Karl D.
Cooperstown, NY
Karl's Kanines
Pet care experience
I am a chief surgical resident at Bassett Medical Center who happens to love dogs and other pets. My wife, Rachel, also loves dogs. I grew up with a Black Lab and several Rottweilers, and Rachel grew up with a Bichon Frise and a Standard Poodle. Together, we are proud fur parents of Navi our Samoyed and Newt our Border Collie. They are both super friendly with other dogs, and would love a friend to periodically visit and go on adventures. We live on 5.5 acres. Our house has dog door, and the yard is completely fenced in with chain link. This allows as much outside or inside time as dogs might desire. The previous owners built our place in 2010, where they ran a dog grooming business. All of the tools (raised table, raised bath tub, etc.) remain present.
Reviews
Exceptional care for our dog while on a family road trip. I found Karl on short notice through Rover to watch our Boxer-mix as we traveled to Cooperstown for a visit to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Karl was very responsive when I reached out to him to confirm his availability and we had very good communication to confirm our dog was a good fit for boarding with him, his wife, and their 2 dogs. Upon drop-off, Karl was ready to meet with my family and receive Moon for the day. Karl was very welcoming and it was clear that Moon was in great hands as he quickly warmed up to Karl and his dogs. As we prepared to depart, our dog was happily galloping within his well secured yard. During the day, I received multiple updates on how Moon was doing. These messages only added to my peace of mind that Moon was enjoying himself and being well cared for. I would not hesitate to have Karl watch our dog again if the opportunity arose. Top marks all around!
Karl was amazing with my little husky Bella. He is a great guy in general and an amazing doctor at work. I know him from work and found out that he is also on rover. I was in a pinch and needed someone to watch her short notice and he helped me out big time. He was very caring and compassionate towards Bella the second he met her. As I pulled up to Karl’s beautiful house built for dogs with great land for the dogs to run free BTW : ) my little girl was in the yard playing with his dogs happier than ever. I can’t thank him enough for helping me out in a pinch and for treating my baby like his little girl. If you are looking for someone to care for your dog while your away or busy, who’s better than a dog loving doctor? Karl and his family are the best. Thank you again : )
Karl is a great person, and shows great care and attentiveness in everything he does. He is extremely thoughtful and considerate. As a lifelong friend, and Karl's best man in his wedding, I can say I know him better than most people. I know I can trust him with anything. He's very committed to anything he's interested in, which is why he became a doctor. Karl has always been committed to helping others. If he sees that someone is hurt or in need, he drops everything to help them, and doesn't ask for anything in return. Karl grew up having dogs and has always been a loving, caring pet owner. I have also been lucky enough to get to know Karl's wife over the past few years as well. Everything good that I said about Karl goes double for her! :) But seriously, any pet would be EXTREMELY lucky have these two loving, caring, and compassionate individuals as its owner.
About Karl D.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Care is a daily routine consisting of endless pets, adequate food and water, and several ​walks, pets, play time inside and outside, and lots of love
Home
Information Karl D. would like to know about your pet
Owners know their dogs best -- I'd like to know what the owner thinks I should know. For instance, do they get along with other dogs? What food do they need, and how often?
A typical day
Care is a daily routine consisting of endless pets, adequate food and water, and several ​walks, pets, play time inside and outside, and lots of love fetch, go on hikes, swim in nearby water.
Services
Karl can host
Karl can watch in your home
Availability
Care is a daily routine consisting of endless pets, adequate food and water, and several walks, play time inside and outside, and lots of love.
About Karl D.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Care is a daily routine consisting of endless pets, adequate food and water, and several ​walks, pets, play time inside and outside, and lots of love
Home
Information Karl D. would like to know about your pet
Owners know their dogs best -- I'd like to know what the owner thinks I should know. For instance, do they get along with other dogs? What food do they need, and how often?
A typical day
Care is a daily routine consisting of endless pets, adequate food and water, and several ​walks, pets, play time inside and outside, and lots of love fetch, go on hikes, swim in nearby water.
Location
Cooperstown, NY
Pets
Karl D.
Cooperstown, NY