You'll "Love The Difference" At Waggin' Tails Junction! 703-361-7550 |
Chief Engineer: Julie Hogan |
In 1972 Julie left her profession as a Kindergarten Teacher to operate a boarding kennel in Manassas (aka Lake Jackson Kennels). The owner, a veterinarian, had sold his practice and was retiring. |
While she had experience in dog training through her hobby with English Springer Spaniels, Julie started as the only employee and began an education process with membership in the American Boarding Kennel Association (aka Pet Care Services Association). Over the next 30 years, not only did the number of employees grow, but Julie took advantage of the ABKA educational programs, written materials, meetings and seminars that were available. At the same time Julie expanded her hobby of training, showing and breeding her Springers, she took the opportunity to attend seminars on training and on-campus seminars from Cornell University and University of Pennsylvania veterinary schools in dog and cat care, behavior and diseases. In 2002 Julie decided to build a new kennel in Manassas City and Jessica Rockx came on as a partner. We utilized those last 30+ years of knowledge and love of the business, our clientele and the pets. Waggin' Tails Junction is a dream come true. |
Copyright 2005 - 2009 Waggin' Tails Junction |
10035 Dean Drive, Manassas, Virginia 20110 (703) 361-7550 FAX (703) 368-1796 |
Chief Engineer: Jess Rockx Jess' first kennel experience came in 1992 when she worked at Lake Jackson Kennel during high school. After starting a family and returning to the kennel, she has worked full time since 1995. Jessica has experience with every aspect of the business. In 2003, she became a partner in Waggin' Tails Junction. She assisted Julie in the design and move from Lake Jackson Kennels to Waggin' Tails Junction. Jessica is Red Cross certified in Pet First Aid and CPR. She has been certified by the PSCA as a Pet Care Attendant and regularly attends educational/behavioral seminars and events pertaining to the boarding kennel, daycare, and training. She has been through multiple obedience and agility classes with many different dogs, and has owned many different sizes and breeds of dogs. |
Daycare Conductor: Ben Allan Ben started our Daycare program when he came on board with Waggin' Tails Junction full time in 2005. He had been a part-time worker at Lake Jackson Kennels since 2003, working with our daycare and boarding clients. He attends annual educational daycare and behavioral seminars and events. His prior experience started in Maine at a humane society in1991, and continued locally at the Manassas City Animal Shelter, along with veterinary assistant experience. He lives with his wonderful dog Nina, who is our great daycare evaluator, and his cat Tator. |
Daycare Conductor: Angie King Angie's dog experience started in 1982 with training her German Shepherd Dog and Rottweiler in Germany. She has now focused on one breed, the Belgian Malinois. She trains her dogs in conformation, obedience, herding, agility, and protection. She has competed nationally and internationally with her dogs. Angie has worked in our daycare program since 2006. She teaches agility and obedience classes. She enjoys training classes, seminars, and educational events. |
Station Master: Sandy Henriques Sandy took her first obedience class from Julie Hogan in 1979, and became involved in the English Springer Spaniels. She has owned her own kennel and trains Springer Spaniels in conformation, obedience, tracking, field trials, and hunt tests. In the past, she was the Editor and Publisher of two magazines, Spaniels in the Field, and The Springer Express. Sandy came on full time in the kennel in 2003. She has completed an Animal Behavior course at Texas A&M University and continues to enjoy educational seminars. She now oversees the office management and knows all of the workings of the kennel, daycare, and training. She is a member of the ESSFTA Foundation for Genetic Health and Research. |
Supervisor: Janet Kolakoski: Janet started working for Lake Jackson Kennels in 1978, while in high school. Continuing to work part time at the kennel, she earned her BS in Biology and a MA in New Professional Studies-Education from George Mason University. Upon graduation, Fairfax County hired her to teach the first Animal Science Class. At school she teaches how to care for reptiles, small companion animals, dogs, and cats. She currently teaches at Chantilly High School. She started training her first dog, a German Shepherd, in 1980. She currently owns English Springer Spaniels and trains them in agility, tracking, obedience, and hunt tests. She is also an obedience and agility instructor in her spare time. |
Supervisor: Rachel Rybinsky: Rachel started working at Lake Jackson Kennels in 2001. She worked part time through high school and when she was home from college. She helped us move to Waggin' Tails Junction. Since graduating from West Virginia University with a BA in Criminology Investigation, she has become a full time kennel supervisor. She has attended educational kennel seminars and helps out in daycare and all aspects of the kennel. She is owned by 2 dogs, Freckles and Raven, and 3 cats, Ping, Pong, and Frosty. |
