I started working at Midtown in February of this year. When Dawn finished her apprenticeship with the groomers, I took over as Front Desk manager.
2.How did you get started working in the doggie business?
After moving here from Cape Cod, Massachusetts I started working with a marketing company in North Austin. The office moved to Ohio in September and I wasn’t ready to leave Austin so I took it as a sign to look for something new. In the meantime, I started volunteering at Town Lake Animal Shelter and realized that I couldn’t enjoy anything more than working with dogs. a few months later I found Midtown and it was a perfect match!
3.What else do you do besides work at Midtown?
As I said before, I volunteer at Town Lake Animal Shelter doing dog wellness training to help the pups be more adoptable. I also enjoy live music, swimming and painting.
4.Who are your pets? Tell me about them.
I got Shiner when I first moved to Austin; we adopted her from Town Lake Animal shelter. She’s a Border collie mix, maybe a little pit bull/lab in her too.
She loves to come to work and thinks that everyone at Midtown is here for her; she acts like she owns the place! Shiner is known for her speed and kisses.
5.What do you like most about working a Midtown?
I really like putting dogs into play groups and helping them find a new best friend. It’s a great feeling when you find a group of dogs who continue playing the entire time they’re outside and don’t want to come in for naps. I love getting to share the funny daycare stories with the owners at the end of the day.
6.I know you like it here... but everyone has something about their job that they don't like, what's yours?
It’s the poop, hands down.
7.What is your best advice for taking care of your pet?
Give them plenty of exercise; a tired pup is a well behaved pup!
8.What is the funniest story working at Midtown so far?
Zoe is a black pug who’s featured on the wall in the front lobby and a daycare regular. She’s one of our favorites and since it’s too hot for her outside, we spoil her by letting her sit and watch the groomers. When a dog was misbehaving on the grooming table, Zoe would bark/growl at the dog to protect her beloved groomers!
9.When you get your next pet what will it be?
I’d love for Shiner to have a little sidekick, maybe a Boston or a Pug or a little toy poodle, a dog that can have cool haircuts. But because she is the center of attention, it may be a little hard on her.
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10.What is the best grooming secret that you are willing to share?
Come in for a tidy up every 2 to 3 weeks, it’s less expensive and keeps them looking good between grooms.
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