Karen M.
Cheshire, CT
A house is not a home without a Dog
Pet care experience
Hi, I have been taking care of animals for over 2O years now, as well as breeding German Shepherds for almost 7 years. I am a stay at home mom and Rover, is my full time job now that my kids are teens. I use to foster dogs and other animals before I had a family, So I have a lot of experience with different types of breeds, temperaments, past abuse, and very skittish animals. I have much confidence when it comes to taking care of special case dogs, senior dogs, newborn/Whelping puppies and more. We live in a house with over two acres of land, with lots of lovely areas to walk, including a cemetery that is located over the fence in our yard. It has lots of roads that are quiet and safe. I find this great because they gets lots and lots of exercise, and its great for dogs that may be frightened of loud, busy streets, or leash reactive dogs. We also have doggie pools ,( when it's hot) if your pup loves water play! My four dogs are highly trained and socialized . They are extremely well behaved, as well as amazing house dogs and companions to my autistic son. HOWEVER, your dog/s and my dogs will NEVER come in physical contact with each other. We are highly active family, so lots of play and exercise fits in our schedule everyday. While hosting your pets at my house, they will receive the same attention and affection as if they were my own dogs. I always sleep in the same room as the pups ( unless told otherwise) to keep they company and comfortable during their stay. We will have lots of potty breaks, keep right on track with feeding schedule. Everyday we will have lots of play time, down relax time, and brain stimulating fun as well. I will take them on long walks at the cemetery that is behind the fence of our home. I ONLY do family boardings, I do not mix other family dog/s. I find no matter how socialized they are, being away from home on top of being with unfamiliar dogs can always have a possibility of disaster. Mg goal is to keep everyone safe! I will take up to four dogs from the same family. Thank you for understanding. I absolutely am an animal lover, and it's the only job that makes me feel happy, confident and I have such a passion for this work. We presently have four dogs, so your pets will become my family when they are with me. I will always protect them and care for them like they are my own. I will always send pictures and videos of your furbaby while they are in my care. I am very good at keeping in contact with of my clients via their choice of email, text message or phone/video calls. Please ask me as many questions as you like, I am eager to learn about your fur babies!
Reviews
Our pups, Atlas and Oakley, had a wonderful time with Karen at day care! She was attentive to them, communicated with us during their stay, and they were happy and tired when they came home. Thank you! Our minds were at ease!
Karen was fantastic! Moby clearly had a great time and was perfectly relaxed with Karen. Highly recommend!
We always feel very comfortable leaving our dogs with Karen. She takes good care of them and sends us plenty of updates and pictures.
Karen took care of our 4 month old puppy for a week and everything went extremely well. The physical set-up she has for dog-sitting is comfortable, safe, and fun. My puppy had a great time and we enjoyed our vacation knowing that she was in Karen's care.
About Karen M.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I will follow all your directions to a T, and you will never be disappointed by my services! I look forward to all my new pup and "hooman" clients.
Home
Information Karen M. would like to know about your pet
Does your pet have any medical conditions/ medication needed that I should be aware of? Rabies and vaccines? Any special diet, any treats or food they can't have? Do they get along with other people or other animals (esp on leash walks)? Does your pet have any behavioral issues? What's your pet's Favorite things to do? Any nick names ? Is your dog in heat? Any things else important the client wants me to know.
A typical day
I love to stimulate the dogs mentally and physically. We will play games, play with toys, have long, peaceful walks and have lots of fun!!!
Services
Karen can host
Availability
My dogs are on strict, daily routine that doesn't interfere with my work schedule. However my dogs and your dog/s will not come in physical contact with each other. We have two wings of our home and the main house where are dogs are. Down the hall we have the ..... Huge Doggie Suite!! Equipped with a mini fridge for meds and wet food, with lots of toys, beds,blankets, a big doggie couch, Sink, Raincoats and snow jackets, AC AND HEAT. Lots of windows and sky lights, screen windows to slide open to get that fresh crisp air in the morning and gentle breeze at night. Spring and Fall are best for those times. But we will have fun all year round because I am a huge outdoors person. I also have doggie Tv playing everyday!!😊 My schedule most of the time will be wide open, which only a few days here and there that I won't be available.
About Karen M.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I will follow all your directions to a T, and you will never be disappointed by my services! I look forward to all my new pup and "hooman" clients.
Home
Information Karen M. would like to know about your pet
Does your pet have any medical conditions/ medication needed that I should be aware of? Rabies and vaccines? Any special diet, any treats or food they can't have? Do they get along with other people or other animals (esp on leash walks)? Does your pet have any behavioral issues? What's your pet's Favorite things to do? Any nick names ? Is your dog in heat? Any things else important the client wants me to know.
A typical day
I love to stimulate the dogs mentally and physically. We will play games, play with toys, have long, peaceful walks and have lots of fun!!!
Location
Cheshire, CT
Pets
Karen M.
Cheshire, CT