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Kate B.

Clarendon-Courthouse, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
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Active, dog-loving couple

Pet care experience

We are a young professional couple planning to get our own dog soon. We live in an area of Arlington that is easily accessible to DC, Fairfax & Falls Church. We are excited to start caring for dogs in our home as we move towards having our first dog together. Our apartment complex is VERY dog-friendly, and there are informal yappy hours in our courtyard with 3-5 sociable dogs most nights. We both work full-time, but can come home to give dogs we watch at our home (or yours, if close to Arlington or downtown DC) quick walks at lunchtime every day. We are very active, and will help your dog get great exercise on the bike paths and dog parks nearby. We grew up with mixed breed dogs of all sorts, and have experience pet-sitting at home and at others' homes, including for older dogs that needed medication.

Reviews

Mike B.
House Sitting • Dec 03, 2015
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Kate and Chuck were great to watch my two dogs. They both get anxious in new places so they had no problem coming to my place to stay for the weekend. She sent updates throughout the stay and made it a lot easier to relax. I will be asking if they are available again for my next trip.

Heidi B.
Dog Boarding • Dec 01, 2015
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Our dog had a great stay with Kate and Chuck!

Jenn C.
Dog Boarding • Nov 06, 2015
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Kate and Chuck were great. They were super accommodating to my early departure and were more than happy to have me drop off Chaplin at 6am! I felt so bad, but they were happy to help and they took great care of my pup. They updated me of how he was doing so I felt comfortable knowing Chaplin was having a good time while I had to travel out of town.

Gail B.
Dog Boarding • Nov 02, 2015
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I so appreciated Kate's calm and positive energy. Zoey was comfortable from the beginning. Thank you!

About Kate B.

Communication

3 repeat pet parents
Usually responds in within a few days
70% bookings with photo updates

Skills

11 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Kate B. would like to know about your pet

We love dogs of all kinds, but have a special place in our hearts for terriers, border collies, poodle mixes (and mixes generally), slightly scruffy/curly-haired dogs, anyone with spots, and energetic mid-sized dogs like Vislas and pointers. Please let us know if your dog has any special needs, unique dietary concerns (unlike chocolate, which we know no dogs should eat), or aversions to cats, children, or certain other types of dogs to help us steer clear of any threats.

A typical day

We are very involved dog-sitters. We will take the dogs who stay with us out for walks and playtime with neighbors as often as possible (about every 4 hours on workdays, but more often on weekends). Dogs who can walk about 1 mile or who travel well in the car can try out one of the nearby dog parks with us too, complete with a cooling fountain. Although we don't allow dogs on our furniture, other than that, we will do the best to follow the owners' parenting style while you're away. If you crate, we will; if you give treats as positive reinforcement, we will, etc.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
AWAY
House Sitting
in your home
AWAY
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY

Kate can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time

Kate can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs

About Kate B.

Communication

3 repeat pet parents
Usually responds in within a few days
70% bookings with photo updates

Skills

11 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Kate B. would like to know about your pet

We love dogs of all kinds, but have a special place in our hearts for terriers, border collies, poodle mixes (and mixes generally), slightly scruffy/curly-haired dogs, anyone with spots, and energetic mid-sized dogs like Vislas and pointers. Please let us know if your dog has any special needs, unique dietary concerns (unlike chocolate, which we know no dogs should eat), or aversions to cats, children, or certain other types of dogs to help us steer clear of any threats.

A typical day

We are very involved dog-sitters. We will take the dogs who stay with us out for walks and playtime with neighbors as often as possible (about every 4 hours on workdays, but more often on weekends). Dogs who can walk about 1 mile or who travel well in the car can try out one of the nearby dog parks with us too, complete with a cooling fountain. Although we don't allow dogs on our furniture, other than that, we will do the best to follow the owners' parenting style while you're away. If you crate, we will; if you give treats as positive reinforcement, we will, etc.

Location

Arlington, VA

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Kate B.

Clarendon-Courthouse, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews