Every walker and daycare supervisor working out of 123 this street, TR 12345 is an employee, never a gig contractor, certified in Pet First Aid and CPR and trained in positive-reinforcement handling.
Founder and canine behaviour director
Marisol started Thicket & Trail after working as an adoption behaviour coordinator at a municipal shelter, where she saw how much careful playgroup matching lowers a dog's stress. She holds CCPDT-KA, Fear-Free and PACCC Certified Pet Care Manager credentials, leads every new dog's temperament introduction herself and trains the whole team to read early body-language cues.
Neighbourhood walking coordinator
Rain, snow or sunshine, Declan leads the walking team across Bend. Fear-Free certified, Pet First Aid and CPR trained and schooled in defensive lead handling, he has six years of walking behind him and works with shy rescues, lead-reactive dogs who need quiet side streets, and older dogs who need a harness lift on the porch steps.
Puppy socialisation and enrichment lead
With a degree in Animal Science and Karen Pryor Academy Dog Trainer Foundations behind her, Priya guides puppies through their early socialisation window. She runs the Puppy Preschool room, holds Pet First Aid and CPR certification, and designs scent-work and puzzle games that tire busy working breeds mentally without straining growing joints.
Lead daycare supervisor and boarding manager
Tobias knows every regular's favourite toy, best playgroup friend and mealtime routine. A PACCC Certified Pet Care Provider (CPACP) and Pet Tech Pet First Aid and CPR instructor with seven years in daycare, he leads the playroom team, handles special diets for overnight guests and sends the evening bedtime photo updates.
Each of the six services has a handler whose day it mostly is. An owner may ask for a particular person through the contact form; availability is confirmed separately.
Tell the office a little about your dog through the contact form, or use Book to start the arrangements. A place is confirmed by the office once the dog has been met.
An email address is all it takes for the occasional note about seasonal routes, playroom news and weather changes to walks. No countdown offers, and never shared with a third party.