Greg Reager, CPCT
PM Lead |
After
seeing a television show about doggie daycares, Greg searched the web
to see if they existed in San Jose, and discovered Downtown Dogs; soon
after, he was working with us! He likes dogs because “they are so
loving and sociable,” and believes that working at DD has made him a
better dog owner. Greg enjoys computers, online gaming, reading, and
“coming home to my fur-kids!” |
Lelah Welfring, CPCT
AM Lead |
Ever
since Lelah was little she has had a love of dogs. She is currently
raising an Australian Cattle Dog/Corgi Mix named Minnie. She enjoys
working at Downtown Dogs because she can interact and play with dogs
all day and feels this is one of the best jobs in the world. Her goal
is to continue working with dogs, either in the veterinary field,
training or breeding. Lelah states: "The dogs that I have met here and
grown to love definitely validate the saying 'dogs leave paw prints on
our hearts', and I would never trade the experience of working here for
anything." |
Renee Ford, CPCT
Senior Play Group Leader | Coming
from Chicago, Renee began working at Downtown Dogs after finding out
about us online. She loves working with dogs because they are “really
nice, sweet, lovable, and really like attention!” Renee also likes
listening to music, watching movies, and talking with friends and
family outside of work. Renee has previous experience working in
the dog grooming industry, but she decided that running around with the
dogs was lot more fun than washing them. |
LJ Archibeque, CPCT
Senior Play Group Leader Weekend Lead |
LJ
has worked at Downtown Dogs since late November 2006. LJ currently
attends San Jose State University where he is pursuing a degree in
Conservation and Organismal Biology with an emphasis in Entomology. In
the future LJ hopes to work anywhere that he can collect and study
insects. Despite the passion for his six-legged friends, he also loves
working with our four-legged furry friends. LJ likes all the dogs here,
but he has a soft spot for the small dogs. His ultimate dream is to
live on a 20 acre parcel of land where he can give a million and one
dogs a great loving home! |
Jeremy Corrales, CPCT Senior Play Group Leader |
Jeremy
grew up in San Jose. He has had a love to animals all of his life.
Though he didn't have a dog of his own, his grandparents and aunt
&
uncle did. He would always play with them whenever he would visit with
them. Jeremy is a student in high school and was excited when he found
out last December that he could start working at Downtown Dogs. Jeremy
states, "Ever since working here, I have been able to experience
working in a great environment. All of the employees are nice and being
able to play with dogs is a lot of fun!" |
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Daphny
David, CAPCT
Overnight Care Attendant |
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Jennifer Suares
Play Group Leader
Overnight Care Attendant |
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Jacklyn Hill
Play Group Leader
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Bryant Fikes
Play Group Leader
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Kimi Tan
Play Group Leader
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Marie Zahorik
Play Group Leader in Training
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Amanda Cane
Play Group Leader in Training
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Michiko Fuller
Play Group Leader
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Angela Chen
Play Group Leader in Training
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Lauren Moniz
PLay Group Leader
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Lauren
graduated from San Jose State University with a double major in
Psychology and Behavioral Sciences. She will be attending Law
school this fall and hopes to enter the political arena; Animal law is
also of interest. Lauren came to San Jose from Southern California
after being recruited to play soccer for San Jose State. She completed
all four years as a student athlete, was team captain senior year and
achieved Western Athletic Conference All- Conference Student Athlete.
She has loved animals, especially dogs, since she was young. Ever since
she was born, she was surrounded by animals; She has a special place
for big dogs, as her parents raised Labradors. She has a dog of her own
named Ruka, an Australian Shepherd/ Golden Retriever mix, two cats Luna
and Reiki, and four rats, Honey, Milk, Chocolate, and Bunny. Lauren
enjoys being outdoors with Ruka in her spare time; hiking and the beach
are favorites. Lauren loves dogs because of the connections formed;
"..dogs truly are unconditionally loving companions.".
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Krista Dimaggio
Play Group Leader in Training
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Our
Pack Leaders