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Our Staff

Laura Lautner, Owner

Laura left a teaching career working with underprivileged girls in 2002 to open Canine Capers Dog Daycare. Laura attended many seminars on dog behavior, obtained certification from the American Red Cross for Pet First Aid and put numerous titles on her own dogs. Her 11 year old chocolate lab Nixon is an AKC Canine Good Citizen and a Therapy dog with Therapy Dog International.

Canine Capers Dog Daycare quickly grew and in 2004 the new facility opened with 1,200 square feet of additional play space. Grooming was added in 2005. In addition to running a successful daycare, Laura has been on several committees, sponsored benefits and raised donations for dogs in need. She also donates to several local events each year. In 2006 Laura owned her first mastiff. Since then she has raised and shown her mastiffs in both the United States and Canada. Noble is also a therapy dog and visits nursing homes, schools and group homes each month bringing joy to those who meet him.

Kalyn Palumbo, Daycare Manager
Kayin is a Certified Veterinary Technician. She attended the University of Buffalo Mini Vet Program and has received over 20 certificates in related certification and training programs including customer service, management and supervisor training, animal behavior, canine agression, pet handling and pet care. She has also been a professional pet sitter for over 10 years.

Her commitment to animals extends beyond her work at Canine Capers to membership with Hawk Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in East Aurora, NY, PETA and Animal Advocates of WNY and involvement with dog fostering programs.

Kristine Weigard, Groomer
Kristina learned to groom when she was 16 years old and has been grooming ever since. She attended Medaille College after high school and received her Veterinary Technician degree. Kristina will complete her bachelors in 2012, at the University of Buffalo in Biomedical Science.

She has a 6 year old silver Standard Poodle named Liam and a 2 year old German Shepherd named Vigo.

Pilar Valezquez, Daycare Attendant
Pilar began her education at Medaille College where she obtained her associates degree in Veterinary Technology, and anticipated bachelors degree in May of 2012. She plans to take her Veterinary Technician National Examination in March of 2012, to become a licensed veterinary technician. An internship through Medaille led to a job as a veterinary assistant in a Hamburg area veterinary clinic where Pilar continued to work for approximately 3 years. It was there where she obtained all of her dog handling experience as she assisted in most examinations and procedures. Pilar lives with her Border Collie mix Tipper and her 3 cats.