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Kirby D.

Urbana, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
•22 reviews
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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

Allyson B.
Dog Boarding • Nov 28, 2021
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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!

Leigh E.
Dog Boarding • Oct 29, 2021
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Excellent care. War, friendly, plenty of exercise and affection

Kirstin D.
Dog Boarding • Jul 29, 2021
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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.

Sarah B.
Dog Boarding • Apr 19, 2021
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Kirby was amazing! So grateful for their communication and dedication to taking care of our pups!

About Kirby D.

Communication

11 repeat pet parents
Usually responds in within a few days
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

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

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

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

Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$40per day
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

Kirby can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs
No females in heat

Kirby can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

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.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated 3 years ago
Kirby can host up to 2 dogs per day
Doggy Day Care Cancellation Policy:

About Kirby D.

Communication

11 repeat pet parents
Usually responds in within a few days
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

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

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

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

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Kirby D.

Urbana, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
•22 reviews