Katie P.
Hanover Place, MO
Howl-A-Day Inn
Pet care experience
We don't shy away from your non "perfect" dogs! Do you have high energy dogs that may need a little more effort put in than just opening and closing a door for potty time and dumping out some kibble for feeding? Then you need us! We've fostered dozens of German Shepherds, and some of them needed a little extra attention! We've done crate and rotate for dogs. I'm not home full time but do have a flexible schedule and am able to work from home on occasion. My boyfriend (Brendan) lives with me and LOVES snuggling the pups and helps immensely with their care while they are here! We've worked with balanced trainers and positive reinforcement trainers alike so we're well versed in whatever type of training you have decided to follow for your pet! - No dog is left in the yard or tie out alone. - All poo is cleaned up immediately. This is the number one way diseases are passed from pet to pet, so to help eliminate the potential for Fido getting sick we clean up after all our dogs immediately! - Dogs dine separately and are supervised to avoid conflict. All playtime is supervised! We keep toys out of the mix with multiple dogs to avoid object possessiveness until we see how the dogs react to one another. - Boarded dogs aren't immediately thrown into the mix with my pack. We crate and rotate, have baby gates in place (and not the wimpy pressure mounted ones!), and do pack walks to acclimate dogs. Let's face it, not all dogs get along! And it's important for you to know your pet is safe while they are in my home. - If you have a dog "selective" dog, give us a try! Although we do have dogs we have the ability to give Fido some privacy and one-on-one people time! If you want someone you can trust with your pets but know they're not traditional boarding facility material, give us a try!
Reviews
Katie is amazing!!! Our dog Gus has stayed with Katie 4 times and he absolutely loves her and her sweet dogs. We have total peace of mind when he is staying with her and she gives us updates daily! We highly recommend her!
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Katie was so awesome! Lily had a great stay with her and her pups. I honestly think Lily was sad to leave their home. Katie sent photos of Lily while I was away and even went the extra mile to blow out her undercoat - because husky problems. I def recommend leaving your doggo with her and I know she'll be my go-to sitter in the future.
Avery had a great time with Katie and her crew. She sent me frequent photo updates and let me know how things were going. Avery was worn out after I picked her up! She clearly played hard and was definitely ready for a snooze on her own couch.
About Katie P.
Communication
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Information Katie P. would like to know about your pet
I would love to hear more about your dogs walking habits, do they need help with walking loose leash? Do you use special tools with them? (i.e. Gentle Leader, Easy Walker Harness, Prong Collar etc?) I've been trained by a professional trainer on how to use all these tools! So have no fear! Also if you have a leash reactive dog I can work with this! If you won't be home specific instructions for any feeding/watering needs are helpful. Dogs are creatures of routine and habit. Any special instructions will be followed to the T!
A typical day
I have a small fenced in yard and a dog that LOVES to play if that's their jam. And if they're able to, we visit Bar K or other local dog parks. Not the dog park type of dog? I have a very walkable neighborhood! Too hot for a walk? I have a treadmill and experience treadmill training dogs! They just want some people time without being bothered by other dogs? I have the set up for that as well! I also have extra kennels so if your dog is kennel trained, no need to haul it all the way here!
Services
Katie can host
About Katie P.
Communication
Skills
Home
Information Katie P. would like to know about your pet
I would love to hear more about your dogs walking habits, do they need help with walking loose leash? Do you use special tools with them? (i.e. Gentle Leader, Easy Walker Harness, Prong Collar etc?) I've been trained by a professional trainer on how to use all these tools! So have no fear! Also if you have a leash reactive dog I can work with this! If you won't be home specific instructions for any feeding/watering needs are helpful. Dogs are creatures of routine and habit. Any special instructions will be followed to the T!
A typical day
I have a small fenced in yard and a dog that LOVES to play if that's their jam. And if they're able to, we visit Bar K or other local dog parks. Not the dog park type of dog? I have a very walkable neighborhood! Too hot for a walk? I have a treadmill and experience treadmill training dogs! They just want some people time without being bothered by other dogs? I have the set up for that as well! I also have extra kennels so if your dog is kennel trained, no need to haul it all the way here!
Location
Kansas City, MO
Pets
Katie P.
Hanover Place, MO