Shana

How long have you worked for Canine Academy? 
February 2025

What is your favorite part of your job:
I love Administration work and how you feel fulfilled and organized at the end of day. And of course seeing all the dogs, especially their progress!

Interests outside of work?
Traveling, Softball, College Football (go blue), Hiking & Cedar Point.

Volunteer work:
Our youngest daughter is on two softball travel teams, one of which, my husband and I coach. I am more in the background booking the tournaments, organizing funds and making sure the team has all the resources necessary in order to be successful.

Goals or personal information that will help clients know you?
I was born in England and moved to Virginia when I was 8, I became a US citizen in 2014. I love to travel with my family and my girlfriends. I always do my best to find the joy and positivity in each situation, which helps me cope with all the (fun) chaos I have in my life.

Tell us about your pets:
Kota is a 4 year old border collie who is exceptionally sweet & loving. The only thing she loves more than the outdoors is playing outside with her 2 human sisters. Benny is a 10 year old collie mix whose personality best aligns with a grumpy old man. He’s very affectionate and snuggly, but he’s always acted as if he’s ancient, even as a pup. We have two cats who are brother & sister. Tabasco is the bully who spends most of his time taunting his sister and snuggling on our laps whenever the chance presents itself. Cholula spends most of her time hiding from her mean old brother, but comes out for some love later in the evenings when everyone is exhausted from the day. We have two frogs, Gin, who is an albino tree frog & Lime who is a red eyed tree frog.