Kurt L.
Kurt L.
Highlights
Pet care experience
PhD student who loves dogs & cats
-Hello! Thanks for taking the time to read my profile. As a quick introduction, I am a PhD graduate student in the Brighton area who absolutely loves going on walks and spending time in nature (personal favorites- Newton Resevoir & JP Pond). I would describe myself as very detail-oriented and a perfectionist (hence grad school), which I've learned is very helpful with animals since it helps me be attuned to their communication. -In terms of experience: all throughout growing up, my family and I always had dogs always in the household (e.g., shitzu, dalmatian, and beagle). Ever since I was 6, I walked, fed, and cleaned after all of them. This had made me very comfortable in always reading cues indicating a need. -More recently, I potty trained a beagle my family sheltered (several summers ago). Whenever I visit home or family, I am always playing/walking/watching dogs (of all sizes) of my family members. I also love cats and have exposure through friends, although I have no formal training with them. -In terms of my schedule: very open and flexible since I manage my own schedule. happy to do sitting/walking any time or day for the next couple months. -Please feel free to message me, and I will try to respond ASAP!
Cat care experience
Kurt also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Kurt took excellent care of my girl Scout while I was away for work. He was accommodating of my last-minute booking request, wonderfully communicative before and during the sitting, and gave Scout lots of love during the sitting. Kurt thoughtfully set-up a stroll with us in advance to meet and get acquainted with Scout and asked great questions to ensure she'd be comfortable while I was away. He also mindfully asked about and honored my communication and check-in preferences to ensure I didn't worry about Scout while juggling some busy days. I could tell Scout had a great time with Kurt given how relaxed and happy she was upon pick-up and a little sad to say goodbye to her new friend! I highly recommend Kurt to anyone looking for a dog sitter and will definitely be using his services again on my next trip away!
Kurt was amazing with Piggy! He asked great questions prior to the visit to ensure he knew how to best care for Pigglet. I got daily updates with photos - he took great care when Pig got stung by a wasp when out playing. I had no stress while I was away knowing she was in good hands!
I highly recommend Kurt. He had our dog Winnie for the day and he was great. He got her lots of exercise, asked good questions, and was communicative. Winnie looks forward to seeing him again!
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Schedule
My schedule is very open and flexible since I am wrapping up grad school, so happy to find times that work best for you. I can do sitting/walking any time or day.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
For my home: I live in an apartment on the third floor (accessible via stairs or elevator). It is very pet friendly: large living room, open spaces, tidy, and clean. There is a lot of open space, so there is plenty of room for beds, crates, and/or toys.
A typical day
As for walks: there are several beautiful parks, ponds, and neighborhoods in the Brighton/Chestnut Hill area. For example, we could walk along the Chestnut Hill Reservoir or the Jean B. Waldstein Playground, since both are very dog friendly (e.g., open spaces & water stations). If your dog would want somewhere less energy and quieter, there are plenty of streets in the neighborhood that are great! At home: Would love to learn and play with your pets favorite toy, and just spend quality time. Regardless of how your pet enjoys their time, I will always be keeping an eye on your pet to be sure they are getting what they need.