Karina S.
Barkhamsted, CT
TLC provider for furry friends;).
Pet care experience
Come bark with us at Barkhamsted!;) Hi and thank you for your interest in my profile! I provide dog sitting, at-home care, feeding, and walking services to your beloved pet. He/ she will get the best attention and much-needed TLC guaranteed:). I grew up with pets, became a first-time dog mom in 2004, and dog-sat for some of my friends when they were on vacation, therefore as you can see I have the necessary experience needed to care for your baby. If you want me to videotape our time together or take pictures/send texts- it could absolutely be done, no problem. With an animal lover like me, you will never have to worry about anything. If needed, can perform baths as well. As an added bonus-I hold a pet CPR/First Aid certificate from the American Red Cross.
Reviews
Karina is extremely professional and experienced and it was evident during our first meet and greet based on her questions and knowledge. She ensured our dogs were comfortable with her before we went away and spend a number of pre visits to build a relationship with them. She provided details each visit with our dogs to keep us informed and was also on time per our discussion. We are so happy we found Karina and highly recommend her!
Karina was absolutely wonderful with my puppy! Experienced, attentive and responsive, she sent me pics of him throughout his stay and updated me on how he was doing. This was his first night away from home and I will definitely use her for all my future boarding needs.
My 2 greyhounds just got back from another great stay with Karina. They could not wait to see her when we dropped them off! We love seeing her daily updates and we know they are getting well cared for while we’re away. Highly recommend.
Ellie spent the night with Karina for the first time last night and did great! Karina kept us posted with text messages and pics. We will definitely be using her again...next time in May for 5 nights. I'm sure Ellie is looking forward to it!
About Karina S.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Food/water bowls, a guest crate, blankets, and many yummy treats are supplied unless you would like to bring your own:) For my dog-walking clients, I can bring some yumminess with me and we'll sure have a good time bonding!
Home
Information Karina S. would like to know about your pet
Is the dog aggressive? Any allergies to anything? What is his/her feeding schedule? Walking schedule? How does he/she react to other dogs (if we do boarding/daycare)?
A typical day
We can play in my fenced-in yard with your pet’s favorite toy, can arrange for some group play if I have more than 1 boarder present as well as have fun in my house. If a pooch loves to play fetch, I can accommodate that and we’ll have a blast together! Do not hesitate to contact me!
Services
Karina can host
Karina can watch in your home
Availability
I mostly work from home, so boarding and daycare services fit my schedule the best and my husband Jared does housesitting for those clients who prefer to stay in their own environment. For my boarding and daycare clients: I have a fully fenced in yard for running around, and having a great time! Please note that I might need a few weeks' notice before any boarding happens since I need to schedule a trial boarding for each potential guest. While I can potentially accommodate last-minute requests, it is best to contact me at least a week in advance since I might not be available for your chosen dates. Also, I have a policy on drop-off/pick-up times: please note that all first-time clients have to schedule their dog’s drop-off in the evening between 6:30-8:00 pm and pick up times vary on a client-to-client basis. No morning drop-offs/pick ups please as I have other commitments besides doggy-sitting. Make sure you pick up your pooch no later than 8:30 pm cos my husband gets up to go to work very early, so he can't be disturbed by late pickups. If you do pick up later than 8:30 pm, I will have to charge you an inconvenience fee which is based on how late you are. Thank you for understanding.
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About Karina S.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Food/water bowls, a guest crate, blankets, and many yummy treats are supplied unless you would like to bring your own:) For my dog-walking clients, I can bring some yumminess with me and we'll sure have a good time bonding!
Home
Information Karina S. would like to know about your pet
Is the dog aggressive? Any allergies to anything? What is his/her feeding schedule? Walking schedule? How does he/she react to other dogs (if we do boarding/daycare)?
A typical day
We can play in my fenced-in yard with your pet’s favorite toy, can arrange for some group play if I have more than 1 boarder present as well as have fun in my house. If a pooch loves to play fetch, I can accommodate that and we’ll have a blast together! Do not hesitate to contact me!
Location
Barkhamsted, CT
Pets
Karina S.
Barkhamsted, CT