Dana M.
Dana is the owner of Fuzzy Buddy's, fulfilling a childhood dream she
didn't even know she had!  Her dog Mango inspired her to throw aside
her life as an artist and devote her life to the dogs back in January
2000.  She established City Critters, a dog walking and training
service.  She took over ownership of Fuzzy Buddy's in September
2005.  She is obsessively interested in dog training and how dogs
learn. She loves reading about dogs, going to seminars to learn more
about dogs, playing with dogs and training dogs. She is a Certified Pet
Dog Trainer, and teaches dog training classes at Fuzzy Buddy's. She
shares her life with Tigger the Border Collie/Rottie mix, Dillon and
Finley the human puppies, and a patient husband named Steve.

Viva
Viva comes to us from the Maryland/Virginia area. She is the proud and grateful parent to Puppet, her 12-year-old pup, and two children, Zeke and Eli.  She has worked off and on at Fuzzy Buddy's since 2005.  She finds her time at Fuzzy Buddy's to be rewarding and especially enjoys learning more about dog body language.  Viva has spent some time in Fuzzy Buddy's dog training apprenticeship program and is a big advocate of positive reinforcement-based training, both with dogs and in human relationships!

Aimee
I was born and raised in Seattle. I've always had dogs in my life. And I thoroughly enjoy every moment spent in their presence. That's why I feel very fortunate to be able to work at Fuzzy Buddy's. I've been in LOVE with my job since I started in November of 2007. I enjoy all things dog-related and aspire to become a Certified Pet Dog Trainer. I share my life with my three dogs Kane and Lono, both American Pit Bulls, Maui a Cava-Chin, my two daughters and my husband.

Dana W.
Dana W. was born and raised in a small town in rural Alaska.  Her
childhood was full of canine playmates.  She called Blackie, an
enormous black lab mix, her best friend throughout all of her school
years.  Back in her hometown, Dana W. worked at a little pet store
and volunteered at her local animal shelter.  She always hoped that
someday she could find a career working with animals, especially
dogs.  In 2007, she moved to Seattle with her boyfriend (now husband), Troy, and their furbaby, a pug named Popcorn.  Luckily, after some searching, she eventually found her dream doggie job at Fuzzy Buddy's Dog Daycare. Dana W. started at Fuzzy Buddy's in March 2008 and has loved every fun, crazy, fur-filled day of play since.  She is currently studying and working to become a Certified Pet Dog Trainer.

Dace
Dace would like to apologize for being from California.  He plans to make up for it by using his calm energy and loving care to help the dogs of Seattle play a little safer; all the while, bridging the gap between tall guys in hats and fearful dogs.

Brooke
My passion in life is anything and everything critter-like.  Growing up we have always had pets and a foster or two.  My first experiences in the animal field were volunteering at the Seattle Humane Society when I was 13.  They even offered me my first job as a day camp assistant-- a great experience.  Though these days I find my life a lot more cramped, I still find room to continue helping out at the Humane Society.  After being a bit of a drifter, my pets and I have finally settled. I do not see myself doing anything other than working with animals-- nothing is going to change that now.  I love working at Fuzzy Buddy's and getting to see all my furry friends!

Hannah
Growing up with her first family dog, an Australian Cattle Dog (Red Heeler) named Sydney who loved Frisbee and going to the Cabin, she has loved dogs ever since.  Hannah is on her way to finish her AA Degree in Criminal Justice at Shoreline Community College, and also Apprenticing to become a Certified Dog Trainer at Fuzzy Buddy’s. She has lived in Seattle all of her life and spends as much time she can with her parents, brother, boyfriend and 3 dogs: Buddy (Border Collie Mix), Little (Terrier Mix), and Newest Edition; Goldie (Lab/Pit Mix). Hannah LOVES all of her time spent hanging out with the Fuzzy Buddy Posse, dogs and humans both.  They can make your bad day turn around in a second by licks, love, jumps, howls and laughs.

Clair
I've always loved animals from a young age.  I always enjoyed learning more about all kinds of animals all the time- it feels like I spent my childhood in zoos watching everything around me.  I was raised in Edmonds, WA and we always had a dog in our house when I was growing up.  Bix and Emily were my favorites, two lovable Bernese Mountain Dogs. I'm a big fan of positive reinforcement, and Fuzzy Buddy's is helping me to learn more and more every day!
 

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