Meet The Staff
Our team is ever changing and as such we will add staff to this page as they have been with us for at least 6 months.

MELANIE SMITH

Owner/Certified Dog Trainer

Melanie is a certified dog trainer from Animal Behavior College, and certified Fear Free. She worked at a veterinary clinic for 6 years and sometimes misses the crazy mornings. Melanie currently owns three pit bull mixes, Luna 10yrs old, Calvin 8yrs old, and Xylene 10months old, and has had several different breeds throughout her life. She is excited to provide services to Emporia and creating a passionate well trained staff.

BOBBI PEET

Manager

Bobbi Peet is one of our managers at Raise Your Paws. Bobbi has lots of experience with working with dogs. Bobbi is also a dog owner to several rescues. Bobbi is always willing to jump right in and help where ever she is needed.

Noah Salazar

Manager

Noah came to us a year ago. He is very patient with the dogs and humans. He has learned a lot and really enjoys the training part of the job. No dog is a stranger to him, including those that "don't like men." Noah has business degree from ESU.