Jenny Wisenberg, Queen Alpha

Jenny has been an animal lover since childhood – horses, dogs, and generally anything with four legs – she just can’t live without at least one of her own. She studied Psychology at University and then Corporate Communications. Back then, she was sure she would have a successful corporate career which she did for just over five years.
 
Her Public Relations career ended with an unfortunate accident that took the life of her beloved young dog which prompted a life change. Through this terrible experience, she recognized how important this dog and others were to her. In 1999 she made her lifelong commitment to being responsible for the care of other peoples’ dogs. The Bark Zone was born and became a passion for Jenny starting with her first charge Molly, a golden retriever who she will never forget.
 
Her own dog at the time, Riley, an American Cocker Spaniel, challenged her knowledge and dog handling skills and became part of the reason she began to expand her knowledge on dog behaviour. Riley certainly put her through her paces and will always be remembered as the force that kept her going in the early years of The Bark Zone. Jenny steadily built her business, knowledge and experience which further spurred her interest to learn more about dog behaviour to help families build better bonds with their pet dogs every day.
 
From training puppies and their human families who are starting off their lives together, to adult dogs with behavioural issues, Jenny continues to advance her knowledge in behaviour modification so she can help the most serious cases. She draws from many disciplines to round her strategies and tactics that she strongly believes differ from family to family and dog to dog. Her belief of educating families about dog behaviour and the social structure of the Pack forms the foundation of her teachings which allow her clients to better understand and communicate with their animals.
 
Jenny’s knowledge is shared with her dog handlers who apply the information to their daily walks to better manage their packs while out in the park. The Bark Zone’s pack leaders are a part of the family that Jenny sees as her family, along with her dogs Samson and Simon and horse Eldino. We work together tirelessly to better the well-being of our charges by exercising, educating, and socializing their bodies as well as their brains which forms the core of The Bark Zone.

TRACY

Operations Manager

Tracy is an experienced communications professional who spent over 20 years crafting messages, building strong relationships, and helping people and organizations connect. Along the way, she also explored roles in healthcare focusing on human resources and sales, gaining a well-rounded perspective, and a strong ability to understand people’s needs and motivations. Her natural empathy and adaptability have always been at the heart of her work.

Being the Operations Manager at The Bark Zone is Tracy’s happy place. A lifelong animal lover, she grew up with cats and dogs and now finds herself right at home working alongside a team that shares her passion.  

Pets

Tracy has two beagle bulldog crosses named Frankie and Zoey.

Personal Interests

• Time with family

• Exercising, staying active

• Reading

Karen

Grooming Manager, Dog Person

Karen’s earliest memory of falling in love with a dog was with Clifford, The Big Red Dog. She was never allowed to have a dog as a child but brought home a bunny when she was younger (unbeknownst to her parents) who lived for 10 years. As soon as she got married she got down to business and brought home Lupi, a German Sheppard/Lab mix who lived a full life of 17 years.

Karen holds a Bachelors of Science in Food & Nutrition and has worked as a Product Developer for over 18 years with various food companies. She is finally saying goodbye to her inner foodie and hello to her first love - working with animals.

Pets

The dogs she pet sits and all her Bark Zone K-9 friends she adores and shares her love with!

Personal Interests

• Hanging with her family & kids

• Travelling and tasting new foods

• Playing pickleball

JoANN

Walker

Jo Ann has been with the Bark Zone since 2006. She's from Edmonton, Alberta and has lived the farm life and the city life. She's had the best of both worlds but was always happiest working with the animals, especially the dogs. Jo Ann came to Toronto for a Plastic Engineer Tech job but found what really makes her happy, at The Bark Zone. She also met the love of her life, Nick, and he's a dog lover as well. Looks like she's here to stay!

Pets

Jo Ann has one cat named Kiki.

Personal Interests

• Movies

• Cooking

• Walking

Patricia, Pack Alpha

Walker, Boarder

Patricia's love for animals truly runs deep. She worked as a Veterinary Assistant at a local animal hospital for many years and is now devoted to providing our clients with professional pet care. Rain, snow or shine, Patricia has also always loved spending her spare time outdoors. With The Bark Zone, Patricia is able to combine these two passions and fill her entire day with her pack of playful pooches.

Pets

Patricia has 3 beautiful cats and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Bailey.

Personal Interests

• Hiking

• Cycling

• Camping

GORDON, PACK ALPHA

Walker

Bio coming soon!

shannon, Pack Alpha

Walker

Amidst the introspection brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, Shannon made a courageous decision to forge a new path aligned with her passion for dogs. After dedicating 15 years to the banking industry, she embarked on a journey fueled by her love for canine companionship.

Driven by a desire to deepen her expertise, Shannon pursued rigorous dog training courses at the Animal Behavior College in California. Three rewarding years later, she joins The Bark Zone with boundless enthusiasm, eager to provide exceptional care to every furry client.

Known for her genuine affection for dogs, Shannon tends to form heartfelt connections with each pup she meets. Her mission is to enhance their happiness and well-being, striving to foster joy and longevity in their lives.

Laurie, Pack Alpha

Walker

Bio coming soon!

PACK ALPHA

Walker coming soon!