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Clifford Rasmussen
A natural with dogs, of service to them since 2008, Cliff will tell you that paws down, dog walking is the best job he’s ever had. He loves to play the role of grandpa, showering each dog with affection, taking them out at the best time of the day, and getting to throw around a ball or play a little tug before a good-bye treat. He loves meeting dogs and seems to know just about everybody, or their dog at least, in the neighborhoods where he walks. Having been a very successful BMW sales associate for much of his career, and possessing a BA in philosophy, Cliff has found what may be his greatest joy and calling.
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Mike Murray
Many of our clients will recognize Michael, or Mike to many people, as the friendly face who greets them whenever they pick up their prized pooch after-hours. Since winter of 2009, Michael has been an integral part of all things DoGone Fun! We certainly appreciate his generosity in giving his time and energy to the dogs that sometimes need an unexpected walk, or a walk later in the evening. He likes to keep a few of his own regular dogs, of whom he grows very fond, but he does so many things for DoGone Fun! that he is referred to as “the Glue”. He held a position with an airline responsible for Animal Shipping prior to coming on board here. Our clients and their dogs really love his warm and friendly manner, and the care he shows them both. Halley Erickson
The dogs Halley walks love to see her come through the door, excited to spend time with her and be outside on their walk. Her clients trust her to take good care of their companion and of them, which she always does with a smile. Halley is devoted to dogs, and loves to be with them serving as their dedicated dog walker. She is a native Chicagoan that began her time here in March of 2011, and she just can’t get enough of the doggie love she gets and gives back everyday from walking her pooches. A favorite activity of hers is singing to the dog, which they seem to enjoy. Roxy likes her Stevie Wonder covers! Occasionally she might have a one-sided conversation using her best British accent. Whatever it is, she loves to have fun with the dogs. Maggie DiBardino
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A dog walker at heart, Christopher has fallen in love with the profession after being a Professional Dog Walker almost 4 years, beginning in 2007. After becoming a student at the Animal Career Academy spring semester of 2011, the affiliate school of DoGone Fun!, he was asked to come aboard as their Outside Services Coordinator. Besides the oversight of the dog walking staff, petsitting services and hotel services, he happily walks a few of our dogs as part of his schedule. There are few things he loves more than to be walking outside with a canine companion. He respects and admires those that choose to do the same, and our clients, their dogs and their walkers appreciate him for that.
Maggie is much beloved by her dogs and clients, and is personally a huge lover of all things Canine. Her work with animals goes back many years, including time in kenneling and as an Animal Tech with Anti-Cruelty. She has been a valued member of our dog walking staff since 2010, and has shown extraordinary care and attention to our clients and their companion animals. She is a trusted dog walker. She comes to us with an Art Management degree from Columbia College, and worked in radio broadcasting while there. She is also an entrepreneur who runs a vintage clothing company from her home called Lipstick Dinosaur. Maggie is a fun-loving canine connoisseur that loves to spend time with the doggies.