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Katie N.

Greenfield, WI

5.0 out of 5 stars
•44 reviews
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All dogs are great, seniors are A++

Pet care experience

Hi there! My name is Katie and dogs are my jam. Big dogs, little dogs, floofy dogs, drooly dogs. They're all just so good. I have a special place in my heart for senior dogs and dogs with special needs. I lost my senior rescue dog last year, and she and I had a wonderful but challenging 4 years together through infections, surgeries, several rounds of cancer and other various illnesses. At one point, she was on so many medications, I had to have a spreadsheet to keep them straight and on schedule! So, I'm very comfortable giving medications, catering to special circumstances (she had limited vision/hearing and was in a diaper in her last few months) and understanding that a lot of dogs, especially seniors, like their space, as opposed to being smothered with love (no matter how badly I may want to). I also loved staying active with her, taking her for hikes in a doggy backpack and long walks in an embarrassing, but helpful, doggy stroller, when she couldn't go very far toward the end, but still loved being outside. I still have both the backpack and the stroller and would love to spoil new pups with them! I've also shared a house with a 70-lb ball of muscle and energy, having spent 3 years living with one of my friends and her young lab mix, so I understand that extreme as well. Zoomies, playing tug, running and playing with balls at the dog park - I love that too! I completely get that every dog, like people, is different, and has their own routine, favorites, and personality. And I hope to get to hang out with as many of them as possible!

Reviews

Sarah T.
Drop-In Visits • abr. 01, 2022
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Katie is great and has very convenient availability. She always sends the cutest picture updates and you can tell she really loves on your pup! Lucky to have her in my back pocket when I need someone to watch my pup the week of!

Linda M.
Dog Boarding • feb. 03, 2022
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This was our first stay w Katie. She took great care of Chloe and sent daily updates w pictures of her activities. I know my Chloe enjoyed her stay and got lots of love and attention. Will definitely return for future stays. Thanks Katie!

Amber B.
Dog Boarding • ene. 24, 2022
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My favorite dog sitter for my senior dog Bear. Katie and Aaron take amazing care of him just like one of their own! Truly great communication and amazing sitter. My dog loves Katie.

Tara R.
Dog Boarding • ene. 13, 2022
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Always well trusted and know my pup is safe with Katie (and Aaron) I will get updates throughout their time together or anytime I want :) Daily photos to show My princess pup. Truly the best

About Katie N.

Communication

10 repeat pet parents
100% bookings with photo updates

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I live with my husband in a two-story townhome, with wood and tile flooring and no pets. We are both fully vaccinated! (Though we still wear masks during meet and greets out of courtesy.) We have a small, fenced, concrete patio but plenty of grassy space in the complex to go for walks and live near many gorgeous parks. BOARDING BREED RESTRICTIONS: We love all breeds - some of our favorite pups in the world are Pitties - but unfortunately, due to housing association restrictions, we are unable to care for Pitbulls, Dobermans or Rottweilers via boarding. I am, however, happy to love on those breeds in your home via housesitting, drop-ins or walks! PLEASE NOTE: For house sitting and boarding, if you decide to extend the stay after it has started, an additional $5/night fee will apply for any added nights. (Example: If your pup is scheduled to stay with us Monday-Friday at a rate of $25/night and on Wednesday you decide you want to extend the stay to Sunday, the additional two nights will be priced at $30/night.)

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Katie N. would like to know about your pet

I love to know a bit about their personality, what they like to spend their day doing, and if they have a routine. Any meds, and any tricks for taking those meds, if they're stubborn. Any things to be cautious about with seniors or special needs pups especially (don't like when you reach over the head, sore spots, don't pet once they're settled, etc.). And anything I can do to make their vacations as great as yours hopefully will be!

A typical day

My favorite activities range from hikes and beach days to chilling on the couch for hours at a time - so whatever your pup likes to do, I'm down for! We’re also lucky to have several great dog parks in our area. As mentioned above, if you've got a small or senior dog who likes the outdoors but whose little legs can't keep up with their sense of adventure, I have a doggy stroller and doggy backpack I'm happy to pamper them with, with your approval.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
AWAY
House Sitting
in your home
AWAY
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
AWAY
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

Katie can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

Katie can watch in your home

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

Availability

My desk job transitioned out of our office building to working entirely from home, full-time. I have a relatively flexible schedule Monday-Friday and have normal Saturday-Sunday weekends.

About Katie N.

Communication

10 repeat pet parents
100% bookings with photo updates

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I live with my husband in a two-story townhome, with wood and tile flooring and no pets. We are both fully vaccinated! (Though we still wear masks during meet and greets out of courtesy.) We have a small, fenced, concrete patio but plenty of grassy space in the complex to go for walks and live near many gorgeous parks. BOARDING BREED RESTRICTIONS: We love all breeds - some of our favorite pups in the world are Pitties - but unfortunately, due to housing association restrictions, we are unable to care for Pitbulls, Dobermans or Rottweilers via boarding. I am, however, happy to love on those breeds in your home via housesitting, drop-ins or walks! PLEASE NOTE: For house sitting and boarding, if you decide to extend the stay after it has started, an additional $5/night fee will apply for any added nights. (Example: If your pup is scheduled to stay with us Monday-Friday at a rate of $25/night and on Wednesday you decide you want to extend the stay to Sunday, the additional two nights will be priced at $30/night.)

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Katie N. would like to know about your pet

I love to know a bit about their personality, what they like to spend their day doing, and if they have a routine. Any meds, and any tricks for taking those meds, if they're stubborn. Any things to be cautious about with seniors or special needs pups especially (don't like when you reach over the head, sore spots, don't pet once they're settled, etc.). And anything I can do to make their vacations as great as yours hopefully will be!

A typical day

My favorite activities range from hikes and beach days to chilling on the couch for hours at a time - so whatever your pup likes to do, I'm down for! We’re also lucky to have several great dog parks in our area. As mentioned above, if you've got a small or senior dog who likes the outdoors but whose little legs can't keep up with their sense of adventure, I have a doggy stroller and doggy backpack I'm happy to pamper them with, with your approval.

Location

Greenfield, WI

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Katie N.

Greenfield, WI

5.0 out of 5 stars
•44 reviews