Katie B.
Baxter, Grand Rapids, MI
Services
Katie can care for
Availability
My availability varies based on my day job. I work for a hockey team and travel with them. If your pup’s schedule allows for any flexibility, I am more than happy to care for them before/after my day job whenever that may be and I will be very communicative about what realistic hours will be for my ability to care for your pup so you can decide if it is the best fit.
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About Katie B.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
I am comfortable crating dogs who need to be crated, and if you leave something for their walks or crating, I will be sure to use it. I am familiar with a variety of anti-pull leads, harnesses, and collars, but I am not familiar or trained with prong collars. If there is a question about the gear you use for your pup, please ask! I will not put your dog at risk by using gear they are not used to or I am not used to.
Information Katie B. would like to know about your pet
Let me know ahead of time if your dog needs to be walked in places with fewer encounters with other dogs due to behavioral issues so I can account for that.
A typical day
I enjoy running and hiking, so if your pup is up for that, we can do that! I will research good options nearby for your dog’s abilities if this is something you’re interested in. If a simple walk is what your pup is in need of, I can do that too! Happy to accommodate goals of a certain distance or just getting outside to potty and sniff.
Location
Grand Rapids, MI
Pets
Katie B. has Star Sitter status
The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.
I’ll love your pups like my own!
Pet care experience
My family and I have owned dogs my entire life. I currently have two small dogs. I have experience in training puppies and older dogs. I also have experience with mellow dogs and hyper dogs because my family has owned a variety of different breeds that have been adopted from both shelters and breeders over the years including a border collie, husky, terrier mix, and black lab. I am also experienced in running and hiking with dogs of a variety of sizes, so if your dog needs some higher intensity cardio, I can do that! I look forward to working with you!
Cat care experience
Katie also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Reviews
Katie was fantastic with our sweet Loki! He warmed up to her almost instantly, and she did a great job communicating with my partner and I the whole time we were gone. This was the first time Loki has not been watched by someone in our family, and under her watch he was totally fine! We will definitely be repeat clients :-)
Katie has been great to work with and super patient with me and my boys!
Katie is truly a star sitter! We scheduled 3 drop-in visits for our 5 year old golden retriever and they went off without a hitch. Katie followed all our care instructions, took pictures and gave updates, and even took him on a walk and brought in some packages on the front porch to avoid them getting rained on. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Katie is great about communicating what’s going on with Ding from day to day.
About Katie B.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
I am comfortable crating dogs who need to be crated, and if you leave something for their walks or crating, I will be sure to use it. I am familiar with a variety of anti-pull leads, harnesses, and collars, but I am not familiar or trained with prong collars. If there is a question about the gear you use for your pup, please ask! I will not put your dog at risk by using gear they are not used to or I am not used to.
Information Katie B. would like to know about your pet
Let me know ahead of time if your dog needs to be walked in places with fewer encounters with other dogs due to behavioral issues so I can account for that.
A typical day
I enjoy running and hiking, so if your pup is up for that, we can do that! I will research good options nearby for your dog’s abilities if this is something you’re interested in. If a simple walk is what your pup is in need of, I can do that too! Happy to accommodate goals of a certain distance or just getting outside to potty and sniff.
Katie B.
Baxter, Grand Rapids, MI