Meet the Team!

Jessica O'Leary

Owner, LVT, CCDT

After realizing the high demand for pet care and services in the area, Jessica opened Northern Tails Pet Resort in December of 2016. Jessica has a degree in veterinary technology and is a certified dog trainer.

Cassie 

General Manager, Pet Groomer

Cassie was born and raised on a farm in Isabella, and has been around animals her whole life. She fell in love with Northern Tails when she got her first puppy, Dock and began working at Northern Tails in the Fall of 2017. Since then her love for animals has grown even more leading her to pursue a career in pet grooming.

Jade

Pet Groomer

Jade attended grooming school through Basics and Beyond Grooming School and has now joined us at Northern Tails! Jade was born and raised in the Upper Peninsula and is excited to have found a career path that allows her to work with animals, something she has been doing her entire life.

Trina

Certified Dog Trainer

Trina, owner of Training with Trina, LLC, has a passion for working with animals, whether it be basic obedience, fun tricks, how to go over ramps and jumps, through tunnels or weave poles. Trina has studied dog behavior and training for over 8 years and has learned from many renowned trainers including Pat Miller, Ian Dunbar, Grisha Stewart, Karen Pryor, Susan Garrett and more! Trina also trains the dogs at the Eva Burrell Animal Shelter and helps them find their forever homes! 

Amy 

Dog Trainer

Amy is coming on as our new Puppy Training Specialist. Her extensive knowledge on basic obedience, gentle nature and incredible patience create the perfect combination for training puppies and dogs. She has worked alongside a professional trainer and studied basic obedience for 3 years. She volunteers at the Eva Burrell Animal Shelter and has gained experience working with several types of dogs while training them to help become more adoptable. 

Holli

Pet Groomer

Holli has loads of experience working with and around farm animals. After working with us for a couple years, she decided that she would like to try her hand in grooming. Not only is Holli a very talented groomer, she is so great with the animals.

Geno​

Mascot

The adorable face you all know and love! This boy has been helping out at Northern Tails since the beginning!