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Amanda brings 16 years of experience in the dog world to The Standard Dog team. She spent 12 years as a groomer at PetSmart and 2 years as a caretaker at Top Dog Academy, where she honed her skills and deepened her love for animals. Outside of work, Amanda is most passionate about spending time with her family and bonding with their dogs. She loves creating strong connections and enjoying quality time with her loved ones, both human and furry.

Lauren brings 4 years of experience in the dog world to The Standard Dog team. Prior to joining us, she worked as a veterinary technician, bather, and farmhand, gaining a wide range of skills that make her an invaluable part of the team. Lauren is passionate about helping dogs in any way she can and loves learning new things to better support their care. Outside of work, she enjoys riding her horse, Swayzee, and showing him, which brings her a great sense of joy.

Dani is the friendly face at the front desk and joined The Standard Dog team in December 2024. With a background in biochemistry from ECU, she brings a thoughtful, curious energy to the shop. Her favorite part of the job is connecting with both the dogs and their people, creating a welcoming experience for everyone. Outside of work, Dani is a creative spirit—she loves painting and expressing herself through art. Whether she’s learning something new or making someone smile, Dani brings heart and creativity to everything she does.

Kylie has 4 ½ years of experience working with pets and loves creating bonds with each pup, getting to know their unique personalities. She’s been passionate about animals since graduating high school and enjoys bringing that experience and care to every dog she works with at The Standard Dog. Outside of work, Kylie is dedicated to giving her German Shepherd mix, Link, the happiest and most fulfilling life possible. Link is truly the light of her life.

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Kaylan is passionate about working with a wide variety of dog breeds and loves getting to know each dog’s unique personality. Before joining The Standard Dog, she spent many years in the food industry, where she took on a variety of roles, gaining valuable experience in customer service and teamwork. Outside of work, Kaylan enjoys spending time with friends and taking it easy with her five cats, who always bring joy and comfort to her life. She loves the balance of her life—whether it’s bonding with dogs at work or unwinding with her furry friends at home.

Laylah joined The Standard Dog team in August 2024 after spending nearly a year shadowing and observing. She’s been surrounded by animals her whole life and has been pet sitting for nearly 5 years. She graduated from Pitt County Schools Early College High School with both a diploma and an associate’s degree in arts. Before joining us, she worked briefly in retail but quickly realized her heart was with animals. Her favorite part of the job is, hands down, getting to spend time with so many amazing pups every day. Outside of work, Laylah enjoys crocheting, making music, and especially singing.

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Kenna brings 3 years of experience in the dog world to The Standard Dog. Before joining the team, she worked as a cook in a restaurant and also ran her own pet sitting business, combining her love of animals with her entrepreneurial spirit. Her favorite part of the job is getting to connect with each dog she works with, building trust and understanding their unique personalities. Outside of work, Kenna is passionate about reading and enjoys winding down with a good book.