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Karen J.

Kerrville, TX

5.0 out of 5 stars
•181 reviews
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We Love Dogs!

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ESTABLISHED CLIENTS ONLY UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE: Some people don't believe a dog can smile, but I know they can, because I see it every stay! Finding a loving and caring home-away-from-home for your dog in your absence is harder than most people think, right? We know, because we have been in your shoes. Most kennels won't allow you to drop off or pick up your dog after 12 noon Saturday or anytime Sunday or during evening hours. You won't have that problem here. Our schedule is your schedule. We offer a fenced yard, fun playmates, attention, and lots of tender-loving care. My husband and I spent many years not taking vacations or going on long holiday visits because we could not find anyone responsible who would watch our three dogs. One dog, yes, two dogs, maybe, three or more dogs--never! It's still that way today. We have been asked, "Can't you just take them to a kennel?" Sure, and we did at times, but that was not the best decision for our dogs. (And those past experiences are better left untold.) Now that I am home full-time, I'm determined to change things--one dog at a time--for these incredible animals and their exceptional owners. Every dog should have a safe and loving place to go when staying home isn't possible. Frankly, I think they should all be brought to me. Their stay here is such fun, with lots of hugs, attention, talks about important matters, belly rubs, and more! I am an avid reader, so your dog gets daily story time, too.

Reviews

Haden S.
Dog Boarding • juin 13, 2023
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Karen is the best!! She made our girls feel at home right away and made us feel so comfortable leaving our fur babies with her. I so appreciated her amazing communication and LOTS of photos!

Caitlyn M.
Dog Boarding • sept. 13, 2022
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Karen is amazing! The way she introduces her dogs is perfect. I was a little nervous to leave my baby but she sent daily updates with pictures! Your pup will feel right at home with Karen and her family!

Lori & Rod S.
Dog Boarding • févr. 16, 2022
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Buster's stay with Karen was wonderful. Karen treats Buster like part of her pack. Her home is immaculate and Buster runs with her dogs which he loves. Karen also updates me with pictures of Buster . I couldn't ask for a better person to leave Buster with overnight.

Dustin R.
Dog Boarding • févr. 03, 2022
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Best dog sitter and boarding experience we have ever had. Dogs were very well cared for and loved. Given a ton of attention and treated like their own. We were updated regularly about the dogs with photos. Will recommend and use again, without a doubt.

About Karen J.

Communication

29 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Your dogs are treated like our own during their stay with us. They'll sleep inside, and when we go outside, they'll be asked to go along with us. We're all one big happy pack.

Home

Lives on a farm/ranch
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Karen J. would like to know about your pet

Meet & Greet is often not possible, because many clients live out-of-state and are just traveling through our beautiful area. But if you are local, it can be a fun and stress-free visit! It's a great time to get to know each other and also to have questions answered. We'll spend about 30 minutes together while your dog explores our fenced backyard. Please bring vet immunization records with you -- shots must be up-to-date. PLEASE NOTE: All dogs, puppies included, must be house-trained and well-behaved, i.e., no chewing on furniture, rugs, or dog beds, etc. No aggression issues. Must not require a shock collar to be controlled. The size of your dog doesn't matter, but their behavior and temperament does! To Reserve: Our calendar is heavily booked, so advance reservations are recommended! If your desired dates are taken, please message us anyway and we'll check for cancellations. Although we only accept one client at a time, we are always happy to care for a multiple dog-family--we're one, too. We know how hard it can be to find a sitter who is willing and able to handle multiple dogs!

A typical day

IT'S A PROMISE: 100% of clients wanting photos of their pets during the stay receive photos! Cancellations, date changes, add-ons affect the reported photo stats on this website. Doggie Daycare is no longer available unless a special request has been pre-approved. If accepted, Daycare hours are 7am to 7pm. Behavior: If a dog needs discipline (chewing, growling, etc) we use a spray bottle containing a mixture of white vinegar and water to spray the animal. If needed, we have several areas to separate dogs until we can re-introduce them in a calm and controlled environment. All dogs sleep inside at night, and they are allowed inside/outside freedom during the day. They are closely supervised 24 hours a day.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$37per night
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$35per day

Karen can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

Availability

We are often booked six months to a year in advance for many dates, especially holidays, so please book early. If you're planning to book a vacation for yourself, please check my calendar first!

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated 24 days ago
Karen can host up to 2 pets per night
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Karen J.

Communication

29 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Your dogs are treated like our own during their stay with us. They'll sleep inside, and when we go outside, they'll be asked to go along with us. We're all one big happy pack.

Home

Lives on a farm/ranch
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Karen J. would like to know about your pet

Meet & Greet is often not possible, because many clients live out-of-state and are just traveling through our beautiful area. But if you are local, it can be a fun and stress-free visit! It's a great time to get to know each other and also to have questions answered. We'll spend about 30 minutes together while your dog explores our fenced backyard. Please bring vet immunization records with you -- shots must be up-to-date. PLEASE NOTE: All dogs, puppies included, must be house-trained and well-behaved, i.e., no chewing on furniture, rugs, or dog beds, etc. No aggression issues. Must not require a shock collar to be controlled. The size of your dog doesn't matter, but their behavior and temperament does! To Reserve: Our calendar is heavily booked, so advance reservations are recommended! If your desired dates are taken, please message us anyway and we'll check for cancellations. Although we only accept one client at a time, we are always happy to care for a multiple dog-family--we're one, too. We know how hard it can be to find a sitter who is willing and able to handle multiple dogs!

A typical day

IT'S A PROMISE: 100% of clients wanting photos of their pets during the stay receive photos! Cancellations, date changes, add-ons affect the reported photo stats on this website. Doggie Daycare is no longer available unless a special request has been pre-approved. If accepted, Daycare hours are 7am to 7pm. Behavior: If a dog needs discipline (chewing, growling, etc) we use a spray bottle containing a mixture of white vinegar and water to spray the animal. If needed, we have several areas to separate dogs until we can re-introduce them in a calm and controlled environment. All dogs sleep inside at night, and they are allowed inside/outside freedom during the day. They are closely supervised 24 hours a day.

Location

Kerrville, TX

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Karen J.

Kerrville, TX

5.0 out of 5 stars
•181 reviews