Taryn K.
Wilmington, NC
Services
Taryn can care for
Availability
I'm currently in college and working Thursday nights. My class schedule can get a little weird week to week but I do my best to be flexible and respond quickly. My weekday mornings and afternoons tend to be busy but I do my best to work around your schedule! I am also a huge night owl so I don't mind if your furry friends need late-night visits!
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About Taryn K.
Communication
Dog skills
Cat skills
Safety, trust & environment
I am happy to do whatever your pet needs to feel safe and secure while you are gone! I totally get having high maintenance pets with specific needs, and I will do my best to keep their routine as close to normal as possible and limit stress. Since I work at a daycare and had my own special needs pets, I am confident in my ability to administer medication and provide basic medical care.
Information Taryn K. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know about special needs or behaviors ahead of time! As long as I feel 110% sure that I can keep your pet safe I will not turn you away, but to set everyone up for success I like to be prepared. I have handled lots of reactive/aggressive dogs of all sizes and pets of all different personalities - I am confident in my ability to work through any issues that may arise. I can crate and rotate, feed separately, work through reactions on walks, follow training protocols to support ongoing training, and handle whatever other special care your pet needs! Also, if your dog knows tricks or commands, please let me know! I love to take pictures and have some fun with them!
A typical day
I am very passionate about physical and mental stimulation for all pets! I love hands-on play along with fetch, and I can't wait to get to know what games your pet loves! I am glad to do any extra enrichment or do training games and food puzzles to keep your pets happy and enriched while you are away.
Location
Wilmington, NC
Pets
Taryn K. has Star Sitter status
The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.
Ready to adventure with your baby!
Pet care experience
I have been around dogs of all sizes and breeds since I was born. I am comfortable with anything from a Shih-Tzu to an Anatolian Shepherd! Giant breed dogs and herding breeds have always held a special place in my heart! I worked at a large farm for 5 years where I gained experience caring for boarding dogs and working livestock guardians. I have a small farm of my own, volunteer in wildlife rehab, and do animal rescue, so if you have other animals in the home I've got them covered as well! Over the last couple years, my family and I have built a small 501c3 rescue to pull animals, specifically focusing on animals that need extra care, such as bottle litters, senior dogs, and dogs with behavioral issues. I currently work for a dog trainer during the school year in Wilmington, and a dog daycare at home in Waxhaw. I have 9 dogs at home, and my personal dogs are at college with me. I love photography and will do my best to get high quality pictures for you of your babies enjoying their walks!
Cat care experience
Taryn also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Reviews
Taryn is great and the doggies all loved her.
Taryn was super punctual, communicative and caring. Happy and tired pups! Will definitely be making regular walks with Taryn!
Taryn was absolutely fantastic! Every visit, she sent an update on how my pup was doing and a few great photos so I wouldn’t miss him so much. I would definitely book her again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caring companion for their pet while they’re away. Thanks, Taryn!
Taryn was excellent, great communication and easy setup. Will book again!
About Taryn K.
Communication
Dog skills
Cat skills
Safety, trust & environment
I am happy to do whatever your pet needs to feel safe and secure while you are gone! I totally get having high maintenance pets with specific needs, and I will do my best to keep their routine as close to normal as possible and limit stress. Since I work at a daycare and had my own special needs pets, I am confident in my ability to administer medication and provide basic medical care.
Information Taryn K. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know about special needs or behaviors ahead of time! As long as I feel 110% sure that I can keep your pet safe I will not turn you away, but to set everyone up for success I like to be prepared. I have handled lots of reactive/aggressive dogs of all sizes and pets of all different personalities - I am confident in my ability to work through any issues that may arise. I can crate and rotate, feed separately, work through reactions on walks, follow training protocols to support ongoing training, and handle whatever other special care your pet needs! Also, if your dog knows tricks or commands, please let me know! I love to take pictures and have some fun with them!
A typical day
I am very passionate about physical and mental stimulation for all pets! I love hands-on play along with fetch, and I can't wait to get to know what games your pet loves! I am glad to do any extra enrichment or do training games and food puzzles to keep your pets happy and enriched while you are away.
Taryn K.
Wilmington, NC