Laney Barlow
Founder, Certified Veterinary Nurse & Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA)
Laney has worked with animals her entire life, growing up riding and training horses on a farm. She is a Certified Veterinary Nurse with over 15 years of experience in specialty veterinary medicine, where she managed surgical teams and mentored and trained new veterinary technicians.
Building on her extensive medical background, Laney became a Certified Professional Dog Trainer through the CPDT-KA program. She has also completed a 30-hour master course in working with aggressive dogs taught by world-renowned trainer Michael Shikashio, further expanding her expertise in behavior and rehabilitation.
Laney works closely with Cape Ann Animal Aid to help develop training programs for shelter dogs and staff. She is deeply passionate about education, mentorship, and creating opportunities for others in the animal care industry. Through her apprenticeship program, she is committed to supporting women in business and helping remove barriers for those pursuing careers working with animals.
Today, Laney mentors two apprentices who are actively working toward their own professional certifications.
Nancy Scioli
Tide Pool Pet Sitter
Nancy Scioli is a natural born animal lover. She has fostered and cared for many dogs over the years. A natural caregiver to all animals, she has been with Tide Pool since the summer of 2024.
Reaney McGilvary
Tide Pool Pet Sitter, Professional Kitty Whisperer & Finish Carpenter
Reaney grew up with two kitties he adored. Fuzzball and Scuppers, Reaney is an expert in kitty body language.
Cady Whitley
Tide Pool Driver, Day Camp Caretaker, and Veterinary Technician
Cady is a trained veterinary nurse with a background in emergency medicine as well as experience as a dog handler and groomer. She grew up surrounded by a menagerie of pets—from dogs and cats to bearded dragons, rats, and even a hedgehog named Rocket.
Rachel Allen
Tide Pool Overnight Care Giver, Off Grid Ninja, Chicken Mommy
Rachel has grown up surrounded by animals—dogs, cats, guinea pigs, turtles, and even mice. During COVID, she rescued her senior dog, and she has fostered several dogs on their journey to their forever homes. She also volunteers with local rescues and now dedicates her time to caring for your pups, continually learning new skills and training techniques to help every dog thrive!
Whitney Arruda
Tide Pool Pet Sitter & Gardner
Whitney comes to us with reactive dog experience and a deep love for kitties! She is a professional gardener by trade.