Kristen W.
Kristen W.
Contact for Boarding
from $55 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
For the Love of Dogs!
Available for last minute/odd schedule requests. I have been an animal lover all my life. On a personal level, I have always had dogs in my home and genuinely feel my best when caring for animals. Professionally, I have been taking care of animals for over 20 years. I began dog sitting when I was 15 on a part time basis and continued while in college and beyond. I began with small jobs such as checking in on a neighbors dog while they were out of town or walking local dogs while their parents were at work. Soon I had built quite a clientele and as I got older I became the go to person for anyone needing someone to socialize their pet. I have been working on a full time basis with animals for the past 4 years. Along with boarding and daycare in my home, caring for pets in their own environment and making sure they are getting daily attention and exercise, I also work in Animal Behavior Therapy, working with pups who have anxiety or aggression issues so I have a high level of experience working with doggies who have some special emotional needs. I have experience with puppies which is always lots of fun as well as extensive experience working with senior dogs and dogs with special needs or health issues. I have specific experience working with elderly dogs who have some of the more common signs of aging such as blindness, deafness, arthritis, dementia or “old dog syndrome” causing previous happy, friendly dogs to become agitated and volatile, sometimes getting nippy unexpectedly. I am able to administer medication as needed including injections and follow specific instructions to the letter. I also have experience with dogs who are disabled, paralyzed, have had a recent major surgery and are in recovery or are currently dealing with a major illness or health problem. I have degrees in Communications and Psychology from the University of Washington and am currently home full time giving me the ability to put your pet’s needs first and allowing my attention to be solely focused on making sure their emotional and physical needs are always taken care of. If you are looking for an experienced sitter available 24/7 to make sure your pets emotional and physical needs are always put 1st I am your sitter! I have a large home and a fully fenced back yard. My home is completely pet friendly and also pet safe, meaning all dogs are welcome! Your dog will have the run of the house if so inclined, however if that’s not where your dog is at I also have in place safety features for dogs who need to be crated, penned into a smaller area, gated for safety, etc. I am very detail oriented and I work tremendously hard to make sure every pet has the best experience possible and above all feels safe and secure at all times. I will go above and beyond and do everything possible to make sure my time with your pet is an extremely positive experience. Please make me aware of any and all personality traits or things that can hinder that relationship. First interactions and general behavior is extremely important in these cases and very dependent on what the issue is.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
As always, our dog had a great time with Kristen! She's looking forward to future stays.
If you are anxious about leaving your dog on vacation, Kristen is your sitter! We were so thankful to find Kristen last minute when we had some changes at our usual boarding kennel. Paris is a very loud hound, and can be tricky to care for, with the ability to climb and jump things and find any source of food--she needs a very secure house and yard setup. We were so pleased with the care and updates during Paris' 10 day stay. We got lots of pictures of her playing in the yard with dogs and resting inside on her favorite chair. Paris came home very happy and in great condition. She met many new dog friends and slept in the bed just like at home. Kristen also listened closely to my requests to keep Paris' activity level reasonable (we didn't want any long repetitive fetch or jumping games as she's an agility dog that's had some work done on shoulders). We had great peace of mind on our trip and have already recommended Kristen to several friends for their dogs!
She was great handling our anxious dog! It was a good experience
Paris had a fabulous time at her first daycare stay with Kristen! We are extremely fussy about who cares for our dogs, and Kristen answered all our questions and put us at ease. We loved all the pictures and updates! Paris had several playmates for the afternoon and came home a little tired, but not exhausted which was perfect.
Our dogs had an amazing time with Kristen and she took great care of them. She sent Lots of pictures & updates. Would highly recommend!
Our two boys had another amazing stay with Kristen! They spent 10 nights with her, and we felt completely at ease knowing they were in such caring and capable hands. Kristen always goes above and beyond to make sure they feel comfortable, loved, and included. The updates and photos she sends while we’re away mean so much and give us peace of mind. We’re so grateful for the incredible care she gives our boys and couldn’t ask for a better sitter!
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Schedule
I work entirely from home and am able to make my own schedule which is completely flexible, allowing me to be fully able to care for your pup 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. I am happy and willing to follow whatever schedule necessary to best fit your pet’s needs, including odd hours and last minute changes.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I have a large house and a nice sized, fully fenced back yard. Whether you are looking for care in my home or yours, I am open and available to follow any special requests or take care of animals with any special needs or that require unusual care.
Pets
A typical day
Like humans, all dogs are different, so I like to plan activities based on your dogs interests, personality and ability. If that means taking short, quiet, low key potty breaks often, some pets and attention or indoor tug of war that’s great! On the other hand, if you have a dog who enjoys a high energy power hike, followed by a major game of fetch in the park with maybe a light swim to end the day that sound great too! I am extremely versatile and able to set my schedule in whatever way works best so I am able to entertain pets in whatever fun and spontaneous ways are best for your pet!
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsKristen can host up to 6 pets per night
- It is important for me to know if your dog has any special needs, health issues, or things that I should look out for in regard to their well being. I also like to have an idea of their usual schedule and how strictly I should adhere to it. I know for some dogs this can be a very anxious time and as much fun as it can be to add new and exciting walks, hikes and activities to their schedule, for some dogs that is not the best option. Sometimes a dog who is anxious or scared without his owners does best when their normal schedule is strictly followed. If your dog has any behavior issues, is skittish or does not like new people or other animals that is important for me to know. Finally, I would like to know about your dogs general personality. I find it can be really helpful to know a dogs normal, everyday temperament so that I can pay attention to any changes that may help me to make your dog feel as safe and secure as possible.