Patti spent most of her working career in the corporate world. Over the years she honed her people skills working as an administrative assistant, talent agent, supervisor and assistant to the CEO and VP of Sales for a human resource consulting firm. After her feline companion of 20 years passed away, she and her husband Matt adopted a Border Collie mix named Buddy. Buddy changed her life! She wanted to leave the corporate world but didn’t know which direction to go…and Buddy gave her the guidance she needed. Patti was also blessed with a stray that came into her life by “accident” – Lou. Inspired by Buddy, Lou and all of the dogs she met throughout the neighborhood, she researched the dog grooming industry. After spending a couple of years working with PetSmart and Petco, she decided it was time for the Edgewater community to have its very own pet salon where dogs and their people can socialize with fellow pet owners in the neighborhood. The result was Bark Bark Club – which has developed a reputation as “the place for cool dogs and cats to hang out.” Patti is trained in Pet First Aid and CPR.

Elizabeth was born and raised in Chicago. She has had a life-long love of all animals starting in childhood when she would rescue neighborhood dogs, cats, birds and frogs. She worked for 15 years as a manager/buyer for a small retail store before making a switch to pursue a career that included her passion – DOGS! She volunteered with dogs at the Evanston animal shelter, rain, shine and holidays, for many years. She and her husband currently have a basset hound named Leon.  They've attended the Basset Waddle in Dwight, Illinois every year religiously. Elizabeth is trained in Pet First Aid and CPR.

Carly is a native of Chicago who grew up in the south suburbs and has always had animals. She has been with Bark Bark Club since 2009 and in the field since she can remember! She has lived in the city for about fifteen years residing in Humboldt Park, and loves spending time with her animals. She loves her job and plans on doing anything she can to help out her furry friends as long as she’s in this world! Carly is trained in Pet First Aid and CPR.

Heather moved to Chicago from Richmond, Virginia. Although she studied Environmental Science, her love of working with animals began at the Richmond SPCA, where she was a kennel attendant. She moved on to become a veterinary assistant for over three years. Heather strives to make a positive difference in the lives of all animals and the families that love them. She is trained in Pet First Aid and CPR.

Tylee grew up in Lawrence, Kansas with a love of art and animals. At sixteen, she started volunteering at her local humane society, sparking her passion for working with dogs. Her interest in architecture brought her to Chicago in 2020, and she has been working professionally with animals ever since. She is trained in Pet First Aid and CPR.

Abbey has lived all over the city of Chicago and her favorite hobby is biking along the lakeshore. She enjoys photographing families and is most excited when they include their pets. Currently a mom to a miniature long-haired dachshund named Moose, but will someday have a basset hound. There's something about the short, long ones she can't get enough of! She is trained in Pet First Aid and CPR.

Jackie was born and raised on the north side of Chicago. She thought she was strictly a cat person until she started walking dogs at age 21. Now, she caters to three dogs: Jeff, Sal, and D and her entire life is covered in long hair and St. Bernard head shakes! She is trained in Pet First Aid and CPR.

Mel is a Chicago native, born and raised on both sides of the city. Always an animal lover, she has a growing cat family Spooky, Gomez, and soon to come home kitten. Looking for more fulfilling work, Mel found a new home at Bark Bark Club caring for your furry family!

Michelle grew up in the south suburbs of Chicago and has been grooming dogs for 18 years. She enjoys baking and dancing in her spare time and is happy to be grooming dogs and cats at the Bark Bark Club!

Bibiana is originally from Columbia and has been grooming dogs for about 15 years. She loves to dance and studies holistic healing. 

Saul was born in Puerto Rico and moved to Chicago about 12 years ago. He’s been living in Uptown since moving here and grooming for about 10 years. He loves dogs and loves making dogs feel better through grooming. He’s always trying to learn new things so he can be better and help others. His goal is to be one of the best groomers in Chicago!

Born and raised on the South Side of Chicago, she has always loved animals. Growing up, she wanted to find a way to give back to her community and with grooming she's able to do so. Animals are her passion along with fashion and nunchaku practice. She has one rescue cat named Indie and is a mom of four children. As a nurturing mother, she also brings that energy to animals.

Natalija is from the Northside of Chicago and is a proud dog enthusiast. She has a golden lab mix named Lucky who she loves dearly. She adores animals of all shapes and sizes, and has a soft spot for older or shy pets. 

Hailing from a small seaside town in the south of England, Ben's love for animals started at a young age. His bestie was Layla, a loving and gentle doberman and partner in crime. He quickly found his affinity for animals spanning widely across the worlds of fauna. From his pet scorpions and snakes as a kid to the alpacas, horses, and farm animals he cared for when studying Animal Science and Behavior. He loves them all and has a deep passion for their wellbeing and happiness. 

