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About Us
Winner of 2020 Best of the Mid-Valley
Voted Salem's favorite doggy daycare, dog boarding, and pet grooming service in the entire valley!
Voted Best of Thumbtacks Dog Trainer
Two years in a row voted as Thumbtacks best dog trainer 2015, 2016.
Endorsed by the Nations top Dog Trainer, Joel Silverman
Trainers are certified by Joel Silverman's dog training courses JSD1, JSD2, JSD3 & JSD4.
Meet Our Staff
Lisa Gipe Founder/CEO
Jessica Smith - Trainer
Jessica Smith - Trainer
Lisa has been called, "The Jane Goodall of Dogs." Her love of dogs began before she could even walk - with her family Golden Retreiver mix,Tuffy whom she grew up with from the age of 1 to 15 years. She holds a Masters of Arts in Teaching, and certifications from
CATCH - Canine Academy of Trainers, in training and canine behavior.
Jessica Smith - Trainer
Jessica Smith - Trainer
Jessica Smith - Trainer
Jessica has been in the pet industry for most of her life. She is the daughter of a groomer and began working in her families daycare/boarding facility when she was just 12 years old. She has been with SDD since 2017. Since that time she as earner her AKC CGC Evaluator certification, and is approaching her ADT Certification in Dog Training. She is a certified JSD dog trainer, through Joel Silvermans training program.
Lillian Wozniak Groomer
Jessica Smith - Trainer
Lillian Wozniak Groomer
Lillian lives with her husband, Daniel, her little boy Daniel Jr., her 3 rescue pups, Pitbull Blue, Daschund mix Olive, and Daschund Snoopy.
She begun learning her craft working at Petsmart. In 2017 she started as a bather with Suite Dog Daze Llc and quickly was promoted to groomer. She has such a gentle way with the dogs. She is simply amazing!