Karen W.
Wayne, NJ
I love & get along w/ all dogs!
Pet care experience
My name is Karen and I’m 40 years old. I've owned dogs my entire life and have experience loving them and training them. I love how each dog has their own personality and is smart in their own ways. When I was 10, I got to know my one neighbor and his dog, who was a big purebred lab named Max. My neighbor let me dog sit his dog several times a year. He also gave me the key to his house and let me take Max out for a walk or play with him whenever I wanted to in the summer. I watched/played/walked and took care of Max for 8 years of his life before he passed away from lyme disease. At the time, I owned a dog of my own who was a rescue and was a lab/whippet mix. I always took Max and Teddy for walks together and let the both of them play in my neighbor's backyard. I spent hours over at his house w/ both my dog and his dog. I enjoyed the time I spent with those 2 dogs. My current dog is an 11 year old Shepherd/Airedale Terrier Mix named Sunshine. She is also a rescue. I walk her 2-3 times a day around 1-2 miles each time. I often go bike riding with her too which she enjoys as we go for walks in the woods or biking in the woods so she can go exploring. I take her for hikes on a weekly basis as well. For 2 1/2 yrs,, I worked at Best Friends Pet Resort and Salon in NY where they could hold between 200-300 dogs and 50 cats and I had the job of doing play times/walks with these dogs. I had gotten to know the dogs and would usually choose the dogs that didn't get a play time the previous day as I always wanted to give each dog ample time to get out of the cage and to relax and have fun for awhile. I went to Bancroft School of Massage Therapy and received a Certification for Small Animal Massage. I often massage my dog which she loves. If you would like your dog massaged along with the dog walking or drop in visits, I would be happy to do that. I volunteered at an animal shelter for 4 years and walked the dogs that were there. After I graduated from the pet massage school, I started massaging some of the dogs and cats that were there. One of the dogs I massaged, a Pitbull had been at the shelter for 3 yrs, and after I massaged him, he was adopted within 3 days. I love all dogs and get along with dogs of any breed and size. I will be the best companion for your dog. Soon I am going to pursue a career in dog grooming as well.
Reviews
Karen is great with my dog and is. Great walker I highly recommend her to take care of your fur baby
Karen is super Friendly and took great care of our fur baby Sydney we will be booking her again
Karen was amazing with Kaptain. She treated him like her own. I would definitely have Karen walk Kaptain again.
Karen was responsive and punctual. Whiskey enjoyed her play time with Karen.
About Karen W.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I cannot have pets in my house as my dog is afraid of dogs but I typically do what my clients ask. If the dog needs to eat before or after the walk, I do so. Otherwise, I just walk their dogs for 30 or 60 min.
Information Karen W. would like to know about your pet
I would like to know how the dog is with other dogs in case I come upon one when walking. I would like to know what the dog likes/dislikes. Where they like to be pet the most and where they'd prefer not to be touched (like paws/legs/face, etc.). Where the dog likes to go on walks or what your normal walk looks like/where you take them, how far, etc. I do not have any breed preference. I like all dog breeds big and small.
A typical day
I will walk them around the block or if it is too hot or cold outside, I will play frisbee or fetch with them with a tennis ball. Lots of love --- lots of petting, and Lots of playing and having fun! If your dog is more of a cuddler, I will gladly cuddle with them too.
Services
Karen can watch in your home
Availability
I was just let go from my job as they were eliminating my position so I'm available almost every day of the week. Right now, I own and take care of my 15 year old dog who has some health concerns but I am free to walk other dogs during the day.
About Karen W.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I cannot have pets in my house as my dog is afraid of dogs but I typically do what my clients ask. If the dog needs to eat before or after the walk, I do so. Otherwise, I just walk their dogs for 30 or 60 min.
Information Karen W. would like to know about your pet
I would like to know how the dog is with other dogs in case I come upon one when walking. I would like to know what the dog likes/dislikes. Where they like to be pet the most and where they'd prefer not to be touched (like paws/legs/face, etc.). Where the dog likes to go on walks or what your normal walk looks like/where you take them, how far, etc. I do not have any breed preference. I like all dog breeds big and small.
A typical day
I will walk them around the block or if it is too hot or cold outside, I will play frisbee or fetch with them with a tennis ball. Lots of love --- lots of petting, and Lots of playing and having fun! If your dog is more of a cuddler, I will gladly cuddle with them too.
Location
Wayne, NJ
Pets
Karen W.
Wayne, NJ