
Kristen B.

Kristen B.
Highlights
Pet care experience
The Dog-Mother
I recently returned to the U.S. after 14 years overseas and can’t wait to meet some new four-legged friends! Over the past four years, I’ve had the joy of walking and caring for 25 different dogs, and I’ve loved getting to know each of their unique personalities. Although I don’t have a dog of my own right now, that’s largely because living overseas meant frequent moves and lots of travel. Instead, I’ve been lucky enough to have 25 dogs to love! 🐾 Every dog I care for is treated as if they were my own - with plenty of attention, affection, exercise, and care. I’m reliable, responsible, and dedicated to my clients, while also being flexible with my schedule. Whether your pup needs a good walk, some extra cuddles, or a little company while you’re away, I’d love the opportunity to spoil them!
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
When caring for pets in my clients’ homes, I follow their routines and instructions closely so their pets feel comfortable, safe, and well cared for. I’m happy to provide walks, playtime, feeding, companionship, and plenty of affection, depending on each pet’s needs. I also make sure to keep clients updated and leave their home clean and secure. Because we currently rent, I’m not always able to accommodate pets in my own home. However, depending on the dog’s size, breed, temperament, and needs, it may be possible to arrange care in my home. I’m happy to discuss the details and determine whether it would be a good fit.
Ratings and reviews
We were very happy with our dogsitter. She was so sweet, kind, and caring, and she took very good care of our dog. She was also very flexible and easy to communicate with. We really appreciated her kindness and the love and attention she gave our dog. We would definitely recommend her and would happily have her look after our dog again! 🐾❤️
Kristen is a very nice person who has been walking our dog for about a year. She's very responsible and a real dog lover! She has taken care of our dog with a lot of love.
Kristen is a committed carer and walker of dogs. She cares deeply for the countless dogs she has had in her care. Kristen loves dogs and is never shy to carefully and respectfully introduce herself to any dog she passes. She tailors the care to the wishes of the owner and communicates clearly to give the owner peace of mind that their dog is being well looked after. Any dog owner would be overjoyed with using Kristen to take care of their dog.
Kristen helped us out many times walking our Labrador. She is very caring and I could feel she did it with passion and love for dogs. If she hadn't moved to the US, I would still reach out to her.
Kristen has been Pippa's home away from home for over two years now, and I couldn't recommend her more highly. Kristen offers genuinely loving care to our very social dog who needs lots of attention. Pippa gets regular walks, playtime with the other dogs in her care, and plenty of cuddles. On the occasions where there are multiple dogs in her home, Kristen does a great job making sure everyone gets along and gets individual attention. What sets Kristen apart is her communication. She sends updates throughout each stay, so we always know Pippa's having a great time — whether it's a backyard photo shoot or a nap with her housemates. It's clear she genuinely enjoys the dogs in her care, not just tolerates them. Two years of consistent, reliable, loving care says it all. Kristen is warm, professional, and completely trustworthy with our little girl.
Kristen was our go-to dog sitter anytime we went out of town for 2 years (which was a lot). We had total trust leaving our dog with her and her family, even for extended periods of international travel. Our dog is kind of a homebody and sometimes gets a little concerned about going places, but he was always genuinely excited to go over to Kristen’s and always settled in right away. Kristen is incredibly thoughtful and sweet, and it’s so obvious how much she loves animals. She always went above and beyond. Once, when she happened to have an appointment in our neighborhood, she offered to come pick him up, which was such super helpful on a busy travel day. Most importantly, she developed a really special bond with our dog and always made him feel completely safe and at home. She regularly sent us photos, little videos, and updates while we were away, and getting them always made our day. We were so sad when Kristen and her family moved away. Knowing our dog was so happy and felt so safe and at home with Kristen meant everything to us. I can’t recommend her highly enough!
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Schedule
As I settle into my new life in Huntington Beach, finding some new furry friends is an important part of my daily and weekly routine. I also love exploring new neighborhoods, parks, and walking trails, so caring for dogs is a wonderful way to discover the area while giving them exercise, companionship, and attention.
- 0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsDogs over 1 year oldKristen can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
