Karen S.
Hyannis Port, MA
Karen S. has Star Sitter status
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Loving dog mom. 30 yrs. experience.
Pet care experience
I've had 5 wonderful dogs (large and small) and 3 sweet cats join our family over the course of 30 years, 10 of which were spent on a NH family farm with goats, chickens and rabbits. I'm familiar with different breeds, different temperments and sensitivities. Have trained our puppies, cared for a dog with allergies requiring meds and have spent quiet, quality time with aging pets. My wonderful lab Juni and I spend lots of time playing and walking on the beach. Friends always welcome!
Cat care experience
Karen also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Reviews
Karen is such a wonderful, attentive and kind caretaker! She sent so many updates of Henrietta, and her dog Juni, was such a great companion for the weekend. We knew our pup was in such capable hands. Would highly recommend!
I’m so happy we found Karen, she takes such amazing care of our Goldie and sends us lots of updates. It definitely calms our anxiety (which is high!!) when we have to leave her! It’s also such a relief that Goldie has Juni to hang out with, such a sweet girl.
Karen is amazing and patient with our very energetic puppy!
Karen is a lovely person, easy to communicate with, punctual and took great care of my dog. No doubt I will reach out to her again when needed.
About Karen S.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have a large fenced-in dog friendly yard (48 inch tall picket). I'm 1/4 mile walk from a dog friendly beach and take daily walks there with my lab. Our dog Juni is a big love and happy to host nice friends of all sizes. She adapts to the type of dog she plays with, dialing it down for little or aging ones, and revving it up for large energetic ones. I'm also happy to come to your home if not too far from mine.
Home
Information Karen S. would like to know about your pet
Please tell me anything you'd like me to know about your pet. Age? Temperment? Activity level? What does she/he love to do the most? Routines (schedules for walks, meals, sleep?) What are key words or hand signals you use together? Any allergies? Any fears? How does you pet typically interact with new people? How does your pet typically interact with new dogs (on/off leash?) Any suggestions/concerns you have?
A typical day
I love to get to know new animals and give them time and opportunity to get to know me. I'll take their cues and your direction. Love to play games in our yard, and take fun walks in our quiet neighborhood or on the beach. We'll spend our day together with our sweet lab Juni. Happy to reinforce your training with puppies.
Services
Karen can host
Karen can watch in your home
Availability
I currently work part time from home. My schedule is flexible and I always make time for big walks and spending time with animals. I'm a wildlife photographer and am sensitive to animal cues, and thier body language.
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About Karen S.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have a large fenced-in dog friendly yard (48 inch tall picket). I'm 1/4 mile walk from a dog friendly beach and take daily walks there with my lab. Our dog Juni is a big love and happy to host nice friends of all sizes. She adapts to the type of dog she plays with, dialing it down for little or aging ones, and revving it up for large energetic ones. I'm also happy to come to your home if not too far from mine.
Home
Information Karen S. would like to know about your pet
Please tell me anything you'd like me to know about your pet. Age? Temperment? Activity level? What does she/he love to do the most? Routines (schedules for walks, meals, sleep?) What are key words or hand signals you use together? Any allergies? Any fears? How does you pet typically interact with new people? How does your pet typically interact with new dogs (on/off leash?) Any suggestions/concerns you have?
A typical day
I love to get to know new animals and give them time and opportunity to get to know me. I'll take their cues and your direction. Love to play games in our yard, and take fun walks in our quiet neighborhood or on the beach. We'll spend our day together with our sweet lab Juni. Happy to reinforce your training with puppies.
Location
Hyannis Port, MA
Pets
Karen S.
Hyannis Port, MA