Meet Our Staff!

Tracey began boarding dogs in her home in 2012 after losing her beloved Golden Retriever, Tanner. Caring for dogs of all personalities and needs helped her realize that working with dogs wasn’t just something she loved, it was what she was meant to do. She went on to raise four puppies for The Seeing Eye and earned her training certification from Animal Behavior College in 2016. These experiences led her to open Tanner’s Canine Resort, a place built on love, trust, and expert care for every dog.

Natalie is dedicated to fostering strong bonds between dogs and their families. She has held roles in daycare management and front desk operations, providing excellent customer service and daily support to pet parents. She earned her training certification from Animal Behavior College and is a CGC Evaluator with experience teaching both private and group obedience classes to dogs of all breeds and temperaments. When she isn't at work, Natalie enjoys crafting and spending time with her own pets.

Paige is drawn to the medical and behavioral side of all things animal. Although she went to school for makeup, she found her true calling when she started working with animals, and has been doing so for more than 4 years. Paige has a Black Lab/Border Collie mix and two Dachshunds at home. In her spare time, she enjoys reading and watching Jeopardy!

Casey is known for her creativity and dedication. With 18 years of dog handling experience under her belt, she plays a key role in making every experience special for our pups and their families. In her free time, Casey enjoys biking, fishing, hiking and spending time with her wonderful husband, young daughter, two dogs and cat.

Brigitte is a professional groomer with a certification from Animal Behavior College. She has an interest in animal behavior, specifically the roles dogs and horses can have to deepen the human/animal bond in many therapeutic modalities. When she is not at Tanner's, Brigitte can be seen riding her horse through wooded trails, volunteering at a Wild Mustang Sanctuary and spending time with her Rhodesian Ridgeback, Moose.

Mia worked in the beauty industry for years before deciding to follow her life-long love of dogs into the pet care world.  She brings her strong customer service skills to our front desk, and is always happy to great our clients (both two and four-legged) with a smile. When she's not at Tanner's, she’s busy taking care of her own two pups, Lucy and Sammy.

Elaine has a love for dogs' innocence and loyalty, and values the connection between humans and their four-legged companions. She completed her training under Auger's K-9 Kollege and has been a dog trainer for 35+ years. She has experience with both private and group classes, agility, dock diving, rally, canine gym, tricks, rescue groups, CGC & Therapy dogs. Elaine enjoys hiking, horseback riding and spending time with her husband, two kids, and black lab, Chloe.

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

Cam’s love for dogs brought her to work here at Tanner's! 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. When she isn’t with her work pups, she attends Bergen Community College online and spends time training her own puppy, Indie!

Jess 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, Jess 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.

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 at Tanner's feels safe, cared for and truly at home.

Tara has a strong love for dogs that is rooted in both her professional and personal life. She and her dog, Maddie, live on site, which allows Tara to be closely involved in the well-being of the pups here.  When she is not at Tanner’s, she works for a local veterinary surgeon. Outside of caring for dogs, Tara enjoys hiking, traveling, and getting lost in a good book! She loves that her career allows her to spend her days doing what she enjoys most - working with dogs all day, every day!

Hannah is a lifelong dog lover. She grew up with a black Lab and volunteered at Suffern Animal Shelter, where she gained hands-on experience caring for dogs of all personalities. Outside of work, Hannah enjoys yoga, playing video games and spending time with friends.

Sam has always had a love for dogs. Being around them all the time, and having one of her own, sparked a desire to work with and build relationships with other pups. When not at work, Sam loves writing, and playing and listening to music. 

Tyler has taken care of animals all his life, and their well being is something he truly cares about. He works hard to help make Tanner's a safe, comfortable and welcoming place for every dog. Outside of work, he enjoys Marvel, drawing, video games, and values spending time with his friends, family and two cats.