Creature Connections Pet Sitting, LLC

08/27/2024

Happy National Dog Day! 🐾

08/18/2024

The sun caught his little toofers just perfectly 🐽🐷🌞

08/11/2024

08/04/2024

🐔 🍉 🍎 🍓 🥒 🥗

08/02/2024

Saw these cuties on a morning walk. So adorable 😍 🐦

06/13/2024

Just one of our pet sitters kitties checking things out at the vet 🤣 I have to say I'm quite impressed 😂

06/07/2024

Happy Friday! 😸

05/29/2024

New coffee mug ☕️ 🌅❤️

04/28/2024

The first video cracks me up and I love that someone was able to catch this moment 😆

We worked on recalls today in training and after a few more reps Frosty caught on to the game.

Remember things don't always go as planned but keep trying because it's always amazing in the end ✨️ 🐾❤️

04/25/2024

A huge thank you to Dr. Ashley at Coal Creek Animal Hospital!! She graciously volunteered her time and opened up her vet hospital to some of our students from our puppy kindergarten class. 🤗

We spent the morning letting them get use to a new environment, practiced getting comfortable getting on and off scales and in/out of hospital kennels.

Dr. Ashley did mock exam in the exam rooms, letting them get familiar with stethoscopes, handling, and we introduced students to nail trims as well.

It was a huge success to be able to give these pups a opportunity to visit the vet and make it such a positive experience!

Coal Creek Animal Hospital is a Fear Free clinic. Meaning they go at the dogs pace and implement practices to make sure their patients are comfortable throughout their entire experience. They have all the bases covered on this, even down to the calming paint colors they chose!

I highly recommend checking them out and thank you again to Dr. Ashley for this wonderful opportunity ❤️ 😊

04/15/2024

Any time you try something new, you end up learning and growing...

Last week was the first week of me hosting a puppy kindergarten class. First time I've ever held a dog training class, heck even taught any type of class. I've been working with private clients and I knew there'd be a learning curve with a class. I was prepared to accept the curve balls and roll with them.

I wasn't happy with how the first class flowed, I honestly thought it was a hot mess 😅 I had a vision, well laid out plans, and felt like it was going side ways. So I pivoted, changed gears and the second half of the class went smoother.

Even though it ended well, I felt disappointed in myself and discouraged. After I got over my mulling, I took sometime to brain storm to make things flow better and live up to my expectations.

I spent this week making and adding visual barriers for the students, broke out a microphone and speaker, and spent time visualizing the flow of things and anticipating curveballs and how I would handle them.

Today was the 2 week of class and I'm so happy how things went today! It ran smoother, the pups were more relaxed with the new set up, and they were able to focus in on their owners as we worked through things.

I didn't get a chance to snap a pic of all the students but I'm proud of all of them and it was so wonderful to see them all strength their bond with their puppers! 🐾 ❤️

04/10/2024

Haha spotted on a walk

04/04/2024

I feel like Mary Poppins as I head out to a private training session. Bag of endless fun ☂️🙃

03/15/2024

Carmen is helping me get ready for April's puppy kindergarten class 🙃

02/29/2024

Tuesday evening classes weren't panning out so we have moved the classes to Sundays!

If you are interested in signing up head to our website for more information www.creatureconnection.com/pupclass

Also offering a one-on-one session if you sign up and are unable to attend a class! 🐶 🐾

02/28/2024

Looks about right 😆

Colby is such a sweet guy, letting Carmen enjoy his bed.

02/23/2024

We are hiring and are needing help in the Westminster/Broomfield area!! 🐕 🐈 🐾

Fill out our online application on our website: www.creatureconnection.com/join-our-team

A little bit about the position:

Since 2008, Creature Connections Pet Sitting has been providing clients with in-their home pet care and dog walking. Pets get to stay in the comforts and routines of their own home while their owners are away, and we go to them and make sure they are taken care of!

We take care of all the business details of attaining clients, scheduling, ect...while you get to be with the pets, care for, and love on them!

If you are reliable, responsible, and have experience working with animals with different demeanor's, we would love to hear from you.

We work off your availability, so you let us know what works for you.

