Tina brings more than 15 years of professional experience working with dogs and their families. As a lifelong animal lover, she has dedicated her career to creating safe, enriching, and positive experiences for dogs while helping owners build stronger relationships with their pets.

Tina was the owner of Beach For Dogs, a successful pet care business that she operated for many years. In July 2024, she sold the business and remained on as Operations Manager, continuing to oversee daily operations and lead the team. Today, she manages both the Naperville and Downers Grove locations of Canine Kingdom, ensuring every dog receives the highest level of care, attention, and enrichment.

In addition to her leadership role, Tina is an experienced dog trainer who enjoys helping dogs of all ages develop confidence, good manners, and essential life skills. Her extensive background in daycare operations, behavior management, training, and pet care has made her a trusted resource for both clients and staff.

When she's not at work, Tina enjoys spending time with her family. As a proud mother and dog owner, she understands firsthand the important role pets play in our lives. She shares her home with three beloved dogs, and her passion for animals continues to inspire everything she does at Canine Kingdom.

Tina's commitment to exceptional care, safety, and customer service helps make Canine Kingdom a place where dogs thrive and owners have peace of mind.

Jael is a Master Groomer and Grooming School Instructor with a strong foundation in both professional pet styling and education. She began her career at Beach For Dogs School of Professional Grooming, where she graduated after completing an intensive training program and developed a deep understanding of grooming techniques, safety, and canine care.

During her education and early career, Jael had the opportunity to study under an experienced and highly respected professional groomer, gaining valuable hands-on mentorship that helped shape her skill set and attention to detail. Her training provided a strong base in breed-specific cuts, coat maintenance, and low-stress handling techniques.

In addition to her grooming expertise, Jael is passionate about teaching and mentoring new groomers. As an instructor, she enjoys sharing her knowledge and helping students build confidence and professionalism in their own grooming careers.

Jael is also a dedicated mother and proud dog mom, and she brings that same patience, care, and attentiveness into every dog she works with. Her combination of technical skill, teaching experience, and genuine love for animals makes her an essential part of the Canine Kingdom grooming team.

Lauren is a Master Groomer who graduated from the Great Lakes Academy of Professional Pet Styling in 2020 and brings a strong background in veterinary training to every grooming appointment. This unique combination of education and hands-on experience allows her to consistently prioritize each pet’s health, comfort, and safety while delivering high-quality grooming results.

As both a professional groomer and lifelong animal lover, Lauren is passionate about building lasting relationships with pets and their families. She takes pride in helping every dog look and feel their very best, while also making grooming a calm, positive, and stress-free experience. Her veterinary training gives her added confidence and skill when working with puppies, senior dogs, and pets who may need extra patience, reassurance, or gentle handling.

At home, Lauren is a proud dog mom to two dogs of her own, which deepens her understanding of the daily care, personality, and needs of different breeds. This personal experience helps her connect with pets on a more intuitive level and treat every dog as if they were her own.

Whether it’s a bath, tidy-up, or full makeover, Lauren ensures each pup receives personalized attention, kindness, and plenty of love from start to finish.

Carlos is a highly skilled professional dog trainer with nearly a decade of experienceworking with dogs of all breeds, temperaments, and training levels. His passion forcanine behavior and development has led him to work with some of the mostchallenging cases, helping dogs and their owners build stronger, more successfulrelationships.

Prior to joining our team, Carlos led the behavior program for one of the largest animalrescue organizations in Illinois, where he specialized in evaluating, rehabilitating, andpreparing dogs with complex behavioral needs for successful adoption.

Carlos completed a master-level dog training program at one of the nation's premier dogtraining schools, where he later served as an instructor, mentoring aspiring trainers andsharing his extensive knowledge of canine behavior and training techniques. During thistime, he also gained valuable experience working with police and military dogs, furtherexpanding his expertise in advanced training methods.

Committed to continual growth and education, Carlos regularly pursues opportunities toadvance his skills and stay current with the latest developments in the training industry.He is also a certified PSA Decoy and IGP Helper, bringing hands-on experience inhigh-level working dog programs and canine performance training.



Whether working with puppies, family companions, or dogs with behavioral challenges,Carlos is dedicated to helping every dog reach its full potential through clearcommunication, proven training methods, and a deep understanding of canine behavior.

Emma has dedicated over five years to providing exceptional professional dog care and

is a proud graduate of our very own Dog Training Academy. Her passion for dogs

shines through in everything she does, from helping them build confidence and good

manners to ensuring they feel safe, comfortable, and loved throughout their day.

Known for treating every dog as if they were her own, Emma goes the extra mile to

make each pup's experience special. Whether it's making sure every dog has a cozy

blanket at naptime, offering extra cuddles and encouragement, or paying close attention

to each dog's unique personality and needs, her care comes straight from the heart.

When Emma isn't caring for your pups, she's spending time with her own beloved dog,

Ripley, who happily attends daycare every day and is a favorite among the pack.



Emma's kindness, dedication, and genuine love for every dog make her an invaluable

part of our team.

Ava has been a valued member of the Canine Kingdom team for over two years,bringing her passion for dogs and dedication to exceptional pet care to every shift. Witha background in professional dog sitting, she has experience caring for dogs of allbreeds, sizes, and personalities, always ensuring they feel safe, comfortable, and loved.

As a daycare attendant, Ava enjoys supervising playgroups, monitoring canineinteractions, and creating a fun, enriching environment where every dog can socializeand thrive. Her calm demeanor and ability to understand canine behavior make her atrusted caregiver for both dogs and their owners.

In addition to her daycare experience, Ava recently graduated from the Canine KingdomGrooming Academy, where she earned her professional grooming diploma. Hereducation has expanded her knowledge of canine health, coat care, and safe handlingtechniques, allowing her to provide an even higher level of care for the dogs she workswith every day.



Above all, Ava truly loves the dogs in her care and takes pride in building relationshipswith each one. Whether she's supervising playtime, providing one-on-one attention, orhelping a dog feel at ease, her goal is to ensure every pup has a safe, happy, andenjoyable experience at Canine Kingdom.

John is an experienced daycare attendant with more than five years of hands-onexperience working with dogs in a daycare environment. His passion for animals andcommitment to their well-being make him a valuable member of the Canine Kingdomteam.

Throughout his career, John has specialized in supervising playgroups, ensuring dogsinteract safely while providing a fun, enriching, and positive experience for every guest.He has extensive experience reading canine body language, managing groupdynamics, and creating a safe environment where dogs can socialize, exercise, andthrive.

As a dedicated dog lover, John understands the importance of individualized care andattention. He takes pride in getting to know each dog's unique personality and helpingthem feel comfortable, confident, and happy during their stay.



When he's not at Canine Kingdom, John enjoys spending time with his own dog, abeloved Whippet who keeps him active and continually fuels his passion for caninecare. His experience, attentiveness, and genuine love for dogs help ensure every pupreceives exceptional care and supervision.