Candilarue Smith

Hi,

I'm Candi-La'Rue, Owner/Operator of The K9 Queen. I provide unimaginable pet services to cats, horses, small animals, but primarily dogs with a genuine twist.

I began my career working with dogs at a young age. Only before, I started in "Corporate America" due to persuasion overload from my parents. Waking up every day to crunch numbers was never exciting to me, not even on a Friday. So I followed the small voice in my head and perused training and gaining certifications to be a Dog Trainer, Handler, Professional Pet Sitter, and Certified Dog Walker.

My career is not work or a list of daily tasks, it's a lifestyle. A lifestyle that's brought me so much satisfaction. An ideal day for me is sunbathing with Shih Tzu, Papillons, Poodles, Yorkies, and Bichons to hiking on nature trails with Retrievers, Pointers, Hounds, Pit Bulls, German Shepherds, and Rhodesian Ridgebacks. Don't get me started on the wind blowing car rides with Schnauzers, Dachshunds, Bulldogs, Boston Terriers, and Boxers.

My Pet Sitting style is kennel-free* and action packed for my high energy breeds, providing fun and healthy homemade snacks for all breeds, and cuddly relaxation for the calmer breeds.

My training is different from most simply because I work with dogs confidence, first. No matter what reasons they're getting training for. I also specialize in working with dogs that have aggression towards human/dogs/objects. I do Personal Protection Training, Rally, RIng, Show, and competitive work to Desensitizing, to working with dogs with anxiety.

PackWalks- Pack walks are so much fun. Dogs are trained to walk loose on a leash- with other dogs creating a strong bond with dogs, building confidence, and getting their much needed daily exercise.

My goal is to keep clients and their pets coming back for the utmost care, exercise, and/or training that I can provide. Like how an Insurance Agent or Accountant is close to you and you family, so should your dogs K9 Queen.:)