Sami K.
Burlington, VT
Flexible,Patient,Quiet neighborhood
Pet care experience
My priority with dog care is building a close relationship with you and your furry friend. Through my extensive experience owning a dog and dog-sitting, I've learned that every dog is unique, and the best way to care for a dog is to be patient and understand their specific needs, whether that means hand-feeding them dinner or taking them on a dozen walks a day. I've sat for old dogs, young puppies, multiple dogs at once, and dogs who live with cats. I've walked dogs on sandy beaches, in busy downtown streets, and through forests and over mountains on hiking trails. I have experience giving medication such as insulin to pets, and am not squeamish about cleaning up messes. Most importantly, I deeply love dogs.
Reviews
Sami is a great pet sitter. Sami took care of our 2 cats and dog for 3 nights at our home. She sent us updates regularly and left the house clean and intact. We will definitely use Sami again in the future.
Our dog had a great time staying with Sami for 2 nights! She loves a good adventure and Sami made sure that need was met. We received daily photo updates, and Sami was very flexible with drop-off and pick-up. Would happily leave our dog with Sami again!
Sami was a fantastic dog sitter for Obi! We were away for 12 days, which was a long time to leave him, but Sami was great and sent us pics every day and Obi came back happy and healthy (though a bit sad to leave Sami I think!). Highly recommend.
Sami was fabulous. I will certainly use her again.
About Sami K.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Your dog's safety and health is my number one priority. I have unfortunately had to take multiple animals to emergency vet facilities, but I moved quickly as soon as I noticed any concerning symptoms, communicated promptly with the owner and regular vet, and I am happy to report that all of the animals recovered fully and are back to being their best selves!
Information Sami K. would like to know about your pet
It is important for me to know the dogs age and energy level, as well as any unique commands they have. It is also good to know if the dog has tendencies to bark at passing squirrels, pull on the leash, or any similar behaviors. Any breed is welcome.
A typical day
I love taking dogs to the beach, the park, or on hikes, while always prioritizing the dogs safety and comfort. I am also very able to keep a dog under control if we are walking down a busy street clogged with other pedestrians and honking cars. I am also a big fan of "indoor peek-a-boo," which keeps dogs entertained while staying inside on rainy days.
Services
Sami can watch in your home
Availability
I currently work part-time, so I'm able to adjust my schedule to fit yours and your dog's. For long-term stays, please be aware that when I do have a shift I will be out of the house for ~6 hours at a time.
About Sami K.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Your dog's safety and health is my number one priority. I have unfortunately had to take multiple animals to emergency vet facilities, but I moved quickly as soon as I noticed any concerning symptoms, communicated promptly with the owner and regular vet, and I am happy to report that all of the animals recovered fully and are back to being their best selves!
Information Sami K. would like to know about your pet
It is important for me to know the dogs age and energy level, as well as any unique commands they have. It is also good to know if the dog has tendencies to bark at passing squirrels, pull on the leash, or any similar behaviors. Any breed is welcome.
A typical day
I love taking dogs to the beach, the park, or on hikes, while always prioritizing the dogs safety and comfort. I am also very able to keep a dog under control if we are walking down a busy street clogged with other pedestrians and honking cars. I am also a big fan of "indoor peek-a-boo," which keeps dogs entertained while staying inside on rainy days.
Location
Burlington, VT
Sami K.
Burlington, VT