

I recently worked in a professional dog kennel / daycare facility so I have a basic understanding of how to read a dogs behavior and how to ensure their safety. I’m between jobs at the moment due to moving so I have open availability and can be flexible around your schedule. I’m a local to Youngstown and am an animal lover. If your in my neighborhood you may have even seen me walking my own large dogs. I carry dog repellant to ensure your dogs safety and to prevent any accidents between the dog I’m walking and any aggressive strays or loose dogs. I have no breed biases and am comfortable with all sizes of dogs I have experience ranging from Danes, Doodles, Pitbulls, a Cane Corso, and even tiny dog mixes such as the Bichon Frisé. I can provide references upon request as I understand that it’s often stressful making sure your pets are in trustworthy hands. I’m comfortable working with puppies provided they are vaccinated for their own safety before they start walks. I have experience with foster work with neonatal kittens. So I am very aware and cautious of the dangers that immunocompromised pets could face. I am available for Dog walking, Drop ins, and Pet sitting in their own homes. If you are searching for help caring for an elderly neighbor or relatives pet I can work with you on a price provided they are in my neighborhood. I am not a dog trainer nor do I have experience professionally training dogs. If you have any specific training you are working to accomplish. ( such as s stopping and sitting at corners, heel, leave it, and sitting before entering houses.) I am willing to work with you for those requests within reason provided they are things that your dog is somewhat familiar with that you yourself or your own personal dog trainer is working to do. Just keep in mind I am not a dog trainer I simply understand the need for consistency in working with commands for your dog.

Reviews

Rachel C.
Jun 17, 2021

Karen came over and babysat our dogs at our house while we were away on a family trip. She is very honest and trustworthy. She is amazing with all animals but she is exceptionally great with dogs. I most definitely recommend anyone who needs a dog sitter to choose her. You want to be disappointed!

About Karen H.

Communication

Usually responds in under an hour

Skills

8 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Unfortunately I’m currently unable to watch pets at the place I am residing. I may be able to sometime in the future and I will update my profile if anything changes. SAFETY FIRST: I have a dog belt to ensure that accidents don’t happen where a dog could get loose. I carry dog repellent to ensure safety and prevent any dog fights if there are ever loose or stray dogs. I also provide my own leashes and walking supplies as an additional precaution and wash them between dogs to prevent any spread of parasites or illnesses. I have a dog water bottle to ensure hydration on hot summer days. DISCLAIMER: If I feel it is too hot to walk a dog I will reschedule or refund you if payment was already taken. Your dogs safety comes first; with flat faced, elderly, fluffy or large/giant breeds; there is a very very real risk of heatstroke. I am also fully willing to accept cancellations if you believe it is unsafe weather to walk your dogs.

Information Karen H. would like to know about your pet

I would like to know feeding requirements, allergies, any health problems, medications needed, (if any) exercise requirements, temperament and any behavioral issues ahead of time to ensure I can provide the best quality of care. Another important thing I would like to be informed of ahead of time is any of your dog’s behavioral issues. For example if your dog is an escape artist and has broken free from collars before I may prefer to provide my own collar or harness that is escape proof. I need to know of any leash aggression, people aggression, resource guarding and any past history of bites (reported or unreported) and trauma. I have worked with dogs in the past that have behavioral issues and my own personal rescue dog has issues of his own so please be honest and know I will not discriminate against your dog based on the history or change the cost in any way. I just want to ensure that I know how to properly work with each individual dog. I and want to be prepared to know how to handle any unexpected situations on a case by case basis if they arise to ensure your dogs safety and comfortability. Please inform me ahead of time although I may ask during pickup if your dog is permitted to have treats and if there are any allergies or specifications.

A typical day

I have 2 dogs of my own and dogsit frequently so I am accustomed to caring for dogs. Any activities are based on the individual dog and size and age of the dog. I am only 21 so I have enough energy to keep up with high energy dogs.

Services

House Sitting
in your home
AWAY
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
over 101 lbs

Availability

I typically go on walks or hikes in my free time. I also love to spend my free time playing with the fluffy friends in my own home ♥️.

About Karen H.

Communication

Usually responds in under an hour

Skills

8 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Unfortunately I’m currently unable to watch pets at the place I am residing. I may be able to sometime in the future and I will update my profile if anything changes. SAFETY FIRST: I have a dog belt to ensure that accidents don’t happen where a dog could get loose. I carry dog repellent to ensure safety and prevent any dog fights if there are ever loose or stray dogs. I also provide my own leashes and walking supplies as an additional precaution and wash them between dogs to prevent any spread of parasites or illnesses. I have a dog water bottle to ensure hydration on hot summer days. DISCLAIMER: If I feel it is too hot to walk a dog I will reschedule or refund you if payment was already taken. Your dogs safety comes first; with flat faced, elderly, fluffy or large/giant breeds; there is a very very real risk of heatstroke. I am also fully willing to accept cancellations if you believe it is unsafe weather to walk your dogs.

Information Karen H. would like to know about your pet

I would like to know feeding requirements, allergies, any health problems, medications needed, (if any) exercise requirements, temperament and any behavioral issues ahead of time to ensure I can provide the best quality of care. Another important thing I would like to be informed of ahead of time is any of your dog’s behavioral issues. For example if your dog is an escape artist and has broken free from collars before I may prefer to provide my own collar or harness that is escape proof. I need to know of any leash aggression, people aggression, resource guarding and any past history of bites (reported or unreported) and trauma. I have worked with dogs in the past that have behavioral issues and my own personal rescue dog has issues of his own so please be honest and know I will not discriminate against your dog based on the history or change the cost in any way. I just want to ensure that I know how to properly work with each individual dog. I and want to be prepared to know how to handle any unexpected situations on a case by case basis if they arise to ensure your dogs safety and comfortability. Please inform me ahead of time although I may ask during pickup if your dog is permitted to have treats and if there are any allergies or specifications.

A typical day

I have 2 dogs of my own and dogsit frequently so I am accustomed to caring for dogs. Any activities are based on the individual dog and size and age of the dog. I am only 21 so I have enough energy to keep up with high energy dogs.

Location

Youngstown, OH

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Lansingville, OH

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