Coordinator & Trainer | WOO

Hi, my name is Kayla and I am from Central MA. It's always been a part of my path to help others. I left behind 10+ years of working with youth and entered the pet services industry 5 years ago where I began my professional dog training career. I am excited to bring my knowledge & skills to the Tails N' Trails team and add cheerful moments into your pets day to day routine. Pets play such an important role in our lives and it means so much that I can treat your pets like my own. My personal pack consists of a kitten named Bebop and three frogs named Melon, Lemon and Kiwi. I look forward to meeting you and your pack!

Walker & Trainer | WOO

_{Meet Chrissy: An outdoor enthusiast, dog lover, health care professional. She graduated from Worcester State majoring in biology and minoring in chemistry. She planned to spend the rest of her career based life in the pharmacy but fortunately, life gave her lemons and now she is with Tails N’ Trails! Spending over a decade as a pharmacy technician she expanded her knowledge of business, excelled in retail management and patient safety eventually becoming a team leader. Realizing there was little room left for growth within her field, in the spring of 2020 she adventured to the west coast to explore an outdoor position helping a friend manage a homestead mainly taking care of the dogs and chickens. Although it was an intimidating change of pace It was a great way for her to utilize her earned degree. Biology came full circle and expeditiously she put her plant and animal education to the test. Back to the east coast in October of 2020 there was no way she was able to sustain a jubilant life staying committed to the pharmacy. After much deliberation about her future, it was a no-brainer to join Tails N’ Trails! An opportunity to be outside was the winning ticket, and to hang with dogs was the cherry on top. Chrissy also has a sweet and goofy German Shepherd, Yianni. He can’t wait to meet your dog, to walk, play and hike as Chrissy promises to live up to TnT standard, treating your pet like her very own, extra spoiled and always happy!}

Walker | WOO

Hi I’m Madeline. I grew up in Oxford, Massachusetts where I’ve raised my family dogs, Reba the Pyrenees mix, Kia the American Eskimo, Viggo the yorkie, Cash the yorkie, Finny the Maltese and now my own dog Koda the German shorthair pointer mix. Each dog had very different personalities and challenged me to learn many different methods of caring for dogs. When my boyfriend and I rescued Koda, she had many special needs which only inspired me to learn and grow as a dog owner/trainer. My passion for dogs only continued to grow where I decided to make it my career. I’ve worked in dog daycares, a canine rehab facility, a breeding center, and have also worked at a service dog training facility, which has lead me to Tails n Trails. My favorite part of working at tails n trails is working with all the different dogs and getting to know their unique personalities and helping them grow and expand their own skill sets, all while enjoying the beautiful New England landscape. If you have a special request you’d like me to work on with your dog, please let me know and I’ll be sure to accommodate every need!

Trainer | Board & Train Gardner, MA

Hi, my name is David. My training career began as a child of two trainer parents. My mother trained Collies for show, and my father trained hounds. I developed a communication and understanding of dogs and animals in general, while caring for them as my daily chores. I aspired to be a trainer and went to school through Pet Care Services Association for pet CPR and basic pet care. After some years of Service Dog Training, I went for further education of Canine Obedience Trainer/Instructor. I have years of experience in day care, sitting, walking, hiking and especially training, both classes and in home.I am married to an amazing trainer, who specializes in puppy behavior. Each and every one of our pets are family, and I love helping you provide the best experience for your pet. Looking forward to sharing in your pets happiness.

Walker | WOO

Hi! My name is Adriane and I am from Ashburnham, MA. Dogs have always been a big part of my life - my family always had dogs of many breeds and sizes, and I now have two rescue dogs, Indy and Bonnie. I recently moved back to Central Massachusetts. Since the move, I have been volunteering at the Worcester Animal Rescue League, and I started with Tails N’ Trails in 2024. I know how important our dogs are to us, they’re truly members of our family, so I always give my very best to the dogs I care for. I treat them with the same love, kindness and consideration I would want someone else to show towards Indy and Bonnie.

Hiker/Trainer | WOO

Sam is a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA-CTP) and an AKC CGC evaluator. She has worked with dogs for over a decade in a variety of roles including teaching group classes , private lessons, and working in boarding kennels. Sam has several Australian Shepherds and enjoys competing in agility and hiking with them in her free time.