OUR PROFESSIONALS IN CHARGE
Lindsey Mills
Professional Dog Trainer, Kennel Manager, Canine Behavioral Consultant.
CPDT-KA Certified
Lindsey, (they/them) is one of our many dedicated members of The Confident Canine staff. They earned the title of Certified Professional Dog Trainer through the CCPDT in order to instill and advance positive reinforcement practices within the animal care industry. Lindsey's skill set includes monitoring canine body language, assessing individual socialization spectrums, assisting dogs towards polite and healthy interactions, and leading future dog specialists towards a promising career in the daycare and training industry. Before joining The Confident Canine team, they served in the Marine Corps for 5 years which strengthened their views on the importance of teamwork, communication, and precision which translates into their work ethic. In their spare time, they enjoy spending time with their two dogs Logan (an Australian Shepherd) and Trixie (a Mini Aussie) whether it's by napping at home, going on a trail, or exploring Lambertville!
Katie DeAngelo
Professional Dog Trainer, Customer Relations Manager
Katie came to us after graduating from Delaware Valley University with a degree in Equine Business Management as well as Media and Communication. What started out as a part-time job quickly developed into a strong passion for working with dogs, and Katie has now been a devoted member of the TCC team for nearly 3 years. You can usually find Katie at the front desk organizing classes/schedules, welcoming new dogs to daycare, creating our newsletter, or teaching training classes of her own. When she is not working, Katie enjoys running her photography and graphic arts business, Katie Lynn Media, hiking with Mia and Mateo (her Mini Aussies) spoiling her horse, reading and surfing.
Lo DaCosta
Front Desk Associate
Lo daCosta (they/them) - Front Desk Associate Lo has loved animals their entire life. Though they have spent the last 7 years learning people's coffee orders, they are thrilled to be learning all of your dogs' names and personalities instead. In their spare time, they enjoy hiking with their dog Mose, playing ukelele, and crocheting. Lo hopes to work towards becoming a certified trainer.
Jen Renye
Daycare Attendant
Jennifer fell into her life of working with dogs when she was presented with a position in a boarding kennel right after her high school graduation. From there, she wanted to be more involved in the dogs' lives so she moved on to working at an animal shelter and started dog sitting. Now, five years later, she has found her place at The Confident Canine! Outside of work, Jennifer spends a lot of time learning new art forms. One of her favorite art forms is making jewelry with polymer clay. As a beginner artist, she got a few of her beginner friends together to start the Spirit of Spirals Collective. Her other favorite art form is dance, more specifically hula hoop dance and other flow arts. Jennifer has also spent some time studying Environmental Science at RVCC. She hopes to learn more about the environment and our effects on its creatures, and she hopes to continue working with animals in the future.
