Kia ora! My name is Carolyn and I'd love to help you with your furry family member(s). I moved to NZ from California three years ago and have extensive experience with caring for and training dogs from family pets to dogs in service training.

In the States, I had my own Labrador (Shiloh) and she also whelped two litters of puppies in our home. I also volunteered with Canine Companions and raised a Lab/GoldenX puppy (Pliny) for 18 months through their puppy-raising program. He was a medical release so we ended up adopting him and he succesfully completed Therapy Dog ceritification, with me becoming his certified Therapy Dog Handler. When I moved to NZ, I volunteered with Blind Low Vision NZ Guide Dogs and have temporarily boarded several dogs at my home over the past several years. 

My background in hospitality drives me to provide exceptional service and I would do so with your family pet! I take great care in understanding your pet's needs and meeting your expected level of service while they are with me. I will also be very respectful of your home while you are away. 

I prefer to watch over your pet in their own home so they are most comfortable in their known environment. In certain circumstances, your pet may also be welcome to stay in our home with a particular temperament. We live in Lower Hutt and have a fenced front and back yard for their safety. 

I do work Monday to Thursday and I'm mostly available Fridays to Sundays. If you have any questions about my availabilty, please reach out and ask! 

If your dog likes to take walks we will become fast friends! 

I look forward to hearing from you as you make this very important decision. Please message me with any questions that will assist you in making the best choice for your dog(s). 

Ngā mihi,

Carolyn