TESTIMONIALS

Jodi Large (owner) I have to say that my dogs were my inspiration to starting this wonderful business. As a pet parent to Max and Barkley I wanted to start a company that would offer other animals the same love and care that my “kids” receive (sorry Max and Barkley, I have to share the love). I run The Wagging Tail, work a corporate job full time and still make time to walk my own pups and care for clients animals. Phew! It goes without saying that I get the sniff down every time I return from a client visit!
Julie Seder Hello! My name is Julie Seder. I have been working for “The Wagging Tail” since April 2006 and Lovin’ every minute of it! I’m a full time dog walker and pet sitter. Before “The Wagging Tail,” I was a Nurse (mainly with OB/GYN) Before that I was in Real Estate (mainly leasing) but did get my GRI. I have also completed Cosmetology School. As a little girl, I grew up either in the country or on farms. I’ve always had animals around me growing up. Also as an adult, whenever I lived on a property where furry friends were allowed. When not allowed, I’d most likely have fish. Goldie was my favorite. Right now I just have a 3-year-old cat, (Puddy) I owned a horse named Star, but also rode the other horses on the farms. I loved and lived to go to Rodeos as a little girl and young adolescent. So of course I would barrel ride and also try to get the horses to jump fences. Unfortunately, they weren’t too thrilled with that, so they would come to a screeching halt and veer to one side while I would go flying across the fence with the greatest of ease. I’ve had numerous dogs, ranging from a Miniature Toy Poodle to German Shepherds. I had a few favorites: Rocky my Toy Poodle, Tinker Bell my Sheltie Collie and Gum Drop who was a small mix. I raised bunnies for a while and my favorite bunny was named Fred. I had a collar and a leash for him so I could walk him every evening. I’ve had many cats, birds, hamsters and even mice, ducks and turtles. On the farm I’ve fed baby animals with bottles, buckets with nipples, milked cows and collected chicken eggs. I’m a real country girl and animal lover!
Jan Cornwell Hi! My name is Jan. I have watched dogs for friends and neighbors since high school. These include Silky terrier, Keeshound, Norweigan Elkhound, Boston terrier, Brittany Spaniel, Labradors, Beagle, Shih-tzu, and Rhodesian ridgeback. Currently, I am a stay-at-home mom of 2 young children. My husband and I both love dogs and we love to have them stay at our home. We have a great fenced backyard with room to play for our doggie boarders. I am also available for mid-day walks and for some pet sitting. I have had some type of pet for most of my life. As a child we had a lovable Brittany Spaniel, fish, 2 parakeets, and a cat. As a teen we had an intelligent Siberian Husky, tropical fish, and lots of hamsters. In fact, my first job was breeding and raising hamsters. After my husband and I got married we adopted a wonderful black lab mix. She had a long a happy life with us and sadly passed away recently. We will probably get another dog in the future. I enjoy getting down on the floor and playing ball or tug with dogs or playing fetch in the backyard. I am also able to take the dogs on nice walks around our neighborhood. When it’s time for a pet to leave they are happy and tired from all the exercise and attention!
Stephanie Stocks I have been working for TWT since May 2007. I am part time, I do a lot of pet sitting, covering for vacations and mid-day walks. I have a 1 year old son and a daughter born September 2007. My husband and I felt it was important for me to stay home and take care of my children .My son Desmond loves working with the dogs and looks forward to it. I really wanted a part time job that was flexible and allowed me to bring my children with me. TWT has been a great fit for me and my family. I have two cats named Rose and Thadeus. They are 4 years old and a part of our family. They were a Christmas gift from my sister. Growing up we always had some sort of pet and loved them all. Thank you for the privilege of caring for your pet.

Erin Childress Greetings fellow pet parents! My name is Erin, and I recently moved to the Northern Virginia area with my fiance, Ken, from the Philadelphia suburbs. I am a 2008 graduate of Rosemont College with a B.S. in Sociology w/Deaf Studies track. I'm currently working on a pre-requisite program for my Masters in Speech- Language Pathology as well as planning a spring 2011 wedding! I have been surrounded by babies (my word for pets!) my entire life. I had a cat named Tiggy for over 18 years who sadly became my kitty angel last year after a battle with cancer. I also had a hound mix named Mollie who lives in PA with my parents still! I had a bunny named Thumper, a gerbil named Skippy, as well as my grandmom's toy poodle named Brandy. Most recently, my twin sister and I adopted an Egyptian Mau cat named Vashti, who I had to leave back in PA and miss so much! I've had many childcare jobs which happened to have pets in their homes whom I also learned to love and adore as if they were my own. Specifically, a dalmatian/pit bull mix named Hanalei and a Labrador mutt named Olina. My fiancé and I can't wait to adopt our "son", a pug, in the near future! I'm very excited to meet my furry friends at The Wagging Tail! I am so excited to be a part of The Wagging Tail team, and I can't wait to get going and meet all my new 4 pawed friends!

Erin Thompson I am a wife, a special education teacher, and mommy to 2 adorable girls, Lucy (DSH, age 4) and Sadie (miniature dachshund, age 2). My inspiration to professionally care for animals came after my dog, Sadie, fell ill when she was 2 months old. Leaving my baby at the hospital for 3 days was one of the hardest things I've ever had to do, and made me realize the importance of truly being able to trust the people who take care of your pets, and know that they are giving your pet the same love that they would give their own. Having hired pet sitters before to watch my girls while I have been away for a day, or longer, I know that I am still always anxious and worried about them while I am gone. Did the pet sitter remember that Lucy will run out the door if they don't shut it completely? Will they remember which are Sadie's favorite treats, and that she always gets one when she comes inside? Will they give my animals the same kind of love that they are used to getting when I am home? I want you to relax and enjoy your time away from home, knowing that I am caring for your pets specific needs and giving them lots of love and attention! Give us a call and let me shower your pets with care and you with ease!
Janet Stogdale
Betsy Ashley I have three wonderful children, two boys, one girl. I have been married for 17 years to the kindest, sweetest man. I am a born again Christian and I live my life by the word of God. At different times as a child, we had a few cats and a dog. Even though I do not have any pets now, (small house, big kids) I still have a love for them. Vicki Irving Hello! My name is Vicki Irving. I have joined The Wagging Tail as a full time pet sitter. I have been a professional pet groomer, trainer and show dog handler since 1979. As a very young child I began bringing home any “critter” that I deemed worthy of my attention (which was anything I could get my hands on)! I have owned many exotics including; parrots, loons, prairie dogs, iguanas, geckoes, snakes, frogs and turtles (and of course the normal dogs, cats, birds, guinea pigs, hamsters, fresh, saltwater and pond fish). Having this diverse pet care experience has provided me with a wealth of abilities including; grooming, training (obedience, agility, show, behavioral problems) administering medications and injections. That said I believe there is not a situation that may arise in caring for your pets that I have not had experience with.