Our wonderful team is the heart of Dogtopia. They watch over, care for and spoil your pups just as you would! In addition to possessing a passion for dogs, each has been trained in pack management and dog behavior.
...Everyone calls me Mo
Favorite Dog Breed: Doberman Pinscher
Parent To: Gadget, a 7 year old Pomeranian
Favorite Dog Movie: Homeward Bound
Favorite Famous Dog: Frank the Pug from Men in Black
Start Date: November 2009
Outside of Work: I am part of C.A.P ground search and rescue. We closely work with several breeds to facilitate our search in rescue operations. I also volunteer with a local Maryland group that works with inner city youth. Part of the community service the group does is to go and volunteer in local dog shelters.
Favorite Dog Breed: All hound dogs!
Parent To: Maximus, a 4 year Beagle and Papparazzi, a 1 ˝ year old Yorkie.
Favorite Dog Movie:K-9,the cop movie where the German Shepherd “Jerry Lee” and Jim Belushi are partners.
Favorite Famous Dog: Lucky the Bulldog from Grumpier Old Men
Start Date: August 2010
Outside of Work: My boys love to take car rides. I often take Maximus for nature walks and venture to the river, which he likes to look at; he’s not much of a water dog. Papparazzi is a little more high class and only likes to go out when he knows he’s the center of attention.
Favorite Dog Breed: Any scruffy mutt!
Parent To: Pancho Villa, a 3 year old rescued Pug
Favorite Dog Movie: Milo & Otis
Favorite Famous Dog: Lassie
Start Date: April 2003 to Tyson's Corner
Outside of Work: I enjoy dog sitting for friends & family. I attend Mid-Atlantic Pug Rescue events where I got my Pancho from. Pancho goes with me pretty much everywhere I go.
Favorite Dog Breed: All of the Bully breeds - they are so misunderstood
Parent To: Philip "Diesel Weasel" Smith, a 2 year old Shih-Chon
Favorite Dog Movie: Cujo
Favorite Famous Dog: Lassie... "Timmy's in the well"
Start Date: December 2008
Outside of Work: I work with people and dogs in my community; I offer to educate my neighbors on dog behavior and socialization. I believe that by teaching the community, this helps to create a long lasting relationship between pet and owner.
Favorite Dog Breed: Poodle
Parent To: Dexter Neener, a 1 year old Poodle mix
Favorite Famous Dog: BO Obama (that lucky DAWG)
Start Date: July 2008
Outside of Work: I educate friends and family about the importance of adopting dogs from shelters. I also love taking care of my own dog "the Dex Monster." Dexter and I enjoy exploring the woods and getting lost for hours.
