New Owner of West Edmonton Tail Blazers - Melanie Elliot

My entire life I've known that my true calling was working with animals! Growing up, we always had cats, and I rode horses for awhile, but didn't get my first dog, Sasha- a Schnauzer/Pomeranian mix, until I was in High School. When she was just over a year, we started having various health problems with her, and found out from the Holistic Vet that she has wheat allergies. Thus began my personal mission to learn more about caring for my pets in all aspects.

I took a grooming course in 2004, and then groomed professionally for more than 4 years. As a groomer I realized just how many dogs out there have food related health issues, and continued to research the concept of "natural nutrition" in pets, and how low quality foods are linked to so many of the pet health issues we see and hear about everyday. From grooming I branched out into a combination of dog psychology based training, and nutritional consults. I worked for a few different pet food related businesses, and even spent a year working for a distributor of natural pet products. All my various jobs, and years of experience in the pet industry eventually led me to realize I needed to be in a situation where I could work for myself, as well as offer guidance and education to people struggling to sort out issues with their own pets.

Since starting in the pet industry, my animal family has grown significantly! I married in 2008, and my husband Todd and I are proud parents to our two dogs Sasha and Tessie(a purebred Pomeranian), and our 3 domestic cats –Widget, Catty, and Moosie. Every one of our animals has, at some point, had at least some minor health problems, and have proven time and again what a difference correct nutrition and supplementation can make!! We now have 5 healthy, happy pets thanks to the wonders of great food! I look forward to helping people achieve the same great results with their own precious animals!