Karo M.
South Lake Union, seattle, WA
Services
Karo can host
Karo can care for
Availability
I am currently working full time in a structured, dog-friendly office. Well behaved dogs come along with me and get plenty of love, care and affection. There are currently only 2 dogs at the office (one of them is my personal dog) so it is not a chaotic environment. I also have the ability to bring crate dogs at work, if needed, or give them personal space away from other dogs. I am home during the weekends and holidays, and like to get out and spend quality time with my personal dog, such as hiking, swimming, city walks or training in public. I never have more than 3 dogs in my home at a time (one of them being my personal dog).
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About Karo M.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
I live in a pet-friendly apartment, with no private back yard but have access to a potty area in the building. There is also a park just across the street. While this depends greatly on the dog, with my personal dog I utilize free-roaming as well as crating in the home. All dogs are treated like family and allowed on furniture, if well-behaved. Structure is important in a multi-dog household so I utilize baby-gates, crating, and separate rooms, if needed. Of course, we also play games, use enrichment feeders/toys and enforce rest time, as needed. I never have more than 3 dogs in my home at a time (one of them being my personal dog).
Home
Information Karo M. would like to know about your pet
Let me know if your pet has reactivity issues, or any other problems with other dogs. Also please inform me of any anxiety problems such as separation anxiety, containment issues, behavioral problems such as pottying indoors or destruction
A typical day
We like to go for walks in the city and long, slow walks in the nature. I like to do some training that is fun for me and the dog, such as obedience, tricks, scent work. I like to incorporate play into training sessions (tug, flirt pole, fetch)
Location
seattle, WA
Pets
Dog lover and hobby trainer
Pet care experience
I've had dogs my whole life but gotten more seriously involved with them in the last 8 years or so. In that time, I've owned and trained two personal dogs. I've also done at-home boarding and dog walking for friends and family for the last 5 years. In addition, I have experience with fostering rescue dogs, having cared for over 10 different dogs in my home, from puppies to seniors, including dogs with special needs and dogs without any training. I found it extremely rewarding and I am hoping to foster more in the future, as personal life and work commitments allow. While I do not have professional dog training experience, I have enjoyed training my personal dogs, foster dogs and others. I find it challenging and fun, and I have done everything from puppy training, crate training, leash skills and obedience. I also have experience in handling fearful and reactive dogs. I like to utilize balanced training methods and tools, or if the owner prefers, I can also stick to positive reinforcement only. I never have more than 3 dogs in my home at a time (one of them being my personal dog).
Reviews
Karo is the Best in Care for your dog! She is a devoted dog person and cares for my Lagotto regularly for 10 days at a time, several times over the last 3 years. My dog has food allergies and requires special care. I trust Karo to provide for my furry friend. Another plus is her effective communication so being away from your pooch is completely worry free.
We LOVE Karolina! She was fostering our pup for Dog Gone Seattle when we got him and we've kept a close relationship with her ever since. Our nervous and protective (read: reactive and difficult) German shepherd rescue is a handful, but he is absolutely at home with Karolina and best buddies with her dog Naila. We've used Karolina to watch our dog for several overnight and multi-night trips, weekly dog park adventures, and city walks as needed. She is always very reliable and communicative sending gorgeous pictures of what the dogs are getting up to. She is also incredibly knowledgeable about dog health, behavior, and training; giving us tons of guidance over the years. She is a natural calm presence that the dogs appreciate and respond to. Can't recommend her highly enough!
About Karo M.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
I live in a pet-friendly apartment, with no private back yard but have access to a potty area in the building. There is also a park just across the street. While this depends greatly on the dog, with my personal dog I utilize free-roaming as well as crating in the home. All dogs are treated like family and allowed on furniture, if well-behaved. Structure is important in a multi-dog household so I utilize baby-gates, crating, and separate rooms, if needed. Of course, we also play games, use enrichment feeders/toys and enforce rest time, as needed. I never have more than 3 dogs in my home at a time (one of them being my personal dog).
Home
Information Karo M. would like to know about your pet
Let me know if your pet has reactivity issues, or any other problems with other dogs. Also please inform me of any anxiety problems such as separation anxiety, containment issues, behavioral problems such as pottying indoors or destruction
A typical day
We like to go for walks in the city and long, slow walks in the nature. I like to do some training that is fun for me and the dog, such as obedience, tricks, scent work. I like to incorporate play into training sessions (tug, flirt pole, fetch)
Karo M.
South Lake Union, seattle, WA