Meyer’s Tails Up Farm is piloted by owner Kent Meyer, third generation dog breeder of the Meyer family. Along with gaining knowledge from his family for decades both Kent and his wife and several team members have trained with John Rogerson of England and the late Lee Mannix and as such is versatile in canine behavior and understanding how dogs think. Kent has consulted with hundreds of dog owners to help them clarify and improve their relationship. As a youngster Kent worked his way up learning every aspect of dog language and behavior with a lot of trial and error. Over the past years Kent and Gwen have had the privilege of showing some of the US’s top show dogs and repeatedly winning top awards at national specialties and the Westminster Dog Show.
Kent Meyer
Lead Dog
Kent is a third-generation dog man with decades of experience as a trainer, behaviorist, and professional handler. He’s known for his deep love of dogs and calm, confident approach. Married to his best friend Gwen, Kent says life has never been better than watching their son Luke grow up.
Gwen Meyer
Wife Of Lead Dog
Over 30 years ago, Gwen met Kent at a dog show—never imagining the journey ahead. She’s been by his side ever since, helping build Meyer’s into what it is today. Gwen wears many hats, but her greatest joy and proudest role is being Mom to their son, Luke.
Donna Anderson
Customer Care
You’ve gotta love Donna—the calm, dependable heart of our team who’s always ready to help with anything. She works tirelessly behind the scenes but treasures her most important role: grandma to sweet little Selah. Donna’s kindness and steady presence keep everything running smoothly around here.
Hannah Cornelius
Daycare & Social Media Team
If Hannah’s not out running local trails, she’s likely in our daycare, loving on dogs—she truly has a magical way with animals. She’s also the creative force behind our social media. Those adorable photos of your pup? That’s Hannah. The hilarious TikToks with millions of views? Yep, her too.
Stacey Nelson
Daycare Teacher
You’ve probably seen Stacey in action—leading our doggy daycare students through their daily lessons with energy and heart! She’s also hands-on with our lodging pups, making sure every tail is wagging. Her pride and joy? Butter, her adorable sidekick who’s just as spunky and lovable as she is!
Jordan Peterson
Daycare Director
If you’ve been to Meyer’s a few times, chances are you’ve met Jordan—one of our MVPs for over two decades. Sweet, sharp, and impressively organized, she keeps things running smoothly in daycare and beyond. While she’s a pro with pups, her heart has a serious soft spot for cats!
Joyce Soderberg
Customer Care & Training
Joyce wears many hats—and rocks them all! She leads our training and aquatics teams, manages memberships, and brings heart to every call she answers. A Rockford native, she’s passionate about, her grandsons Tyler and Adam, and breeds the most lovable Bernese Mountain Dogs you’ve ever seen!
Nick Waters
Pet Styling Leader
Nick’s smile lights up the room, but don’t let that fool you—he’s a grooming powerhouse. Named a GroomTeamUSA Hall of Famer and Top 10 stylist, he blends artistry with ease. When not styling pups, he’s busy being a devoted dad to two lively daughters and breeds Brussel Griffons.