Katie D.
Bridgeport, IL
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
Katie did a great job!
Katie was incredible staying with our high energy puppy!!! Thank you so much Katie!!
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!
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
Skills
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
Katie can watch in your home
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
About Katie D.
Communication
Skills
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
Katie D.
Bridgeport, IL