The Bed N’ Barkfest
PET CARE AND TRAINING
This site is for our New Smyrna Beach location. If you're looking for our Daytona location, Please click here!
Our Staff
We are a small business. There are few of us, but a lot of love to go around! We enjoy keeping a small staff, in order to provide a very personal and attentive experience for you and your pets.
Heather
Owner - Trainer - Executive Dog Guardian
Hello! My name is Heather and I LOVE DOGS. I spent many of my teenage years volunteering at animal shelters and pet sitting for relatives. When I was 18 I put my life on hold and went to on site training with a dog training company in South Florida. I learned so much and put in hundreds of hours, and they put me in charge of their entire Daytona Beach location. I returned home bursting with excitement to help those around me! I trained for this company for 3 years, and experience goes a LONG way with animals. During this time I was training and pet sitting full time. I also met my dog-loving husband, Bobby G. Bobby helped boost my confidence as well as take a lot of weight off my shoulders, so that we could strive to accomplish more! At this point we finally decided to take a leap of faith and officially start up our OWN business. We have gained so many wonderful clients, and our life is always filled with wagging tails. The Bed N' BarkFest is a dream come true, and we have been operating for almost 8 years now! My passion and understanding of animals continues to grow every day.
Indica
Manager - Executive Dog Guardian
Hi everyone! My name is Indica, and I am a very proud employee at The BednBarkfest. All of your lovely pets have help me in so many more ways than you can imagine! Especially the slobbery kisses! I am currently enrolled in a course to become a Canine Specialist so I can learn so much more and create a more helpful environment here! I realized my interest in working with animals as a career in high school, and I think The BednBarkfest is definitely my place to be. I’ve been around many animals my entire life, and my mom works at a vet’s office so I’d say it runs in the family. I do everything in my ability to make your babies feel safe and comfortable in their time away and hope to keep seeing them all for all the years to come. One thing is for sure, I will love your pups like my own until they can go home to you! And I can’t wait to meet all of our new clients and continue to bond with my regulars every day!
Elise
Senior Dog Guardian
Hey! I’m Elise, I’m 27 years old, and I’ve been working with dogs for a little over three years now. Working as a kennel assistant honestly feels like the perfect job for me. I’ve been around dogs my entire life. Big ones, little ones, everything in between, so working with them professionally just made sense. I’ve always felt super comfortable around animals and I love getting to know each dog’s unique personality. Whether it’s playing with the high-energy pups or making sure the shy ones feel safe and relaxed, I enjoy every part of what I do.
At home, I’ve got a bit of a zoo going on with my dog, cat, insects, and parrot keeping me on my toes. They’re all a big part of my life, and I really value the bond I have with each of them. Outside of the pet world, I’m a huge fan of music, heavy metal and classic rock are my go-tos, and I try to get out to shows as often as I can. I’m also into video games and love just kicking back and relaxing when I have some downtime.
Working with animals isn’t just a job for me, it’s something I genuinely care about. I try to treat every dog like they’re my own and make sure they have a positive experience every time they’re in my care.
Angelina
Junior Dog Guardian
Hi, my name is Angelina and I absolutely love working at Bed n Barkfest! Caring for animals has always been a huge part of who I am. I spent two unforgettable months volunteering at an animal shelter in Costa Rica, and that experience only deepened my passion for making a difference in the lives of animals. The love and connection you feel from them is truly unmatched, and I couldn’t imagine doing anything else. I also have five animals of my own that I absolutely adore—they’re a big part of my heart and home. Every day, I feel lucky to do what I love and be part of a place that values compassion, care, and wagging tails.
