Our Core Team
No one in the country can match our qualifications.
Laraine Zivich, Owner
- Involved in pet care since 1984
- Regional Director American Boarding Kennels Association 2005-2008
- Breeder and owner of first Airedale Terrier to achieve a Rally Advanced Excellent title
- Breeder and owner 2008 Westminster Kennel Club qualifying Airedale Terrier
- Former medical technologist and many local hospitals
George Zivich, Owner
- Involved in pet care since 1990
- MBA from Baldwin Wallace College 1983
Marj Green-Beyer, Manager/Head Groomer
- Involved in pet care since 1985
- Summer internship for professional dog handlers 1985
- Welsh Terrier Club of America Jal-Mar Award Recipient 1986
- Best Groomed Dog Award winner (HH Backer trade show Division B) 2006
- Difficulty Award Winner (Groom Expo East, Terrier group Division B) 2007
- Certified Kennel Operator by the Pet Care Services Association
- Certified Professional Animal Care Operator by the Professional Animal Care Certification Council – the FIRST in Ohio
- S.A.F.E. Groomer Certification by the American Kennel Club – the FIRST in Lake County
- Infectious Disease Management course completion by VetFolio
- Pet First Aid and CPR course completion by Udemy
- AKC Breeder of Merit of Airedale Terriers
Sydney Green, Assistant Manager
- Involved in pet care in 2007
- Summer internships at multiple Northeast Ohio veterinary clinics
- Knowing Dogs 101 Certified by Dog Guru’s
- Pet First Aid and CPR course completion by Udemy
- Advanced Pet Care Technician by the Pet Care Services Association
Jennifer Durst, Groomer/Pet Services Specialist
- Involved in pet care since 1990
- Has obtained over 35 obedience titles on multiple dogs
- Trained the FIRST Rally Advanced Excellent Airedale Terrier in history
- Founding member of AJ’s Search and Rescue all-breed rescue organization
- Pet Care Technician by the Pet Care Services Association
