Kristen M.
Kristen M.
Contact for Boarding
from $40 per night
Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Attentive dog mom, works from home
I've been caring for dogs since I was a teen and had a corgi for 14 years as adult. I raised him from 10 weeks to his senior years, including tending to special needs as his degenerative myelopathy progressed in his last two years. I have experience administering medicine with a syringe as well as orally. I enjoy taking dogs to our local trails for a hike or run or just going for a stroll in the neighborhood, depending on your dog's needs and preferences!
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Wonderful sitter! Kristen is honest, flexible, and patient. She creates a welcoming environment for socializing our dog and offers plenty of outdoor and play time. We would love for Loki to return again in the future.
Kristen was so accommodating with our older dog and even let us book last minute! We got a few updates and pictures throughout the day that helped give us peace of mind as well! Wilson will definitely be visiting again!
Kristen scheduled a meet and greet that went well. She kept in contact & sent photos while Benjamin was in her care. Appreciated being updated. Kristin also responded quickly when contacted.
Kristen and Dan took such great care of Loki. We appreciated the photos and updates sent by Kristen. Loki came back to us calm and content which is exactly what we hoped for. We would love to book another stay if they are available.
Kristen took great care of our dog, Brandy. Brandy is 16 years old and recently recovered from a stroke, so it is hard to find someone we can trust will provide the care that he needs. But it was very clear that Kristen cares tremendously for dogs and takes great care of animals. We will definitely be booking Kristen whenever we need a sitter!
Kristen is great, and I know Jasper will be well taken care of when he stays with her. She sent daily photos and updates, and I was happy to see that he got lots of love and snuggles and activity. Kristen is reliable, responsive and flexible, and I will be booking with her again.
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Schedule
I have the flexibility to work from home a few days per week and typically can arrange to be home when sitting. I can exercise your dog after work daily or as needed, or even do multiple short outings throughout the day. Weekends provide more time for extended outings if that is something your dog would like! I love playing with and/or providing mental stimulation for doggies that enjoy such activities. :)
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
Dogs have free range of the house and fenced backyard, but I am happy to adjust that if needed. Having had a nosy/curious dog in the past, we are mindful of keeping food, trash, and other curiosities out of reach of four-legged friends. I have experience with fearful and anxious dogs and I am comfortable looking after those who do not have a history of biting.
Pets
A typical day
I can provide daily exercise to meet your dog's needs (walk, run, fetch). We can play fetch indoors (size appropriate), tug, or for food-motivated friends, we have several food puzzle-type toys. I really enjoyed playing "find it" and hide and go seek with my late corgi, but our current dog does not entertain such games! With "find it," I'd get my dog to sit in one spot while he watched me hide small pieces of treats around the room or house. When I released him, he loved trying to remember where they were and sniffing them out! For hide and seek, I would (try to) get him to stay in one spot while I went to hide. I'd then call to release him to come find me. So fun! I also enjoy cuddles and welcome canine friends on the couch with me.
Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.
Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.