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Janessa Lavoie

Client Care & Enrichment Specialist

Dogs, and all animals honestly, have always been the center of my world growing up. I spent the summers in Maine working at my grandparents’ shop, where a handful of clients would always bring in their dogs while their cars were worked on, just for me to “train”. Most kids first business is a lemonade stand, popsicle stand, yard work, or snow removal etc. Not me, with a box of Milk Bones and a leash in hand I was a “professional” dog trainer at the ripe age of 9 and I haven’t looked back since! 

Every day I find a new way to teach or help ease stressors for not only dogs but their humans as well. Too often dogs are misunderstood which leads to outbursts from all sides of the equation. Being able to be a sounding board for both parties—four-legged and two-legged—is truly life-changing.

With over 8 years in the dog industry all the way from Portland, Maine to now Asheville, North Carolina, I have learned so much and continue to learn and grow with each dog I meet.

 

The dog world is forever growing in every direction and as long as I’m around, this is where I will be! I love being a part of its continuous growth and improvement. 

Meet My Dogs

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Percy

Australian Shepherd-Pit Bull mix

Percy boy is all about snacks and meal time #food-is-LIFE . He has the combined IQ of a rock and sea cucumber but will try his best at everything and will always give his full effort even if it only lasts for 3 minutes! He loves his people and making new dog friends, though his methods of barking, circling and flapping his nub tail is not fully understood by most other dogs… again-he tries his best!

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Danny

Rottweiler

Danny is a lover of all people and their ability to hold her. She holds all the sass in the household with a new grumble for each emotion she feels. She loves going for car rides, exploring the world for short durations, finding the car after hikes and of course her couch. 

 

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Willa

Great Pyrenees and Shepherd Mix

Willa is the life of the party! She has energy for days! Her favorite things in life include her ball, frisbee, and exploring the world with her nose and teefs first! So smart and so naughty she causes trouble all day every day and is so proud of it. She loves to learn anything new no matter the time or place!

 

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Riley Blake

Plott Hound and Pit Bull Mix

Riley is the baby of the house and she knows how to use that to her advantage every. Single. Day. Everything the light touches- is Riley’s. There is nothing that can change her mind if she gets an idea in her head (or smell in her nose… thank you hound genetics!). She was also born with spring for legs and has been waiting for the NBA scouts to notice her and her 7 foot vertical jump record!