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Kayla V.

Near North Side, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
•6 reviews
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Outgoing, adventurous, dogsitter

Pet care experience

My name is Kayla and I have a love for all animals. I wrote my senior thesis in college on Pit Bulls to bring to light their true nature, not how the media portrays them. I worked at a doggie daycare for a few years gaining knowledge of all breeds, temperaments, diets, medicine with dogs of all ages. Also, I am very much involved in training shelter dogs to become more adoptable. I do that on my spare time as well as running and walking the dogs for excercise. I have dog sat many peoples animals in my own home as well as at their homes for many years. I have fostered dogs in my home prior to moving to Chicago. I am very experienced with all types of dogs and behaviors as well as other types of animals such as cats, reptiles, rodents and farm animals. I adopted a dog from PAWS Chicago in 2017 and he is my adventure buddy! I am very active, love to go running, go on hikes and explore new areas of the city. If you have any further questions about me or my experience feel free to message me!

Reviews

Michael S.
Dog Boarding • Sep 18, 2017
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Kayla was amazing! She constantly updated me about what was going on. And Cosette loved her! Will definitely be using her whenever she's available :)

Stephanie F.
Dog Boarding • Sep 13, 2017
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Kayla was fantastic with my puppy! He is so lazy and just wanted to cuddle the whole time. She sent me so many pictures and gave me constant feedback the entire time I was away. I would absolutely use her again!!

Stephanie F.
Aug 27, 2017

Kayla is amazing when it comes to watching animals. She is the true definition of an animal lover. She has so much experience with dogs in particular. Worked at a doggie day care and I saw first hand the love and care she gave to each and every dog. She new every dog by name within her first week there. She loves all breeds, but definitely has a soft spot for Pitbulls, as she wrote a thesis on them. That being said, no dog scares her or intimidates her. She will treat your dog as if its her own. You will get endless pictures and updates - it will be as if you never left haha. Her and I just rescued a pup together and the amount of patience and dedication she's devoted to training him is indescribable. There is truly no one else I would trust with animals.

Kate C.
Aug 27, 2017

Animals, especially dogs, love Kayla. She is wonderful with every type of dog, big or small. She is all about what is best for the dogs and making sure they are happy and healthy!! I would recommend her to anyone and everyone looking for a dog walker or dog sitter. She is excellent all around!

About Kayla V.

Communication

Usually responds in under 12 hours
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

16 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I do not have a fenced in yard but I love exploring dog parks, streets, and the area around the zoo with mine and my friends dogs all the time!

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Kayla V. would like to know about your pet

Any dog / food aggression - favorite treats - allergies if any - how energetic or lazy your dog is - tricks and training you do or want to keep up

A typical day

If your dog enjoys it I will run, walk, and exploring all park areas! I truly enjoy finding dog friendly restaurants and breweries to do more things with my own dog as well.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$35per night
House Sitting
in your home
$30per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$15per visit
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$15per day
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$15per walk

Kayla can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

Kayla can watch in your home

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

Availability

I work remote Mondays and Fridays allowing me to spend more time with my dog and yours. Tuesday through Thursday I come home for an hour during lunch as well to take out my dog. Plenty of flexibility in the afternoons and evenings to walk my dog and others without issues!

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About Kayla V.

Communication

Usually responds in under 12 hours
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

16 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I do not have a fenced in yard but I love exploring dog parks, streets, and the area around the zoo with mine and my friends dogs all the time!

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Kayla V. would like to know about your pet

Any dog / food aggression - favorite treats - allergies if any - how energetic or lazy your dog is - tricks and training you do or want to keep up

A typical day

If your dog enjoys it I will run, walk, and exploring all park areas! I truly enjoy finding dog friendly restaurants and breweries to do more things with my own dog as well.

Location

Chicago, IL

Kayla V.'s Neighborhood

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Kayla V.

Near North Side, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
•6 reviews