Meet The Team

Our 12,000 square foot daycare facility is dedicated to keeping your pet active and social throughout the day. The large working area and busy environment requires a dedicated and competent staff. Everyone at Updawg cares about each and every animal that comes through our doors.

Meet the staff that ensures your pet remains safe while having fun while boarding or in daycare with us.

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    Role - Housekeeper<\/p>

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    Role - Front Desk Manager<\/p>

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    Role - Dog Runner<\/p>

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    Role - Weekend Front Desk<\/p>

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    Role - Dog Care Specialist<\/p>

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    Role - Pack Leader<\/p>

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    Role - Housekeeper<\/p>

    Zoe never got the chance to grow up with pets. While she has them now, she still describes working at Updawg as \"making up for lost time.\" When she isn't working you can find her at home with her animals or playing / watching ttrpgs.<\/p>", "button": { "buttonText": "Click Here", "buttonLink": "/" }, "imageId": "69bd9e5b29bf1b703a954ddc", "mediaFocalPoint": { "x": 0.5171176088984004, "y": 0.14401439792381587 }, "image": { "id": "69bd9e5b29bf1b703a954ddc", "recordType": 2, "addedOn": 1774034523550, "updatedOn": 1774034526477, "workflowState": 1, "publishOn": 1774034523550, "authorId": "64514468e42db62777f19ee0", "systemDataId": "905cd8f8-9953-44b0-80e8-3080e0c69b31", "systemDataVariants": "3024x4032,2500w", "systemDataSourceType": "JPG", "filename": "Zoe1.jpeg", "mediaFocalPoint": { "x": 0.5171176088984004, "y": 0.14401439792381587, "source": 3 }, "colorData": { "topLeftAverage": "8a99b0", "topRightAverage": "8fb1cc", "bottomLeftAverage": "b66875", "bottomRightAverage": "b66775", "centerAverage": "555455", "suggestedBgColor": "7c6f75" }, "urlId": "uhgnhrjeeivq9kudkei4hri1ynibdf", "title": "", "body": null, "likeCount": 0, "commentCount": 0, "publicCommentCount": 0, "commentState": 2, "unsaved": false, "assetUrl": "https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66d366cfb7979b78922a030d/905cd8f8-9953-44b0-80e8-3080e0c69b31/Zoe1.jpeg", "contentType": "image/jpeg", "items": [ ], "pushedServices": { }, "pendingPushedServices": { }, "originalSize": "3024x4032", "recordTypeLabel": "image" } } ], "styles": { "imageFocalPoint": { "x": 0.5, "y": 0.5 }, "imageOverlayOpacity": 0.3, "sectionTheme": "light", "imageEffect": "none", "backgroundMode": "image", "backgroundImage": null }, "video": { "filter": 1, "videoFallbackContentItem": null, "nativeVideoContentItem": null, "videoSourceProvider": "none" }, "backgroundImageFocalPoint": null, "backgroundImageId": null, "options": { "maxColumns": 3, "isCardEnabled": false, "isMediaEnabled": true, "isTitleEnabled": true, "isBodyEnabled": true, "isButtonEnabled": false, "mediaAspectRatio": "circle", "layoutWidth": "inset", "mediaWidth": { "value": 100, "unit": "%" }, "mediaAlignment": "center", "contentWidth": { "value": 100, "unit": "%" }, "titleAlignment": "center", "bodyAlignment": "center", "buttonAlignment": "center", "titlePlacement": "center", "bodyPlacement": "center", "buttonPlacement": "center", "cardVerticalAlignment": "top", "contentOrder": "media-first", "verticalPaddingTop": { "value": 3.3, "unit": "vmax" }, "verticalPaddingBottom": { "value": 3.3, "unit": "vmax" }, "spaceBetweenColumns": { "value": 60, "unit": "px" }, "spaceBetweenRows": { "value": 60, "unit": "px" }, "spaceBetweenContentAndMedia": { "value": 4, "unit": "%" }, "spaceBelowTitle": { "value": 1, "unit": "%" }, "spaceBelowBody": { "value": 4, "unit": "%" }, "cardPaddingTop": { "value": 20, "unit": "px" }, "cardPaddingRight": { "value": 20, "unit": "px" }, "cardPaddingBottom": { "value": 20, "unit": "px" }, "cardPaddingLeft": { "value": 20, "unit": "px" }, "titleFontSize": "heading-2", "bodyFontSize": "paragraph-2", "buttonFontSize": "button-medium", "customOptions": { "customTitleFontSize": { "value": 2.2, "unit": "rem" }, "customBodyFontSize": { "value": 1, "unit": "rem" }, "customButtonFontSize": { "value": 0.9, "unit": "rem" } } }, "layout": "simple", "isSectionTitleEnabled": true, "sectionTitle": null, "spaceBelowSectionTitle": { "value": 40, "unit": "px" }, "sectionTitleAlignment": "center", "isSectionButtonEnabled": false, "sectionButton": { "buttonText": "Make It", "buttonLink": "", "buttonNewWindow": false }, "sectionButtonSize": "large", "sectionButtonAlignment": "center", "spaceAboveSectionButton": { "value": 40, "unit": "px" } }' data-layout-width="inset" data-num-columns="3" data-content-order="media-first" data-alignment-vertical="top" data-media-alignment="center" data-title-alignment="center" data-body-alignment="center" data-button-alignment="center" data-title-placement="center" data-body-placement="center" data-button-placement="center" data-title-font-unit="rem" data-description-font-unit="rem" data-button-font-unit="rem" data-space-between-rows="60px" data-space-between-columns="60px" data-vertical-padding-top-value="3.3" data-vertical-padding-bottom-value="3.3" data-vertical-padding-top-unit="vmax" data-vertical-padding-bottom-unit="vmax">

