Krista S.
Mount Tabor, OR
peace love & pups!
Pet care experience
i am a dog behaviorist here in beautiful portland! my calling is to help people & their dogs live their best lives! I started working with dogs professionally in 2015 in Boulder CO where I worked alongside a dog trainer/animal behaviorist friend of mine who taught me everything they knew. I ended up taking on all of their clients & quickly I realized I am really good at this! Ive spent years gaining experience & building my business. I am not afraid of difficult cases! i am able to work with separation anxiety, leash aggression, & socialization issues, & ive worked with dogs with special needs like deafness & old age. I can handle & help with any behavioral needs. I love good communication & will make you feel safe & secure leaving your fluffy friend in my hands!
Reviews
This review is way overdue. I entrust my dog Marley to Krista on a near regular basis. I tend to rely on Marley's reaction/s to her surroundings and can easily read whether or not she is happy to be somewhere. In some past instances, when I've picked Marley up from a location, she has come running out the door as fast as she possibly can. Conversely, at times when I've dropped her off somewhere for the day, her body language is easy to read as to how happy she is to be left. Suffice it to say, Marley is ALWAYS happy to go to Krista's. She jumps out of the car, up the stairs, and right in to the house as if it was her own. Krista sends pics regularly to show the fun Marley is having, and has been flexible to the best of her ability when my schedule changes. Without question, I recommend Krista for your puppy care needs.
Krista is an awesome dog sitter, walker and companion. She took care of my two, high-energy lab mixes daily for several years in Boulder. She is great with the dogs, reliable, professional and very likable. I highly recommend her for your furry kids. Mine miss her immensely!!
About Krista S.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I've been doing this for 8 years & am an expert in dog behavior. I am able to handle any situation or circumstance that comes up, you will have peace of mind when trusting me with your pets.
Information Krista S. would like to know about your pet
I always need to know the level of training a dog is at & any disposition details. Each new client will be asked a few questions so I can get a good feel of their pet.
A typical day
When dogs stay with me they will always be supervised, given plenty of potty breaks, fed, cuddled, have their training positively reinforced, stimulated, & walked at least 1 hour each day.
Services
Krista can watch in your home
Availability
I'm hoping to pick up walks during the week to make some extra cash. I'm very flexible & available so feel free to get in touch!
About Krista S.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I've been doing this for 8 years & am an expert in dog behavior. I am able to handle any situation or circumstance that comes up, you will have peace of mind when trusting me with your pets.
Information Krista S. would like to know about your pet
I always need to know the level of training a dog is at & any disposition details. Each new client will be asked a few questions so I can get a good feel of their pet.
A typical day
When dogs stay with me they will always be supervised, given plenty of potty breaks, fed, cuddled, have their training positively reinforced, stimulated, & walked at least 1 hour each day.
Location
Portland, OR
Pets
Krista S.
Mount Tabor, OR