Meet our Team
Paula Schaefgen Mrazek
Founder & Owner, Positive Reinforcement Dog Trainer (CCDT Certified)
Founder & Owner. Paula has 9+ years of professional dog experience. An accomplished dog trainer with CCDT certification, Paula founded Training, Walks & Petsits by Paula LLC in March 2020, right at the start of the Pandemic. Crossing over from professional dog walking and pet sitting, she kept busy by providing those services as well as dog training unsing positive reinforcement only. She specializes in walk and train and private lessons, coaching you to train your dog.
Also an accomplished opera singer and artist, she enjoys singing professionally with Concert Opera of Greater Chicago, as well as other local companies. She also draws and paints opera sets and custom pet portraiture. Private commissions welcomed and appreciated.
Rachael Johnson
Dog Walker, Cat Whisperer & Pet Sitter
Rachael has lots of pet experience as the owner of a senior Weimariner and tabby cat. She also has volunteered at a local cat rescue in Crystal Lake. She loves spending her time walking your dog, practicing polite manners in your home and keeping kitties company.
As a former teacher and upscale restaurant hostess, Rachael takes pride in providing excellent customer service.
When she is not busy with your pets, she is a guru sew-person and can create clothing, bags and quilts. Your cat or dog will have a new and fun best friend!