Kimberly D.
West Grand, MI
Let me shower your pupper w lovins!
Pet care experience
UPDATE! : Still want want to love your pupper! Just at a new house, with a new puppy! I have a one year old lab that I've raised and trained since he was a 6lb pup! Still work remotely and still have a fenced in yard, still on the west side! Just have an extra friend to play with your pupper now, and oh boy does he love friends! I spent 8 years loving the best friend anyone could ask for, until he lost his battle with cancer. Since then I've been loving every family and friend's dogs as much as I possibly can. I got to help watch two of my friend's puppies while she was traveling abroad for 6 months. I get to house sit and keep family friend's dogs company when they are out of town and can't bring the fur babies with. Last summer I got to help watch a litter of puppies for 9 weeks until they went to their forever homes (which we still luckily get to be the first call when those pups need a sitter!). Some skills with basic training methods, familiar with giving various types of medications and diets, extra good with cuddles! I'm a self employed contractor, so I have flexible hours when working on projects. In the fall I get breaks between projects where my schedule is much more open. I have a large fenced in yard located near the zoo. I have access to several friends and family places near by that also have fenced in yards or private lots on the water. I have several near by parks and walking areas that I love using to walk dogs and run around.
Reviews
Kimberly is fantastic! She was available to do day care for our puppy last minute, and she took great care of him. She made sure to update us during the day and took lots of cute pictures. We will definitely keep her in mind for the future!
Left a note with more specific instructions! Did everything we asked and more! Sent plenty of pictures and kept us updated! Very quality care, will definitely be keeping Kimberly in mind for future stays ??
Kimberly treats our dog like he’s her own! He’s loved and taken care of. She’s accommodating and always in communication with us. She’s been amazing!
Kimblery was nothing short of amazing. We are incredibly selective about who we leave our family member with and she was completely flexible and conversational when we were arranging her stay. She kept us updated with pictures and video of them playing and spending time together, took her on walks, and even dropped her off for us when our timing was in a bind on our return trip. She loves dogs and has a very warm and lovely energy to her. I'd highly recommend Kimberly to anybody, and we'll definitely be letting them both have playdates together in the future.
About Kimberly D.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have a completely fenced in yard, and large open house, both perfect for dogs to safely run and play! When it's warm we have the pools set up to play in, dog drinking fountain is always going and a favorite, more toys than any dog could realistically need/use, automatic tennis ball thrower, magnetic screen for pups you decided when they want to be inside/outside (always supervised and with cameras set up for extra protection, or to relive funny moments), all furniture is dog friendly for getting comfy and napping after all the fun! We still love going on adventures to swim in the water at family property and run in larger open space outside of the city too (always check for approval first), but we will teach your pup to kayak/paddle board if they are up for that too!!
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Information Kimberly D. would like to know about your pet
I haven't met a dog I don't like, so just let me know if your pup has anything I need to know about! Potty trained? Food aggressive? Do they like to run out a door the second it's cracked open or have awesome jumping skills to clear a 6' fence? Should all garbage cans or things on counters be out of reach? Every dog is different and has their own things they're good about or still learning, so I totally understand and expect each one to have their own quirks. Just let me know what might be their thing that needs closer watching or help improving on!
A typical day
Every activity is more fun with a dog and I enjoy just about everything, so if your dog has a favorite activity, I'm sure we can make it happen! Some of my favorite things to do with my dog were kayaking, paddle boarding, swimming, boating, playing in the snow/sledding, finding open fields to run in, cool trails through the woods to explore and smell things, cuddle on the couch/bed watching a movie, grilling in the fenced in back yard, car rides, visiting friend's dogs to play, we loved doing it all! I'm all for tailoring the experience to the dog and what they like to do. My guy loved water (liquid or snow form) so a lot of our activities revolved around that. If your dog is a water pup and your comfortable with it, I'd love another furry friend to kayak/paddle board with, boat or swim (I do have a dog life jackets that should fit most). If you have a pup that loves running, I have access to good remote properties to let them run free and be safe while burning energy. Like just going on an easy stroll where there are lots of good smells to stop and enjoy? We can totally do that too! If inside napping with lots of love and pets is more their speed, I'm all for us being lazy on the couch too! Let me know what your dog likes to do, or if you want me to try taking them on a new adventure to find other hobbies they may enjoy! Either way, I'm always happy to hang with puppers, regardless of what we're doing!
Services
Kimberly can host
Kimberly can watch in your home
Availability
UPDATE! : Still working a flexible remote schedule and still want to play, cuddle, and adventure with your pup! Just now I want to do it with my pupper and yours! I just started a new job and getting used to the schedule from my previous position, but I still need some pupper lovins in my life! I'm hoping I can love and adventure with your doggo while you're busy and I have free time from work! Life just isn't the same without my best friend, but until I find my next match, I still can't live without a four legged friend randomly running around my house!
About Kimberly D.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have a completely fenced in yard, and large open house, both perfect for dogs to safely run and play! When it's warm we have the pools set up to play in, dog drinking fountain is always going and a favorite, more toys than any dog could realistically need/use, automatic tennis ball thrower, magnetic screen for pups you decided when they want to be inside/outside (always supervised and with cameras set up for extra protection, or to relive funny moments), all furniture is dog friendly for getting comfy and napping after all the fun! We still love going on adventures to swim in the water at family property and run in larger open space outside of the city too (always check for approval first), but we will teach your pup to kayak/paddle board if they are up for that too!!
Home
Information Kimberly D. would like to know about your pet
I haven't met a dog I don't like, so just let me know if your pup has anything I need to know about! Potty trained? Food aggressive? Do they like to run out a door the second it's cracked open or have awesome jumping skills to clear a 6' fence? Should all garbage cans or things on counters be out of reach? Every dog is different and has their own things they're good about or still learning, so I totally understand and expect each one to have their own quirks. Just let me know what might be their thing that needs closer watching or help improving on!
A typical day
Every activity is more fun with a dog and I enjoy just about everything, so if your dog has a favorite activity, I'm sure we can make it happen! Some of my favorite things to do with my dog were kayaking, paddle boarding, swimming, boating, playing in the snow/sledding, finding open fields to run in, cool trails through the woods to explore and smell things, cuddle on the couch/bed watching a movie, grilling in the fenced in back yard, car rides, visiting friend's dogs to play, we loved doing it all! I'm all for tailoring the experience to the dog and what they like to do. My guy loved water (liquid or snow form) so a lot of our activities revolved around that. If your dog is a water pup and your comfortable with it, I'd love another furry friend to kayak/paddle board with, boat or swim (I do have a dog life jackets that should fit most). If you have a pup that loves running, I have access to good remote properties to let them run free and be safe while burning energy. Like just going on an easy stroll where there are lots of good smells to stop and enjoy? We can totally do that too! If inside napping with lots of love and pets is more their speed, I'm all for us being lazy on the couch too! Let me know what your dog likes to do, or if you want me to try taking them on a new adventure to find other hobbies they may enjoy! Either way, I'm always happy to hang with puppers, regardless of what we're doing!
Location
Grand Rapids, MI
Pets
Kimberly D.
West Grand, MI