Meet Our Doggie Daycare Team in Pembroke, MA

Kristina

Trainer

Kristina began training dogs in March 2018. Kristina has had a lifelong passion for training and caring for dogs. While in high school, she started her own dog walking and sitting business. Also, while in high school and college, she worked for several kennels and daycares. She is an ambassador for several dog food and equipment manufacturers.

Kristina is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire, where she earned a BA in Recreational Management. During her junior year of college, she had an internship with DockDogs, where she traveled to canine aquatic competitions throughout the country, working with participants and their handlers.

Kristina has two English Springer Spaniel brothers, Shawney and Quinn, and a McNab name Willa. Kristina is also a founding member of a local disc dog club, Boston Area Disc Dogs. Kristina is training Willa in performance sports for future competitions. She also enjoys photography, developing social media, trick training, and cooking.

Kristina has trained with April Pelletier on Canine Conditioning; and Nelson Hodges on Relationship-based Behavior Modification. She is a member of the International Association of Canine Professionals.

Jenna

Senior Trainer
Day Academy Level 3
Shift Leader

Jenna has been training dogs since 2004, starting in the Plymouth County 4-H dog club while taking training and handling classes at Norfolk County Agricultural High School and working as a dog groomer. She has since been certified as a canine instructor through two corporations, has earned a bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Technology, and worked with Kingston Animal Control for years as a training consultant and assistant Animal Control Officer.

She has experience working with dogs of all sizes and breeds and has been teaching group training classes and private lessons since 2008. Her position with the Kingston Animal Shelter primarily consisted of assisting animal control officers and going on field calls. However, she also dedicated her time to caring for the dogs in the shelter and helping those available for adoption to overcome any problem behaviors with the aim of preparing them for a permanent home.

Jenna continues to further her canine education by attending training seminars.​

• Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Technology
• Certified in advanced dog socialization by Pack to Basics
• Certified in basic dog obedience by the Leerburg Online University
• Certified Animal Control Officer

Mason

Trainer

Mason started his career in dog training in February 2022. He has always enjoyed working with animals over people, and he is planning on furthering his knowledge in animal behavior and general dog training. He has over six years of experience in dog handling, care, and socialization with various doggy daycares and kennels.

Mason currently does not own a dog but is hoping to find the right one very soon! He likes to take hikes, listen to good music, and is an aspiring photographer. All of which he hopes to incorporate with his new furry friend when he finds them!

Savannah

Puppy Prep School Trainer

Savannah started her career in dog training in January 2021. She has always had a passion for animal care and plans to further her knowledge of canine behavior and training. She also has experience working for multiple daycares and walking companies in the Boston area.

Savannah has an Australian cattle dog mix named Korra, whom she adopted in August 2019. She and Korra love hiking, camping, and taking long road trips. It is Savannah’s goal to further Korra’s training as she learns more on her journey with South Paws Doggie Daycare.

Kayla L

Part-Time Daycare Attendant

Kayla is a Bristol Aggie graduate, she majored in large animal science. She’s an avid animal lover. While growing up around animals, she’s always known that she wanted to have a career in the animal industry. Kayla started her own dog walking business with dogs in her neighborhood when she was 12 years old, from there she has ventured into different professions in the industry. She has an English Bulldog and an imperial Shi Tzu, along with a Holland Lop rabbit.

Brendon

Part-Time Daycare Attendant

Hey, my name is Brendon. I’m here to learn how to work with dogs in a positive way. I like to write in my own time and I live in the town of Marshfield. I prefer to work with calmer dogs that like a lot of affection.

Sam

Part-Time Daycare Attendant

Sam has been around animals her whole life and has been a member of multiple 4H clubs. She currently has a mini golden doodle who is turning sixteen and a German Shepard mix who is about a year old. She is a senior in high school and planning to attend vet school in the future.

Angelina

Part-Time Daycare Attendant

Angelina is a girl with many hobbies. She will try almost anything to learn from it and gain experience. She typically enjoys working with high-energy dogs, especially with having experience with her own two high-energy dogs (a Great Dane and a Lab/Boxer, both rescues). She is always sure to tire them out before bedtime as she knows adequate exercise is a core factor in a dog’s well-being.

