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Kelsey H.

Wilmington, NC

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
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Professional animal caretaker

Pet care experience

I have been in the animal care and training field for 10 years. I recently moved to Wilmington from the Florida keys where I worked at a facility as the enrichment coordinator and was a senior trainer of bottlenose dolphins for 7 years. Prior to that I worked with a variety of marine and terrestrial animals including sea turtles, sharks, crocodilian, stingrays, iguanas, and other various animals. I have worked as a kennel technician and have also been involved with canine search and rescue and obedience training. I am comfortable administering medications along with any special requirements your dog needs. I have a BA in psychology from the University of Central Florida which helped me to understand operant conditioning and behavioral modification techniques. This degree has given me a great base for my animal training career. My husband and I own two dogs. We have a 5-year-old boxer, Chloe, who is 60 pounds and a 10-year-old miniature labradoodle, Kailani, who is 30 pounds. Both dogs are very friendly. Chloe is a specially playful with other dogs while Kailani enjoys the calmer things in life. I live an active lifestyle and am excited to walk, run, play, and/or cuddle with your furry family member.

Reviews

Sarah B.
Dog Walking • Oct 08, 2018
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Another great experience with Kelsey. She's our go-to! ??❤

Sarah B.
Dog Walking • Aug 01, 2018
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My very first Rover and dog-walker experience and it was excellent! Kelsey was on time, introduced herself and then off she went with Fenix. They walked over a mile, which was the perfect exercise for Fenix! Kelsey returned Fenix right on time and she was exhausted, in a good way! We will book with her again, probably later this week!

Susann C.
Dog Boarding • Jul 20, 2018
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Thank you Somuch for watching Schooner at such short notice. I’m sure he had a good time at your home. Your dogs are very sweet and I really look forward to using your service again when I’m in town. Susann P

Emily S.
Jul 13, 2018

Kelsey and I used to live close to each other and she used to watch my dog all the time. Whenever Kelsey was caring for Sadie I knew that Sadie was in great hands and I never had to worry. I could trust her to just stop by to let Sadie out, feed her and walk her if I had a long day at work, or I could leave for days at a time and knew that she would care for Sadie as if she were her own dog. Unfortunately, we no longer live in the same state (or else I would use her as a sitter all the time!) but I would absolutely recommend Kelsey to ANYONE. She is an absolute animal lover, she is fun, and she is even an animal trainer! Kelsey is completely trustworthy and I guarantee that your fur baby will enjoy hanging out with Kelsey as well. I couldn't think of a better recommendation for a dog-sitter!

About Kelsey H.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Services

Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

Kelsey can watch in your home

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

About Kelsey H.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Location

Wilmington, NC

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Kelsey H.

Wilmington, NC

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews