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Laura K.

Melbourne, FL

5.0 out of 5 stars
72 reviews
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Love and exercise makes happy dogs!

Pet care experience

During this time of insecurity and change I want to do something for my community to help them get back to work, and possibly some local travel. I would like to offer my services at a well below the suggested rate on Rover. I know many of our fur babies have been spoiled by having us home with them, and some doggy daycare might be just the thing to help you get back to work! The stimulation, light training, and socialization ensures that when you get home from work they will be ready for some nice quiet time with you. Many people are turning to in-home daycare for the personal touch I can provide, due to smaller numbers. Dogs are my life, this is all I know, and I love my job. I do not leave the dogs I sit for. I spend my entire day with them providing them with the love and attention they require. I have been in some way involved with the service of dogs my entire life, as a teen and young adult my mother and I bred and trained Rottweilers and Dobermans. I was also involved with the AKC as a professional trainer. We had many of our own dogs as well as our client's dogs for which we earned championship titles. As well I was named best junior handler many times during my journey training and showing. During my time raising my children, of course, we had family dogs and I also took my friend's and family's dogs for them while they vacationed. So it only seemed natural to open my own private boarding business when my kids were grown. When I heard about Rover, I was ecstatic to be involved with a company that promoted the personal touch of private professional care, I feel that the relaxed environment of keeping dogs in our home is so much better for them. They adapt so much better when they are left in a home environment with a friend or two! I so enjoy the dogs I could literally watch them play all day! I provide plenty of playtime as well as plenty of love cuddle time. Having lots of experience with large breeds also, and will see that they get the extra exercise they can sometimes require. I do provide constant supervision and care, as my entire life is about providing the best care and love I possibly can. My location in Melbourne is a perfect location for most of the health care centers for healthcare professionals looking for care. As well the airport is within just a few miles. My house is set up just for pet sitting, with the entire home puppy-proofed! With a tall stone wall backyard to provide all the exercise they want! Great lanai to offer those that like to laze in the breeze and a newly enclosed breezeway devoted to the dogs that just like the air conditioning! In all I try to duplicate the routine you have already established, many dogs today suffer from separation anxiety, which can be traumatic, and sometimes you won't know until it happens. Keeping with their normal schedule and sleeping arrangements helps to smooth it out for them. As a trainer, I realize also how important it is to always reinforce your potty and feeding schedules as well as any commands you have incorporated into your training. For anyone struggling please send me a message if I can help you during this time, I believe that our local community and businesses are extremely important to do what we can where we can, and this is where I can help!! I also offer a full-time day or night care as well for those parents that need the dog to have some exercise and play during the day, so they are not wired when you get done your day and you're exhausted. I am flexible on price if it is going to be a repeat thing. If you have any questions certainly give me a call or text! I do offer private training classes that can be tailored to fit your needs and schedule. From puppy potty training and basics to more advanced commands. In all I love the dogs, literally all of them, so they truly get a vacation so their time goes by fast for them to make it easier on them. The last thing I will add is that it really is true if you do what you love, you never work a day! I devote 100 percent of my time to the dogs!

Reviews

wiepster ..
Dog Boarding • Jan 18, 2021
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Lola was taking care off very well, and also knocked after playing with Laura’s dogs. Laura is very flexible and will definitely book again in the future.

Ansley F.
Dog Boarding • Jul 07, 2020
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We are a repeat customer. We love Laura! Chewie comes back home happy and exhausted. He loves going to her house and playing with other doggy friends!

Heidi M.
Doggy Day Care • Jun 22, 2020
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Laura takes such great care of my pup and I don’t worry about anything while he’s at her house! She’s very flexible and accommodating and George (my bullmastiff mix) always gets excited to go there.

donaldberg2
Dog Boarding • Jun 21, 2020
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Laura is an extraordinary sitter in every possible way. My dog always thrives under her care.

About Laura K.

Communication

41 repeat pet parents
30% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Laura K. would like to know about your pet

I will accept most any dog but definitely, need to know if they have special needs. I would not want to have an aggressive dog, although I have seen that most dogs will get along when properly introduced and observed. I do like to know your rules at home as far as furniture etc., just so I can follow-up in the same manner. I am available for puppies as well, even those currently potty training. I offer very frequent potty breaks for them, and will not let them backslide in their training. I do also offer separate areas for the older dogs that aren't quite as playful and active. As well I am very experienced in the administration of both oral or injectable medications. In all, there has never been a dog I couldn't find a connection with!

A typical day

I am a firm believer in lots of exercise for the younger athletic dogs, I am home all day so they have my full attention! Asher and I walk several times a day, we have lots of neighbors that love to say hello! We also have lots and lots of toys, we love to play!

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
AWAY
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
AWAY

Laura can host

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

About Laura K.

Communication

41 repeat pet parents
30% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Laura K. would like to know about your pet

I will accept most any dog but definitely, need to know if they have special needs. I would not want to have an aggressive dog, although I have seen that most dogs will get along when properly introduced and observed. I do like to know your rules at home as far as furniture etc., just so I can follow-up in the same manner. I am available for puppies as well, even those currently potty training. I offer very frequent potty breaks for them, and will not let them backslide in their training. I do also offer separate areas for the older dogs that aren't quite as playful and active. As well I am very experienced in the administration of both oral or injectable medications. In all, there has never been a dog I couldn't find a connection with!

A typical day

I am a firm believer in lots of exercise for the younger athletic dogs, I am home all day so they have my full attention! Asher and I walk several times a day, we have lots of neighbors that love to say hello! We also have lots and lots of toys, we love to play!

Location

Melbourne, FL

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Laura K.

Melbourne, FL

5.0 out of 5 stars
72 reviews