Helping horses and dogs feel better, move better, and function at their best.

Thoughtful, hands-on care that comes directly to your animal in the environment they know best.

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Using a variety of modalities, I help with animals’ discomfort related to general aging, work, or injury.

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a little something about me & how hoof ‘n hound started

I’m Kaitlin!

I got into bodywork for animals to help my own best friend, Patrick, feel his very best after I had spent several years in general pet care.

Though my initial trajectory was veterinary school, I desired to be a person animals would be excited to see, not dread. Bodywork combines my love of anatomy and continued learning, with the animals I care so deeply about.

My background in pre-veterinary sciences, as well as my continued education, and ability to listen to animals through their body allows me to help them feel and function at their highest ability.

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how i can help

Services & Offerings

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Pet care/Farm care

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Myofascial Release

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Kinesiology Taping

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Craniosacral Therapy

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Laser Therapy

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Dog training

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I hold formal board recognition from the International Association of Holistic Animal Practitioners (IAHAP)

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My technical background features a comprehensive suite of advanced certifications:

CCETT: Certified Equine Craniosacral Technique Therapist
CCCTT: Certified Canine Craniosacral Technique Therapist
CCKTP: Certified Canine Kinesiology Tape Practitioner
CACLT: Certified Animal Cold Laser Therapist

Ready to get your best friend the best care?

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I look forward to hearing from you and helping your pet to feel their very best!

Client Love

  • Janet

    I cannot recommend Kaitlin Bacon at Hoof ‘n Hound highly enough!! For years, Kaitlin has provided outstanding pet care for my Golden Retrievers.  She  is kind and caring, knowledgeable about whatever difficulties your pet might have and, most importantly, she connects with your pets in a way that few people can connect. It is as if she knows what they are thinking all the time!

  • Katrina

    Kaitlin  is the best! We just had  our  second child and not only was she professional, knowledgeable, and  caring  for our two dogs- she helped us immensely by sending updates, and making our  pups feel like  they  were right at home!

  • Lindsay

    I have known Kaitlin  for 20 years and have had her care for my farm for the last 10 years. She is very qualified to be in charge of all my horses, dogs, cats, fish, turtle, and chickens. Her background knowledge in veterinary medicine is a great asset. She makes multiple check ins with me day and night when she is in charge at our farm. I would highly recommend Hoof ‘n Hound!

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