Nicole K.
Gainesville, VA
Work from home. HUGE fenced yard!!
Pet care experience
I LOVE DOGS! I understand first hand how scary it can be to leave your fur friend with someone you don’t know. You can breathe a sigh of relief because I am dog obsessed. I have two labs that are treated better than most humans haha. You can trust that your dogs will get lots of love, amazing care, and lots of play time. I also know how important it is to maintain a routine and to stay consistent with the rules you set for your pup so that your good dog doesn’t come back home being a rule breaker.
Reviews
Nicole was awesome with our doodle during her week-long stay! Definitely recommend!
Nicole was really communicative with me throughout the day, and was great at working with me last minute. Our dogs ended up not getting along (my dog is pretty unsocialized). Scout has a lot of energy, and Nicole did a great job coming with alternative plans for her to play/engage with her and the dogs when things got too much. I will note that Scout (my dog), hasn't really had issues going to bathroom in the house, but she went more than once while at Nicole's, on the carpets. I think this was because Nicole hosts other pets a lot, and the carpet was kind of a free for all?
My dog had his first ever sleepover with Nicole and her dogs and it’s safe to say he had the best time!!
Nicole did a great job with my pup. Communication and flexibility were the best parts. My dog is pretty easy to deal with but his human is slightly more difficult.
About Nicole K.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
My house has a HUGE fenced yard for your dog to go nuts in. Perfect for dog owners that aren’t big fans of the dog park! My two labs (Gunner and Maverick) will read the cues from your dog to know how much or how little they want to play. If your dog is high energy, they can jump right in to the games of fetch and tug of war. If your dog is more relaxed, my two pups can totally entertain each other leaving your pup to relax and get some love and individual attention. FOR ALL DOG BOARDINGS LONGER THAN 2 NIGHTS I REQUIRE OUR MEET AND GREET TO BE IN THE FORM OF DOGGY DAY CARE. This ensures that your pet is comfortable with the activity level in our home, that there are no resource or food guarding issues, and that all of our pets will be safe and happy during the longer stay.
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Information Nicole K. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know the energy level of your dog and their preferred way of interacting and getting to know other dogs. My two dogs are high energy and I want to be sure that when your dog is in our home that they are not overwhelmed. Additionally, my dogs are not food aggressive, but I do feed all dogs separately in their respective crates. FOR THIS REASON I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ACCEPT DOGS THAT ARE NOT CRATE TRAINED. Please let me know if your dog has any aggression or resource guarding tendencies to ensure we set the appropriate boundaries. It’s important to be honest about your dog’s temperament and their past behaviors to ensure both your dog and my dogs are protected.
A typical day
My huge yard provides the perfect place for your dog to get their energy out. In addition, I take dogs on walks twice a day (can easily do more if requested) and make sure that your time away from your dog is as fun as possible for your pup.
Services
Nicole can host
Nicole can watch in your home
Availability
I work from home full time so your dogs will never be left in their crate for extended periods of time. My flexible schedule allows for plenty of training time, play time, and specialized care for your pup.
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About Nicole K.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
My house has a HUGE fenced yard for your dog to go nuts in. Perfect for dog owners that aren’t big fans of the dog park! My two labs (Gunner and Maverick) will read the cues from your dog to know how much or how little they want to play. If your dog is high energy, they can jump right in to the games of fetch and tug of war. If your dog is more relaxed, my two pups can totally entertain each other leaving your pup to relax and get some love and individual attention. FOR ALL DOG BOARDINGS LONGER THAN 2 NIGHTS I REQUIRE OUR MEET AND GREET TO BE IN THE FORM OF DOGGY DAY CARE. This ensures that your pet is comfortable with the activity level in our home, that there are no resource or food guarding issues, and that all of our pets will be safe and happy during the longer stay.
Home
Information Nicole K. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know the energy level of your dog and their preferred way of interacting and getting to know other dogs. My two dogs are high energy and I want to be sure that when your dog is in our home that they are not overwhelmed. Additionally, my dogs are not food aggressive, but I do feed all dogs separately in their respective crates. FOR THIS REASON I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ACCEPT DOGS THAT ARE NOT CRATE TRAINED. Please let me know if your dog has any aggression or resource guarding tendencies to ensure we set the appropriate boundaries. It’s important to be honest about your dog’s temperament and their past behaviors to ensure both your dog and my dogs are protected.
A typical day
My huge yard provides the perfect place for your dog to get their energy out. In addition, I take dogs on walks twice a day (can easily do more if requested) and make sure that your time away from your dog is as fun as possible for your pup.
Location
Gainesville, VA
Pets
Nicole K.
Gainesville, VA