Our Family

We strongly believe in investing in our employees because they possess the heart and soul that drives the company.  They cultivate the long-lasting relationships that make them a treasured member in your Pupper’s life.  We insist that all team members working with us are employees, not Independent Contractors, paid a living hourly wage (not per-appointment), and enjoy the labor protections of employees in WA State.  We also offer paid time off (sick & vacation time) & health insurance to our staff, among other benefits.

Additionally, every team member is required to go through extensive training when hired and is offered opportunities for continued education throughout their tenure. It is also required that every team member is Pet CPR & First AID certified.

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Wesley Hawkins

Owner CEO at PSP | ABCDT | AKC-CGC | APDT

I decided to study dog behavior and training, because I wanted my two-year-old Labrador to behave better. I found the work so fascinating that I started Puget Sound Puppers in 2010 and became a Certified Dog Trainer by the Animal Behavior College (ABCDT) in 2012. Since then, I’ve enjoyed teaching people how to have a better quality of life with their canine loved ones through the fun, easy, and dog-friendly use of positive reinforcement training.

Jaime Volker

Director of Operations

All of our furry friends deserve the best care. I gravitate toward dogs with needs or issues that require extra attention, like pups that pull excessively or are reactive on leash. They certainly require extra energy and patience, but our commitment to one-on-one interactions means that the energy I put into working with my canine friends pays off with noticeably better behavior and an overall more enjoyable experience on both ends of the leash.

Patricia Farley

North Seattle Team

I spent more than half my life in and around Austin, TX, before moving to South Florida, where my husband and I lived for 9 years prior to coming to Seattle in 2018. My background includes educational psychology and special education, so I’ve learned a lot about how behavior works, including the use of positive reinforcement and environmental modifications in behavior support. After focusing on the different applications of this knowledge with people, I’ve become increasingly interested in the applications with animals. So, the commitment at Puget Sound Puppers to positive reinforcement and individualized attention is something I’m excited and grateful to be a part of. I’m doggie-mom to two medium-sized girls, and I enjoy dogs of all breeds, sizes, and temperaments.

Princess Mahasongkham

Central/South Seattle Team

I have lived in Washington all my life and can’t imagine living anywhere else! Ever since I was little, I’ve been fascinated by all plants and creatures. Growing up around pets has taken me on an incredible journey to volunteer at vet clinics and animal shelters from a young age. I’ve been called on many times to watch after pets so I decided to take the next step in caring professionally.

I most recently volunteered at Homeward Pet Adoption Center where I learned many things from walking dogs using positive reinforcement to the feeding of furry friends on special diets. I was of course drawn to the similar vision of Puget Sound Puppers where every dog is given the respect and patience to set them up for success in their fur-ever home! Happy tails are my jam!

I will be forever magnetized to shy dogs and reactive dogs because so much trust has to be earned before I’m accepted as a friend and nothing is more rewarding at the end of the day. I also adore puppies for their never ending curiosity and bountiful energy that comes with so many kisses.

When I’m not working, I’m asking people out walking their dogs if I can pet them because I don’t have a dog yet, going on hikes or kayaking. Or I can be found at home with my cat Mochi on my lap while I play videogames or make art.