Sue

I started Urban Tailz in May of 2000. I used to work long hours and travel frequently. I often felt bad leaving my dogs and cats home alone. Urban Tailz allows me to spend more time with my family while helping others with their families. Over the years my family has grown. We now have 2 children, 1 dog, 3 cats and usually some visting dogs (we are a foster home for a group called Recycled Rotts). Our Portage Park house is a little crazy but that’s the way we like it.

Carine

My name is Carine, and I started working with Urban Tailz in January of 2005. I grew up with dogs and cats, and I have always had a great love for animals. I wouldn't trade the time I've spent walking dogs and looking after cats for anything!

I went to the University of Arizona and graduated with a B.A. in Psychology. I also went to the Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago and studied the Culinary Arts. I have a Puggle named Mucha. Having my own dog has been invaluable in helping me learn about dogs. I am practicing my job 24 hours a day! I always treat all of our animals as if they were my own.

Matt

Matt moved to Chicago in 2006, from Nebraska and strangely enough, is not a football fan. He stated with Urban Tailz in the fall of 2007. Building a rapport with all the different dogs is by far the best part. Matt enjoys long walks, learning new tricks and scratches behind the ears. He dislikes lonely dogs and mean people. When he's not knee deep in dog Matt enjoys painting and making things.

Bernadette

My name is Bernadette and these are my dogs Samson and Floyd. I have lived in Chicago for the last two years and am a student at Columbia. I have been walking dogs with Urban Tailz since May 2005.

I have always had dogs and cats in the family and have been an animal lover my whole life. I got my first job at 13 working at a barn where I fed 72 horses plus goats, sheep and llamas. After that I worked in an animal hospital and then at a doggie daycare. I have also worked in a grooming shop where I washed and dried every kind of dog from teacup poodles to Anatolian shepherds.

I love working for Urban Tailz, I couldn't ask for a better job - I get to hang out with cute dogs all day and walk around our beautiful city

Ben

Hi, my name's Ben. I'm a recent Chicago import originally from rural Illinois. I've enjoyed working with Urban Tailz since February 06, when my friend Carmen got me hooked-up with the puppies. I really enjoy all the time outdoors, exercise, and putting on a good old-fashioned game of "tug-o-war," or "fetch." With the dogs of course.

Berni

I'm Berni! I've been in Chicago for 3 years already and I've been working for UT since then. I graduated with an Associates in Science last semester and I'm transfering to IIT to study Industrial Engineering. Dog walking is a fun and awesome job. I wouldn't change it for anything. I have 3 dogs. My two Rottweilers (Bronco and Lara) live at home with my parents and the German Shepherd puppy lives with me!! The house felt so empty without a pet! I miss my Rotts though.

Erik

After attending University of Michigan and living in Michigan his entire life, Erik decided to move to Chicago a while ago because it's always been his favorite city. He's had pets his entire life and now has two wonderful Italian Greyhounds named Raleigh and Casey that keep him happy and busy. Erik was in the hotel industry for years, but finally decided it wasn't right for him. He is going back to school to study Computer Science, and now loves spending his days playing with all his furry friends!

Carmen

I was born and raised in Chicago and have been with Urban Tailz for over 5 years. Everyday is a new experience with dogs and the city. I do freelance photography and design on the side but the dogs always come first.

Alex

I grew up on a farm and love the outdoors and animals. Working for Urban Tailz allows me to be outside and around animals while working to further my education.