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Katarina V.

Valley Village, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
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Kat loves Dogs

Pet care experience

My name is Katarina, Kat for short, and I have been around dogs since I was born. My family loved Rottweilers growing up and multiple family members were very involved in breeding and showing for a couple years. My cousin has been a vet tech for over 15 years now and definitely had some influence in our family switching to rescuing animals. I knew I wasn't cut out for the medical side of animal care, but have always had a toe dipped in the animal care business with dog walking and sitting from a young age. I got into the dog industry full time in 2019 and have recently gone out on my own after gaining valuable experience and mentorship from a behavioral trainer out in Santa Clarita. I strive to give dogs their most fulfilling life whether that’s through a short walk, a big social hike, overnight sitting, sleepovers with my pack and more. My main goal is to keep them happy and healthy while I care for them. I believe in working with the dog you have in front of you. Dog training and care is not one size fits all. I always take time to understand who your dog is so I can give them the care best suited to their needs and wants. I am comfortable with administering oral and topical medications. I do some injectable medications as well, but this would need to be discussed before hand. I have worked with puppies on potty training and socialization, adult dogs with reactivity, fearful and anxious dogs, etc. If you are looking for a dog care professional with a wide range of experience, that will maintain training and boundaries for your dog while also giving them lots of love and fun experiences, look no more! I’m excited to meet you and your dog(s).

Reviews

Mike C.
Dog Boarding • Mar 05, 2018
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Katarina took care of our little puppy Scout who can definitely be a handful. She was attentive and gave us wonderful updates. Scout and Astro became cute pup friends and we will definitely be using Katarina in the future!

Katarina makes an excellent dog sitter. I trust her with my dog anyday. Every time she has dog sat for me, my dog runs to greet her. I could tell my dog loves being with her. Katarina's level of care and attention is second to none. I always feel at ease leaving my dog with Katarina. There's not many better feelings knowing you can leave your dog with someone you trust and Katarina's care and attention always creates that sense of peace and security. She always ask the right questions when it comes to my dogs care showing how invested she is in ensuring proper care. It makes me so happy to leave my pooch with her. I'd recommend her without any hesitations.

I only leave my dog in Katarinas care while I'm away. She is constantly active with him and helps keep up on his training. Katarina is extremely responsible and a very caring loving person. Exactly what I want in someone who has my "furry child" in their care. We love her! Kunu says "woof woof!"

About Katarina V.

Communication

1 repeat pet parents
50% bookings with photo updates

Skills

17 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I am in a gated apartment complex which keeps our dogs and guest dogs nice and safe! I have two dogs of my own that love having company to play, cuddle and go on adventures with. For safety, I do not allow the dogs to be loose together unattended. It is infrequent, but when I need to step out on a non-dog friendly outing, I will crate or separate guest dog(s). Outside of that your dog gets treated like one of the family and is allowed on the couch and our bed. (Unless your home rules don’t allow that, I always defer to the dog’s home rules and boundaries)

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Katarina V. would like to know about your pet

I'm comfortable with a variety of breeds, ages, medical needs and behavioral needs! I would like the know as much about your dog as possible. Things like breed, gender, age, vaccine status, medications, allergies, behavior in and out of the house, level of training and commands, potty schedule, socialization level, triggers, how they are with car rides, can they go to the beach, activity levels or limitations, etc. Meet & greets are where I gather the bulk of this info, but it can also be done over a call or FT if needed.

A typical day

I always take my furry guests on walks in the morning, afternoon and evening and if the dog is more energetic I will do some running with them. One of my favorite things to do is go hiking, so dogs that have a lot of energy and stamina will be able to join me depending on my schedule that day! My apartment also has a pool and lounge chairs, so if your pup loves napping in the sun that's what we'll do.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$125per night
House Sitting
in your home
$150per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$63per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$63per walk
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
AWAY

Katarina can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Crate-trained dogs only

Katarina can watch in your home

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

Availability

Since, I work for myself full time doing dog care and dog training, I have a schedule with the majority of the day devoted to the dogs!!

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Katarina V.

Communication

1 repeat pet parents
50% bookings with photo updates

Skills

17 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I am in a gated apartment complex which keeps our dogs and guest dogs nice and safe! I have two dogs of my own that love having company to play, cuddle and go on adventures with. For safety, I do not allow the dogs to be loose together unattended. It is infrequent, but when I need to step out on a non-dog friendly outing, I will crate or separate guest dog(s). Outside of that your dog gets treated like one of the family and is allowed on the couch and our bed. (Unless your home rules don’t allow that, I always defer to the dog’s home rules and boundaries)

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Katarina V. would like to know about your pet

I'm comfortable with a variety of breeds, ages, medical needs and behavioral needs! I would like the know as much about your dog as possible. Things like breed, gender, age, vaccine status, medications, allergies, behavior in and out of the house, level of training and commands, potty schedule, socialization level, triggers, how they are with car rides, can they go to the beach, activity levels or limitations, etc. Meet & greets are where I gather the bulk of this info, but it can also be done over a call or FT if needed.

A typical day

I always take my furry guests on walks in the morning, afternoon and evening and if the dog is more energetic I will do some running with them. One of my favorite things to do is go hiking, so dogs that have a lot of energy and stamina will be able to join me depending on my schedule that day! My apartment also has a pool and lounge chairs, so if your pup loves napping in the sun that's what we'll do.

Location

Valley Village, CA

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Katarina V.

Valley Village, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews