Kelly V.
Johnston, IA
Services
Kelly can host
Kelly can care for
Availability
I work part-time training group classes, which allows me to have the time needed to care for the dogs staying with me. I'm available for boarding during the week, weekends, most holidays, single overnights and extended stays. My availability for day time sitting can vary but my calendar will always be updated with those times.
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About Kelly V.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
All interactions between dogs are supervised to ensure those interactions are a positive experience and a safe experience. I don't have a fenced in yard so each time going outside is on leash, so leash manners will be worked on. I have crates and exercise pens for dogs who get crated at night. During meal times dogs are separated from each other as a precaution to prevent resource guarding. I do have a "gated community" inside my house to prevent mischief in the kitchen or going upstairs to bedrooms.
Home
Information Kelly V. would like to know about your pet
Please inform me how your dog does on leash walks, specifically if they are reactive towards other dogs, people, cars, bicycles, etc. I do have the skills to help your dog work through those big feelings so being aware of these things in advance is very appreciated. Has your dog ever displayed any form of resource guarding and what triggers that behavior? Is your dog fearful or anxious in any specific situations?
A typical day
During the time your dog is staying with me they will have daily enrichment activities, such as food puzzles, snuffle mats, sniff walks, "find it" scent games, and training.
Location
Johnston, IA
Pets
Safe and snug in-home pet care
Pet care experience
My experience in the dog industry goes beyond just boarding or sitting. I have the knowledge, skills, and experience training dogs of all ages and breeds, including service dogs. I currently work part time teaching group classes, leaving quite a bit of my time available to do other things involving dogs. In addition to a safe and friendly place to stay, your dog will get daily enrichment activities and, if needed, house manners training (go to place, leave it, keeping all 4 paws on the floor, going in/out of doorways).
Reviews
Kelly was wonderful!!! She took her time to meet with us before we booked and took excellent care of Ozzy ❤️ Definitely recommend!
Awesome sitter. Super responsive.
As usual with my dog, she's ready to go home she's just that way. She seemed well taken care of and alert as usual. Thank you Kelly. One thing I did not like and may have been unhealthy for any dog. The Over powering perfume you put on my dog. If she had gotten urine on herself, oh well but ashe was so overpowered by perfume. It made me ill just breathing it in
Kelly is lovely! She will be our new go-to for dogsitting and training! Riggs had a fun weekend!
About Kelly V.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
All interactions between dogs are supervised to ensure those interactions are a positive experience and a safe experience. I don't have a fenced in yard so each time going outside is on leash, so leash manners will be worked on. I have crates and exercise pens for dogs who get crated at night. During meal times dogs are separated from each other as a precaution to prevent resource guarding. I do have a "gated community" inside my house to prevent mischief in the kitchen or going upstairs to bedrooms.
Home
Information Kelly V. would like to know about your pet
Please inform me how your dog does on leash walks, specifically if they are reactive towards other dogs, people, cars, bicycles, etc. I do have the skills to help your dog work through those big feelings so being aware of these things in advance is very appreciated. Has your dog ever displayed any form of resource guarding and what triggers that behavior? Is your dog fearful or anxious in any specific situations?
A typical day
During the time your dog is staying with me they will have daily enrichment activities, such as food puzzles, snuffle mats, sniff walks, "find it" scent games, and training.
Kelly V.
Johnston, IA