Brandon moved from LA to Chicago in search of cooler weather. He is a life long animal lover, having grown up with cats. He spent 3 years in LA walking dogs and volunteering at the Burbank animal shelter, and a summer working with sled dogs on the Herbert glacier in Juneau, Alaska. He's excited to meet your fluffy friends and make sure they have the best time at Bark Bark Club.

Ariel is a native of Chicago's west suburbs who loves all furry friends, especially her Portuguese water dog Sailor and guinea pig Toffee. She began her career in pet care as a child walking her neighbors dogs, and has continued to branch out to the wider Chicago area and beyond. She has been on Rover for over a year, often sitting professor's pets while at college. She has previously worked at a doggy daycares and grooming salon in Forest Park.

Remi is a South Side Chicago native whose love for dogs had led her to Bark Bark Club. She adores all animals, but is partial to her family pets, Bucky and Dobi! Remi has experience in administering medicine and caring for senior dogs.

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Arpi is a stray from the other side of the train tracks. He cherishes animals, tolerates humans, and is known for his eccentricity. Having grown up with two poodles, Arpi inherited a loving yet stubborn personality. As an animal himself, he can talk to and understand dogs, and he charges all dogs the “kiss-on-the-head” tax, with few exceptions. In his free time, he dabbles in discovering the secrets of the universe.

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Chris was born and raised in the western suburbs and has lived in Chicago for over 10 years. While his background is in music and sound design, he has had a long standing love of animals. He grew up with family dogs and dreamed of one day having his own cats. That dream came true when Chris met his wife who had a cat named Miss Kitty, and together they adopted a kitten named Pepper. Chris has worked as a full time dog walker and is always pet sitting for friends and family. He's even spent time volunteering on a Wisconsin farm tending to chickens, sheep, and cows. No matter where life takes him, animals will always be a part of it!

Josh has always loved animals, from the family's dog, a yellow lab named Jessie, to the birds, hamsters and fish he's cared for growing up. Moving from the northwest suburbs to uptown, Josh now loves pets vicariously through Bark Bark Club as well as looking after and boarding friend's dogs. Josh is trained in Pet First Aid and CPR.

Dorian grew up right here in Edgewater and always loved spending time with neighborhood dogs. Growing up he wasn't allowed to have any pets of his own, but has always had a lot of love for animals. When he isn't hanging out with your cats and dogs, he is a volunteer at St. Ita's Religious Education Program. He loves to drive and go out on adventures. Nature is his calling and he's looking forward to another trip to the Grand Canyon.

Tyler grew up in Rockford, IL. He and his wife decided to move to Chicago to start new jobs and school. When he heard Bark Bark Club was hiring, he was thrilled! He’s always had a passion for animals. He grew up with several different types of pets including dogs, cats, lizards, fish, and even frogs!

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Jake's love for dogs has been a lifelong affliction and the only cure is more dogs! He grew up with dogs his whole life and currently has a 1.5 year old hound/lab/mastiff mutt. He also has a cat with cerebellar hypoplasia, which hasn't stopped him from living his life as he is now 15 years old. Jake loves all animals and will take care of any that need his help.

Travis is an animal lover originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He grew up with a lovable chocolate Lab, Sadie, and two cats Kiki and Bubba. He adopted a lab/border collie mix, Leo, while living in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Travis loves meeting new dogs and making new furry friends!

Krystal was born in Puerto Rico but moved to Chicago with her family at the age of six. She's loved dogs and cats her whole life and is passionate about their care. She's fostered many kitties throughout her life, helping them get care and finding them happy homes. Krystal is currently the proud parent of two cats, Buddy and Ivy.

Anna moved to Chicago because of the amazing vibes the city offered. She loves dogs and has a Corgi named Kenny. Aside from working for Bark Bark Club she works theatre gigs to create art for audiences. She is excited to get to know your furry friend.

Taylor loves to hang out with pups big and small! Dogs of friends and families are always excited when she comes to visit. She likes to think she's a cool aunt of the little rascals. She looks forward to meeting and caring for the BBC pups!

Liz is an artist and animal lover. She has an 18 year old puppy named Gracie, and an 8 year old tabby cat named Ollie. She graduated from Columbia College Chicago with a BFA in Fine Arts in 2010. When she isn’t walking dogs or cat sitting she draws realistic pet portraits in colored pencil, graphite, and charcoal. You can find her work @lizmorettiart on IG, FB, & TT!  She is trained in Pet First Aid and CPR.

Hailing from the streets of Baltimore, MD, JP is fresh to the Chicago scene. Growing up they have always loved animals and have two dogs of their own but sadly had to leave them in Maryland. This tough decision has left a double dog-sized hole in their heart. Only through dog walking is JP able to feel whole again. 

Holly has been dog walking in the neighborhood for over 8 years. A life long animal caretaker, she has experience with dogs and cats of all sizes. With these years of experience, she is patient an understanding of all animals, body language and boundaries. As a pet parent herself, she knows how important communication is.