Kayla

Part-Time Daycare Attendant

Kayla has always appreciated nature and all the creatures that inhabit the earth. From your furry friends here at South Paws to the creepy crawlers, she’s got a knack for them. Kayla loves to cuddle, play, and even rock and roll with your canine kiddos. Kayla is Reiki certified and is happy to give your pals an extra healing touch. She enjoys caring for and seeing all your favorite pals’ personalities blossom at the daycare!

Lesley

Part-Time Daycare Attendant

Lesley is currently completing her dog training certification program with CATCH Canine Training Academy. Growing up on a farm, she’s had a lifelong love for all animals, but dogs have been her constant companion. As a wife, mother of two teens, and owner of two Scottish Terriers, she has developed great patience and respect for adults, children, and dogs. She believes positive reinforcement and strengthening the bond between dogs and all family members is key to a well-balanced family dog. She also loves cooking food for her two Scotties and uses her Nutritional background to ensure their nutritional needs are met (they LOVE their home-cooked meals).

Jake

Full-Time Daycare Attendant

Jake O. is an animal lover who is endlessly fascinated by animals’ psychology, intelligence, and behavior. He brings all he’s learned from these interests into his work with dogs. He is also a trained musician and composer! You will often see Jake around South Paws with his dog Delilah, a coon hound mix. Even though Delilah is blind, she is happy to play with the South Paws squad!

James

General Manager

James has spent the last ten years since graduating in the top 1% of his class pursuing real-life experience in sales, customer service, project management, non-profit volunteer management, and even public relations on Radio and TV – all while working against the odds as an Autistic Adult, with the goal of developing a well-rounded skill set that would be unparalleled. Ultimately, he found a niche in dog training and leadership.

James has earned his CPDT certification through an apprenticeship under a Master Trainer who spent 30+ years working with dogs both in the private, public, and military sectors. Since then, James has earned and maintained membership with The Pet Professional Guild by focusing and utilizing only Force-Free Training Protocols.

James has fully trained pet dogs, protection dogs, service dogs, and even fully rehabilitated some of the most aggressive and fearful dogs. He has even previously operated his own successful professional dog training company in southwest Missouri, but ultimately decided to move to a state with better healthcare and education for his two school-aged special-needs children.

James continues to make educating the public a top priority on how they can improve the quality of care for their dogs.

Beth

Part-Time Daycare Attendant

Beth joined us in 2012 when we needed a little short term help for a few hours a day, a couple of days a week. Beth has been with us ever since. She has a love for all the dogs in our care, especially the small dogs. When Beth is not at South Paws, she is a school bus driver for the Town of Pembroke.

Cathy

Part-Time Daycare Handler

Cathy joined the team in 2015 after spending over 10 years as a personal trainer. She is a lifelong animal lover, especially dogs. Cathy resides in Marshfield and enjoys spending time with her fur baby Finn.

Rylie

Full-Time Daycare Attendant

Rylie is originally from Plymouth, MA. She works at South Paws as a Full-Time Daycare Attendant. She has been working with dogs since she was in high school. She has a special place in her heart for Yorkies, as she has two herself!

Lisa

Full-Time Daycare Attendant

Lisa started at South Paws in the summer of 2022. She graduated from Mount Ida College with a degree in animal science in 2018. She works at South Paws as a Full-Time Daycare Attendant. Lisa has always been drawn to animals since she was a little kid. She has two dogs, Rosie (Brittany spaniel), Nala (bull mastiff), and a cat named Fae. Her favorite dog breed is a Labrador retriever. When she’s not at South Paws, she’s often seen at the barn with her friend, a horse named Dizzy!

Corinne

Canine Stylist

Corinne is our Canine Stylist here at South Paws. Her love of animals since childhood guided her to pursue a career with dogs. Who wouldn’t find it paw-some to play with dogs all day? Corinne has been grooming since 2015, has previous Vet experience, and is a certified Animal Reiki Practitioner.

Laurie

Full-Time Receptionist

Laurie was hired as a full-time receptionist in August of 2022. She loves meeting our customers and their lovely dogs. Her only downfall is how distracted she can be when she sees all your lovely dogs each day. Be sure to say hi when you are dropping your dog off or picking them up!