The SwissRidge^™️ Staff

Nina - Nursery Manager

I’m Nina.
I was born and raised in Indonesia. I have traveled all over the world before settling in Canada. Before working with animals, I was a chef. My love for animals started to grow when I received my first SwissRidge dog who I named Bima.
I then had the opportunity to work at SwissRidge kennels. I have a very versatile job at SwissRidge. I mainly work in the nursery looking after all the moms and puppies. I also train puppies in the imprint program and look after some of the other farm animals on the property. I absolutely love my job and love that I get to spend every hour working with animals!

Emily - Kennel Manager

I have been working as a Kennel Attendant at SwissRidge since January 2016.

For as long as I can remember, animals have always been my passion. When I’m not taking care of the dogs at SwissRidge, you can usually find me at home with my own dog, at the farm riding and taking care of the horses, or at the gym working on my fitness.

The unconditional love that I receive from the dogs makes me really appreciate the job that I have at SwissRidge. I love coming to work every day knowing that there are many wagging tails waiting for me to arrive.

My favorite part of the job, besides being with dogs all day, would be getting the Bernedoodle puppies ready to go home on puppy pick-up day. I love seeing how fluffy they get after being bathed and brushed… especially their paws and tails.

It’s a pleasure to work for Sherry, someone who is so knowledgeable about breeding and caring for dogs. In the short amount of time I have worked for Sherry, I have already learned so much!

My love for animals makes this the perfect job for me!

Mellonie - Head of administration

I provide administrative support at SwissRidge Kennels. My job includes answering phone calls and emails, booking flights, organizing all paperwork, booking appointments and making sure all clients’ needs are covered from the day they contact us until they get their pup and afterwards. 

I’ve held other customer service/receptionist jobs in the past, but none has been as fulfilling as this one. The best part of my job is interacting with future and existing members of our SwissRidge family. I love helping families find their newest furry friend.

Working for a committed professional like Sherry, and being around cute pups and beautiful dogs top off my list of why I enjoy my job. 

I have had dogs most of my life, and there’s nothing like the love and companionship of man’s best friend. 

Rachael - Receptionist for training

I’m in charge of getting all the training reports and updates to owners who have enrolled their puppies in our imprint program.

I have a long history of loving animals, my two passions are horses and dogs. I am so proud to be a part of SwissRidge Kennels! I have a few furry friends at home, pictured is my rescue Joey. I also have an Australian Shepherd, a SwissRidge Golden Retriever, two horses, and cows. I enjoy going on hikes with my dogs and giving them lots of love, and it’s pretty incredible that my job is to simply care for and love someone else’s. A lot of time is spent keeping their kennels clean and cozy, while the rest of the time is spent romping around with all the doodles and their parents. I love it! My favorite part is meeting the puppies’ new parents and watching how appreciated and involved our dogs are in their new furever families.

Leija - Groomer

Hi I’m Leija
I’m the groomer here at Swissridge kennels. I started working here as a kennel attendant back in late 2020 then as of 2023 became the groomer at Swissridge kennels.  I’ve always had an interest working with dogs and loved the grooming process, in high school I used to do my co op at a small groomer salon in my home town, watching and learning as the groomer gave pups “glow ups”. Last year ,2023,  I graduated a professional pet grooming course where I spent months learning about the basics and how to’s of grooming. Now it’s my job to make sure all the pups and dogs here at Swissridge kennels look like superstars. 

Dana - Puppy Midwife (overnights) and Driver

Kayla - Kennel Attendant

I have always been a lifelong animal lover, especially dogs! I graduated from Georgian College’s Animal Care Worker program as well as the Animal Enforcement program.

Now, I am part of the fabulous SwissRidge team in Schomberg! The standards are high at SwissRidge and I work hard to make sure all the dogs and puppies have tons of care, cleanliness and lots and lots of love!!! I enjoy working with these awesome dogs and the great team here so much, that it almost doesn’t feel like work at all!

When I’m not at work, I enjoy hanging around with my own two dogs, Sam and Tyson, and two cats, Tim and Reggie.  🙂

Katie - Kennel Attendant

Ever since I was young animals have always been a big part of my life, from family pets to horseback riding I always knew I wanted to pursue a career working around animals. Since working at SwissRidge Kennels I have gained so much  valuable experience to help me in the future. This position has made me sure I want to work around animals. I love working with all the dogs and seeing these amazing puppies go to there fur ever homes!

Sophia - Kennel Attendant

Chanler - Kennel Attendant

Hi, I’m Chanler!
A veterinary assistant graduate from Seneca college, and big time animal lover! I have been so lucky to be an employee here at Swiss Ridge Kennels since the fall of 2023. I genuinely look forward to coming into work everyday to care for & spend time with all of our amazing dogs (the staff are great too!) When I am not spending my time with these cuties, you can find me at home relaxing with a good book & cuddling my own fur babies. Or gardening and landscaping at my other job, which I thoroughly enjoy doing on the side! I am so grateful to be a part of the Swiss Ridge family & have definitely found my furever home here!

Rachel - Kennel Attendant