We LOVE What We Do!
Allie: Owner/Alpha
Howdy! I’m Allie, Owner, Alpha & Founder of Let’s Walk Austin! I’m an Atlanta, Georgia transplant who now calls Texas, “Home Sweet Home!” Having grown up with dogs, cats, rabbits, chickens, ducks and donkeys, animals are my love language! I started my career in dog walking back in Atlanta and quickly realized I just landed my dream job. When I moved to Texas, I emailed all the Austin dog walking companies asking even if they were fully staffed, to give me a chance! It worked and I joined Let’s Walk Austin in 2019. After 2 years of working for LWA, I bought the company and have been living the dream ever since! For the first couple years, LWA grew strictly on word-of-mouth and I couldn’t be more thankful for such incredible clients appreciating our hard work. If you know me, you know I will do ANYTHING for our LWA dogs! The rare time I’m not out walking our LWA pups, I am exploring with my husband, Alan, and our two rescued dogs, Maisy & Cowboy! They go EVERY WHERE with me, if dogs aren’t allowed, I’m not going!
As of September 2023, I have opened my THIRD branch in Houston, Texas!! Can’t believe this is my job, someone pinch me!!
Alan
Athens, Georgia (Go Dawgs!) native. I grew up training my own dogs for my hunting passion. Watching my dogs learn and grow beside me, built a deep connection with these incredible animals. After years of owning labs, my wife and I rescued a full blood labbit (lab-pit), Cowboy, to accompany our smart-as-a-whip, heeler, Maisy. And then Allie brought home a cat one day and now I am a “cat dad.” Our family of five does anything and everything dog friendly! You won’t ever find us without our two fur kids alongside. If I’m not at Jo’s Coffee with Maisy & Cowboy, you’ll catch me working with our Let’s Walk Austin pups!
So excited to be part of Allie’s dream-come-true job and meet all the precious pups in Texas!! And now Denver, Colorado! We want to meet them all!!
And as of May 2024, I have left my corporate job (District Manager for Pernod Ricard) to join Allie and do this FULL TIME! I traded spirits and liquor for slobber and love!
Hannah
Hey y’all! I’m Hannah and I’m a dog walker/sitter for Let’s Walk Austin and a proud dog mama of a cuddly Pitbull named, Dude, and a crazy Australian shepherd named, Heido! I’m also an Austinite born and raised and proud of it! I got paid to walk my first dog in middle school and have been absolutely obsessed ever since! I believe dogs make the world a better and brighter place and this belief led me to work as a pet sitter for the past decade. I also worked at an “open play” doggy daycare for 3 years and was able to learn so much about how dogs interact not only with us, but with each other. And I’m a psychology major at Texas State University and one of the most important things I’ve learned is that being in the presence of animals drastically improves one’s mental health AND physical well-being. When I’m not walking the pups of Austin, I’m usually watching movies or going out to eat with my husband and fur babies!
Jacque
Hey there! I’m Jacque (pronounced like Jackie). I am a client turned walker! I am originally from Houston and moved to Austin in spring of 2020. I grew up with a German Shepherd/Lab mix named Raven and a cat named Freeway (we found her on the freeway in Houston). I’ve been animal obsessed ever since. I love how dog friendly this city is. I will always ask if I can meet your dog because they bring me so much joy. I finally adopted my sweet dog named Jake (the girl) from Austin Pets Alive. Her profile picture just spoke to me and I knew she would be the perfect fit for my family. She’s a blue heeler/lab mix and just perfect! She also happens to be the doppelgänger of Maisy!! I found LWA through social media because I started following Maisy’s account. I decided to try out the LWA services for myself and the rest is history. I’m so glad to be part of this journey! I can’t wait to meet your pets!
Avery
Hi, I’m Avery! I was born and raised in Houston, Texas, and moved to Austin about three years ago after studying at Texas State University in San Marcos—Go Bobcats! I’ve been walking and sitting dogs for around eight years, and it never gets old. I absolutely love my furry friends. When I’m not with dogs, you can find me at Barton Springs, practicing yoga, or exploring new places. I’m always active and on the move, so this job is perfect for burning off that extra energy. I’m excited to be part of a team that shares my passion for animals. Let’s get walking, Austin!
Chloe
Howdy! I'm an Austinite born and raised. I grew up showing Golden Retrievers and was always surrounded by adorable golden puppies. My mom was a vet and our house was always full of cats and dogs. I showed livestock in 4-H and became club and county president. I also showed horses growing up! I'm a proud Longhorn and Austinite. I've been pet sitting ever since I can remember and am qualified to help special needs pets. I love what I do and never work a day in my life, as they say. If I'm not hanging out with a furry friend I'm hiking or reading a book. Can't wait to meet your baby!
Gabbie
Hi there, I’m Gabbie! A native Texan originally from Dallas and relocated to Austin in 2022. I have always been a passionate animal advocate since a young age and began working with them in 2016 at a training and boarding facility! In 2019 I expanded my love of animals and became a veterinarian technician. I have loved building strong relationships with clients and patients! With a love for all breeds, I ensure each walk is engaging and tailored to my fur friend’s needs. In my free time I can be found outdoors exploring Austin with my two rescue dogs. I have a very high energy Pointer mix, Teruhashi, and a shy senior GSD, Haven. When we aren’t out and about we are probably lounging around the house with the cats, Russet and Macadamia. I am so happy to be apart of the Let’s Walk Austin team and meet your baby!
