Kathryn M.
Canby, OR
Services
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Kathryn can care for
Availability
I am a distance learning PhD student, so my time is incredibly flexible. My university is in London, which means that my meetings are in the (early) morning, but I’m otherwise free!
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About Kathryn M.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
For me, safety means knowing the equipment is secure and having the pet close to me. When I’m with an animal, I prefer to have it in eyesight (or at least earshot), so that I can monitor the general going’s on, but also so that I can get to know each critter’s personality better. Routine is another way to maintain safety, as pets who know what’s coming next are less likely to act out. I seek to be as consistent as possible with your expectations, and will reliably contact you to ensure this. In my experience, this largely boils dow to meal times and whether or not they want to sleep on the bed (I tend to think it helps with separation anxiety, but I know dogs that would rather sleep in their crates or own beds).
Information Kathryn M. would like to know about your pet
I always like to know the commands/hand signals a dog knows, and anything a pet would expect as part of a routine (getting a treat after a walk, for example).
A typical day
I am really into exploring neighborhoods with a dog’s guidance (they know where they normally go), as well as fetch and tug. I’m constantly praising good behavior verbally, and I’m a firm believer in petting as long as possible, as well as letting dogs lick places that aren’t my face. I like getting to know the idiosyncrasies of pets’ personalities and decoding why they do with weird stuff they do.
Location
Canby, OR
Kathryn M. has Star Sitter status
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PhD, whose superpower is petting
Pet care experience
I have been housesitting since I was fifteen, but didn’t really discover my superpower (the ability to pet dogs as long as want) until my brother and sister-in-law got their first corgi, Angus, in 2019. I was his primary care while they were at work until he was old enough to get his daycare shots, and we’ve since been bonded for life. He and his sister/niece, Bonnie, stay overnight with my parents and I once a week and we provide day-of and extended sitting for them regularly. I have extensive experience with elder dogs and a cat (friends Chili, Jack, Duke, Minerva, and Satu), providing medication in the form of tablets, inhaler, liquids, and eye creams. And I am well-versed in the ways of the every six feet squat! I have also kept an eye out for chronic injury in younger pups (friends Willow and Angus), helping with crate rest and accommodating a 30lb dog on steep stairs (boy, was I surprised when it was much easier to carry my 2 year old nephew up our stairs!). This often entails corralling with gates and being firm in my expectations. I have also been on the lookout of seizures, in the case of friend Harley Quinn. I have experience with mostly small to medium dogs: Corgis (Angus and Bonnie), French bulldogs (Willow and Winston), an Italian greyhound (River), a puggle (Satu), a chihuahua (Chili), and mixes meant to be as cute as possible (Maxine, Jack, and Duke). I have experience with larger dogs, as well (Harley Quinn, Uchi, Hershel, and Lola), but aim to take on dogs that weigh less than I do, for safety reasons.
Cat care experience
Kathryn also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Reviews
Kate was great, very communicative and sent videos and photos daily, which I really appreciated.
We were very happy with Kate. She sent lots of pictures and her and Millie did great together. She followed our written instructions . House was also in perfect order when she left. We will definitely use her in the future and would recommend her to others.
If you are looking for a pet sitter who will treat your fur babies like their own, we cannot recommend Kate enough! She watched our dogs and house while we were out of town visiting family and went above and beyond. From managing daily medications to giving endless belly rubs and love, she kept our pups happy and settled. We were able to completely focus on our time with family knowing everything at home was in the safest hands. We are so grateful for Kate and will definitely book again!
Kate took amazing care of our pup Millie! We came home to a tired dog who was well taken care of and loved while we were away which is so invaluable! We were able to completely relax on our trip knowing that Millie was in great hands. Kate also was an awesome house guest and treated our home well. Kate also followed all requests about Millie and our home to a T. We loved getting pictures and updates too! We will 100% be asking Kate to be with Millie in the future when we are away again!!
About Kathryn M.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
For me, safety means knowing the equipment is secure and having the pet close to me. When I’m with an animal, I prefer to have it in eyesight (or at least earshot), so that I can monitor the general going’s on, but also so that I can get to know each critter’s personality better. Routine is another way to maintain safety, as pets who know what’s coming next are less likely to act out. I seek to be as consistent as possible with your expectations, and will reliably contact you to ensure this. In my experience, this largely boils dow to meal times and whether or not they want to sleep on the bed (I tend to think it helps with separation anxiety, but I know dogs that would rather sleep in their crates or own beds).
Information Kathryn M. would like to know about your pet
I always like to know the commands/hand signals a dog knows, and anything a pet would expect as part of a routine (getting a treat after a walk, for example).
A typical day
I am really into exploring neighborhoods with a dog’s guidance (they know where they normally go), as well as fetch and tug. I’m constantly praising good behavior verbally, and I’m a firm believer in petting as long as possible, as well as letting dogs lick places that aren’t my face. I like getting to know the idiosyncrasies of pets’ personalities and decoding why they do with weird stuff they do.
Kathryn M.
Canby, OR