Meet The Team

My whole life I always found work that gave my life meaning, I always wanted to work with animals as a zoologist. Understanding body language of other species, including people. I found it fascinating how the relationships between dogs and humans work. I have been working with dogs for almost 10 years and have a background in human behavior psychology, I take a unique and positive approach to working with you and your pet as we build a community of people to help others along the way

I have been working in the animal industry since I was 17 years old. My first job was working as a kennel technician while still in high school. I loved every second of it and it became my dream to own my own daycare and boarding facility. I have been grooming since 2015. I specialize in working with the more timid, shy, and unsure dogs. I focus on positive reinforcement and redirecting unsure behaviors. I have worked to rehabilitate many dogs that once were too scared or aggressive to be groomed. 

Mother of groomer Elizabeth, Heidi has been an integral part of her journey and passion allowing Elizabeth to follow her dreams. Heidi is one of the grand fur lodges secret weapons to its success as she shares a similar passion for dogs

I've always been a dog person. To the point where the running joke in the family is that I was a dog in a previous life. I have worked professionally in daycares for the last 7 years. I have also worked with dogs in almost every other capacity since I was 12. I look forward to meeting you and your pups and bringing some extra fun to their lives either in daycare or over their boarding stay.

Hi, my name is Luis Fernando Aguilar Contreras. I've been wanting to work with dogs my whole life and it has been full of that every day since I have started. My goal remains the same to this day, to become an amazing dog trainer. I have worked at Petco as a trainer prior to coming to the Grand Fur Lodge. I work towards specializing in rehabilitating aggressive dogs and would like to get into protection training one day.

Dogs have been part of my life since the day I was born. When not playing and working with all your dogs at the Kennel, I wrangle the chaos that is 4 huskies, 1 golden retriever, and one 30lb Australian cattle dog who fits her nickname - Luna the Lunatic - perfectly. Basically, I have fur always attached to me somewhere. My journey as a Kennel Tech is just starting. How I got here is a wild ride. But, now that I'm here, I'm excited to learn all the things about training and working with dogs, while also giving all your furry canine family members the same love and attention I give my own.

I got into working with dogs because animals have always been a comforting place for me. I feel that I know dogs very well and I’ve had a passion for them since I was young. I have a soft spot for the golden babies. The goal for me is to grow within the Grand Fur Lodge and eventually have my own dog rescue. A house isn’t a home without a dog!

Floki is a Chesapeake bay retriever trained to work along side staff and trainers to help with daycare or boarding. He helps our trainers redirect and build confidence as needed while rehabilitating their reactivity. When not at work he enjoys duck hunting, ball. His favorite foods are whipped cream or duck (but he will eat almost anything)

Sage is a BlueBay Shepherd and a wolf mix. She spends lots of time in daycare and has already helped rehabilitate some dogs with Adam. Her favorite things are playing keep away with toys. chewing and plucking or just being with her group. She loves pig ears and affection!