Our philosophy is to treat dogs like dogs. We understand and respect the way dogs communicate and we believe learning the language of dogs is the path to having a deep and loving relationship with them. What drives us is learning about dogs, watching them enjoying being dogs and taking part in dog pack culture. We also love being a successful neighborhood business and building the trust of our community.
Manager of Happy Dog: Lisa Stone
Lisa received specialized training on how to care for dogs in a pack setting from Nana Will. Nana Will is a full time dog trainer that has been training dogs for the last 20 years.
Lisa hanging with the dogs at Happy Dog.
Assistant manager: John Allen
John plays guitar, he is working on a small business degree and enjoys the dog pack.
Top dog attendant: Brenda Sosa
Brenda is a part-time nanny when she's not working at the dog daycare. She can handle a pack of kids as well as she can handle a pack of dogs.
Behind the scenes: Ms. Gazie Jackson
Ms Gazie is the owner's mother, at 77 years old (yes,77) she contributes her youthfulness to spending time and taking care of the dogs. Ms Gazie spends her time in the back feeding and caring for the dogs and cleaning. The dogs love hanging around her while she does her work.
The owner: Sherri Woolworth
She put her business degree and love for dogs together. She volunteers and has served on the board of the Humane Society in Tacoma Washington. Sherri grew up in the Denver community. She graduated from George Washington High school and continued her education at the University of Colorado. She played music for many years in the surrounding local area and nationally.
Lisa hanging with the dogs at Happy Dog.
Ms Gazie is the owner's mother, at 77 years old (yes,77) she contributes her youthfulness to spending time and taking care of the dogs. Ms Gazie spends her time in the back feeding and caring for the dogs and cleaning. The dogs love hanging around her while she does her work.
Dogs are therapy for the soul.
