About: Us

The People Behind the Biz

Founders Support Staff Biz Consultants DWA Instructors Reviews

Founders & dogbiz U Faculty

Veronica Boutelle
MA Ed., CTC

Founder, Consultant Lead,
DWA Director

Gina Phairas
BSc Comms, CTC

Founder, Consultant Lead,
dogbiz U Director

Support

Deborsha Lashway

Client Support & Operations
Manager, Organizational Goddess, Glue

Business Consultants

Teoti Anderson

CPDT-KA, KPA CTP

Alexis Davison

CPDT-KA, KPA CTP

Doug Duncan

CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, CTC

Carol Goldschmidt

MSc.

Tia Guest

CPDT-KA, ACABC, KPA CTP

Sarah Hoth

MBA, BA, BS, KPA-CTP

Dog Walking Academy Instructors

Josh Boutelle

CPDT-KA
Oakland, CA

Veronica Boutelle

MA Ed., CTC
San Francisco and Oakland, CA

Stacy Braslau-Schneck

MA CPDT-KA CBCC-KA CAP2
Silicon Valley, CA

Brian Burton

CDBC, CPDT-KA, KPA-CTP
New York City, NY

Alexis Davison

CPDT-KA, KPA CTP
Australia

Kelly Elvin

CPDT-KA
Michigan

Matt Elvin

Michigan

June Kim

PgDip, CBCC, CPDT
Seoul, South Korea

Ruth LaRoque

CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA, CTC
Seattle, WA

Laura Monaco Torelli

KPA CTP, CPDT-KA
Chicago, IL

Carolina Rocha

DVM, MA in Animal Behavior
Sao Paulo, Brazil

Rhiannon Taylor

CDW
Auckland, New Zealand

Laura Sharkey

PhD, KPA-CTP

Barbara Walmer

CPDT-KSA, CBCC-KA, KPA CTP, ACDBC
Calgary, Alberta, Canada

What dog pros say about the people behind dogbiz

“Out of all the business dealings I’ve had this has truly been the most valuable. I really feel as though you truly want me to succeed and not that I am a source of income! This experience has been amazing!"

Chris White, D.O.G. Obedience Group,Blue Springs, MO

“I knew immediately after my first consult call that I had made the right decision in contacting dogbiz. I didn’t know the first thing about starting my own business. You knowledge, honesty, support, and professionalism have guided me in pursuing my dream. You are amazing to work with!”

Darlene Woodward, Pant the Town,North Andover, MA

"Your wisdom, expertise, patience, and insight were so incredibly helpful! Thanks to your entire staff for helping our businesses succeed and helping us do what we love so we can all continue to make a difference!"

Lisa Dossey, Pups At Their PeakSan Francisco, CA

“Your genuine interest and concern for my success was so welcome at a time when I struggled with fears of not being smart enough to establish and grow my own business. Thank you!”

Anita Broderick, Little Paws and Big AdventuresLewes, DE