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Katja R.

Erie, CO

5.0 out of 5 stars
•7 reviews
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Professional Dog Walker

Pet care experience

Hi :-) I’ve taken care of dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, birds, chickens, ponies and horses since I was a teenager . I loved taking care of my neighbor's and friend's pets and started my first little pet care business back then. Over the years I've been around all kinds of different animals. I volunteered for a few years at the Boulder Humane Society and learned a lot about dog behavior and positive clicker training. I have experience with puppy to senior care. My current rescue dog 'Tullia' is almost 5 years now. She has been a great teacher for me how to live and work with a reactive and fearful dog. I look forward to helping out with the care of your furry family members and would love to go walking, hiking or playing with them. I want you to be at ease and not worry about your furry friend's while you can't be home. I am comfortable giving medications and I took a K9 First Aid Class last summer. I am currently taking classes to become a positive reinforcement dog trainer. Please contact me with any questions :-)

Reviews

Jeanne H.
Drop-In Visits • Dec 02, 2022
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Katja was wonderful and eased my worries about leaving my senior dog in her care. She was on time, checked in with me and left me a photo of my dog on their walk. He felt comfortable with her and I knew he was in good hands.

Zoe K.
Nov 19, 2022

Katja is a very conscientious pet care provider and has always treated my dogs like they were part of her family. Of my my pups stayed with her fairly frequently, and I used to joke that she didn't want to come home after staying at "The Palace." Katja always treated my "princess" like the royalty she thought she was. I always knew she was well cared for and was getting all of the love she got at home, and then some. Katja's home is also a great space for pets of all ages. She lives in a quiet neighborhood. The home is all on one level with a nice open floorpan. She has a large ground level deck for sunning and well kept grass to roll around in. The backyard backs to open space, so beautiful walks are right outside the gate. I would trust Katja implicitly to keep a schedule outlined for her for keeping a pet's routine and also to reliably administer medications on a timely basis. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Katja to care for others' pets and always appreciated the way she cared for mine.

Lilavati S.
Nov 16, 2022

I met Katja when my Staffie/Lab mix was a crazy puppy. Katja not only helped to care for Luna, she helped me be a better dog mom. Katja is knowledgeable, reliable, conscientious and a great dog playmate. Katja knows all the local trails and is terrific at navigating dog dynamics. I wholeheartedly recommend Katja for anyone whose a little nervous about leaving their pet or wants to be sure their pet gets all the fun, expertise and TLC possible.

John A.
Nov 10, 2022

Katja has been both a friend and a wonderful person to do business with for the last 20 years. She cares both for humans and our animal friends. I have fostered rescued puppies over the past 7 years and had 33 come through my home. Katja adopted one, and I could not be happier. Truly the most challenging issue is finding a home that meets the need of our adopted friends. Good homes offer attentive environments and caring hearts- Katja has both. She makes sure the pets in her life feel loved, comfortable, and safe. She is great with dogs and has shown nothing but compassion. Beyond her love is someone you can truly trust. I know all dogs that have the pleasure under Katja's house will feel well cared for and given attention to their needs. If you want someone you can trust you have found your pet of gold-or is that pot of gold- No pet of gold is right!

About Katja R.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

40 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Part of providing a stimulating and safe experience for your pet will be to learn about your pet’s specific routine and needs. Whether in your home environment or out on the trails, your pet feeling secure and having fun is at the heart of my focus with your pet.

Information Katja R. would like to know about your pet

I'd like to know about any special needs your pet may has. Allergies/ Medications/ Vet Info Fears and Triggers How well they get along with other dogs Any special routines or commands Does your dog have a microchip? Anything else you would like me to know :-)

A typical day

I love to stimulate your pets physically and mentally. We play and do some games and check out all the new smells in the neighborhood and on the great trails around.

Services

Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$25per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$26per walk

Katja can watch in your home

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

Availability

For the most part I am pretty flexible with my schedule and will be available for drop in visits as well as walks and playtime with your companions. :-)

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Calendar last updated 3 months ago
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About Katja R.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

40 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Part of providing a stimulating and safe experience for your pet will be to learn about your pet’s specific routine and needs. Whether in your home environment or out on the trails, your pet feeling secure and having fun is at the heart of my focus with your pet.

Information Katja R. would like to know about your pet

I'd like to know about any special needs your pet may has. Allergies/ Medications/ Vet Info Fears and Triggers How well they get along with other dogs Any special routines or commands Does your dog have a microchip? Anything else you would like me to know :-)

A typical day

I love to stimulate your pets physically and mentally. We play and do some games and check out all the new smells in the neighborhood and on the great trails around.

Location

Erie, CO

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Katja R.

Erie, CO

5.0 out of 5 stars
•7 reviews