Kirby D.
Urbana, IL
I love your dogs like my own.
Pet care experience
Hi! I’m Kirby. Animal lover and trained wilderness hiker. I adventure with dogs in the mountainous landscapes of Utah valley and prairie land of Central and Northern Illinois. I spend my nights training them for better behavior in the home. It makes my whole world to see the dogs happy in a pack and snuggling them to bed at night. Each dog is a unique individual - I love and train them such. My dog, Jackson, is my son and is never far. I’ll take great care of your pup - whether checking in on them during the day, taking care of them while you’re at work, or if I get the opportunity to board them. I’m available for you 24/7 on text and will send updates, pictures and videos the entire time you’re gone. Due to family obligations I split my time between Illinois and Utah - I will keep my location and calendar up to date but please message me if you're wanting to book in advance! We have moved in a neighborhood where there are many children and distractions that tend to rile working breeds with bad behavior. While I adore working with those breeds that behavior isn’t congruent with safety in our neighborhood families. With that said, if you need help I would love to come and train/workwith your dog at your home, check on them while you’re out of town and exercise them, but cannot have them board in our home. Send me a message and we can discuss if your pup fits that profile.
Reviews
Our pup was so happy to be with Kirby and their pup’s this weekend, and we felt so happy to leave him there! 10/10 would recommend and re-book!
Excellent care. War, friendly, plenty of exercise and affection
We never had a moment’s worry leaving Ginger with Kirby and Lori. Dog pros and just super nice folks. Ginger felt right at home. Got great updates and love the door to door service! Will definitely book with them again.
Kirby was amazing! So grateful for their communication and dedication to taking care of our pups!
About Kirby D.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
We have a fenced yard which includes a smaller enclosure to keep your dog safe if they are scared of other dogs or children. We have multiple dog cots and a lot of love!
Home
Information Kirby D. would like to know about your pet
I would like to know what your house rules are so I can emulate them. Do they have food allergies? What scares them? Level of activity and any injuries where I need to be cognizant. All breeds are welcome!
A typical day
Bounding around the Utah Valley trails, streams and waterfalls is a daily thing. We practice posing as a group for pictures (sit and stay). Naturally, outdoor movies in my backyard with all the doggie snuggles, playing with my nieces and nephews - maybe a doggie BBQ. For my older dog boarders I’ve built wheelchair carts so we can walk, there’s a stream in my fenced-in backyard with a bridge - sometimes with my geriatric dogs we just sit and watch the birds and snuggle. Basically, your dog will be part of the family and loved as such.
Services
Kirby can host
Kirby can watch in your home
Availability
I currently work part-time and my spouse works from home full-time. Your pup will always be cared for and played with. They’ll just join our routine. Join us on car rides, errands, or hanging out with us as we work. Our daughter has a lot of experience carrying for a playing with pets and will love on them like they are family.
About Kirby D.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
We have a fenced yard which includes a smaller enclosure to keep your dog safe if they are scared of other dogs or children. We have multiple dog cots and a lot of love!
Home
Information Kirby D. would like to know about your pet
I would like to know what your house rules are so I can emulate them. Do they have food allergies? What scares them? Level of activity and any injuries where I need to be cognizant. All breeds are welcome!
A typical day
Bounding around the Utah Valley trails, streams and waterfalls is a daily thing. We practice posing as a group for pictures (sit and stay). Naturally, outdoor movies in my backyard with all the doggie snuggles, playing with my nieces and nephews - maybe a doggie BBQ. For my older dog boarders I’ve built wheelchair carts so we can walk, there’s a stream in my fenced-in backyard with a bridge - sometimes with my geriatric dogs we just sit and watch the birds and snuggle. Basically, your dog will be part of the family and loved as such.
Location
Urbana, IL
Pets
Kirby D.
Urbana, IL