Our Team
Our team members are educated and trained in animal behavior, and all our staff has experience working with dogs in a group setting.
Meet Our Team
We maintain an open and cage-free pet daycare environment. To maintain safety for both staff and our animal friends, we have a greater staff-to-dog ratio, as well as several cameras located throughout the facility for additional safety monitoring.
Jamie F.
General Manager of A Fox & Hounds Pet Care and Harborside
Sarah H.
Assistant General Manager of A Fox & Hounds
Pet Care
Rachel
Alexis
Daycare Manager
Jamie F.
General Manager of A Fox & Hounds Pet Care and Harborside
Jamie has been with A Fox & Hounds since October 2021.
A Massachusetts native, she grew up on the South Shore and is currently living in Hanover with her husband and two daughters. As a family, they love to travel, bike, hike, and ski.
After graduating from Curry College with a Bachelor’s in Business Management, Jamie has been in the pet industry for the past 12 years, with most of her experience being in veterinary medicine.
Jamie is the proud owner of two adorable Pitbull mixes, Bo, who is 12, and Leo, who is 1. She also has four cats that are from the same litter, and don’t forget about the 40 chickens!
Sarah H.
Assistant General Manager of A Fox & Hounds Pet Care
Sarah has been with A Fox & Hounds since March 2011.
She came to us with many years of experience with large animals, having worked at local barns working and training young horses. Sarah still enjoys her time at the barn when she is not at work, along with teaching her son the value of training with their personal dog.
Sarah started as a daycare attendant and quickly moved up the ladder. She has done everything from driving the van and overseeing our front desk operation to her current position as Assistant General Manager. While working with us, she went off to learn more about the medical field and became a vet tech for a short period. Sarah uses the skills and knowledge she has gained to better understand our dogs and their behaviors.
She has also attended continuing education courses to help her evaluate our new clients:
Dogmanship – Pack to Basics with Chad Mackin
Relationship-based Behavior Modification – Nelson Hodges
Dealing with Difficult Dogs – Heather Beck
Sarah is CPR certified.
Jenna
Senior Trainer
Day Academy Level 3
Shift Leader
Jenna has been training dogs since 2004, starting in the Plymouth County 4-H dog club while taking training and handling classes at Norfolk County Agricultural High School and working as a dog groomer. She has since been certified as a canine instructor through two corporations, has earned a bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Technology, and worked with Kingston Animal Control for years as a training consultant and assistant Animal Control Officer.
She has experience working with dogs of all sizes and breeds and has been teaching group training classes and private lessons since 2008. Her position with the Kingston Animal Shelter primarily consisted of assisting animal control officers and going on field calls. However, she also dedicated her time to caring for the dogs in the shelter and helping those available for adoption to overcome any problem behaviors with the aim of preparing them for a permanent home.
Jenna continues to further her canine education by attending training seminars.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Technology
- Certified in advanced dog socialization by Pack to Basics
- Certified in basic dog obedience by the Leerburg Online University
- Certified Animal Control Officer
Alexis
Daycare Manager
Alexis has been with Fox and Hounds Pet Care since May of 2019.
Alexis came to us as an intern from Norfolk Agricultural High School with a major in Animal Science. She stayed on as an employee following her internship. Since graduation, she has been here full time, working her way up from a runner to a team leader and currently as a Daycare Manager.
She has continued her education and training to have a better understanding of dog behavior by attending:
Teach Calm and Guide Workshop with Heather Beck
Teach Calm and Guide Workshop & Large Field Socialization with Heather Beck, Barbara De Groodt & Jason Vasconi.
Although Alexis loves all animals, since childhood, she has always had a special bond with dogs.
When she is not working, she enjoys hiking with her dog Knox, dog sitting others dogs that Knox can play with and traveling.
Alexis is CPR and First Aid Certified.
Rachel
Office Manager
Rachel started at A Fox & Hounds Petcare in June 2021 as a daycare attendant and office staff. Soon after, she worked her way up to Office Manager. She balances her time in the office and on the daycare floor, currently.
Rachel’s love of dogs started when her family got their first dog, Max. Soon after they got their second dog, Jacob. In order to gain any experience, Rachel would take jobs from close friends and family walking, doing day visits, and doing overnights with their dogs! Rachel, is the proud owner of a Pit Bull Terrier, Coco, who is 7 years old.
Rachel graduated from Bridgewater State University in 2019 with a degree in Business Management and a minor in Accounting & Finance. She continues to seek out education in regard to the dog world. Rachel’s current education is as follows:
Teach, Calm, Guide with Heather Beck
Abel’s Way with Barbara Jean Crehan
Rachel is CPR & First Aid Certified
Rachel is insured for dog walking, boarding, etc.
Kristina
Trainer
Kristina started at A Fox & Hounds in March 2018. Kristina has had a lifelong passion for training and caring for dogs. While in high school, she started her own dog walking and sitting business. Also, while in high school and college, she worked for several kennels and daycares. She is an ambassador for several dog food and equipment manufacturers.
Kristina is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire, where she earned a BA in Recreational Management. During her junior year of college, she had an internship with DockDogs, where she traveled to canine aquatic competitions throughout the country, working with participants and their handlers.
Kristina has two English Springer Spaniel brothers, Shawney and Quinn, and a McNab name Willa. Kristina is also a founding member of a local disc dog club, Boston Area Disc Dogs. Kristina is training Willa in performance sports for future competitions. She also enjoys photography, developing social media, trick training, and cooking.
Kristina has trained with April Pelletier on Canine Conditioning; and Nelson Hodges on Relationship-based Behavior Modification. She is a member of the International Association of Canine Professionals.
Savannah
Puppy Prep School Trainer
Savannah started her career with A Fox & Hounds Harborside in January of 2021. She has always had a passion for animal care and plans to further her knowledge of canine behavior and training. She also has experience working for multiple daycares and walking companies in the Boston area.
Savannah has an Australian cattle dog mix named Korra, whom she adopted in August 2019. She and Korra love hiking, camping, and taking long road trips. It is Savannah’s goal to further Korra’s training as she learns more on her journey with A Fox and Hounds.
Mason
Trainer
Mason started his career with A Fox & Hounds Harborside in February of 2022. He has always enjoyed working with animals over people, and he is planning on furthering his knowledge in animal behavior and general dog training. He has over 6 years of experience in dog handling, care, and socialization with various doggy daycares and kennels.
Mason currently does not own a dog but is hoping to find the right one very soon! He likes to take hikes, listen to good music, and is an aspiring photographer. All of which he hopes to incorporate with his new furry friend when he finds them!