Katie B.
Durham, NC
Flexible, reliable dog lover!
Pet care experience
I grew up with a Westie named Lucy (age 16, currently lives with my parents in SC). I love all sorts of dogs and have cared for many as an adult. Throughout college, I regularly volunteered at the local SPCA Animal Shelter in Virginia. I love to walk/run/exercise with dogs and of course, play! I have cared for dogs in cities for the past 7 years and am very attentive to traffic, cars, other dogs and walkers, etc. I’ve had experience giving medication with my own dog and am comfortable supporting with health needs. I am a second year graduate student at Duke and I’m hoping to help out with Rover and make some new furry friends!
Reviews
Katie is an incredible responsible and loving dog owner. She is obsessed with her family dog, a West Highland White Terrier, that lives at home. Katie is a recent graduate, so being away from home and her family dog is hard for her but she has found solace in her interaction with random dogs she meets in the city as well as frequenting the pound or animal shelters in order to walk dogs that have not yet been adopted. She has no reservation going up to strangers and asking to pet their dogs because of how much she can connect with dog owners as well as specific canine breeds. I personally have a 70 lb Labrador that is full of puppy energy, and who is powerful way beyond what she appears to have in strength. Katie can easily handle her on walks especially in situations where securing the dog is paramount i.e. coming in contact with other animals, busy streets, distractions etc. I give Katie a 10/10 for ability to control any dog I've seen her with and an 11/10 for how much she loves dogs and every other animal.
About Katie B.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have experience with puppies through senior dogs, I’m very attentive and err on the side of caution when meeting a new dog or caring for a dog on a walk.
Home
Information Katie B. would like to know about your pet
I’d love to know your dogs routine and any favorite spots to visit so I can stick to that schedule and offer consistency for your dog. Any triggers or fears so I can avoid or be prepared.
A typical day
Walks along the waterfront, play time in parks, and lots of cuddles! I like to exercise and get the dog out for a long walk in the morning.
Services
Katie can host
Katie can watch in your home
Availability
I am flexible for on demand walks or drop ins primarily Mon, weds., thurs. and weekends given my current class schedule. This changes each term.
About Katie B.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have experience with puppies through senior dogs, I’m very attentive and err on the side of caution when meeting a new dog or caring for a dog on a walk.
Home
Information Katie B. would like to know about your pet
I’d love to know your dogs routine and any favorite spots to visit so I can stick to that schedule and offer consistency for your dog. Any triggers or fears so I can avoid or be prepared.
A typical day
Walks along the waterfront, play time in parks, and lots of cuddles! I like to exercise and get the dog out for a long walk in the morning.
Location
Durham, NC
Pets
Katie B.
Durham, NC