Kristen G.
Guelph, ON
Services
Kristen can host
Kristen can care for
Availability
I am self-employed and work remotely so I currently have a wide range of availability (weekdays, mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends) to play with/supervise your pet!
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About Kristen G.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have a large fenced in yard with one calm senior dog (male, neutered) and two small sized crates available if needed. I am an avid walker and have experience walking multiple dogs at once. I also have experience house sitting cats, bunnies and fish and am happy to try and not kill your plants.
Home
Information Kristen G. would like to know about your pet
Besides basics (age, diet, size, etc), if possible I like to get a sense of their favourite (permitted) treats, training goals (for puppies), favourite toys or games, general bathroom/walking schedule, whether they're reliable off leash, whether they're OK with other dogs, any grooming needs, any medications or health concerns, vet and/or emergency contact, sleeping arrangements, excercise needs and of course their personality! I'll know anything you're willing to tell me about your pet - one day we realized one of our dogs did NOT like Michael Jackson and would leave the room when his music came on!
A typical day
I love getting to know the pets and letting them get to know me (I have lots of patience for pets who are a bit shy and may need some time to warm up). I love finding out their favourite toys and games and going from there. With owner permission I like to offer a new toy to the pet(s) as a treat while they're away from their person. Lots of excercise whether that's walks, tugging, ball chasing, danging cat toys, or a bunny obstacle course out of cardboard boxes. I love taking photos and videos of your pets either to share on your return or as "pupdates" - updates, but with "pup" - get it?
Location
Guelph, ON
Pets
Dog, Cat and Bunny Care
Pet care experience
Hi! So, growing up with a cat, I always wanted a dog (isn’t that always the way?). Within 6 weeks of purchasing our first home, rather than paint or get furniture, we got Dexter, a now 16-year old sheltie/terrier/pug cross (neutered). 3 years later we adopted Juno, a purebred Shiba Inu rescue from Ohio. Juno crossed the rainbow bridge at age 13 in November 2025 and I quickly realized I have far too much love for pets in me to only have one dog in my life! Oh and my son, who has grown up with TWO dogs, says he wants a cat. I am pet first aid certified through Canadian Red Cross. I am comfortable with multiple dogs at once in any shape, age or size. I also have experience house sitting cats and bunnies.
Reviews
Kristen was great with our 3 pups. She took great care of them and communicated throughout the day.
Kristen is an amazing dog sitter. From the first she walked our two male dogs, she demonstrated not only professionalism but love with the GSD and Jack Russel. They are both strong and energetic dogs but she handles them with grace. From the moment they met Kristen, both dogs took a liking to her. She has been very reliable and available to help us out when we needed her on short notice. I cannot recommend her highly enough, she delivers 5 star service every single time and the dogs are always happy to see her and popped out after she walks or babysit them. Thank you Kristen
Amazing service provided by Kristen. Highly recommend. Reliable and trustworthy. Thanks :)
Beyond amazing! Went above and beyond what she needed to do with my 4 bunnies and my home when I was on vacation. Highly recommend!
About Kristen G.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have a large fenced in yard with one calm senior dog (male, neutered) and two small sized crates available if needed. I am an avid walker and have experience walking multiple dogs at once. I also have experience house sitting cats, bunnies and fish and am happy to try and not kill your plants.
Home
Information Kristen G. would like to know about your pet
Besides basics (age, diet, size, etc), if possible I like to get a sense of their favourite (permitted) treats, training goals (for puppies), favourite toys or games, general bathroom/walking schedule, whether they're reliable off leash, whether they're OK with other dogs, any grooming needs, any medications or health concerns, vet and/or emergency contact, sleeping arrangements, excercise needs and of course their personality! I'll know anything you're willing to tell me about your pet - one day we realized one of our dogs did NOT like Michael Jackson and would leave the room when his music came on!
A typical day
I love getting to know the pets and letting them get to know me (I have lots of patience for pets who are a bit shy and may need some time to warm up). I love finding out their favourite toys and games and going from there. With owner permission I like to offer a new toy to the pet(s) as a treat while they're away from their person. Lots of excercise whether that's walks, tugging, ball chasing, danging cat toys, or a bunny obstacle course out of cardboard boxes. I love taking photos and videos of your pets either to share on your return or as "pupdates" - updates, but with "pup" - get it?
Kristen G.
Guelph, ON