Karina S.
Harrisburg, SD
Your Friendly Neighborhood Sitter
Pet care experience
I absolutely love animals. I firmly believe that all pets deserve to have the best treatment someone can give them. In 2016, I moved in with someone who had a dog (a belgian malinois named Emmy). I ended up taking care of her whenever my roommate had to work late or on weekends. I would feed her, walk her, take her to the vet and helped crate-train her. She wasn't mine, but I loved and treated her like she was. Fast forward to 2018, when my husband's coworker asked me if I'd be willing to walk their new puppy! Of course I said yes :) I then started to get requests from other neighbors to walk their dogs and that's how I accidentally became a dog walker! I will love your puppy (because all dogs, no matter the age and size, are puppies) as if they were my own!
Reviews
Always the best!!
I wish I could give more than 5 stars! Great at communication and keeping your pets loved and cared for while you are gone.
I can’t say enough great things about Karina!! Karina leaves amazing notes about how the visit went, sends lots of cute pictures, and leaves great recommendations for my little guy. We both appreciate Karina so so much :)
Karina is great! I've booked with her several times now to check in on my kitties while I fly home to visit family. They both love her (which is saying something because Athena is skittish around people lol). She sends a ton of photos and gives detailed updates. Highly recommend to any other cat parents!
About Karina S.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
At an owner's home: well, it depends! For those that have a backyard, I'll run around with your doggo and we'll play with their favorite toys! Inside play-time is generally for pets and cuddles :)
Information Karina S. would like to know about your pet
I do not have any breed preferences but i would like to know ahead of time what the general temperament of your dog is. For my safety, it's important that I am made aware of any reactivity/aggression that a dog may have - which includes knowing their triggers.
A typical day
When I watch a doggo or cat, what we do all depends on how they're feeling and what they like to do. I take my cues from them. I will stimulate your pet mentally and physically. We will explore our surroundings and all of the nearby smells. We will play tons of games as well.
Services
Karina can watch in your home
Availability
I am a full-time student and my schedule is fairly flexible, as I am taking classes online. I also don't have any dogs of my own so my full attention will always be on your doggo :) While I'm in school, my current service area is restricted to Harrisburg and the lower part of Sioux Falls. Keeping my service area small helps me keep my focus on my studies. Sorry for the inconvenience!
About Karina S.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
At an owner's home: well, it depends! For those that have a backyard, I'll run around with your doggo and we'll play with their favorite toys! Inside play-time is generally for pets and cuddles :)
Information Karina S. would like to know about your pet
I do not have any breed preferences but i would like to know ahead of time what the general temperament of your dog is. For my safety, it's important that I am made aware of any reactivity/aggression that a dog may have - which includes knowing their triggers.
A typical day
When I watch a doggo or cat, what we do all depends on how they're feeling and what they like to do. I take my cues from them. I will stimulate your pet mentally and physically. We will explore our surroundings and all of the nearby smells. We will play tons of games as well.
Location
Harrisburg, SD
Pets
Karina S.
Harrisburg, SD