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Shahayla callison
Shay joined Best Friends in 2021. An experienced groomer, Shay has also been heavily involved in dog sports for most of her adult life.
She loves training her personal dogs in Agility, Competition Obedience, Rally Obedience, and Barn Hunt. She spends most of her time training her dogs, traveling to train her dogs, and learning about….training dogs!
“Seeing my dogs work at their full potential is truly amazing!”
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hannah Benes
Hannah joined Best Friends in 2000 - our longest-term employee! She has loved dogs her entire life, and has done wonders with her Golden Retrievers in Agility, Tricks, and now K9 Nose Work.
Best Friends was her very first job, and she couldn’t imagine working anywhere else. She loves all the dogs, and loves and enjoys being able to interact with all different kinds of breeds, ages, and personalities.
“To me, a relationship with your dog is like a dance.”
Kesa Duffey
Kesa has been part of the Best Friends family since 2017, but has been working with dogs for most of her life. A Montana transplant, Kesa has been an active volunteer with humane societies, and is currently involved with several rescue organizations in the Pacific Northwest.
Her “soft spot” for boxers and “bully breeds” shines through her personal dogs - she always has one of her own boxers and regularly provides foster care for boxers in need.
Kesa enjoys hiking with her dogs and spending time on the Oregon coast.
“My dogs have made me a better person. Dogs love us in all our imperfections and through this we learn to love and accept ourselves.”
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Emalee Will
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Alana Clearo
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Josh Spencer
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Madison Blixt
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Abby Bedwell
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