About Us
High quality care for your pets
At Tonya's Tails and Trails we understand that your pet is part of the family and we plan to treat them like they are part of ours. We want to build strong relationships with all of our 4-legged and 2-legged clients.
We strive to provide quality service by being reliable, dependable, understanding and flexible. We believe that communication is key and will provide you with updates while your pet is in our care. Tell us exactly how you want your pet(s) cared for and how we can provide the highest quality of service and we will do just that.
We are always prepared for any pet's needs and ensure that your pet will receive the best care and love. Their happiness, safety and well-being is our top priority.
About The Owner
Tonya has had a huge passion for dogs and other animals since she was young living with many types of household pets including dogs, cats, guinea pigs and other small animals! While she completed a University and College degree, she was a dog walker with Heidi's Happy Hounds in Guelph and volunteered with Taffy's Legacy Canine Rescue and Rehabilitation. These two experiences made her realize that a career with dogs is perfect for her. Tonya is very familiar with animal behaviour and many training techniques. She is dedicated to expanding her knowledge about the behaviour, body language and welfare of canines. Tonya started the business in 2020 and has turned it into everything she dreamed about. She is so thankful for all of her clients and her wonderful team members. She's excited to continue to learn, meet new dogs and people and welcome new team members. Want to know more about Tonya and the business? Contact us and ask!
Meet the Team!
Sara (Preston)
Marina (West Galt)
Monica (Hespeler)
Sara is an animal lover and has been one her whole life. She grew up on farms around many different animals; from horses and cows, cats and dogs, to even different species of rodents and lizards. She's been a vegetarian for nearly half her life because of her love for animals. She is working towards her bachelor of science degree so that
Sara is an animal lover and has been one her whole life. She grew up on farms around many different animals; from horses and cows, cats and dogs, to even different species of rodents and lizards. She's been a vegetarian for nearly half her life because of her love for animals. She is working towards her bachelor of science degree so that she can work with animals in veterinarian medicine. Working with animals is her dream and working for Tonya's Tails & Trails has given her so much joy, and has been an overall positive impact on her life. Seeing all her furry friends always brings her happiness, even on the gloomiest of days.
Monica (Hespeler)
Marina (West Galt)
Monica (Hespeler)
Monica is a seasoned dog and cat owner with many years experience raising and caring for several labrador retrievers and a variety of rescued cats. Throughout her life, Monica has been surrounded by animals living with many types of pets including dogs, cats, guinea pigs and hamsters, birds, fish, rabbits and yes, even goats! Her childhoo
Monica is a seasoned dog and cat owner with many years experience raising and caring for several labrador retrievers and a variety of rescued cats. Throughout her life, Monica has been surrounded by animals living with many types of pets including dogs, cats, guinea pigs and hamsters, birds, fish, rabbits and yes, even goats! Her childhood aspiration was to have a career as a veterinarian and although life took her in a different direction, her love for animals never faded. Recently stepping back from her role as a business executive, Monica is now following her heart and renewing her passion to work with animals as a member of Tonya’s team and looks forward to making more furry connections.
Marina (West Galt)
Marina (West Galt)
Marina (West Galt)
Since childhood, Marina has felt a strong connection to animals. She has always owned a dog and cat in her life, but currently just owns one dog " Buttons"; a Shih Tzu.
Marina loves to walk and a perfect day for her is walking with a dog on her side.
She worked many years in the Pharmaceutical Industry as a purchaser and left that career
Since childhood, Marina has felt a strong connection to animals. She has always owned a dog and cat in her life, but currently just owns one dog " Buttons"; a Shih Tzu.
Marina loves to walk and a perfect day for her is walking with a dog on her side.
She worked many years in the Pharmaceutical Industry as a purchaser and left that career in 2020. Marina's dream job was to own a doggie daycare, but that opportunity didn't quite happen for her, however, today she is happy to be living a part of that dream, being surrounded by dogs everyday and walking them as part of the team with Tonya's Tails & Trails. In her spare time when she is not with animals, Marina loves to write.
Kim (North Galt)
Catherine (East Galt)
Marina (West Galt)
Kim is a passionate pet professional and friend to all living things. She believes that pets are family who need just as much care and attention as one can give. Kim has several years of experience with in home pet care, nutrition, behavior and handling of dogs in a stress free manner.
She deeply believes in positive reinforcement techniq
Kim is a passionate pet professional and friend to all living things. She believes that pets are family who need just as much care and attention as one can give. Kim has several years of experience with in home pet care, nutrition, behavior and handling of dogs in a stress free manner.
She deeply believes in positive reinforcement techniques and loose leash walking. Kim is excited to get to know the pets in her community.
Catherine (East Galt)
Catherine (East Galt)
Catherine (East Galt)
Cat's love of animals began at a young age in North Carolina where she grew up with a variety of furry friends. Her love of dogs has been deeply engrained since she adopted her first rescue from the Raleigh SPCA. Over the years, she has enjoyed the company of three bully-mixed breeds and cannot imagine life without the companionship of a
Cat's love of animals began at a young age in North Carolina where she grew up with a variety of furry friends. Her love of dogs has been deeply engrained since she adopted her first rescue from the Raleigh SPCA. Over the years, she has enjoyed the company of three bully-mixed breeds and cannot imagine life without the companionship of a canine. She and her husband live in old Galt with their nine year old boxer-mix, Binoo, and a tank full of tropical fish.
Our Values
Reliability
Communication
Communication
You can count on us to always show up when we said we would, and provide the services agreed upon to the highest of standards!
Communication
Communication
Communication
Open and efficient communication is important for your pups success and, therefore, it is of utmost importance to us! We pride ourselves in being very responsive and communicative.
Trust
Communication
Compassion & Thoughtfulness
Keep your mind at ease knowing that we are responsible, experienced and police checked. You can trust us to be in your home and to take care of your pets just as you would.
Compassion & Thoughtfulness
Compassion & Thoughtfulness
Compassion & Thoughtfulness
When you are a client with Tonya’s Tails & Trails, we think of you like family! This is more than just a job to us and we care about you and your pets well-being.
safety & Wellbeing
Compassion & Thoughtfulness
safety & Wellbeing
Your pets safety comes before anything! We are constantly thinking of their health, safety and well being.