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Meet The Pack Leaders!

Katie (w/ Tia)

General Manager

Katie has been with Central Bark™ since 2003 and we have enjoyed every moment. Her sense of humor and hard work make her one unforgettable gal! We were thrilled to have Katie join our management team and hoped to get her hooked – of course we did just that. Within months Katie was managing the Central Bark North Side location. Katie’s BA in Mass Communications and Journalism from UW - Milwaukee, management experience and her love for all things furry make her the perfect fit. She is pictured here with her 6 year old Yorkie, Tia, whom she adopted from the Yorkshire Terrier Rescue in Wisconsin with the help of Judi Idling, a customer at the Downtown location. Katie is certified in Pet First Aid and has attended seminars by dog gurus Sue Sternberg and Jean Donaldson. Katie is very proud of the Central Bark North Side and Downtown locations so stop in for a personally guided tour of this facility, but don’t be offended if her dog Tia is a bit aloof, after all she is a Yorkie!!

Kate (w/ Willow & Aida)

Manager

Kate began working for Central Bark Downtown as a part time dog handler in 2004. Since then, she has worked at 3 locations in the Milwaukee area and helped with the opening of Central Bark Wauwatosa. Working her way up, she took over managing the Downtown Central Bark in February 2006. At that point, she knew she had found her dream job because she would get to spend everyday with dogs. And lets face it…is there any better way to spend the work day? Kate has attended many conferences and seminars to further her knowledge in dog behavior and is certified in Pet First Aid. She shares her home with her two canine kids (both rescues), Aida Mae, a 6 yr. old Blue Heeler/Beagle mix and Willow, a 3 yr. old deaf Australian Shepherd affectionately known as “Deafy”. Anyone that stops by the Downtown location will get a personalized greeting from Willow, as all of our customers know she likes to be the center of attention. The combination of Kate’s love of animals, dog handling background, and outgoing personality make her a great asset to the team.