Kurt W.
Kurt W.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Home Fulltime! Active Family!
Hi! I am Kurt! I will be able to provide your dog with the care and attention he deserves while staying with me. I live with my wife and work full-time from home. Lifetime dog lovers, Candice and I are thrilled when we have the opportunity to meet and care for dogs. Having undergone advanced screening, I have been met in-person by a company rep, and my home has been inspected. I hope you'll reach out to me so we can meet! Why I love dog sitting A lifetime dog lover, I am excited for my home to be a safe place for dogs who need a place to stay. Boarding dogs has all the advantages of a dog (a companion that gives me a reason to stop staring at my screen) without the vet bills. No other pets live in my home. However, I do board multiple guests, so it's important for me to understand how comfortable each guest is sharing space with other dogs. About my yard I have a grassy fully fenced-in backyard, perfect for playing fetch and soaking up some sunshine. I will be happy to have a new canine playmate join me for play sessions running around outside when I need a break from the computer (which is often). My experience administering medication I have no problem administering medication as long as I am given specific instructions. I was raised on a farm and treated cattle, pigs, horses, and dogs with medicines as required and as an adult, I worked as an animal technician so I have experience administering medication in that setting as well. My wife has a degree in animal science and is even more qualified to apply medication. I work full-time from home as does my wife, so frequent breaks outside and plenty of attention is available for your dog. Occasionally I will have errands to run and may ask you to drop-off or pickup while my wife is home, but that's not common and will be communicated to you well in advance. Dogs are allowed unlimited time in my double-fenced back yard, but are not allowed upstairs in the house. At feeding times and other times when I need to isolate dogs, I will place dogs into kennels or pet fences (if I have multiple guests) to make sure nobody gets upset. I have tile floors that many hot dogs prefer to nap on, but also have space for dog beds for chilly dogs or those that prefer a fluffier space. At night I typically place dogs in kennels or pet fences as well to prevent conflict while I am asleep.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Kurt was great for my dog Max! Very responsive and took excellent care of my doggie!
Fantastic as usual.
Our dog has been staying with Kurt for years, and he always loves his time there. We know our boy is in great hands when he stays over, and that peace of mind is huge.
Kurt went the extra mile taking care of our post surgery dog!
Kurt and his wife took great care with my pup, Claire . Claire can be a shy pup but she definitely warmed up to Kurt and loved her cuddles and special attention. She is a picky eater but Kurt was so kind he fed Claire scrambled eggs . She received a lot of TLC and enjoyed her time with Kurt . Plan on using Kurt for all my travel needs .
Kurt gave my dog a secure, friendly, and happy experience while I was gone for a week. Kurt has been my "go-to" dog sitter. He gives complete, honest reports and acts genuinely glad to have my dog as a guest. I recommend Kurt highly. (I gave him a cash tip not reflected in this review.)
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Schedule
I work full-time from home and have frequent breaks throughout the day between meetings and phone calls. During those breaks, I'll makes sure everyone gets outside for some fresh air and romping time, feed, apply medicine, or any other tasks that need to happen on a schedule. My wife is available at home almost all hours of almost all days, so she lets dogs in and out the back door as they request, plays tug-o-war, and generally keeps them company. If your dog likes to flop in a lap and get scratches, they'll love her!
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
Every dog has their own needs, energy level, play style, personal space requirements. For some geriatric dogs, I set a timer on my phone and take them outside every hour to give them a chance to do their business so they don't have to hold it too long. For some dogs, I will set up a pet fence in my house to separate them from other guests, or subdivide my yard with a pet fence so they can play "together but separate" from the other dogs. For all dogs, I feed everyone in their own space (a kennel, a pet fence, outside on the patio by themselves, etc) to prevent conflict. I never give treats in a space where two dogs might compete over it. Your dog will only receive the food you send for them, no human food nor sharing with other dogs. For treats, we have homemade biscuits containing oats, pumpkin and egg, please let me know if your dog is allergic to any of that. Or, send your own treats and they'll only get those. For sleeping arrangements, everyone goes in a kennel or a pet-fenced section of the hall so there is no chance of conflict while I'm sleeping. If your dog is particularly sensitive about sharing toys, or reactive to pug-faced dogs, or flips out when they hear a motorcycle, or has any other unique personality trait, please tell me and/or put it on their profile. I will read all their details and do my best to create a comfortable, safe environment for their specific needs.
A typical day
Here's where we'll take our walks We can go on long walks around our lovely neighborhood. We can also venture over to the nearby 'bark park' for some off leash time and a chance to smell some new grass. Your dog's sleeping arrangement Your pup will be separated from the other dog guests during sleep time. If they use a crate at home, they can sleep in a crate here. If they do not sleep in a crate, I will set up a pet fence for them to call home while they are here. I do not, however, allow canine companions in the bedroom. Please feel free to bring your dog's favorite pillow, blanket, or doggie bed from home (please keep beds 4 feet or less on their longest dimension). Time I'll spend with your dog I am home full-time as is my wife. Your dog will almost assuredly never be home without a human, in any given year we probably have 10 hours total time where nobody is home.