Meet Our Team
Heather
Heather has known she wanted to work in the animal community from a very young age. Her love began with dressing her childhood dogs in her doll clothes, then entering the job force at the age of 15, working at a boarding facility, and quickly moving onto learning to train and compete in dog sports.
With over our 20 years’ background in working with dogs she brings a down to earth, edgy feel to your canine experience. Heather is always looking to add to her qualifications in order to keep up to date, informed and helpful in this industry. Heather has her degree in Animal Sciences, certified in Humane Animal Treatment, Pet First Aid, has her Canine Reiki Master’s certification, and is certified in Animal Communication.
Heather is a fur-mama to four beautiful dogs, and three cats. Dugan, a border collie/aussie mix is the mastermind behind the Specialized Daycare and Confidence Classes – When she says she understands, she does. Luna, a flat coated retriever, is her “foster fail” from Marley’s Hope Dog Rescue, Marvin, a husky/shepherd mix fill of energy and drive, and Gracie, the youngest and border collie rescue that has stolen her heart, and her three cats, Jacob, Bella, and Metro are also all rescues.
When not working, playing with, or training dogs, Heather drastically enjoys travelling and has spent many years enjoying different dog sports such as Flyball. Disc Dog, Agility, and Herding.
Lisa
Lisa has always been a huge animal lover, owning multiple dogs, cats, rats, mice, gerbils, and pigeons throughout her life. Having started her first job at the age of 16 in a kennel, she felt as though she had discovered Heaven.
Over the years of growing up and testing out other fields she never felt quiet herself when she wasn’t working closely with animals. At age 25, she found her passion and love for horse but still knew she needed to join forces with her true calling of working with dogs. Through this journey she has learned that a dogs love and devotion is unswaying and that the canine society is exceptionally loyal.
Entering the daycare field in 2009, Lisa has achieved multiple certificates. Bringing with her the Certification in Safety & Cleaning, Dog Behavior, Grooming, Play Yard Management, Pet First Aid, & CPR to the Playful Paws Doggy Daycare and Training Facility family. Since joining the family she has added her Canine Reiki Certificate.
At Playful Paws, Lisa leads dogs in crazy plays, wrestles, and pool parties. Lisa is always making sure the dogs are smiling, happy and loved.
When not working, you will most likely find Lisa taking time to stop and smell the flowers, hiking her dogs, and enjoying all the love and beauty the world has to offer her with her family.
Randi
Randi spent most of her childhood growing up around family dogs, and followed this passion for mans best friend, centering her education around them. This devotion followed her as she attended DaVinci College to obtain a diploma in Veterinary Hospital Assistant.
Randi was a dedicated student and passed with flying colors. While in school she made a clear connection with her highest achievements in animal behavior and training. Randi is always willing to further her canine education, receiving her Canine Reiki Certificate, and is Pet First Aid certified.
In 2010 Randi joined the field of dog daycare and has yet to look back. Working with numerous rescues, fosters and helping many dogs with behavioral issues.
In June 2016 Randi joined the Playful Paws family, allowing her to work with more of these dogs, and assisting us in finding ways to help them succeed and have fun. Randi is a down to earth, fun loving person who you may very well find hiking her dogs in the woods or rescuing injured wildlife.
At Playful Paws she is the handler that will guide your dog to enjoy play, or help them learn to fit in or come out of their shell.