Leilani's Therapeutic Pet Care
About
I have been providing quality care to customers and their pets for thirteen years with general grooming, creative grooming, Massage/Petrissage, Acupressure and Reflexology. I travel to you for all services, making it more convenient to your schedule.
Though I specialize in horses and livestock, I work with reptiles, birds, cats, dogs and small mammals such as ferrets, hedgehogs, guinea pigs, etc. as well, with grooming, therapeutic care, or making your fairytale come true with creative grooming for weddings, proms, graduations and more.
I also work on location at retirement centers for nail grooming events and/or light grooming (non haircut to trimming) like brushing.
Visit LeilaniTherapeuticPetCare.weebly.com for more information.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Discovering their expectations and learning about their pet. I get to know the pet the first few moments before any work is started, to reduce induction of stress, so they know I am there to care, not to harm.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I started at the age of four really, in the school of life on a military base residential area on Oahu Hawai'i. Our neighbor four houses down had his own personal farm, where I would go several times every day to feed chickens, bottle feed piglets and kids, and pet the man's horse. Apparently there were times I took naps on the mama swine!
When we moved to Colorado in 1987, my mom put me up on a horse for my first ride at age 6 and a half. I knew right then that I had to be around animals 24 hours a day!
In 2008, I attended college for Medical Billing and Coding. I'll admit, that field pays better, but it didn't have what I was looking for. I was lucky to make friends with students in different classes, as well as teachers. I was able to learn phlebotomy, massage and petrissage. During my externship at a chiropractic office, I learned reflexology. By the time I graduated, my first born was 2 years old, and my client list was climbing... but not for coding. I had already put those books up on a dust collection mission.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your services? If so, please share the details here.
All nail trimming is $10 per pet, $5 per pet during groom.
On site/house call brush out - Feline - $20/pet
On site/house call bath - Feline - $35/pet
On site/house call lion cut - Feline - $65/pet
On site/house call dragon cut - Feline - $85/pet
On site/house call brush out - Canine - $20/pet 0lbs - 25lbs, $30/pet 26lbs - 50lbs, $40/pet 51lbs - 70+lbs Additional $15 for d-shed
On site/house call bath - Canine - $35/pet 0lbs - 25lbs, $50/pet 26lbs - 50lbs, $65/pet 51lbs - 70+lbs
On site/house call kennel groom - Canine - Ammount based on breed and size
On site/house call Hoove trim $20/pet for goats, pigs and sheep, $35/pet for hogs, cows, llamas, alpacas and horses. Additional $10/pet for hoove grease
On site/house call bath and brush/fluff $25/pet for pigs, $35/pet for goats and sheep, $45 - $55/pet for hogs, cows, llamas, alpacas, and horses
Ammount for reptiles and birds is based on temperance and participation. *I DO NOT TRIM BEAKS*
See my website for prices on therapeutic care;
LeilaniTherapeuticPetCare.weebly.com
How did you get started in this business?
I started at the age of four really, in the school of life on a military base residential area on Oahu Hawai'i. Our neighbor four houses down had his own personal farm, where I would go several times every day to feed chickens, bottle feed piglets and kids, and pet the man's horse. Apparently there were times I took naps on the mama swine!
When we moved to Colorado in 1987, my mom put me up on a horse for my first ride at age 6 and a half. I knew right then that I had to be around animals 24 hours a day!
The compassion I have found in cats and dogs, the magnitude of a horse's strength, the lessons of being care free from cows and the joyful songs of the heart in the birds, have given me a sense of fulfilment. Our pets do so much for us, rather they're a work dog for the blind or autistic, an overworked horse for the rancher, a turkey guarding the farmer's yard, or the cat on an elderly lap purring out comfort and understanding.
I give them all efforts I have in paying them back for all the love and selflessness they have towards us, by relaxing their muscles, easing arthritis, battling hair loss and scaly skin, making them a part of your life's biggest event, or just giving them the make over of a lifetime! Letting them know that THEY are loved and appreciated too, is why I do what I do.
What types of customers have you worked with?
A wide range. The elderly, farmers, office workers, active and retired military, happy, sad, sassy, angry and just plain difficult, but all have the same goal as I do, care for their pet(s).
Describe a recent project you are fond of.
I always love visiting the residents of Harvard Square Retirement Community here in Aurora! The joy I see in them as they sit and watch me work, talking with myself and other residents sharing stories and life events about how they came to having their pets, and all the silly little antics they have. The laughter is contagious and non stop, and the staff gets to meet pets that would otherwise be hiding in their apartment. It's like a family get-together! The relief they express for their pet(s) nails to be shorter and not catching in the carpet, or scratching open their thin and tender skin, and the hugs! And the cats and dogs themselves show how grateful they are. They're shaking and show they don't want to be there, but once we're done, it's full tail wags, kisses and play time! I always look forward to seeing this wonderful group and bringing a piece of mind for them.
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a pro in your area of expertise?
ALWAYS observe your pet's reaction and interaction with the one to care for them. Your pet always knows things before you do.
If your pet's caretaker is inpatient with animals, you'll see it in the first few moments of their arrival. They should be able to tell the difference between your pet being aggressive, and being cautious, just as your dog can, and so should you. Perfect example is this scenario: you have had your dog for 3 years now, and you know he's a very loving dog with lots of patience, but because he's a rescue, meeting new people can at times be a little uneasy. Intro the groomer. You open your door, introduce yourselves, your dog knows you're happy by the pitch in your voice, and judging by the pitch in the visitors voice, maybe they're ok. Head down, eyes up and tail in a low wag, tells you that he either trusts something about them, or he's working with your reaction and giving things a try. What does the groomer do? Does s/he get loud and over exaggerate their excitement, while calling your dog over? Did they even ask his name yet? Did they cross their hands in front, or place their hands on their hips? OR, did they put down their bag, sit on the floor against a wall, and put themself at your dogs level, letting them approach on their own time and will? And just like strangers with your child, they should always ask if it's ok to give them a treat for their response before giving it to them.
If the groomer's future arrivals are greeted openly, then your pet is ok with them. Should they cower, hide, leave the room, and/or growl, you need to find a new groomer.