I have worked with animals my entire life. I started as a kennel tech in high school, received a B.S. in Zoology from CSU, worked as a large carnivore keeper for 10 years (big cats and bears), and have just started my company this year. I've trained all the large carnivores I've worked with and even raised and trained 2 ambassador cheetahs I used to walk around Oregon.
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7 customer reviews
Delisha Coleman
Dog Walking
Pricey but worth it for the time. Weird situation when I was going to get my pup, I tried to get the leash from her and she kind of held onto it hard and didn’t give it to me till the end of our conversation. Other than that both walkers were very kind and professional. I may use them again but at this time it’s not in my budget. More...
Shanee
Dog Walking
Valerie and Chris are great. They came to our house on a weekend to meet our animals. Beige and Roscoe. They helped us figure out our account. They were friendly, genuine and I just felt comfortable with them right away. As did the fur babies. Chris and Valerie are quick to answer any questions you may have. I love that they give you a little feed back and pictures of their time spent with our pets. So glad we found them. More...
Stephen
Dog Walking
Chris and Valarie know and Love all animals. I was getting a little concerned I wouldn't find a reputable dog walker before I had to leave town and when I inquired on Bark they responded within minutes. I have found a jewel in Rocky Mountain Paws and trust them to look after my most prized possession. More...
Eloise Ousley
Pet Sitting
Chris and Valerie came by twice to meet my two Cane Corsos before I left on vacation. Chris came twice a day for meals and playtime. My babies love him. He communicated well, and sent pics while I was gone, and I know they were in good hands. Can't say enough about this company and their personnel. I hope Chris will be available for any future getaways I may take. Excellent and competent service. More...
Gina
Pet Sitting
They really got us out of a pinch. Prompt, friendly and trustworthy. We will absolutely use them again.
Sue
Dog Walking
They are very nice and take good care of Bella. She gets so excited when they show up.
Marc Heronemus
Dog Walking
We have been using Rocky Mountain paws for 4 weeks and couldn’t be happier. We have a 14 week old, high energy, cattle dog. Val has been incredible to work with. She is always on time, provides great feedback and goes above and beyond just walking our dog Albus. She helps with training and gives us (new puppy owners) any advice that we need. More...
What do you love most about your job?
I love seeing animals get excited when I arrive for the appointment. The pets know that it means they're about to go have some FUN!
What inspired you to start your own business?
I decided my educational background, work-experience, and expertise in the Zoological field could be put to use most effectively by starting a business of my own.
Why should our clients choose you?
Our clients choose (and stick with) us because they know that all Rocky Mountain PAWS services come with the foremost level of animal expertise.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
All employees have received their COVID-19 Vaccinations, and will observe all mask requests made per the client.
Dog Walking
15 min, 30 min, 45 min, and 1 hour intervals. We use a software called pet check technology that will send you emails on when we arrive and leave, as well as gps on where we walked, pictures of the walk, notes etc.
Dog Hike
We do a full hike at Matthews Winters Park once a week, at 10 a.m. starting in May. We have 4 spots available and hike weather permitting. Transportation is included. The hike is approximately 2 hours long and 4 miles.