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Shelby K.

Portage, MI

5.0 out of 5 stars
•27 reviews
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Just a lady looking to pet dogs :)

Pet care experience

I have worked with dogs for a number of years, as a groomer and as a dog sitter. I presently have two, 2 year old collies. I love animals, and I can’t wait to get to know yours! Animals have been a passion of mine for a long time!

Reviews

Molly B.
Dog Boarding • May 06, 2024
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Shelby is always great! Our Winnie feels right at home with her and we love all of the photos and videos we get during her stay!

Johna P.
Dog Boarding • May 01, 2024
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We are THANKFUL to have found Shelby. She is our absolute first & only choice to watch our furbaby! Our dog had TPLO surgery (a titanium plate and screws to repair a ruptured CCL) Shelby has been compassionate, motherly and sensitive to our dogs special medical needs, as her road to recovery has been long & ongoing. There’s no one else that I’d trust to care for our baby. Shelby is responsible, mature, professional and an incredible human being. The family environment is not something my dog can get at. Kennel or boarding facility. I love that my dog is in a loving home, with family and furry friends. Shelby’s dogs are super great with other dogs. Infact, my dog has so much fun at Shelby’s house, that I can tell she is missing it!! I was worried she wouldn’t want to leave! Shelby’s the best- HANDS DOWN. It’s nice not to worry about my baby -when she’s with Shelby, I know she’s in great hands!! Thank you, Shelby!!

Emma S.
Dog Boarding • Apr 09, 2024
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Shelby was wonderful and we are really appreciative. Our dog is high energy and Shelby ended up getting sick over the weekend she had her, so she was such a good sport to keep her even when the circumstances weren’t great.

Jill M.
Dog Boarding • Mar 31, 2024
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Great communication throughout stay. Would highly recommend!!

About Shelby K.

Communication

12 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a half acre fenced in yard in Portage and my two dogs love to spend time with other pups. I use gates to keep dogs separated and safe when I am away from home!

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs, has cats
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Shelby K. would like to know about your pet

I always like to make sure I know if your dog has any allergies, as I use lickimats, frozen Kong treats and puzzles to entertain any dog spending the day with me. I also request to know their feeding schedule, my dogs do not free feed but I can make arrangements to be sure your dog has access to their food throughout the day while keeping everyone safe. My other big question is your dogs comfort level with other dogs and outdoor play, I monitor all play but this helps me to know what kind of introduction to anticipate between your pups and mine. Lastly, we all know a Houdini dog, please share with me if your dog is an escape artist so I can be sure I appropriately plan. These are all things we can chat about via a phone call or meet and greet. I always request either one or the other before booking.

A typical day

We spend a lot of time in our large backyard, and sometimes pups like to get their zoomies out in the living room. As long as everyone is safe and happy, we go with the flow of the day. I do use enrichment toys to tire pups out, like treat puzzles, snuffle mats and licki mats when we have rain or tumultuous weather.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$40per night
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$30per day

Shelby can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time

Availability

*I WORK MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 9-5pm, I do come home on my lunch and my office is about 10 minutes from my home* I have weekends off and tend to be a homebody!

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Calendar last updated 2 days ago
Shelby can host up to 2 dogs per day
Doggy Day Care Cancellation Policy:

About Shelby K.

Communication

12 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a half acre fenced in yard in Portage and my two dogs love to spend time with other pups. I use gates to keep dogs separated and safe when I am away from home!

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs, has cats
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Shelby K. would like to know about your pet

I always like to make sure I know if your dog has any allergies, as I use lickimats, frozen Kong treats and puzzles to entertain any dog spending the day with me. I also request to know their feeding schedule, my dogs do not free feed but I can make arrangements to be sure your dog has access to their food throughout the day while keeping everyone safe. My other big question is your dogs comfort level with other dogs and outdoor play, I monitor all play but this helps me to know what kind of introduction to anticipate between your pups and mine. Lastly, we all know a Houdini dog, please share with me if your dog is an escape artist so I can be sure I appropriately plan. These are all things we can chat about via a phone call or meet and greet. I always request either one or the other before booking.

A typical day

We spend a lot of time in our large backyard, and sometimes pups like to get their zoomies out in the living room. As long as everyone is safe and happy, we go with the flow of the day. I do use enrichment toys to tire pups out, like treat puzzles, snuffle mats and licki mats when we have rain or tumultuous weather.

Location

Portage, MI

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Shelby K.

Portage, MI

5.0 out of 5 stars
•27 reviews