Kelley A.
Kelley A.
Contact for Boarding
from $55 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
I’ll treat your dog like royalty!
I have over 20 years experience with my own dogs & dog sitting for others. I also worked full-time for a doggy daycare in the past. I can drive your pet to vet or grooming appointments & provide pick-up & drop-off services for an extra fee. I am comfortable giving meds, caring for dogs of all ages, & giving your dog plenty of exercise, playtime, & cuddles. You’ll know your dog is being well cared for from the photos & videos I’ll send you daily. “My dog LOVES staying with you!” & “It’s WAY better for my dog to stay with you than be stressed while boarded at a loud boarding facility” are things I hear a lot after taking care of others’ dogs.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Kelly was great. It was an easy transition leaving Winnie to pocking her up. I would not hesitate using Kelly again. Carl G
Kelley was great with my three cats. She played with them so much that when we can home our cats were not we’re not clingy at all.
We cannot thank Kelley enough for taking the best of care of our kiddos. Any concern we had of sending our 2 senior dogs to another persons house were immediately resolved when we met Kelley at her home. She gave frequent updates along with pictures so it never felt we were too far from them. Kelley was incredibly flexible when our plans changed and we were much appreciative of that. We were so impressed with Kelley we travelled 45 minutes for her attentive care. We would hands down book again with Kelley in a heartbeat.
Kelley was extremely considerate of our kitties, and for our safety. Highly recommend!
I can't say enough great things about Kelley and our boarding experience. She was always quick to respond to any questions we may have and took great care of our dog Kinley. She took the time to do a meet and greet, treated Kinley with walks, and spent so much time making sure she was comfortable during her stay. We will be using Kelley, no doubt, the next time we need to board her. An A++ experience.
Kelley is reliable and very affectionate with my cats. I highly recommend her.
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Schedule
I am self-employed and work out of my home, so I am home nearly all day several days of the week. If I have to leave the house for an appointment or meeting, I can crate your dog or let it roam the house if that’s what you prefer. I never leave a dog for more than 3-4 hours at a time. I am available during the week and on the weekends.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I have a fenced yard. I have no pets or kids, so your dog will have 100% of my attention. I only accept pets from one household at a time unless all pets from different households have met with owners present to approve of how the pets interact. Your dog is welcome anywhere in the house, on furniture and my bed, or I can crate him/her if that’s what you prefer.
A typical day
I will play whatever is the dog's favorite activity: fetch, frisbee, tug. I also have some brainteaser games to engage the dog's brain, not just the body. I like to go for walks around my neighborhood if caring for the dog at my house or I go to Clay County Park for longer walks on nature trails. I have several toys most dogs like, but feel free to send his/her favorites. I also have a fun water sprinkler the dog can play with in the hot summer months if they like to play with water/hoses. If the dog likes it, I will give him/her a massage with gloves that also brush his/her coat at the same time.
- 0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsUnspayed females accepted, neutered males onlyNo females in heatKelley can host up to 2 pets per night
- Feeding: How much and how often? Any allergies or sensitivities? If they are slow to eat, what does the owner usually do to get them to eat? Are they allowed treats? If so, what kind? Does the dog have any special feeding needs? Behavioral: How would you describe his "typical" behavior and energy level? What does he do or not do when he doesn't feel well? How would I know if your dog is anxious or stressed--meaning is there anything unique I should be on the lookout for? How does your dog interact with other dogs? Cats? Strangers? Medications: What and how often? How do you administer it (in a pill treat, piece of cheese, peanut butter)? Are there any side effects I should be on the lookout for? Emergency/vet contact information? What's Normal?: How far and how often do you normally walk the dog? How often does the dog normally have a bowel movement (1/day, 2/day) and how would you describe what it looks like (loose and runny or solid like a tootsie roll)? Have there been any changes in the last few days? Are there any rules you have in your home that you would like me to enforce in my home too (staying off furniture/bed, crating when I'm gone, no jumping, etc.)? Are there any specific training needs you would like me to practice with your pet (work on recall, sit, sit and stay, etc.)? Final question: Is there anything we have not discussed that you think is important for me to know to take the best care of your pet? While I am not certified in dog first aid, I do have books on the topic and have had to help my own dogs (recognized swelling due to a spider bite and gave Benadryl, checked and changed dressings after surgeries, monitored a dog with heart issues and one with head tremors (which I also figured out how to get the tremors to stop).