Carmen E.
Park Hill, CO
Animal-Assisted Therapist & Trainer
Pet care experience
I love animals, of all kinds! So much so, that I chose to get a masters degree where I partner with therapy animals to help treat human’s mental health and trauma! I’ve been working with animals for pretty much my whole life, and as I’m taking a sabbatical from being a mental health professional, I’m excited to help you in taking care of your furry (or sometimes not so furry) family member. I’ve worked primarily with dogs, cats, horses and reptiles. I have two dogs, a Ball python and a crested gecko at my home, and my roommates have another dog. I do also offer dog training and have trained pets and working animals (therapy and service dogs and horses). I’ve fostered many puppies over the years and love working with young puppies. I’m happy to ensure that anything that you’re working to train your puppy on is continued while you’re away. Having had animals with special needs myself and working on horse farms throughout my life, I am well versed in seizure protocol and administering medications. I’ve also helped assist with several litters of puppies, kittens and foaling! I’m comfortable with redressing bandages and canine first aid.
About Carmen E.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have a fenced in yard that I share with my housemates upstairs. We love hanging out in the yard all summer when the weather is nice, and there’s a doggy door for the dogs to come in and out if they want water or to spend time inside.
Home
Information Carmen E. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know if your dog has any special needs and what your dogs favorite things are to do. Having worked with lots of animals, I understand that consistency is the most important thing, so please let me know what words your dog is accustomed to using for any cues, and what you’re currently working on with your dog and if there is anything your dog isn’t allowed to do. When house sitting, I will typically need to bring my two dogs with me, as I’m responsible for them all of the time. They get along well with all sorts of other dogs and get along well with cats and small animals.
A typical day
I love going on walks and spending time outside with dogs, whether it’s your or my back yard, cheeseman or city parks, or in the foothills, we’ll be spending a lot of time outside exploring so long as your dog enjoys to do so. I also love paddle boarding and will bring my one paddle boarding loving pup with me and would happily bring yours too if they’re used to paddle boarding. While I’m getting to know your dog, I will probably refrain from taking them to the dog park, but as I get to know them, I have a state park pass and love taking mine to chattfield and cherry creek dog park, let me know if that’s something you’d be comfortable with!
Services
Carmen can host
Carmen can watch in your home
Availability
I am currently taking a sabbatical from being a clinical mental health professional, and am just teaching yoga and facilitating conscious breathwork from home currently. So besides from camping and seeing live music, I will be home and able to take your pup on walks/hikes.
About Carmen E.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have a fenced in yard that I share with my housemates upstairs. We love hanging out in the yard all summer when the weather is nice, and there’s a doggy door for the dogs to come in and out if they want water or to spend time inside.
Home
Information Carmen E. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know if your dog has any special needs and what your dogs favorite things are to do. Having worked with lots of animals, I understand that consistency is the most important thing, so please let me know what words your dog is accustomed to using for any cues, and what you’re currently working on with your dog and if there is anything your dog isn’t allowed to do. When house sitting, I will typically need to bring my two dogs with me, as I’m responsible for them all of the time. They get along well with all sorts of other dogs and get along well with cats and small animals.
A typical day
I love going on walks and spending time outside with dogs, whether it’s your or my back yard, cheeseman or city parks, or in the foothills, we’ll be spending a lot of time outside exploring so long as your dog enjoys to do so. I also love paddle boarding and will bring my one paddle boarding loving pup with me and would happily bring yours too if they’re used to paddle boarding. While I’m getting to know your dog, I will probably refrain from taking them to the dog park, but as I get to know them, I have a state park pass and love taking mine to chattfield and cherry creek dog park, let me know if that’s something you’d be comfortable with!
Location
Denver, CO
Pets
Carmen E.
Park Hill, CO