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
This is Lisa with her two dogs Kevlar and Jesabella. She also has two cats Bonnie and Clyde.
This started out being a part time job for Lisa but she soon realize she loved working with dogs and their humans. When the opportunity arose she gladly stepped up to be manager.
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 of Happy Dog: Brittany Race
This is Brit with her dog Jordy her family dog. Brittany said, "Like seriously, this is the dog that made me love dogs!"
This is Brit as a blonde and with a long time client Bella Lee.
When Brittany first joined us at Happy Dog we were concerned because she is petite, we thought, how was she going to handle a big pack of dogs. Well we found out quickly size doesn't matter, she is a natural!
The Owner and family:
Behind the scenes: Ms. Gazie Jackson
Ms Gazie is the owner's mother, at 76 years old (yes,76) 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, cleaning, sewing dog beds and den covers for the kennels.
The owner: Sherri Woolworth
It has been a dream for her to start a business working with dogs and making the business part of the surrounding community. Sherri has volunteered and has served on the board at the Humane Society in Tacoma Washington.
Sherri grew up in Denver and went to the University of Colorado. She now resides in Tacoma Washington with her husband and 2 children, but flies to Denver to work at Happy Dog and play with the dog pack every 6 weeks.
This is Lisa with her two dogs Kevlar and Jesabella. She also has two cats Bonnie and Clyde.
Lisa hanging with the dogs at Happy Dog.
