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Katherine W.

Arlington, MA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•12 reviews
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Dedicated, dog professional!

Pet care experience

Hi! I'm Katherine (but go by Katie). I'm a dedicated and enthusiastic dog professional. This began as a side project at the beginning of 2022 after leaving the corporate world and has blossomed into a passion. I now work for a local dog-hiking company, am learning to become a dog trainer, and am currently pursuing a certificate program in Applied Animal Behavior, with an emphasis on companion animals and canines. I am an avid hiker, and trail runner and love spending time outside. A stay with me will likely include at least one walk our on trails! When walking and caring for dogs, I focus on their enrichment needs and love longer walks with lots of opportunities to sniff and explore. I do have my own dog, so a visit will also include some play with my pup, Indigo :)

Reviews

Alex R.
Dog Walking • Nov 13, 2022
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Katherine was great! Very nice and did great with Kodi.

Veronica D.
Dog Boarding • Oct 22, 2022
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Katherine was great. Sully has a few behavioral quirks and Katherine addressed them all and made Sully's stay wonderful.

Noah P.
Dog Walking • Oct 19, 2022
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Friendly, timely, thorough, and kind! We (humans and pups) were happy with Katie’s dog walking service!

Libby H.
Dog Boarding • Jun 26, 2022
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Katie was great! She was flexible with pickup and dropoff. She made our dog feel right at home. We definitely plan on trying to have him stay with Katie again!

About Katherine W.

Communication

4 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I live in a condo that is safe and comfortable for dogs to relax and spread out. I have a medium size backyard, live within a short walk of a dog park, and am a block away from the minuteman bike path. Any trips outside will be leashed, unless within a fenced, secured area.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Katherine W. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your dog has any special needs concerns. In particular, I'll need to know if your dog is good with other people (children/adults) as well as other pets. I have a 1 year old pup Indigo, and ensuring they are compatible will be crucial!

A typical day

I love spending time with dogs and particularly those with a playful, energetic nature. I live within walking distance of fresh pond, spy pond, the minuteman bike path and a local dog park. If staying with me for an overnight, I'd be thrilled to take your pup to the Middlesex Fells or other local spots for some trail time.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$100per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

Katherine can host

16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time

Katherine can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I do some part-time work doing dog hiking and dog training, as well as some remote office work. My schedule is generally flexible allowing for lots of exercise and play with your pup when they're with me.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated 5 months ago
Drop-In Visits Cancellation Policy:

About Katherine W.

Communication

4 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I live in a condo that is safe and comfortable for dogs to relax and spread out. I have a medium size backyard, live within a short walk of a dog park, and am a block away from the minuteman bike path. Any trips outside will be leashed, unless within a fenced, secured area.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Katherine W. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your dog has any special needs concerns. In particular, I'll need to know if your dog is good with other people (children/adults) as well as other pets. I have a 1 year old pup Indigo, and ensuring they are compatible will be crucial!

A typical day

I love spending time with dogs and particularly those with a playful, energetic nature. I live within walking distance of fresh pond, spy pond, the minuteman bike path and a local dog park. If staying with me for an overnight, I'd be thrilled to take your pup to the Middlesex Fells or other local spots for some trail time.

Location

Arlington, MA

Katherine W.'s Neighborhood

Pets

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Katherine W.

Arlington, MA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•12 reviews