About Us

Kelsey Herreras dream was always to become a veterinarian since she was the age of only 7, hence an animal science degree from UC Davis with a specialization in behavior. She switched back and forth between companion animal and equine health, having worked with and ridden horses most of her young adulthood but also loving her house pets growing up which included rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, fish, cats, shepherds heelers, and huskies. While at UC Davis Kelsey also worked as a vet tech for a vet hospital in Sacramento as well as an employee for Pet Pals; a pet sitting and dog walking company in Davis, CA. While working for both she decided that caring for animals somewhere they were comfortable made her happier than caring for them in the possibly scary environment of a veterinary hospital. Thus, she did a 180 as she was graduating and decided against vet school and bought Pet Pals instead! Along with its 3 employees and 350 clients! She loved taking care for animals so much that she began adding on more services such as pack walks, day care, etc. During Covid, Kelsey fostered a pregnant German Shepherd and then decided to adopt one of her puppies who was very nervous and scared of the world since the day he was born, knowing it would be difficult for him to find a forever home with his nervous personality. She became determined to help him through his fear and anxiety to become more confident. Hence the obsession with dog behavior and training began. She read every book she could get her hands on as well as every podcast and took all the courses and seminars available to her. She explored many different training methodologies while working with her own GSD as well as hundreds of client dogs of all different sizes, breeds, and temperaments. Since the covid years Kelsey has received numerous certifications in dog training and continues to learn and expand her knowledge on a daily basis. She is currently a certified balanced dog trainer who also offers pack walks, dog walks, day care, and occasional pet sitting services.