Q: What Certifications/Education do you have?

A: Knowing Dogs 201, Pet First Aid

Q: What are your pronouns?

A: She/Her

Q: What is your preferred name?

A: Kelly

Q: When did you start?

A: July 2021

Q: What is your position/title?

A: Playgroup Leader, Assistant Trainer, Administrative & Client Relations Coordinator

Q: What made you apply for this job?

A: I got my very first dog, Ollie, in 2019 and we started daycare and Training Classes at Puppy Den when she was 9 weeks old. I completely fell in love with "all things dog" and decided I needed even more of that in my life. I LOVED Dog Den as a customer and now get to love it as an employee.

Q: What is your favorite part of daycare?

A: Getting to spend time with so many different dog breeds, ages, personalities, etc. I'll never have time to personally own ALL the dogs so I'm grateful that I get to spend my work days with everyone else's wonderful pups

Q: What is your favorite part of training?

A: I particularly like when a dog learns a new skill and desperately wants to show you what they learned. Those moments when they start to offer the new behavior unprompted and often; because they are just so proud of what they have learned

Q: Favorite thing about your team?

A: Getting to interact and learn from an awesome group of people that really care about dogs. When I was very new I overheard a coworker on our headsets randomly say "I just...love dogs...you know?" and then there was a chorus of "Me too!". That made me smile! When I was a client, I had the impression of the Puppy/Dog Den as being a group of kind, caring people who want to do the best they can for the dogs in their care. I love that that is the exact same impression I'm getting as an employee

Q: Favorite thing about the clients?

A: When a client is clearly smitten with their dog. Dogs are so loving and it's wonderful to see when they are adored right back. I love the reunion at check out at the end of the day when Dog and Human are both just SO EXCITED to see one another after being apart all day.

Q: Favorite thing about the dogs?

A: So many things. How smart they are, how much they love to learn. I LOVE the goofy ones

Q: Something unique about you – not related to the dogs

A: Hiking, kayaking, biking, camping. I love all things outdoors

Q: Something you’d never guess I’d do/peg me for

A: Canyoneering. I love slot canyons, rappelling, climbing.

Q: Which dog breed are you based on this quiz: https://play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/what-dog-breed-are-you?utm_source=share-copy&utm_medium=referral

A: Labrador:

You are a strong, fierce, intelligent person with a strong playful streak. You can be naughty and rambunctious, but your loyalty is until death. You are extremely social and gregarious and you love to swim and to run with your friends. You love to work hard at your job, and nothing makes you happier than a good snuggle with your boo.

Q: Which breed did you grow up with?

A: Cat! 😂I didn't have my first dog until adulthood

Q: Tell us about the pets that you live with now?

A: Addie and Pot Pie- 8 year old cats that spend every minute together. They are the very best of friends

Ollie- 3 year old golden retriever that is a wonderful mix of fun, calm, and goofiness

Q: Favorite color

A: Blue

Q: Share a boring fact

A: Cheese. Pasta, love them both...so much

Q: If you got stranded on an island & its just you & your best buddy doggo, what other animal would you want with you both & why?

A: My cats - Addie and Pot Pie. Addie would take care of all of us; she is such a mother cat. And Pot Pie would keep us entertained with his shenanigans.

Q: If you were a candle, what scent would you be?

A: Lilac

Q: If you could have 1 super power, what would it be?

A: I would like the perfect musical soundtrack to my life to play around me at all times

Q: What weird collections do you have

A: Bike chain fidget toys. I need to be constantly moving so I have quite the collection