Karen

Certified Trainer & Behaviourist, I Give 24 Hr Personal Care

Altona north
12 times favorited
2 recurring guests
Lives with 1 dog
Lives with Labrador/ red heeler cross Kyra
2y ago
Last activity
<45h
Response time
Doggy Day Care
Doggy day care
Daytime care, at the sitter's home
25 AUD for each additional pet
40 AUD
/day
All services and rates

Unavailable

Karen is currently not available to accept new requests.

About Karen

I offer "free range care" meaning full run of house care. I have only one dog now, a kelpie x whippet 3yo girl.

I have a 15 acre property 30 mins from Melb & a small unit in Altona North.

My theory is that if the family is having a holiday, so should your pooch be treated as they are on holiday too.

Run with friends, swim, play activites, snoozing & getting dirty.

Minimum stay is 1 day.

pick up & drop off available.

****Different fees

for

Christmas & public holiday bookings.****

I have a lot of experience working in shelters and with foster groups both in Victoria & Queensland.

I have volunteered in dog rescue via fostering for over 20 years.

I also hold a dog trainers certificate which I gained for the purpose of working with the rescue dogs. I also hold a certificate in identifying animal behaviour which assists greatly when dealing with the various canine personalities!

I have completed two

canine first aid courses.

I am retired so I am available to be with your dog all day, I do not need to go to work. However, that doesn't mean I'm old...:) I'm healthy, fit and nimble.

ALL DOGS MUST BE HOUSETRAINED...no wetting inside!

Both male & female must be desexed, if not, please discuss with us about the service we can provide.

Christmas, Easter & public holidays are different fees, please ask.

References can be seen on site or many more client references can be provided, along with veterinary contact references.

drop off and pick up service is available To allow you to relax before your holiday.

Karen's services

At the sitter's home

Doggy Day Care
Doggy Day Care
Daytime care for your dog at the sitter's home.
25 AUD for each additional pet
40 AUD
/day
Dog Boarding
Dog Boarding
Overnight stay at the sitter's home
30 AUD for each additional pet
45 AUD
/night

At your home

Dog Walking
Dog Walking
An experienced dog walker will pick up your dog from your home for a 30 min walk
20 AUD for each additional pet
35 AUD
/walk
One home visit a day
One home visit a day
Book a pet sitter to stop by your home to feed and play with your pet
35 AUD
/day
Two home visits a day
Two home visits a day
Two drop-in visits for your pet
55 AUD
/day

Karen also offers

Dog training
Pick up / drop off

Cancellation policy: Flexible

Full refund if canceled before 12:00 p.m. one day before the booking, 50% refund afterward.

No refund is payable if the booking is canceled on or after the start date.

Note: All times are based on the sitter’s time zone

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Matt, 2020-02-05

Very happy with Karen. She was friendly and accommodating to our schedule. It was great being able to see the photo updates during our holiday. Our dog looked very happy and well looked after.

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Brian, 2019-05-13

Karen is an absolute gem. Karen looked after our 2 year old Lab for 2 weeks while we were overseas. He had a wonderful time mostly on the farm, enjoyed playing with the other dogs, swimming in the dam and relaxing in front of the fire. We would recommend her to anyone wanting their fur babies well looked after.

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Availability

Karen's Pets

Kyra
Labrador/ red heeler cross

About Karen's Home

Accepted pets

Dog sizes
0-80 kg
Dog ages
1-20 years
Dog sex
Female & Male

Karen's home

A farm
A large outdoor area
Has no kids
24/7 supervision
A fully fenced backyard
Emergency transport

Skills

Specific Skills

I speak English
+10 years of experience
Familiar with dog training techniques
Can take care of exotic animals
  • certified dog trainer, certified in identifying animal behaviour.
  • canine first aid knowledge
  • shelter, rescue and foster care experience over many years.

Can Administer

Oral medications
First aid and CPR for pets

Experience with

Animal welfare as a volunteer
Rescuing pets
Behavioural problems

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Karen

Karen

Certified Trainer & Behaviourist, I Give 24 Hr Personal Care

Altona north
Doggy Day Care
Doggy day care
Daytime care, at the sitter's home
25 AUD for each additional pet
40 AUD
/day
All services and rates

Unavailable

Karen is currently not available to accept new requests.

Cancellation policy: Flexible

Full refund if canceled before 12:00 p.m. one day before the booking, 50% refund afterward.

No refund is payable if the booking is canceled on or after the start date.

Note: All times are based on the sitter’s time zone

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