Kathleen R.
Overland Park, KS
Kathleen R. has Star Sitter status
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Calm & Gentle Care
Pet care experience
Aloha! I'm Kathleen Richmond Our last child is graduating this year and and received an appointment to a US Service Academy for the Coast Guard. Our daughter is 21 and is studying at Kansas State University in the Commercial Pilot program. I have over 30 years of experience in loving and training dogs. Now we are empty nesters and have more time to spend with our favorite hobby, loving pets! I have 2 German Shepherds of our own, Lexi is 11 and Luna is 2. Both dogs are Certified AKC Canine Good Citizens. Lexi has been an amazing foster mom/pal for over a dozen dogs & puppies of all ages. She teaches them by her example how to be calm and how to behave. Lexi received top honors in basic and advanced obedience. Luna is our rambunctious youngster playmate who will adore playing with any dog that will play with her. She also graduated Basic Obedience and is starting Scenting and Tracking classes. Boundaries & Rules: I will work with you adhere to your rules & boundaries. I will work with your pup on basic obedience if needed. I call it lifestyle training. How to be a good member of the household. Kennel: If you would like to bring your own kennel that is great, I have 5 kennels of various sizes. I disinfect and clean them after each visitor leaves. Experience: I have over 30 years of experience and have had a mix of pups - Kaycie, small mixed terrier, Hooties mixed Lab, Zoe an Airedale Terrier, and finally our 2 GSD's. Currently, I just have 2 GSD's. We fostered pups in Hawaii with the Hawaiian Humane Society, and then after moving to Kansas I have worked with the local German Shepherd rescue for about 5 years. I have fostered over 20 amazing dogs during that time. I have had puppies, sick and injured dogs, Seniors, and even dogs that were fear aggressive, I worked with them for up to 9 months rehabbing them, loving them and training them so that they could become adoptable members of families. All were adopted into wonderful homes and I still keep in touch with many of the adopters. I love to see their doggies birthday parties, camping trips on the lake, boating trip and more. I have dealt with reactivity, fear of all kinds of things, flight risks, and more. With time and love all things are possible. Location: I aam conveniently located in a lovely and safe Oak Park Neighborhood cul-de-sac off of 103rd & Quivera. Very close to the 435, 35, and 69 highway.
Reviews
Thank you for taking such good care of Duke while we travelled! He gets so excited and runs right inside as soon as a we pull up to the house. We love that he continues to gain confidence, socialize and train while we are away. Thank you so much Kathleen!
Simply the best care we could ever ask for! Thank you Kathleen.
They did a wonderful job with Miya. She seemed to have a great time playing with the other dogs and didn’t want to get in the car when we left 🤣.
This was our second time booking with Kathleen and she was great, yet again! Our pup got plenty of structure, socialization and play and he LOVED it.
About Kathleen R.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Home: Are you looking for a clean, safe, and calm environment? I have a clean wood floor home with lots of room to run indoors. I also have a large unfinished open basement to play and still stay cool during summer or warm on those extra cold days of winter. YARD: I have a large grassy yard with a 6 ft. privacy fenced yard. It is a lovely yard with tree and a nice view for your pups overlooking a walking trail and waterway so there's always something interesting for your pup to see. Lexi & Luna will often sit our under the tree watching the people, squirrels, and cars go by. If offers them many hours of entertainment and relaxation.
Home
Information Kathleen R. would like to know about your pet
Let me know about your pet and what their special needs might be. What are their likes and dislikes. I want to hear about about them so that I can provide them the best care for their unique needs.
A typical day
Schedule: I am generally up by 6:30, morning: first potty break and then breakfast. Yard playtime. Water break. Puppy snacks, followed by rest and relaxation indoors. Then noon potty break, again followed by playtime, water break, & rest. I can do light basic obedience refreshers in the afternoon before dinner and an evening walk on the trail. The schedule is flexible and you can let us know what works best for your pet.
Services
Kathleen can host
Availability
I work from home and have a home logo apparel business so I am home much of the time. Your pet will rarely be left alone. Our kids are grown so our pups and your will be our babies. But not to worry I believe in lots of loving, endless tummy rubs with firm boundaries.
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About Kathleen R.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Home: Are you looking for a clean, safe, and calm environment? I have a clean wood floor home with lots of room to run indoors. I also have a large unfinished open basement to play and still stay cool during summer or warm on those extra cold days of winter. YARD: I have a large grassy yard with a 6 ft. privacy fenced yard. It is a lovely yard with tree and a nice view for your pups overlooking a walking trail and waterway so there's always something interesting for your pup to see. Lexi & Luna will often sit our under the tree watching the people, squirrels, and cars go by. If offers them many hours of entertainment and relaxation.
Home
Information Kathleen R. would like to know about your pet
Let me know about your pet and what their special needs might be. What are their likes and dislikes. I want to hear about about them so that I can provide them the best care for their unique needs.
A typical day
Schedule: I am generally up by 6:30, morning: first potty break and then breakfast. Yard playtime. Water break. Puppy snacks, followed by rest and relaxation indoors. Then noon potty break, again followed by playtime, water break, & rest. I can do light basic obedience refreshers in the afternoon before dinner and an evening walk on the trail. The schedule is flexible and you can let us know what works best for your pet.
Location
Overland Park, KS
Pets
Kathleen R.
Overland Park, KS