Emma Clarke has been working with dogs for the past eight years. This work with dogs inspired her to study Companion Animal Behavior at the University of Southampton. She is a graduate of the University of Sussex, with a degree in Neuroscience. Emma has two dogs, with varying degrees of behavioral issues. She is excited to be back in the Bay Area and sharing her knowledge and passion for all animals.

Lisa Gunter, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, has worked with dogs and cats at animal shelters and with owners for over eight years. She received her training certification from the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers in 2007 and earned her behavior consulting certification in 2011. She is an AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) and APDT Canine Life & Social Skills (CLASS) evaluator. During her career Lisa has supervised the dog program at Pets Unlimited and managed the shelter behavior departments at the Dumb Friends League and Animal Humane New Mexico. She shares her home with her Border Collie, Sonya, Lab/Poodle mix, Sweets and three charming chickens.

Andy Appleton started working with many animals in Texas from a young age. From birds to snakes to rodents and dogs, Andy loves them all. His parents foster dogs for the Golden Retriever Rescue of North Texas, and following the family tradition, he fosters dogs for Grateful Dogs Rescue as well as Rocket Dog Rescue. Andy has been working professionally with dogs for just under a year in doggy daycare, and is a graduate of the dogTEC Dog Walking Program.

Lauryn Varnum's wide variety of animal care and training experience has allowed her the opportunity to work with everything from Cockatoos to Quarter Horses and Corgis. She is a graduate of dogTEC Walking Academy and the Canine Behavior Academy at Marin Humane Society. In addition to working professionally as a dog walker for two years, Lauryn has also taught training classes and worked privately with owners for over three years. Currently, she is attempting to convince her three-year-old Dachschund, Jack, that he is not, in fact, a German Shepherd.