Meet our Handlers
Laraine - Founder/Owner
I absolutely love seeing the happiness and excitement on our hikers' faces every day. When I started this business, I envisioned how the healing power of nature could address some of the key behavioral challenges our city dogs face. Just like humans, they thrive when connected to a healthy outdoor environment. I’m incredibly grateful for our amazing team and the opportunity to collaborate with our clients to help their dogs live their best, most fulfilling lives.
Sam - Dog Trainer/Handler
Sam is a certified professional dog trainer with an undeniable love for animals. Originally he is from Minneapolis, but has lived in Georgia for over 30 years and loves Atlanta to the fullest! He has 2 dogs, Maverick and Rallo. Ruby Falls is his favorite spot to go hiking, but he also enjoys creating art, mountain biking, and photography on the side!
Madison - Handler & OPs Support
Ever since she was four years old and declared that she would one day be a better vet than her uncle, Madison knew she would spend her life devoted to helping animals. She is now fulfilling her childhood dreams in Atlanta as a Ph.D. candidate researching topics in animal health, a Lifeline volunteer, and a part-time hiker and scheduling coordinator with the Two Chicks and a Pack team. In her spare time she also competes in agility, dock diving, and lure coursing with her own dog and is learning how to quilt.
McCaine -Part Time Handler
When McCaine's not living her best life exploring the country in her custom designed van or flying around the world for SkyWest, she’s out on the trails hiking some pups with us. McCaine lives in Old 4th Ward Atlanta and frequently volunteers at the Humane Society and other non-profits around Atlanta. She’s an avid hiker, having hiked Kilamanjaro, Camino de Santiago, Machu Pitchu, many of our US National and State Parks, and more. She’s an experienced dog handler that has been hiking with us for over four years now and all the pups love her positive presence and desire to explore more wherever we go.
Dawn - Seasonal Handler
Dawn is a part-time, seasonal hiker with Two Chicks and a Pack. She is founder and owner of Mahealani's Polynesian Entertainment, which provides Hawaiian and Polynesian-themed entertainment and education for private, corporate, and public events across the Southeast. Prior to that she was an educator including working at Zoo Atlanta as an Education Programs Instructor and Animal Handler, so Two Chicks and Pack allows her the opportunity to share her love of animals and the great outdoors here in Atlanta.
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