Laurie Raymond
Laurie is a lifelong animal professional. Starting out walking, grooming, and training neighborhood dogs as a teenager, she has learned from, studied, and cared for them for decades. She was Special Projects Coordinator and then Shelter Director at the Progressive Animal Welfare Society of Lynnwood, WA. After moving to Colorado she served as Program Manager at the Longmont Humane Society. With partner Beth Byerly, she started High Tails Dog & Cat Outfitters in 2004 and served on the Board of Colorado Animal Rescue (CARE). Her certificate in mediation from CU has enabled her to find effective solutions to people-animal conflicts, including neighbor disputes over barking dogs.
Tracey Yajko
CCPDT, CTC, MSW
Tracey is a Roaring Fork Valley native. After graduating from Jean Donaldson’s SFSPCA Dog Training Academy in 2004 she has taught dog training classes at several venues in the valley and worked as Lead Canine Behavior and Training Manager at Colorado Animal Rescue (CARE). With her MSW (emphasis on human-animal bond) from the University of Denver, Tracey works to help both species live together harmoniously and happily. She looks forward to putting her broad-based knowledge of animals’ status as family members to support the goal of harmony in the new pet-friendly residential communities.
Heather Wilkinson
Heather is the proud pet parent of Dylan, (an energetic pitbull,) and Stella, (a lively, adventurous human child.) She brings a high level of business skills to the new venture. Their combined experience is now at the service of local pet families and landlords to facilitate happy rental home communities.