OUR PHILOSPHY:
A business is only as good as the employees it keeps. The Canine
Creek staff members are some of the friendliest, knowledgeable dog lovers
you'll meet anywhere. Our goal is to earn customers one at a time,
and keep them for the life of the pet. Exceptional service is our
number one priority. If we don't have what you need, we'll try our darndest to find it for you.
A little bit about the humans...
Stephanie
Our sweet, easygoing weekend assistant, who is adored by customers and pets
alike. Owned by a Golden Retriever and a Bichon. Stephanie's
favorite retail items are Lupine collars/leashes, doggy t-shirts, and
trendy little dog carriers. Canine Creek's youngest, but most senior
employee, who is always ready to help with a sincere smile. Without
a doubt, Tehachapi's hardest working teenager.
Susie
The Canine Creek Alpha dog. Barks loudly, but rarely bites.
Puppy raiser for Guide Dogs of America. When not kissing the
wet noses of bathing pets, she can usually be found on her laptop scouring
the internet for new goodies for the shop. Loves spoiling her six large dogs with Wellness food and treats, and the best toys on the market.
If it isn't good enough for Susie's crew, Canine Creek won't sell it.
Shellie
Dedicated single mom of two teenagers and nine fur children, ranging from
Chihuahua to Great Pyrenees. Shellie is a 4-H leader, dog agility
fan with a wide variety of animal experience, and the owner of her own
business, Microchips & More. Excels at putting together
eye-catching store displays, making sure the shelves are well stocked, and
keeping the Alpha Dog organized. Shellie's favorite products are the TreatStik, RuffWear
beds, and Flossies.
Bill
The elusive co-owner and resident handyman, who completes all the "Honey
Do" projects, builds our displays, and maintains our computers, equipment
and facilities. A man with a sense of humor who takes direction from
a shop full of women all weekend, then spends his weekdays "resting" at a
full time engineering job. No wonder he isn't in the staff photo --
he was probably trying to catch a little shut-eye.
... and the shop dogs...
Teddy - Chihuahua
Has claimed the only soft chair in the shop as his own. Will defend
a bully stick with his life. Has starred in the Canine Creek
newspaper ad campaigns. Is secure enough in his manhood to wear a
sparkly bling collar with his name on it. And, as you can see from
the photo of Ted at the Antelope Valley Fair (below), not even wearing
straw hats and being paraded around in a floral cart is a big deal.
One cool little dude.
Brando - Labrador
The most laid-back Lab most people have ever known. The poster child
for Wellness Weight Management, with a trimmer waistline and awesomely
shiny coat. Expert bather. Flunked out of guide dog school so
he could be a foot warmer and a momma's boy.
Winston - Labrador
The shop clown. Winston is
another one of Susie's career-change guide dogs. He made it through
many months of advanced guide work but, unfortunately, was too afraid of
escalators to pass graduation. Now Winston's days are spent napping
on mom's feet and mooching for attention when anyone approaches the office
gate. A dog with a sense of humor who loves to share his toys.
Vito - Labrador
The newest, but a temporary addition, to the Canine
Creek welcome team is Vito, a yellow Lab in training for Guide Dogs of
America. Vito will be in-training with Susie and Bill until summer
2007. If you want to know how he is coming along in his training,
visit Vito's page.
The Canine Care Team
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