Katrina K.
Katrina K.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $20 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Dog trainer, zoologist, biologist
Professionally I have experience working with over 30 species. I have a background in care of zoological collections, and am certified in animal welfare, husbandry, enrichment design, behavior, cognition, and training through San Diego Zoo Global Academy. I own and operate Grand River K9, LLC as a full time trainer. I have an outstanding passion for providing dogs with the best lives they can have and always strive to improve welfare in every way possible. Outside of work, one of my favorite things to do is design enrichment items and hike with friends and their dogs. I have a BS in Zoo and Conservation Science and a BA in Biology, and have been caring for pets since I was 8.
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
I am unable to care for pets in my home at this moment. When within my clients home I will be sure each pet has access to food and water, if needed and regarding potty training, as well as ensure no messes have been made within the house or crate. If there are, I can clean them up and notify owners of any issues such as potties, broken toys, or household items. During drop-ins I can play with the pet, distribute enrichment items, let out to potty, and feed. During walks I offer structured walks, which is an attentive heel with sitting when stopped and then breaks to sniff and potty upon release. Or I can offer a sniffari which is designed for the dog to guide the walk and sniff as much as it wants.
Ratings and reviews
I cannot say enough good things about Katrina. She took excellent care of my Lucy, keeping me updated with messages and pictures. She left my home in pristine condition.
Better than better than best! Katrina did an awesome job taking care of our dog and house while we were out of the country and kept in great touch. We hope to book her again soon!
Katrina is our go-to sitter for our two cats when we need house sitting. She’s always professional, reliable, and trustworthy. She communicates promptly and provides great updates. We are fortunate to have found her!
Katrina did a wonderful job taking care of my 2 cats while I was out of town. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for someone who is reliable and great with animals. Thank you Katrina for taking such great care of them!
Katrina checked in on Niles and Melody as we agreed on, sending updates and photos throughout the booking. I appreciate her attentiveness to them as she noted their demeanor and behaviors. This is reassuring when we are away. If you’re looking for a trustworthy, professional sitter don’t hesitate to reach out to Katrina. I know I’ll continue to schedule my trips around her availability.
Our first experience with Rover was with Katrina, who provided house/cat sitting for 3 nights. We had a great meet and greet and I could tell by the questions she asked that she would be attentive to our cats and their needs. She communicates well with prompt responses to our questions, and she respected our home by leaving it as it was when she arrived. Her professionalism left me confident that she would care for our cats as if they were her own, and it is obvious that she values her clients. I feel fortunate to have found her and look forward to hiring her again.
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Schedule
I generally have flexible availability and will be scheduling Rover clients around my typical dog training clients. I prefer to be notified with at least a 3 day advance.