Dog’s Best Friend Petsitting & Walking
Dog’s Best Friend Petsitting & Walking

Dog’s Best Friend Petsitting & Walking

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Introduction: Hi, I'm Catherine! I worked for a full-service kennel (boarding, daycare, and grooming) for 3 years where I gained experience working with all sizes, breeds, and temperaments of dog. I then started my own pet sitting business and have been happily doing that for almost two years now. I’m also a certified dog trainer and my eventual goal is to work with service dogs for a living. I've found I have a knack with the more sensitive, nervous, or difficult dogs—if that sounds like your dog and you're looking for someone who will take the time to create a bond with them, I encourage you to contact me! I offer a variety of petsitting and dog walking services. I can administer medications and have experience with special needs dogs. Dog’s Best Friend is also NAPPS certified and insured.
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Hired 2 times

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6 years in business

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Megan G.
Aug 8, 2018
Catherine is fantastic! She is kind and knowledgeable and genuinely cares about our dogs. Highly recommended!
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Pamela F.
Jul 23, 2018
Catherine has petsit for me a handful of times now, and she has been consistently reliable, friendly and caring! She petsit my cat, Owen, for a month while I was away on a road trip, and I could not have had a better experience knowing my fur-ball was in such good hands. She texted me updates and pictures of him napping and playing on a daily basis. Catherine has also looked after my pet mice on multiple occasions, and I can leave home knowing that my pets are being looked after by someone who loves all critters big and small :) I would recommend Catherine's petsitting service to everyone!
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John F.
Jul 24, 2018
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Catherine is a fabulous pet sitter! She has taken care of my dog, cat and also my tortoise countless times over the past few years. She is in love with my pets and they love her. She is also extremely trust worthy and dependable. She will take great care of your pets. I can’t say enough good things about her!

Details: Dog • 1 pet • Taking pet outside • Providing companionship • Giving food and water • Providing exercise • Standard visit (60 minutes) • A few times a week • The pet sitter travels to me

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Catherine Gilmartin

FAQs

  • What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?

    My rates vary job to job—for example, multiple dogs that require long daily walks or senior/special needs dogs that require lots of medications and extra care may cost more than a quiet adult dog that just needs to be let out every so often.

  • What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

    My experience primarily comes from working at a full service kennel for the last 2.5 years. I couldn’t be more proud to have worked there and I learned a huge amount. I can safely say I feel confident with any dog and any situation thanks to that job. I’ve also been an apprentice trainer for the last year which has taught me a great deal as well.

  • How did you get started doing this type of work?

    I went to school for psychology and was planning on becoming a counselor, but a few years ago I made the decision to change direction and work with dogs for a living. Nothing in the world brings me more joy than dogs and I felt it would be a waste not to pursue that kind of happiness for myself. It was the best decision of my life—I’m doing something I truly love and I’ve never been happier.