Meet Our Incredible Team

Sarah graduated from the University of Pittsburgh (H2P!) with a B.A. in Biology, was a veterinary technician for 5 years, as well as a manager for a boarding kennel. During her time as a technician, she was involved in the behavior cases as well as training the CGC Star Puppy classes held on Sundays in the vet clinic lobby. She also became well versed in the ways of dog training as she helped clients part time as a dog trainer assistant as well as with basic training questions at vet appointments. After leaving the veterinary medicine world, she knew her calling was to work to create better bonds with dogs and their humans. In 2021, Sarah completed and earned her NePoPo® certification. Sarah has 2 Australian Shepherds (Freyja and Fletcher), 3 Belgian Malinois (Kratos, Merc, Ajax), a Whippet (Wager), and a clicker trained cat (Peachy). She joined our team in 2021.

Courtney graduated from Cincinnati State with a degree in Business. She has always had a love and passion for dogs. She has a Miniature Australian Shepherd named Milo, and an Australian Shepherd named Echo, and this gave her a desire to learn more about dogs and dog behavior. She joined our Flyer's Paw Zone team in 2022.

Heather graduated from Sinclair Community College with a degree in Creative Writing. Animals have always been very important to her, which is what encouraged her to begin working at Flyer's Paw Zone and learn as much as she can about their behavior while spending time with the many dogs that walk through their doors. Heather has a Miniature Poodle named Shiro that keeps her busy at home when she's not taking care of the dogs at work. She joined our team in 2021.

Leara is a 2023 graduate of Tecumseh Highschool. She has always had a high affinity for animals, and loves building relationships with the dogs at Flyer's Paw Zone. She enjoys learning about different aspects of canines, from breeds characteristic to body language. She plans on attending Miami University to get a degree in Zoology so she can work with exotic animals one day. She has one pet- a nameless kitten that loves to cause destruction. She joined our team in 2024.

Rheanne attends Greene County Career Center, studying Natural Resource Technology. After graduating she hopes to further her career in wildlife management. Her dream is to be able to help any animal in need. She grew up rescuing dogs and has developed a strong affinity towards them. Her best friend is a rescue pitbull, Journey, who she loves to hike, and sleep in on the weekends with. She joined our team in 2024.

Paige is a high school senior at Fairborn High School. She is currently taking early college classes online with Sinclair Community College. Her plan is to major in Veterinary Technology once out of high school. She joined our team in 2023. 

Noel is a high school graduate who wants to make her career in art and illustration, and possibly also law. She has a dog named Bella that she's had since she was 9 years old, and a cat named Poptart who was welcomed into her family in June of 2021. She's always loved animals more than people and is very happy to be able to work with dogs every day. She joined our team in 2023.

Ray is a high school graduate. He has a Pitbull named Buster who is 6 years old that Ray has trained since Buster came to him as a puppy. Buster loves to train! Ray plans to pursue a career in HVAC or Carpentry after graduating high school. He is hoping that by learning one of these trades, it will help him to buy and repair houses to sell in the future. Ray is happy to start his work career at Flyer’s Paw Zone. He hopes to gain skills that will help him with his future career and with his future dogs. He joined our team in 2024.

Toby is a high school graduate who is taking steps to become a Marine Biologist. When she's not drawing or studying sea animals, she's hanging out at home with the 5 family dogs, including her personal ESA, Terra. She has always loved dogs since childhood and loves interacting with, and taking care of the dogs at work every day. She joined our team in 2025.

Amy is currently a junior at Bellbrook High School. She has 3 indoor cats and 2 outdoor cats. She has always loved animals and enjoys working with them and learning all she can about body language and behavior. Her future plans including attending the University of Cincinnati as a Pre-Medicine Major. She joined our team in 2025.

 Grace is a senior at Greene county career center in the Veterinary Science program. She has an elderly heart horse named Irish, a 1 year old rescue Pit bull named Maggie, and 5 cats. Her plan is to go to Sinclair community college to become a Registered Veterinary Technician. Her life has always revolved around animals but horses are a huge passion for me. She joined our team in 2025.

Janelle is a 2025 graduate who has a deep love for animals. She also has a 6-year-old dog named Gigi. She plans to pursue a college degree in finance so she can help her family start and grow their own businesses. She joined our team in 2025.

Alex is currently studying to become a marine biologist. Animals have always been a crucial part to his life (in and out of the water!). In his free time, he enjoys playing trumpet, having performed professionally around the country this past summer. He also enjoys reading and spending time with friends. He joined our team in 2025.

Isabel is a senior at the Green County Career Center in the Veterinary Science program. She has 3 great dogs named Thor, Luna (German Shepherds), and Mowgli (Chesapeake Bay Retriever). He plan is to attend Sinclair Community College to become a registered Veterinary Technician. She joined our team in 2025.