  • Chris

    Role - Pack Leader

    Chris is from Portland, having graduated with a degree in organismal biology and sociology. In his free time he likes to go hiking, hang out with friends, and play board games. He loves animals and is grateful to work with them here at Updawg and hang out with these amazing pups every day.

  • Jersey

    Role - Front Desk

    Jersey grew up with animals ranging from dogs to horses; she currently has three dogs and one cat. She loves giving all the animals in the facility lots of love and cuddles. When not working, she likes to go boating and going to vintage stores!

  • John

    Role - Pack Leader

    John has loved animals since childhood and currently his household includes dogs, cats, and snakes. In his youth, he was a semi pro skateboarder and moved on to bicycling after a knee injury. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family, fishing, and camping.

  • Krystal

    Role - Dog Care Specialist

    Krystal is a happy-go-lucky animal lover through and through! Having grown up around everything from rats and parrots to cats, dogs, and horses, she’s never met a creature she didn't love; she treats every animal she meets as if it was her own. Krystal is passionate about expanding her knowledge of canine behavior and aspires to become a professional dog trainer.

  • Leia

    Role - Housekeeper

    Leia is part of our housekeeping team, helping keep the daycare clean and running smoothly. She grew up around all sorts of pets and enjoys working with animals. Outside of work, she enjoys anime, needlework, and spending time with her two cats.

  • Lorissa

    Role - Front Desk Manager

    Lorissa works front desk usually in the morning, helping intake pups and making sure tags and leashes are in order. She is interested in cars and racing, and her hobbies include photography and caring for her two crazy dogs.

  • Natalie

    Role - Dog Runner

    You will likely meet Natalie when she brings your pup out to you after a rinse-off. Her focus is keeping your wait time to a minimum. When not working, she hikes and enjoys time with her fam. And, of course, she loves dogs.

  • Noah

    Roles - Facilities Manager

    Noah will always have a smile on his face and tells you to “drive safe!” Noah loves working with dogs and singing to them, and treats each as if they are his own. When not working, he enjoys hiking and laketime.

  • Nora

    Role - Weekend Front Desk

    It has always been Nora’s dream to work with animals, which is why she chose to work at team Updawg. She has loved both cats and dogs since childhood, having 12 pets she cared for! Nora will take the best care of you on weekends!

  • Spencer

    Role - Dog Care Specialist

    Spencer was born and raised in Spokane and has spent their life being around animals in every capacity. In their free time you'll find them spending time with their cat, and out with friends exploring the world!

  • Tim

    Role - Pack Leader

    Tim has been working with dogs for more than 20 years; you don’t spend that much time with dogs if you don’t love them. When not working, Tim enjoys hunting, fishing, and camping.

  • Zoe

    Role - Housekeeper

    Zoe never got the chance to grow up with pets. While she has them now, she still describes working at Updawg as "making up for lost time." When she isn't working you can find her at home with her animals or playing / watching ttrpgs.