Felisha
Howdy! I’m Felisha and I’m a born raised Texan. Born in Austin and raised in New Braunfels and I now hang my hat in south Austin.
I’ve always been a dog lover and most recently a cat lover. I love caring for animals! I currently have a boxer named Odette and 3 cats: Zoí, Iago, and Abu.
In my free time I like to play flag football, basketball, sand volleyball, or listen to podcast / nonfiction books.
Chris
Hey y’all, I’m Chris! Born and raised in the northwestern suburbs of Chicago, but have been living in Austin for 11 years now. I’ve always had a fondness for all types of animals, so much so that my house was basically a zoo growing up! I believe at one point, we had 2 cats, a pug, 2 chinchillas, a monitor (big lizard), 3 different breeds of snakes, and about 14 parakeets! Currently a proud dog dad to two handsome little pitty mixes!
Before joining the LWA family I have had many jobs ranging from tending bar to carpentry to operating a forklift, but happily moving into the business of animal care!
In my free time, I write and produce music and weather permitting, spend as much time outside near water as I can!
Aidan
Hi, my name is Aidan Chadwick. I've lived in 8 different states including Alaska (my photo is from a sled dog tour I went on in Alaska) but I'm from Northern Minnesota. After spending ten years there and graduating from North Dakota State University (Go Bison!) I got tired of the winters and made the move down to Austin in 2022. I love Austin and how there are dogs almost everywhere you look in this city. I grew up with dogs and my childhood dog Izzy, back home in Minnesota, even though she is a senior dog now, is still going strong. I miss her a lot!
I serve people in my day job as a social worker and I'm excited to get to serve dogs during my evenings.
In my free time I'm playing (and winning) bar trivia with my friends, hitting the gym, going to the movie theater, trying new food spots, and supporting Austin FC. I can't wait to meet your pup!
Ty
Hello! My name is Joshua but I usually go by my middle name, Ty. I've been involved in the pet care industry for a little over a year, doing walks/playtime, vacation care, feeding/giving medicine, and general wellness checks. After helping my wife rescue and rehome several animals, as well as taking care of all our fur babies for years, I felt it was a good idea to make it a life long career. Your furry friends will be in great hands with me!
When I'm not taking care of pets, I'm usually making music or spending time with my wife. We are new to the Austin area so getting out and about and exploring has been super fun! I've always been an "outside person" so all the nature here is absolutely beautiful. I can’t wait to explore with your pet!
Haley
Hello there! My name is Haley-I’m a Houston native, and have lived between there and Austin for 10 years! I’ve grown up with multiple pets of all kinds, and I’ve never met a four-legged friend I didn’t love! I’ve been a professional dog walker for two years and take a lot of pride in my work! I take my relationships with my clients, both human and furry, very seriously because I know how important it is to have a trustworthy, patient, kind person taking care of your fur-babies! I’ll always go the extra mile to make sure my fuzzy besties are the happiest they can be! Besides loving on animals, I love being outdoors in nature and getting my steps in! In my free time, I am a painter! I can’t wait to meet your precious pet soon!
Lucy
Hi, I'm Lucy! I went to college in Oxford, Mississippi, where I worked at a local doggy daycare and loved every minute of being surrounded by pups. I’m so happy to be back in Austin and meet even more new pets! At home, I have my own sweet 17-year-old pup, Lily, who is my constant companion. Whether it's playing with her in my front yard or cuddling up for a movie together, she always makes my day brighter. Being around animals and people I care about is what makes me happiest and I can't wait to shower your fur-babies in love too!
Chinwe
Hi y’all, I’m Chinwe (pronounced chin-way)! Before settling down in Austin in 2005, I lived in Nigeria, New Jersey, and Ohio. Though I wasn’t born in Austin, I never hesitate to say it’s where I’m from. After all, it’s the city that raised me!
I’m a former athlete and had the amazing opportunity to play college basketball at Tulane University. Growing up, I didn't have pets, but as soon as my collegiate career ended, I adopted my dog Duke as a puppy. He’s been with me through many seasons of life, and I honestly can’t imagine my days without him.
By day, I work as a therapist supporting Austin's youth and families, and I’m so excited to now serve Let's Walk Austin and its community of amazing dogs and their humans. Helping others is at the heart of everything I do. Now I get to extend that love to dogs too!
Outside of work, I love reading, playing basketball, competing in bar trivia (yes, I’m competitive off the court too), diving into board games, and spending quality time with friends and family. I also never miss a chance to explore Austin’s food scene or catch a live sports game.
I can’t wait to meet your pup and share some tail wags and treats :)
Tanner
Hi y’all, I’m Tanner! Originally from the Central Coast of California, I relocated to Austin 5 years ago and couldn’t be happier to call it “home.” I grew up with dogs throughout childhood and have always had a heart for animals. I love spending time with my sweet Sage (3 year old yellow lab mix) whether it be walks on the trail, running around Zilker or cuddles at home. When I’m not with her, I enjoy running or being outside/near a body of water. I look forward to meeting and loving on your pups!