Ownership

Paige has been working with all kinds of animals going on 4 years now. She has an interest in the medical and behavioral side of all things animal. Although she went to makeup school, she found her true calling when she started working with animals. She has a black lab border collie mix and two dachshunds at home. In her spare time, she enjoys reading and watching Jeopardy!

Jessica Abrams is deeply passionate about animal welfare, with a special love for dogs. Since 2020, she has been dedicated to fostering and rehoming dogs, helping them find safe and loving forever homes. In addition to her animal advocacy work, Jessica has a diverse professional background. She works in international development, focusing on impactful, community-driven initiatives, and also serves as a substitute teacher, bringing flexibility and compassion into the classroom.

Cam currently attends Bergen Community College online, and her love for dogs brought her to work here at Tanner's! When she isn’t with her work pups, she spends her time training her own puppy, Indie! She is devoted to learning the ins and outs of dog behavior and training in hopes to open an in-home boarding business of her own one day. 

Mathew has a background as a dog grooming assistant in Maryland, and is enjoying making use of her skills at Tanner's.  Her love of dogs started with her childhood Australian shepherd and has only grown since.  She enjoys arts, crafts, and nature.

Casey is a mom to her daughter, cat and dogs.  She enjoys spending time working, caring for,  and playing with dogs, giving them all extra love whenever she is here.

Niko has always had a natural connection with animals. Growing up with three dogs, he developed a desire to care for them at an early age. His Golden Retriever, Jax, is his constant companion, and Niko took the lead in raising and training him. This experience strengthened his love for working with animals. With patience and compassion, Niko takes pride in making sure every dog feels safe, cared for, and truly at home.

Elaine has a love for dogs' innocence and loyalty, and values the connection between humans and their 4-legged companions. Being a dog trainer for 30+ years with a B.A. in psychology and Minor in Art, Elaine completed her training under Auger's K-9 Kollege. Elaine has experience with group classes, agility, dock diving, rescue groups, CGC and Therapy dogs. Elaine is a substitute school teacher, enjoys hiking, horseback riding, and spending time with her husband, 2 kids, and black lab, Chloe.

Natalie is dedicated to fostering strong, lasting bonds between dogs and their families. After earning her training certification from Animal Behavior College, Natalie has been working and training in dog daycares, gaining hands-on experience with dogs of all breeds and temperaments. She is CGC Evaluator Certified and has experience teaching both private and group obedience classes. In Natalie’s spare time, she enjoys spending time with her own three dogs and two cats. 

Mia has always had a love for animals.  She worked in the beauty industry for years before deciding to pursue a career with dogs.  When she's not at Tanner's, she’s busy taking care of her own two pups.

Casey is a stay-at-home mom with a wonderful husband, young daughter, two dogs, and a cat! Her free time is filled with biking, fishing and hiking adventures! She also has 18 years in dog handling experience. From welcoming you and your dogs at the front desk, to playing in the yard or tucking our boarding pups in at night, she does this because she truly love animals and the joy they bring!