Natosha M.
Grand Junction, CO
Lizards, snakes, fish & birds too!
Pet care experience
I was raised on a ranch in Southern Colorado and have been caring for animals on a daily basis for most of my life! I have turned my passion for animals into my profession and I currently work at a pet store caring for animals day in and day out. I am currently in the process of obtaining my dog training CDPT-KA certification and have a ton of experience with puppies and dogs that need some work! I am trained in safe use of training tools such as e-collars and prong collars, and always use positive reinforcement in addition to any tools. I have experience with everything from farm animals to exotic fish, and everything in between. I will happily care for reptiles (including snakes!), birds, fish and livestock and of course I adore cats and dogs! I am trained in medication administration and have experience in identifying conditions that potentially need to be seen by a vet. Everything I do is for the good of the animals and I will always treat each and every one as if it was my own.
Reviews
Natasha is excellent with our dogs. We do appreciate her.
Natasha is an awesome dog walker. We we already consider her part of the family. And our dogs think she’s part of the pack. 😋.
Tosha is amazing! My rescue dog loves her and she's great with rounding up our chickens and ducks when we're out of town! I highly recommend her for all your animals.
Natosha has watched my Dog Tesla, and my 2 cats Darwin and Omen several times and she always handles my animals with care and expertise. Ive never had any issues with her being in my house and making sure that my animals have everything taken care of for them when im out of town. Shes even taken care of my fish tanks which was a massive help to me as thats always been a hard thing to find someone that cares about dogs, cats, and fish. Natosha is always very professional and very knowledgeable about caring for my pets and i would definitely recommend her in the future!
About Natosha M.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
While I don't care for animals in my home, I will always treat your home as if it were my own. I am respectable and will always clean up after myself and the animals in my care - even the grossest of animal messes are not an obstacle for me. I am comfortable crating dogs, or making sure there are no potential dangers for a free roam dog to get into trouble with. Fresh water and food will always be provided during my drop-in visits (in alignment with feeding schedules, of course) and I will always make sure they potty on walks and during drop-ins, even if I have to stay a little extra to make sure 😊
Information Natosha M. would like to know about your pet
Any allergies, feeding schedule/routine, favorite potty spot if they have one, location of food/medication/toys/etc, harness or collar preference (or training tools like slip lead/prong collar/e-collar). Anything else that's unique and special about your baby that you think I should know!
A typical day
I love providing dogs with puzzle toys or playing hide n seek to keep them engaged! I also enjoy playing brain games and doing short training sessions, either learning something new or reinforcing things they already know! We always make time for sniffing on walks to help satisfy that need for stimulation. For my kitty clients I love to share treats and give them a good brushing to keep them soft and help them be comfortable with me! If toys are provided I will spend as much time as possible playing with my kitty friends. I'm also more than okay with just snuggling up on the floor or couch so they can nap on me! For my exotic clients: I am more than happy to feed bugs to reptiles, and have experience in feeding both frozen-thawed and live food to snakes. Happy to do tank maintenance for my fishy friends if needed!
Services
Natosha can watch in your home
Availability
I work part-time in the mornings and am available every day after 12pm, and available all day on my days off! I will always do my best to fit appropriate visits into my schedule.
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About Natosha M.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
While I don't care for animals in my home, I will always treat your home as if it were my own. I am respectable and will always clean up after myself and the animals in my care - even the grossest of animal messes are not an obstacle for me. I am comfortable crating dogs, or making sure there are no potential dangers for a free roam dog to get into trouble with. Fresh water and food will always be provided during my drop-in visits (in alignment with feeding schedules, of course) and I will always make sure they potty on walks and during drop-ins, even if I have to stay a little extra to make sure 😊
Information Natosha M. would like to know about your pet
Any allergies, feeding schedule/routine, favorite potty spot if they have one, location of food/medication/toys/etc, harness or collar preference (or training tools like slip lead/prong collar/e-collar). Anything else that's unique and special about your baby that you think I should know!
A typical day
I love providing dogs with puzzle toys or playing hide n seek to keep them engaged! I also enjoy playing brain games and doing short training sessions, either learning something new or reinforcing things they already know! We always make time for sniffing on walks to help satisfy that need for stimulation. For my kitty clients I love to share treats and give them a good brushing to keep them soft and help them be comfortable with me! If toys are provided I will spend as much time as possible playing with my kitty friends. I'm also more than okay with just snuggling up on the floor or couch so they can nap on me! For my exotic clients: I am more than happy to feed bugs to reptiles, and have experience in feeding both frozen-thawed and live food to snakes. Happy to do tank maintenance for my fishy friends if needed!
Location
Grand Junction, CO
Pets
Natosha M.
Grand Junction, CO