A Pet Professional with Knowledge and Experience

I'm insured by State Farm specifically for pet care services.  Coming from an extensive insurance background, providing this coverage and peace of mind for my clients is very important to me.

I've created a new client on boarding process that includes “meet and greet” events for first time clients. This gives the humans AND pets an opportunity to meet prior to booking the first appointment. I feel it’s necessary to determine that we are the right fit for each other before committing to scheduling a service together.

The Pet Industry is widely unregulated.  This means that many individuals offering pet services have no formal or hands on training in working with pets.  Many individuals pay large industry groups for "membership certifications".  This may look impressive on paper but in reality these individuals have simply paid for a title rather than actual education!  As a pet professional and pet parent, I have voluntarily gone above and beyond to educate myself in many different facets of pet care, including professional classroom training as well as hands on experience.

I have earned 3 separate certifications in Pet CPR & First Aid, including Pet Tech, Barkleigh and The American Red Cross Training Services. I have also trained with Pet Tech to complete their instructor training program, earning my Pet CPR & First Aid Instructor certification. Through extensive education I have developed a well rounded perspective of pet safety.

I am an A.K.C. SAFE Certified Handler; I have voluntarily attended in person, hands on training to learn proper techniques to physically handle dogs, as well as how to identify and diffuse red flag behaviors that can lead to dangerous situations.

I’ve also taken many in person seminars across the county with leading industry professionals on a variety of topics.  Here are a few examples:

*How to Deal With Reactive Dogs in Training Class by Debbie Oliver, professional animal trainer known for Animal Acting classes and trick classes.  Absolutely incredible course content in how to recognize red flags in dogs and how to diffuse potentially dangerous situations.

*Hemp Oil {CBD} For Our Pets, What You Need To Know by Dr. E.A. Sulkowski, D.M.D., member of the International Academy of Medicine and Toxicology.  CBD and pet health is been a hot topic over the past several years.  This seminar explained the science behind CBD and it’s origins, the science of it’s affects on pets and the science behind its many uses.

*All About Doggy Daycare by Robin Bennett, CPDT-KA, a leading industry professional and author.  Tips and guidelines for understanding group play and individual personalities, as well as red flags.

*Essential Oils for Pets by Dr. Janet Roark, The Essential Oil Vet.

*Essential Oils 101 by Dr. Janet Roark, The Essential Oil Vet

In pursuing my passion for healthy and happy pets, I continue to train and educate myself.  I am currently training to become certified in Holistic Carnivore Nutrition as well as Canine Massage Therapy.

I have hands on experience and knowledge in working with and/or administering the following:

Animax (Multiuse Skin and Gland Ointment)

Apaquel (Allergic Dermatitis Treatment)

Amoxicillin (Antibiotic)

Benadryl (Multiuse Antihistamine)

Canine Cough Tablets (Cough Control Treatment)

Carprofen (Anti-Inflamatory)

Cefpodoxime (Antibiotic)

Clavamox (Antibiotic)

Cytopoint (Allergic/Atopic Dermatitis Injection)

Derma-Vet Ointment (Ear and Skin Topical Treatment)

Dorzolamide (Eye Pressure Control Drops)

Doxycycline (Antibiotic)

Diazepam (Multiuse Anti-Anxiety Treatment)

Frontline (Fleet & Tick Preventative)

Gabapentin (Multiuse Anticonvulsant)

Heartguard (Heartwork Preventative)

Ketoconazole (Antifungal)

Meloxidyl (Osteoarthritis Pain and Inflammation Treatment)

Methocarbamol (Muscle Relaxant)

Metronidazole (Antibiotic)

Mometamax (Yeast and Bacteria Treatment)

NexGuard (Flea & Tick Preventative)

Ofloxacin (Antibiotic Eye Drops)

Optimmune (Eye Ointment)

Phenobarbital (Anticonvulsant)

Simplicef (Antibiotic)

Temaril-P (Steroid and Antihistamine Combo)

Trazadone (Multiuse Antidepressant and Sedative)

Welactin (Omega 3 Oil)

Zyrtec (Antihistamine)

I am experienced in working with many canine medical conditions including:

Allergies

Atopic Dermatitis

Blindness and Limited Vision

Castration

Canine Disk Injuries

Canine Tooth Extractions

Collapsing Trachea

Dementia

Dental Disease (Multiple Stages)

Dermatitis

Dry Eye

Ear Infection

Gastritis

Glaucoma

Kennel Cough

Lipoma

Otitis

Pancreatitis

Muscle Sprains and Strains

Reverse Sneezing

Seasonal Cough

Seizures (Mild and Grand Mal)

Skin Infections (Fungal, Bacterial)

Yeast Infections

I am experienced in the following situations and scenarios:

*Administering canine liquid/suspension medications with a syringe as well as medications in capsule/pill form.

*Managing restricted/limited physical activity due to injury and surgery. This includes restricted leashed walks and monitoring pain levels and signs of pain.

*Monitoring and physical assistance for senior pets with limited mobility.

*Monitoring and managing canine seizure events and the recovery process immediately following a seizure.

*Separation Anxiety

*Relationship style training/ bonding (hand feeding, physical and vocal calming and trust building techniques)

*Puppy Basics Training and Family Education for individuals introducing a new puppy to their home

*Safe techniques to diffuse a dog fight

*Canine leash training and leashed walk ettiqutte

*Identifying canine red flag behaviors to prevent unwanted dangerous situations

*Identifying canine pain signals and pain responses