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Katie D.

Bridgeport, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
•15 reviews
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Another fetching day @ the pawffice

Pet care experience

I'm with animals for my day job and my side hustle on Rover! A zoo worker, I spend a lot of time with expert animal care specialists and am always learning from them. I have experience as a dog walker at a humane society, where I walked various breeds and helped socialize them. As a naturalist, my main duty was animal Care, which also includeded administering meds. I Cared for birds of prey, reptiles, amphibians and fish. During this time, I took hawks and owls for walks in the forest preserves (on the glove with their jesses on-just like a leash) When house sitting, I prefer if my partner Bill can stop over for visits. He helps me care for any pups boarded in our home as well.

Reviews

Breanna S.
House Sitting • Apr 05, 2022
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Katie did a great job!

Kathryn L.
House Sitting • Feb 20, 2022
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Katie was incredible staying with our high energy puppy!!! Thank you so much Katie!!

Ashley M.
Dog Walking • Aug 20, 2021
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Katie is great! She takes extra time to make sure my pup feels comfortable, stays in close communication with us, and is a great new friend for my pup!

Adriana D.
House Sitting • Jul 19, 2021
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Katie did an amazing job with my two pups while I was out of town. She provided detailed updates and photos of them while I was away, and I found them calm and happy when I returned. Highly recommend!

About Katie D.

Communication

7 repeat pet parents
70% response rate
Usually responds in about a day
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

6 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I love to hear about your care plan to keep schedules and training as close to your preference. I always make sure to check if you have route preferences, dog triggers to avoid, and dietary needs.

Information Katie D. would like to know about your pet

Do they experience separation anxiety? What advice do you have so I can make them the most comfortable? Can they greet people or dogs on a walk?

A typical day

A typical day will consist of morning, afternoon and evening walks. We may walk the neighborhood, visit a park or a dog friendly coffee shop! If your dog is a big walker, I love to get my steps in! I am a big believer in positive reinforcement, so lots of trainer treatos along the way if cleared by your dogs dietary plan. I always keep your preferences for training and care as my priority! Lots of playtime and pets when we are home, my fave part of hanging with your pet is bonding with them and getting to see their individual personalitt : )

Services

Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$24per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$20per walk

Katie can watch in your home

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

Availability

I recently went back to the office more and am on a hybrid schedule. I am typically taking evening and weekend walks/sitting And occasional lunch hour walks

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Drop-In Visits Cancellation Policy:

About Katie D.

Communication

7 repeat pet parents
70% response rate
Usually responds in about a day
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

6 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I love to hear about your care plan to keep schedules and training as close to your preference. I always make sure to check if you have route preferences, dog triggers to avoid, and dietary needs.

Information Katie D. would like to know about your pet

Do they experience separation anxiety? What advice do you have so I can make them the most comfortable? Can they greet people or dogs on a walk?

A typical day

A typical day will consist of morning, afternoon and evening walks. We may walk the neighborhood, visit a park or a dog friendly coffee shop! If your dog is a big walker, I love to get my steps in! I am a big believer in positive reinforcement, so lots of trainer treatos along the way if cleared by your dogs dietary plan. I always keep your preferences for training and care as my priority! Lots of playtime and pets when we are home, my fave part of hanging with your pet is bonding with them and getting to see their individual personalitt : )

Location

Chicago, IL

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Katie D.

Bridgeport, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
•15 reviews