Kayla D.
Capitol View South, IA
PA Student 🩺 Trusted Sitter 🐾
Pet care experience
Hello - thank you for considering my services! I have recently moved back to my hometown of Des Moines. For the past 7 years, I have lived in Iowa City/Coralville where I worked as a Clinical Dietitian for the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics and attended the University of Iowa's Physician Assistant Program as a graduate student. 🏥🎓 For the past two years, I have been providing high quality pet sitting services in the Iowa City area through Rover with over 50+ clients. I'm a responsible, dedicated person that will ensure your pets are given the energy, professional care and snuggles they need for a happy, healthy life while you're away. 🐱 🐶 I have extensive experience caring for dogs and cats (even pet rats!), including a 5+ year history of working as a certified dog trainer at Petco in West Des Moines, Iowa in which I exclusively used positive reinforcement techniques. I am highly comfortable with pet sitting and walking all dog types and sizes (no preferred breeds), managing any unforeseen conflicts, and most importantly - making sure to keep your pet's tail wagging! My current availability is as follows: ⭐️ Drop-Ins: Saturday and Sunday (7am-10pm), Monday-Friday evenings (6pm-10pm). ⭐️ Dog Walking: Saturday and Sunday (7am-9pm), Monday-Friday evenings (6pm-9pm). ⭐️ House Sitting: Friday evening + full-time availability Saturday/Sunday - please message me for further details! How I ensure safety with my pet care: 🖤 COVID vaccinated. 💛 100% supervision when pets are outside, EVERYTIME. 🖤 I respect any limitations your dog may have during walks including avoiding people, children, other dogs, stressful/noisy environments and being mindful of health conditions. Your home can be trusted with me, and I would be happy to communicate with you as often as you prefer. A daily morning and evening photo of your fur baby? - I'd be happy to send!
Reviews
Kayla did a great job with our Saintberdoodle, Kai! He can be a handful but we felt confident leaving him with her
Kayla was awesome! She recently moved back to Des Moines and I encourage anyone who needs a new sitter to book with her. She came over before I left to go over everything, and was kind, respectful, and professional. She took great care of my kitties!
Our first time with Kayla and I could tell right away that I could be confident in our cats' safety and care. Photos were so appreciated!
Kayla was great! She did an awesome job communicating when she was stopping by to feed our cat, both through the arrival/leaving notification via Rover and by sending a message with pics. I would strongly recommend her :)
About Kayla D.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
You can ALWAYS count on me to: ✔️ Treat your home with the utmost respect. ✔️ Care for your dog, cat and/or small animals as if they're my own. ✔️ Communicate with you consistently and in a timely manner, every time.
Information Kayla D. would like to know about your pet
Medications (dosing and instructions) Veterinarian contact (including emergency vet preference) Health conditions Feeding instructions Grooming needs Favorite toys, activities, treats Preferred collars, harnesses, leashes, any winter protective gear for the dogs Any obedience you'd like to be reinforced while away (eg. staying off of furniture, heeling during walks). Preferred frequency of communication.
A typical day
Consistent schedules are important to pets. As a trusted sitter, I ensure that instructions are followed to the T! Playing fetch, strolls through the neighborhood, belly rubs, their favorite treats - you'll be sure to return to happy, healthy pets.
Services
Kayla can watch in your home
Availability
Currently, I am completing clinical rotations in the Des Moines area as a PA student. For further questions regarding availability, please send me a message through Rover and I will reply within 24 hours!
About Kayla D.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
You can ALWAYS count on me to: ✔️ Treat your home with the utmost respect. ✔️ Care for your dog, cat and/or small animals as if they're my own. ✔️ Communicate with you consistently and in a timely manner, every time.
Information Kayla D. would like to know about your pet
Medications (dosing and instructions) Veterinarian contact (including emergency vet preference) Health conditions Feeding instructions Grooming needs Favorite toys, activities, treats Preferred collars, harnesses, leashes, any winter protective gear for the dogs Any obedience you'd like to be reinforced while away (eg. staying off of furniture, heeling during walks). Preferred frequency of communication.
A typical day
Consistent schedules are important to pets. As a trusted sitter, I ensure that instructions are followed to the T! Playing fetch, strolls through the neighborhood, belly rubs, their favorite treats - you'll be sure to return to happy, healthy pets.
Location
Des Moines, IA
Kayla D.
Capitol View South, IA