Diva Dogs
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Jerel Lonnstrom: Owner and Grooming Manager

Jerel Lonnstrom earned a Certificate in Pet Grooming (CPG) from Madeline's Pet Grooming Institute in Santa Clara, California - one of the top grooming schools on the west coast.  Patience, gentle handling, and plenty of treats make Jerel the bark around town among his tail wagging clients.  Jerel is a graduate of the dogTEC Dog Walking Academy, a member of Pet Sitters International and participates in a local network of Professional Dog Walkers.

 

 

Cindy Lonnstrom: Owner and Training Manager

Cindy Lonnstrom is a graduate of Jean Donaldson’s and Janis Bradley's world-renowned San Francisco Academy for Dog Trainers where she received a Certificate in Training and Counseling (CTC).  She is a graduate of the dogTEC Dog Walking Academy, a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers and Behavior Education Network.  Cindy specializes in early puppy development and learning, and uses positive reinforcement training methods and psychology principles of learning to motivate good behavior and prevent problem behaviors. 

Together the Lonnstroms have volunteered their time providing grooming make-overs for shelter dogs awaiting adoption.  They actively pursue continuing education by attending animal behavior conferences, seminars, and workshops.  When Jerel and Cindy are not grooming, walking or training they enjoy spending time with their Labrador Retriever, named Chloe.

 
 

 

Myra Julian: Dog Walker

Myra has lived all over Northern California from Sacramento to El Dorado Hills and currently residing in San Jose. She currently attends DeAnza College in Cupertino majoring in Massage Therapy. She is aspiring to become nationally certified in the field; as well as pursue to become a doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Some of her hobbies include drawing, hiking, still and movement meditations and much more! She has grown up with dogs all of her life; from raising a Chow Chow named Gizmo and a Pekingese named Spot at age 7. Currently raising an 8 year old Jack Russell Terrier named Kiki whom loves to swim. She has trained her Jack Russell Terrier to speak, sit, shake as well as many other tricks. Creating an invigorating experience with dogs giving them a great experience to form a foundation to start a healthy relationship as well as providing them with the care they need.