Katelyn C.
Milton, VT
Skilled caretaker of all animals
Pet care experience
I have worked with animals most of my life, starting young when my family fostered dogs and worked in shelters. I spent most of my free time volunteering, working with shy dogs and cats and exercising the more energetic ones until I was about 14. As I got older I searched for more ways of working with animals and convinced my family to get a wildlife rehabilitation license, which we got! I then spent the next four years fully dedicated to the care of dozens of orphaned and injured small mammals and birds. Eventually I had to turn my focus on moving forward with my personal development and spent several years working in different doggy daycares and training centers. I also have worked with more exotic animals such as birds, snakes and lizards. Now I am looking forward to working with animals still, but in a more flexible, relaxed way!
Reviews
I am very thankful for Katelyn. She was very patient with my nervous Ruby. She kept me updated and took great pictures. I will definitely call her, again.
Excellent service! Thank you for helping me with the care of my dog. I will book her again if I travel.
Katelyn is a wonderful host. She is caring, organized and knowledgeable. Banksy enjoyed being in her warm comfortable home and getting to be friends with Cal. We look forward to booking with her again.
Katelyn was a great sitter/boarder for Jack!! I would highly recommend Katelyn as she’s very good at communicating with pictures/texts of Jack throughout the day which was very reassuring to me.
About Katelyn C.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
When working with animals I strive to work in a positive way. I have worked in facilities that use LIMA (least intrusive, minimally aversive) and strive to follow that on my own. At my last job in a dog training facility I was in charge of overseeing the safety and wellbeing of each dog. I am well trained in reading dog body language and can confidently identify when a dog is stressed and have skills to help mitigate stress, fear and over arousal. I also have taken classes on dog first aid and CPR. I am confident walking many dogs with different behaviors, such as fear and mild reactivity, so long as it is discussed and I have the right tools.
Home
Information Katelyn C. would like to know about your pet
I would need to know about any allergies and sensitivities as I will carry treats on me most of the time. I will also need to know about any behaviors such as reactivity, anxieties and fear, hard pulling on leash, and any other concerning behavior. Please let me know any other special needs or considerations ahead of time.
A typical day
I cannot do sleepovers at this time but I am happy to stay late and come back early! I love exploring local trails. I like use a long line with certain dogs and play fetch with them. I also am a huge advocate for enrichment and in some cases would be willing to provide different types including bubbles, food enrichments and fun training games. I would be able to work on some basic training if requested.
Services
Katelyn can host
Katelyn can watch in your home
Availability
I work from home and have very flexible hours. So I am very free and flexible to meet each individual person and pets needs, just ask for what you need!
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About Katelyn C.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
When working with animals I strive to work in a positive way. I have worked in facilities that use LIMA (least intrusive, minimally aversive) and strive to follow that on my own. At my last job in a dog training facility I was in charge of overseeing the safety and wellbeing of each dog. I am well trained in reading dog body language and can confidently identify when a dog is stressed and have skills to help mitigate stress, fear and over arousal. I also have taken classes on dog first aid and CPR. I am confident walking many dogs with different behaviors, such as fear and mild reactivity, so long as it is discussed and I have the right tools.
Home
Information Katelyn C. would like to know about your pet
I would need to know about any allergies and sensitivities as I will carry treats on me most of the time. I will also need to know about any behaviors such as reactivity, anxieties and fear, hard pulling on leash, and any other concerning behavior. Please let me know any other special needs or considerations ahead of time.
A typical day
I cannot do sleepovers at this time but I am happy to stay late and come back early! I love exploring local trails. I like use a long line with certain dogs and play fetch with them. I also am a huge advocate for enrichment and in some cases would be willing to provide different types including bubbles, food enrichments and fun training games. I would be able to work on some basic training if requested.
Location
Milton, VT
Pets
Katelyn C.
Milton, VT