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Krista F.

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 repeat client
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Krista F.

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 repeat client
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Capitol Hill, Washington, DC

Highlights

Enhanced background check
13 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Say hi to your dog for me!

Hi! I'm Krista and I genuinely love spending time with dogs and have lots of experience taking care of them. I recently said goodbye to my sweet and quirky 12‑year‑old German Shepherd. Caring for her throughout the years has given me experience with all the different stages from energetic pups to the oldies with mobility challenges and slower routines. My shepherd struggled with anxiety around other dogs, so I’m very familiar with reading body language, creating safe distance, and keeping walks calm and controlled. Throughout the years, I have cared for and spent ample time with doggos belonging to friends and family members and look forward to the opportunity to give others peace of mind when they need to leave their loved ones. Lots of walks, pets, play time and of course, photos/videos for owners!

Qualifications

1 repeat pet parent
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
13 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Ratings and reviews

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12 ratings
Maria-Paula M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 24, 2026

Krista was so wonderful with our German Shepherd! Our dog loved staying with her and got tons of walks and activity in. Krista knows dogs (especially GSDs) and was super understanding of requests we had like not allowing on leash greetings. We got tons of updates and pictures where you could tell Dakota was having a blast. Would highly recommend her and will definitely board with her again!

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Krista E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 17, 2026

I was confident that Layla was in good hands, and Krista was easy to communicate with. Appreciate her care & attention for Layla the past few days!

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Ashley W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 16, 2026

Krista is wonderful! She gave me updates about my dog and even navigated her anxiety about being a new place. I appreciate her!

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Dan R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 15, 2026

The best!!! Excellent communication, professional, kind and a great communicator! We appreciated Krista and we highly recommend!

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Donald G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 08, 2026

Heidi had the best time with Krista! She loved the morning walks on the water and playing fetch. We so appreciated the regular updates, and knowing Heidi was happy and felt at ease while we were gone. We would rebook in a heartbeat!

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Sarah V.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 27, 2026

Krista is AMAZING. She is a GREAT communicator and a do whisperer. Our George absolutely loves her. This was George's second visit with Krista and when George spotted her at drop off he got so excited to see her! It is such a delight to be able to go out of town and know that your favorite furry family member is also having a great time and not stressed or worried. Thank you so much, Krista!!!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work from home so there are lots of opportunities to go outside. There are a few parks nearby and lots of grassy areas. I also have dog beds, dishes and plenty of toys! Please note, my building unfortunately has restrictions on the following dog breeds: Akita, Alaskan Malamutes, Chow Chow, Doberman Pinscher, Malamute, Pit Bull Breeds, Presa Canarios, Rottweiler, Staffordshire Terrier and Wolf Dogs.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I live in a condo building but there's lots of areas outside to venture around! I do own a crate if needed/preferred. I will bring your dog on many walks and ensure they have lots of play time (for the youngins) and rest (for the oldies) :)

A typical day

I am a very active person so I will get your dog outside and playing often. I have lots of toys, frisbees and balls and there are a few parks around my area.

16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Krista can host up to 1 pet per night
I would love to meet you and your pet in advance to give us the chance to discuss any needs and familiarize them with me!
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.