Ashley D.
Elbert, CO
Your BFF’s newest BFF!
Pet care experience
*Please note that I primarily use Wag as my primary pet carer platform, given that it seems like the more popular platform amongst pet parents. Please see my profile to see the reviews I have received from prior clients: https://wag.me/p/ASHLEY15981 Hi, great to meet you! I've cared for a wide variety of animals of all shapes and sizes over my lifetime: PROFESSIONALLY: -8 years of professional pet care experience from working at PetSmart as a petcare specialist, caring from cats/dogs to fish to exotics and everything in between -1 year of professional petcare through Wag/Rover, with close to 200 walks/sits completed and 4.98/5 Star record -2.5 years at Freedom Service Dogs as a volunteer coordinator and community service manager, but I would also help out with training and care needs -I graduated from the University of Denver in 2016 with a social work degree to become an Animal-Assisted therapist alongside my canine partner, Lilah. I worked as an Animal Assisted Therapist for 1.5 years at a small mental health practice with a variety of animal coworkers, including dogs, horses, guinea pigs, and rats. -In 2017/2018, I went through Levels One and Two through Misha May’s dog training academy, but was unable to complete the program due to the lead trainer’s health concerns which prevented her from continuing teaching. PERSONALLY: -I’ve always lived in a multi-pet household since I was born. My family has always favored larger dogs and bully breeds. Since moving to Elizabeth, I also adopted a geriatric cat with end stage terminal cancer, as well as another cat with FIV. I am determined to provide a safe, quiet, stable home to the most disadvantaged animals or those with complicated care needs. -I also provide long term pet care for my landlord when they are traveling internationally. It is a wonderful experience (read: my dream job) to care for their menagerie of chickens, 3 dogs, 5 cats, 1 horse, 2 ponies, and 2 donkeys. As you might expect, these experiences have shaped me into someone who has a steadfast dedication to honoring one's pets, which absolutely impacts on how I care for my clients’ furry children.
Reviews
We asked Ashley back to check in our pups because they missed her from the first time! She went above and beyond, cleaning their bowls, taking out the trash, and even cleaning up an accident one of them had when we were away. She's our go to for our doggos!
Ashley was so great! She left detailed summaries that kept us feeling ensured our dogs were doing just fine without us there. She was quick with communication and so helpful. She was so observant and let us know one of our older dogs had a limp (I forgot to tell her she has arthritis). We will be using Ashley again!
Ashely was so great! We felt so safe with her staying in our home and watching our fur babies! Would absolutely use her again!
Love Ashley! She went above and beyond to win over my growly but lovable Pit- even though he was being unsociable. I have full trust she will be his best friend in the future. You can feel her genuine love for animals, and they love her back.
About Ashley D.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
When in my care, I’ll treat your pet like my own. The foundation of my relationship with any of my clients’ dogs is built on respect- respect for you as the parent, respect for me as the human in charge when the parent is away, and respect for the dog and their needs as an unique individual.
Information Ashley D. would like to know about your pet
ALL breeds welcome- PARTICULARLY bully breeds! Of course, I would love to know if the pet has any special medical and/or behavioral needs. I would love to know more about your dog's strengths, the goals you have for them, and how I might support them. For example, what are some things that motivate your dog?
A typical day
Let me know what your dog’s best day would look like, and I’ll try to replicate that. Just because you’re gone doesn’t mean that their days have to be all doom and gloom :)
Services
Ashley can watch in your home
Availability
I own my own mental health-focused business and work remotely, which provides me incredible flexibility in that I can work when, where, and how I want. This allows me to fit in dog sitting/walking gigs as I see fit. Since pet care doesn’t feel like a job for me (more like a hobby that happens to bring an income), I love to be flexible to enable me to spend as much time with animals as I can. That is MY definition of paradise!
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About Ashley D.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
When in my care, I’ll treat your pet like my own. The foundation of my relationship with any of my clients’ dogs is built on respect- respect for you as the parent, respect for me as the human in charge when the parent is away, and respect for the dog and their needs as an unique individual.
Information Ashley D. would like to know about your pet
ALL breeds welcome- PARTICULARLY bully breeds! Of course, I would love to know if the pet has any special medical and/or behavioral needs. I would love to know more about your dog's strengths, the goals you have for them, and how I might support them. For example, what are some things that motivate your dog?
A typical day
Let me know what your dog’s best day would look like, and I’ll try to replicate that. Just because you’re gone doesn’t mean that their days have to be all doom and gloom :)
Location
Elbert, CO
Pets
Ashley D.
Elbert, CO