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Kostinioshan S.

Renton, WA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•69 reviews
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A Lifetime of sled dog training

Pet care experience

I've spent my entire life in Alaska training and caring for over 100 race dogs at a time on a twice daily basis some of whom placed 1st in both the Iditarod and Yukon Quest races. I've also raised a wide variety of farm animals over my lifetime. I also have experience working at professional doggie daycare and training facilities with between 40-100 dogs at a time. My son has spent his whole life with animals, he has dog sat with me in other people's homes. I treat them as my own pets, they get lots of loves and snuggles as permitted by them and space if they want it. They will be part of my family while in my care.

Reviews

jannet g.
Dog Boarding • Jun 02, 2023
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I have used Rover for years, this was our worst experience unfortunately. Upon arriving at the residence, we noticed how small it was. Our dog is an 90lbs+ energetic dog. The second thing we noticed was how bad the apartment smelled. Right away our dogs spotted pee on the walls. Definitely not a place suited to dog sit. Throughout their stay, we received no updates/pictures. When we went to pick them up they smelled bad and Kostinioshan had given our dogs bag with toys to someone else. Overall, not a good experience.

Lauren E.
Dog Boarding • May 27, 2023
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I did not have a good experience with this sitter. I scheduled to board my dog in her home for 5 days and immediately upon dropping him off I felt uneasy. I would reach out each day for an update and there was very minimal communication on her end. Even with reaching out, many times she didn’t respond. Her home is not suitable for dog sitting in the Arizona Summer heat. There is not a shaded spot or yard by her apartment and my dogs paws were burned upon pickup. I picked him up 2 days early as discussed with her the night prior and his paws were covered in his own poop from being stuck in his crate and also covered in the spikey outdoor stickers which added to his discomfort. Overall, especially in the Summer, I do not recommend boarding a dog in this sitters home.

Andrew P.
Dog Boarding • May 02, 2023
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She took great care of my dog and he was sad to leave!

Lindsey & Sarah R.
Dog Boarding • Apr 19, 2023
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We had our pups stay here in October. Kost was very nice and gave us photos of the pups playing. I did have some concerns as the pups both had bloody Diarrhea when we picked them up and smelled of pee and the kennel had been torn through. I havent had that experience anywhere else like this and I fear they may have been left for long periods in the kennel. There was a lot of dogs at her place in kennels when i got that that seemed very anxious. I got the impression that she may be taking in quite a few dogs and crating them. I was hoping with the 5 star reviews that they would have had a better experience. We opted not to hire again based on this.

About Kostinioshan S.

Communication

36 repeat pet parents
70% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
30% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I care for your fur babies as my own be it at my house or yours. They will be treated as family no matter where we're at.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Kostinioshan S. would like to know about your pet

Vaccines up to date? (For permission to go to dog parks) Good with kids? Do they pull? Any special training tools used? For drop in/house sitting/walks address and access to home? Favorite fun things? If on meds, how do you normally give, any side effects to be aware of or things to watch for?

A typical day

A typical day would depend on the dogs I'm caring for at the time. There would be lots of play time, lots of snuggles and a couple treats for each dog, runs/walks, play time with other dogs in the back yard at my home (per request)

Services

House Sitting
in your home
$60per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$35per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$35per walk
Boarding
in the sitter's home
AWAY
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
AWAY

Kostinioshan can host

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

Kostinioshan can watch in your home

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

Availability

I just moved to the area, i am currently job seeking so I am home much of the time. I am always available unless communicated otherwise.

Available
Not available
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Calendar last updated a month ago
Drop-In Visits Cancellation Policy:

About Kostinioshan S.

Communication

36 repeat pet parents
70% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
30% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I care for your fur babies as my own be it at my house or yours. They will be treated as family no matter where we're at.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Kostinioshan S. would like to know about your pet

Vaccines up to date? (For permission to go to dog parks) Good with kids? Do they pull? Any special training tools used? For drop in/house sitting/walks address and access to home? Favorite fun things? If on meds, how do you normally give, any side effects to be aware of or things to watch for?

A typical day

A typical day would depend on the dogs I'm caring for at the time. There would be lots of play time, lots of snuggles and a couple treats for each dog, runs/walks, play time with other dogs in the back yard at my home (per request)

Location

Renton, WA

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Kostinioshan S.

Renton, WA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•69 reviews