Sheenagh is originally from Connecticut where she attended SCSU and began her career in Hospitality Management, before moving to the island in 2015. Sheenagh has always had a profound love of dogs and Covid allowed her to follow her passion into dog walking and now, dog training. She attended a 6 month Master Canine Trainer program at Highland Canine School for Dog Trainers in North Carolina. After graduating, she stayed on for an internship for a more hands on experience.

Sheenagh enjoys dog sports & competes in dock diving trials with her black lab Ruie. Sheenagh and Ruie are also working towards becoming the island’s first bed bug detection team.

When not enjoying all things dogs, you can find Sheenagh volunteering with island charities, reading, cooking and spending time with family & friends.

Kate moved to the Vineyard in 1999 and joined our team in 2021. A self-proclaimed Crazy Dog Lady, she appreciates each pup’s unique personality and is passionate about finding new ways to make every walk fun and engaging. She loves assisting with Sheenagh’s obedience classes and pursues a variety of ongoing training both online and on the Island.

Kate also does freelance writing for Island publications and volunteers for the Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Society.

She lives on a small farm in West Tisbury with human family, Lab mix, Murphy and calico kitty, Momo.

Sydney was born and raised on the island. She has always felt deeply connected to animals and nature.

Sydney graduated from UMAINE with a degree in Wildlife Ecology, and is currently an educator at Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary.

When Sydney is not leading a nature based program, her favorite favorite activities are taking dogs to the beach, helping out with farm chores, and horseback riding!

April lives on Martha’s Vineyard year round and enjoys every season and it’s natural beauty.

April loves meeting new dogs and kitties and getting to know and care for them. Animals bring so much happiness to our lives and April believes they are a significant part of our spiritual and psychological well-being.

April says working with Happy Tails is such a rewarding experience!

I’m originally from Wisconsin, and my love for animals began from taking care of our family’s dogs, rabbits, and chickens! My interest in science led me to study conservation in college. When I graduated, I moved to the Vineyard to work at Felix Neck. When I’m not working, you can find me painting, cooking, running, hiking, playing guitar, and spending time with friends at the beach!

I’m originally from Leominster, Massachusetts and have been living on Martha’s Vineyard for almost nine years. Since I was a kid I have always loved being out in nature and interacting/learning about animals. And although I’m not much into catching snakes and frogs anymore, I have a 7 and a half year old Yellow Lab named Norton; who I love more basically than anything. My purpose and truest passion is teaching yoga, which I’m learning allows me to connect with our fury friends even more. I love to practice yoga, play and explore various genres of electronic music, and spend time with said Yellow Lab; Norton.

I grew up on Martha’s Vineyard and graduated from MVRHS. I have loved taking care of animals for as long as I can remember. When I’m not working, I’m at attending school for aesthetics and will graduate in April!