Adam Summerford
Owner & Trainer

Adam Summerford built We Talk Dog with his dogs and clients in mind. This is a place for dogs to come play and socialize in a healthy way. The team uses the same philosophy and commands Adam and his trainers teach clients in homes every day.

Russel Rouse
Operations Manager & Trainer

Russel Rouse has been working at We Talk Dog since 2012. Russel has five dogs, Tessa, Becca, Eleanor, Spaz, and Betty. Russel’s favorite part about working at We Talk Dog is being able to handle a large social group of dogs, and getting to work with all different types of dogs.

Ricky Harmon
Operations Manager

Ricky Harmon is one of our Operations Managers and has been working at We Talk Dog since 2019. His favorite part about working at We Talk Dog is getting to work with his sister and all the amazing dogs

Ellyn Smith
General Manager & Training Coordinator

Ellyn Smith has been working at We Talk Dog since 2013. Ellyn has three personal dogs, Meeka, Cora, and Flidias. Ellyn’s favorite part about working at We Talk Dog is helping families and their dogs better understand each other. The dogs love it here!

Jesse Jackson
Operations Manager

Jesse Jackson has been working at We Talk Dog since 2015. Jesse has three dogs, Symeria, Piper, and Teeno. Jesse’s Favorite part about working for We Talk Dog is meeting new dogs and the family atmosphere

Front Desk

Katie Dixon
Receptionist

Katie has 1 dog named Ava and 2 cats named Dixie and Belle. Her favorite thing about working at WTD is getting to love on all the cute dogs.

Ben Blach
Dog Handler

My favorite thing about We Talk Dog is working with different groups everyday and always having a different dynamic. 

 

Lauren Herman
Front Desk Receptionist & Dog Hander

Lauren Herman started working at We Talk Dog in 2021. She has one dog, Fern. Lauren’s favorite part about working at We Talk Dog is seeing all the sweet pups.

Groomers

Nicole
(Groomer)

Nicole joined our pack in March 2023. She has 20 years of grooming experience. 

Olivia
(Bather)

The best part of We Talk Dog is getting to work with my best friend and amazing coworkers! It’s awesome having a great group of people and dogs! 🙂

Dog Handlers

Teresa Tran
Dog Handler & Social Media

Teresa has been working here since September 2014. She has a Shiba Inu named Kai. Her favorite part of working at WTD is being able to photograph so many adorable dogs while they are here playing with their friends.

 

Shantez Riggs
Dog Handler & Overnight handler

Shantez Riggs’ favorite part about working at We Talk Dog is being able to work 2-9 with his awesome team.