We are looking for help with morning, midday, and evening visits, weekends, and Holidays, so pretty much everything!

Requirements:

-Live in and be willing to drive our service area Westminster & Broomfield (104th North to Hwy 7, Main St. in Broomfield East to I-25). We do schedule clients as close to your home as possible!

-Animal experience is a plus! (volunteer work, vet tech, previous pet sitting experience)

-Valid Driver License

-Reliable vehicle

-Smart phone with GPS capability (We use a awesome App to communicate with our clients!)

-Willing to have a background check done

-25 years or older

The ideal person for this position:

- Someone who is looking for extra income, who loves helping people and taking care of pets, and who is available for a few hours here and there.

Sitters are paid per visit, ranging from $12-19 per visit. Extra pay on Holidays per visit and most of our clients tip, which goes directly to pet sitter!

02/22/2024

Trouble enjoying some kitty enrichment 😻

02/21/2024

Meet Jack! He is a absolutely adorable 5 month old Boykin Terrier.

We also have sweet Tucker following along with us in the video. 🤗

Here we are practicing walking nicely on leash.

I'm sure you noticed we are inside, which is the easiest place to start and practice any behavior you are trying to achieve with your pup.

Distractions are low, making it easier for Jack to learn and understand what we are asking of him.

We have a few spots left in our April Puppy
Kindergarten Class if you are looking for a opportunity to stregnth your relationship with your pup!

www.creatureconnection.com/pupclass

02/20/2024

Anyone else's pup love a whipped cream snack?! 😆

02/18/2024

A quick focusing exercise with little Luna, 4 month old Frenchie. 🥰

I used some of her lunch and tiny pieces of a treat to help keep it interesting for her. Some dogs will work just for their kibble. I quickly learned that Luna needs something a bit more enticing mixed in to stay engaged 🙃

Here she's working on:
1) focusing on me
2) Sitting
3) Staying in position
4) Following my lead

02/13/2024

Last week I announced a puppy class I'm launching in April. I'm here today to stress the importance on how we raise our dogs, affects how they are as adult dogs.

If we don't take the time to build a healthy relationship with our dogs, manage and set boundaries in a humane way, learn to communicate with them in a way that they understand, and continue to work with and expose them in a positive way to all different situations, people, noises, ect.....we will fail to have a emotionally, well rounded dog.

They will become fearful and reactive of all the unknown they will face throughout their lives.

Case in point, my dog Bella, was attacked today while we were out on a walk.

A neighbor failed to make sure their front gate was closed before letting their two dogs out. Both dogs are reactive to other dogs and they came barreling at us. I dropped my dogs leashes to give them an opportunity to get away.

My lab came away untouched but Bella, unfortunately, got a couple of puncture wounds. She is doing alright after getting cleaned up but is tender and milking all the extra treats and love she is getting.

I don't blame the dogs, I blame the people for not 1) managing the situation better and 2) not taking the time to help their dogs with becoming less reactive around other dogs.

Yes, training takes time, commitment, and consistency. Yes, it can seem like a lot of work, but it doesn't have to be.

There are so many opportunities with every interaction we have with our dogs throughout the day to show them what we like and don't like about their actions and guide them in the right direction.

I would love to help and equip new puppy owners with the tools they need to raise a well rounded dog through this 6 week course launching in April. It's wonderful opportunity to stregnth your bond in a fun and positive learning environment.

www.creatureconnection.com/pupclass

02/12/2024

Mikko enjoyed our walk. What a beautiful day out!

02/08/2024

Meet Frosty! Ive been working with him the past few weeks and wanted to share a fun activity you can try with your dog of any age.

Another version of this game is to take a empty toilet paper or paper towel tube and stuff some toys inside, with a part of it hanging out the end.

Or cut a few small holes or slits in a empty cereal box or Amazon box and stuff toys in and partially through the holes.

They will most likely end up shredding the cardboard which is totally fine since shredding and destuffing things are a natural activity for dogs!

If your dog isn't too interested in this game at first, add a few treats along with the toys.

Remember to always monitor activities to make sure they don't ingest any of the cardboard (rarely will they since the action of shredding is more enticing!). Be sure to pick up all pieces when they are happily done with the activity!