About Tails
Amanda Hamilton - Owner
Tails Pet Supplies & Services has 2 locations that cater to the needs of dogs and cats, chickens, goats, horses and pigs, and the occasional ferret, guinea pig or parrot, in the cities of Rossland and Trail, and surrounding areas.
Our passion is the health and well being of your pet. Our knowledgeable and friendly staff’s primary focus is to help you make the right choices for your best friend.
Amanda Hamilton - Owner
After moving to Rossland, BC in 2006 Amanda opened Tails Pet Supplies & Services to bring some much needed pet supplies to the local community. After nine years of steady growth in Rossland, Amanda opened a second Tails location in Trail to the fulfil the needs of pet lovers in Glenmerry and surrounding residents.
Amanda has a passion for animal welfare, an extensive background in retail and three years of experience working for the BC SPCA. Amanda completed her Karen Pryor Academy (KPA) Dog Trainer Foundations program in 2016 and became a Certified KPA Dog Trainer Professional in 2017.
Our passion is the health and well being of your pet. Our knowledgeable and friendly staff’s primary focus is to help you make the right choices for your best friend.
Amanda Hamilton - Owner
After moving to Rossland, BC in 2006 Amanda opened Tails Pet Supplies & Services to bring some much needed pet supplies to the local community. After nine years of steady growth in Rossland, Amanda opened a second Tails location in Trail to the fulfil the needs of pet lovers in Glenmerry and surrounding residents.
Amanda has a passion for animal welfare, an extensive background in retail and three years of experience working for the BC SPCA. Amanda completed her Karen Pryor Academy (KPA) Dog Trainer Foundations program in 2016 and became a Certified KPA Dog Trainer Professional in 2017.
Meet the Rest of the Team!
Sarah's dog Hammond
Sarah - General Manager (Rossland & Trail)
Most people know Sarah as Hammond's Mom! Sarah & Hammond were good customers of Tails before Amanda saw the potential in Sarah and offered her a job. She quickly worked her way though the ranks and is now Tails' Group Manager.
Sarah passed her Karen Pryor Academy (KPA) Dog Trainer Foundations in early 2017 and passed her KPA's Puppy Start Right Certification in June 2017. Sarah teaches puppy classes at Tails Rossland location on Sundays. She is also available for private puppy lessons in Rossland. If you have any questions about your puppy, come on in to Tails and talk to Sarah!
Most people know Sarah as Hammond's Mom! Sarah & Hammond were good customers of Tails before Amanda saw the potential in Sarah and offered her a job. She quickly worked her way though the ranks and is now Tails' Group Manager.
Sarah passed her Karen Pryor Academy (KPA) Dog Trainer Foundations in early 2017 and passed her KPA's Puppy Start Right Certification in June 2017. Sarah teaches puppy classes at Tails Rossland location on Sundays. She is also available for private puppy lessons in Rossland. If you have any questions about your puppy, come on in to Tails and talk to Sarah!
Sommer & Opie
Sommer - Daycare (Rossland)
Sommer has always had a huge love for our four-legged friends, especially dogs! Sommer began volunteering at Barks and Recreation and the SPCA as a dog walker and part-time puppy cuddler. Her first job began at Pet Needs Plus where she began learning the ins and outs of what it takes to provide our fur babies with what they truly need to thrive. Sommer is a proud mama to Opie, a Sharpei- blue nose Pitbull.
Sommer spends her days, living the dream, hiking with dogs in the wilderness. She loves being outside providing exercise and positive learning experiences to all the dogs. New and old, Sommer will find a way to make a trusting relationship with any dog! Sommer is excited to be starting dog training classes with Amanda. She hopes to educate herself to help train as many dogs as possible in the future!
Sommer has always had a huge love for our four-legged friends, especially dogs! Sommer began volunteering at Barks and Recreation and the SPCA as a dog walker and part-time puppy cuddler. Her first job began at Pet Needs Plus where she began learning the ins and outs of what it takes to provide our fur babies with what they truly need to thrive. Sommer is a proud mama to Opie, a Sharpei- blue nose Pitbull.
Sommer spends her days, living the dream, hiking with dogs in the wilderness. She loves being outside providing exercise and positive learning experiences to all the dogs. New and old, Sommer will find a way to make a trusting relationship with any dog! Sommer is excited to be starting dog training classes with Amanda. She hopes to educate herself to help train as many dogs as possible in the future!
Regan and Lola
Regan - Supervisor (Trail)
Regan’s experience working with animals started in 2012 with her walking dogs at Nelson SPCA. From there Regan moved on to Second Chance Animal Shelter to gain more experience with rescued dogs. During that time, Regan also worked at All Play Pet Care in Nelson and learned the basics of obedience and dog daycare.
In 2015 Regan brought home her first puppy Lola! Lola is a Lab-Collie mix full of love and adventure. As a sweet, high energy, anxious dog, Lola has taught Regan a lot of patience and given her a different outlook on dog training. After starting at Tails in 2017 Regan has continued learning more about force free dog training and how it can help her and Lola. Now as our Trail Store Supervisor, Regan is excited to be part of our full-time team and plans to help and guide Tails’ customers on their journeys with their pets!
Regan’s experience working with animals started in 2012 with her walking dogs at Nelson SPCA. From there Regan moved on to Second Chance Animal Shelter to gain more experience with rescued dogs. During that time, Regan also worked at All Play Pet Care in Nelson and learned the basics of obedience and dog daycare.
In 2015 Regan brought home her first puppy Lola! Lola is a Lab-Collie mix full of love and adventure. As a sweet, high energy, anxious dog, Lola has taught Regan a lot of patience and given her a different outlook on dog training. After starting at Tails in 2017 Regan has continued learning more about force free dog training and how it can help her and Lola. Now as our Trail Store Supervisor, Regan is excited to be part of our full-time team and plans to help and guide Tails’ customers on their journeys with their pets!