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Ruth Bauer
Manager, Lead Trainer, KPA Certified Trainer,
Canine Enrichment Supervisor
What's not to love! Everyday, I get to work with wonderful people, engage with amazing dogs and talk with the most caring pet parents. I have been lucky enough to turn my passion into an amazing career at Bark Town USA. My first dog was a black Lab named Radar. Currently, I have a yellow Lab named Kipling. Kipling and I run the gamut of activities, one minute we're cuddling on the couch, and the next we're out practicing a frisbee routine. By far, though, his all time favorite things are playing frisbee and swimming. I have never been without a dog in my life. Animals have always been a very important thing to me and I have always loved working with them. It took me a little while to realize what I wanted to do, but, eventually, I circled back around to animals. In college, I worked at a boarding kennel, until graduation, when I came to Bark Town. I graduated from Michigan State University in 2015, with a Bachelors in Animal Science. In 2018, I became a Karen Pryor Certified Training Partner, and, later that same year, opened my own dog training business, Canines Decoded, LLC. Outside of work, I am an avid volleyball player, love to read, play the piano, listen to music, bake, craft and, of course, train my dog!
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I have a wide range of experiences working in the pet industry and love Bark Town's clear professionalism and dedication to the well-being of the pets in their care.My first dog was named Crowley and he was a German Shepherd/Collie mix. I currently have 2 dogs, Rooster and Berlin. Rooster is a 8 year old English Coonhound and Berlin is a 2 year old mix breed. Rooster loves to sing along with the guitar and Berlin loves to snuggle her teddy bear! My dogs and I love spending time outdoors, whether it's hiking in the woods or lounging on the patio with a cup of coffee in the garden. Animals have always been my biggest passion in life and I have worked continuously in the professional pet industry since 2000. I have maintained positions in doggy daycares, kennel management, dog and horse training and now dog grooming. My journey has also included many amazing educational experiences, with certifications including: Professional Pet Groomer, Certified Canine Esthetician, Master Dog Trainer Certification, Parelli Level 2 Horsemanship and Pet CPR & First Aid. In my free time, I love seeking out the world and regional cuisine, dance and music. I am also an avid world traveler!
Tanya Bigliardi
Certified Groomer
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My first dogs were Kody and Bailey, a German Shepherd/Lab mix and a Beagle. I currently have Ares, a Shepherd/Pitbull/Terrier mix and Macadelic, a Beta fish. I love playing outside with my dogs! Working at Bark Town, gives me the opportunity to work with and learn about lots of different breeds and I even get to play with them! Outside of Bark Town, I love being outdoors. I played hockey for about 12 years, including in college. I enjoy working, as well as, spending time with friends and family.
Canine Enrichment Leader
Alex Ragon
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My first dog was a Black Lab mix named Maggie. I currently have a 6 year old German Shepherd mix named Mia and a Border Collie mix named Komi, who is 1 year old. I also have a 16 year old cat named Lilly! I absolutely love to go on walks and give belly rubs and especially get dogs to do zoomies in the yard!
Canine Enrichment Leader
Amy Graichen
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My first dog was a German Shepherd named Justice. At the moment I have a 2 German Shepherds named Barron and Doc. In addition to dogs, I have also had horses (Clydesdales, Quarterhorse and Fox Trotter), a lizard and a cat! I love to walk my dogs and play ball with them. Working at Bark Town has so much variety. Every dog is different and getting to know each of them is so fun! Outside of Bark Town, I have recently received my Bachelors degree in Radio and Television with a focus in animation. I have loved animal behavior, since I was young, and have worked with animals my whole life. I ride horses, train horses and dogs, as well as draw them!. I also enjoy playing instruments, gaming and singing.
Canine Enrichment Leader
Claire Stotlar
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My first dog was a pit mix named Coby. I currently have 2 pit mixes, who are 1, and a Rottweiler/Lab mix, who is 12. In addition to dogs, I have had ducks, rabbits and cats. My favorite thing to do with my dogs is cuddle. It makes me so happy to see how happy they are just to be with me. I am so excited to begin working and getting to know the dogs at Bark Town. Outside of Bark Town, I enjoy bike rides, swimming, riding my motorcycle, kayaking with my husband and taking care of my 2 kids.
Canine Enrichment Leader