Karen & Kyle T.
Pocket, CA
Fulfilling 🐶 mental needs 🧠
Pet care experience
Hi! We're Karen and Kyle. We believe in working the body and the mind when it comes to working with high-energy dogs. Kyle has numerous years caring for multiple breeds during his time at PetSmart PetsHotel. We raised our own German Shepherds (Kadie, Kona, and Kihei) since they were 8 weeks old and enjoy the puppy experience. We will treat your dog like our own - with lots of patience and love. We love training basic obedience and working with a dog's drive whether it be toy, food, or affection. In our free time, we like to learn about dog training, network with like-minded dog owners, socialize our dogs in public spaces, and participate in nose work. We are comfortable with using training tools such as the prong collar and e-collar.
Reviews
Karen & Kyle were awesome sitters. They were responsive and responsible. They sent us lots of photos and detailed updates on the drop-ins. They even locked the back door for us and cleaned up ants in our kitchen. Milo loved their company and enjoyed playing with them! Definitely recommend!
Kyle and Karen are amazing with our dog Astrid. During one of our early walking sessions, they showed us how to correctly position and adjust Astrid's collar to be most effective for maintaining control and safety. In another walking session, Karen and Kyle demonstrated how to train Astrid so she understood the "easy" command (where the dog knows not to pull on the leash and maintain some slack). Astrid loves Karen and Kyle and is always excited to see them! We have also had Astrid walk with Karen and Kyle's dogs, Kona and Kadie. Having Kona and Kadie model good behaviors and commands have proven most effective in getting Astrid to model the same behaviors and important commands, like "come" when off leash or on a long leash. Another benefit of walking with Kona and Kadie is knowing Astrid is socializing with friendly, well behaved and well trained dogs. It has also build up Astrid's confidence walking with Kyle and Karen and their dogs. We know that Astrid is safe and happy when she is walking with Kyle and Karen.
Karen and Kyle were very polite, professional, friendly, and trustworthy. They went above and beyond in bonding with my dog, making him feel comfortable, and taking care of him. It’s hard to find people that you can trust going into your home and taking care of your loved ones. I’m so glad I found you both! Thank you so much.
The BEST!! Kyle came through when I was in a pinch! I am traveling out of town and brought my rescue dog...my dog gets slight separation anxiety when we are out of town and I wanted to go grab dinner with one of my coworkers. So i was able to book for a visit with Kyle and even though I made last minute plans, he responded quickly and was very accommodating! He showed up a few min early to get to meet Bigsby before I took off. He stayed with him and kept me updated by uploading pics on rover while I was out. This was a great experience. Anybody in the Elk Grove area I highly recommend Karen and Kyle. Very professional and very obvious they are awesome dog parents and dog lovers. Thank you so much!!
About Karen & Kyle T.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Your dog will be well taken care of with one to two humans providing attention and care. We will always advocate for your dog to keep them safe. We will match your dog's energy level whether they want to walk, play, or be a couch potato. We can work on basic obedience if there's any specifics you want to focus on.
Information Karen & Kyle T. would like to know about your pet
- Can we provide treats to your dog? - Any allergies (food or environmental) or medical conditions to be aware of? - Any triggers we need to be aware of when going on a walk?
A typical day
We love to ensure that dogs are not only physically stimulated but also mentally stimulated. We can provide enrichments games, structured walks, and sniffaris. Just let us know your preference!
Services
Karen & Kyle can watch in your home
Availability
We both work full-time Monday - Friday but are regularly available after 4pm for check ins to play with or walk your dog. Think of us when you need some peace of mind during date night, long work hours, after work events, after school activities, school functions, emergencies, etc.
About Karen & Kyle T.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Your dog will be well taken care of with one to two humans providing attention and care. We will always advocate for your dog to keep them safe. We will match your dog's energy level whether they want to walk, play, or be a couch potato. We can work on basic obedience if there's any specifics you want to focus on.
Information Karen & Kyle T. would like to know about your pet
- Can we provide treats to your dog? - Any allergies (food or environmental) or medical conditions to be aware of? - Any triggers we need to be aware of when going on a walk?
A typical day
We love to ensure that dogs are not only physically stimulated but also mentally stimulated. We can provide enrichments games, structured walks, and sniffaris. Just let us know your preference!
Location
Sacramento, CA
Pets
Karen & Kyle T.
Pocket, CA