About
About Ken & Sandy
At Wag The Tail, we are committed to honest, exceptional, and affordable care for pets big and small. We are here to help your furry family members by bestowing comfort during the time you are away.
We provide all our services with love, care, and personalized attention. We strive to keep you and your pet(s) happy!
We Ensure Each Dog Receives Our Full Attention
As owner and operator, I, Kenneth Duckmann, have been an animal lover all of my life. I have over 5 years of professional experience with animals. I've worked with PAWS Chicago, as a volunteer, to help rehabilitate, socialize, and re-home breeds that have been abused and/or neglected by their owners.
My love of animals and my loving nature toward them brought me to create Wag The Tail. I wanted to build a business where the animals were more comfortable and cared for, while their owners were away.
I also wanted to create a higher standard and quality of pet service by keeping our client base small and having a thorough hiring process. I could never see myself working without these amazing animals and I'm honored to meet and work with every single one.
It's my great pleasure to be able to help people and their pets - one step at a time. I look forward to meeting you and your furry family member(s).
In March 2015, a partnership was developed that links Dog Dayz Chicago with Wag The Tail.
The owners of both of these companies - Ken and Sandy - will provide coverage for each other in the events.
- Family emergencies
- Vacation
- Sick leave
Our Team
Ken - Owner of Wag The Tail, Chicago
Ken is a native Chicagoan, having been born in Lakeview, grew up on the Northwest side of the city and then returned to the lakefront having lived in Rogers Park, Edgewater, and now in Lakeview. Ken has been walking dogs for over five years now and his favorite part of the job is getting to know each dog's personality and making sure every dog is engaged and having a great time.
With the joint partnership between Dog Dayz Chicago and Wag The Tail-Chicago, Ken provides coverage for Sandy when she needs a vacation and sick time.
Sandy
Sandy is a resident of Lakeview and a neighbor to Ken. Sandy has just retired from dog walking, however, will assist and back up to Ken from time to time. Sandy is the former owner of Dog Dayz Chicago.
Our History
In March, I formed a joint partnership with Dog Dayz Chicago. Since both companies are sole-owner executed, it affords us some depth, in providing coverage for each other's clients, when we need a vacation and/or sick time.
Upon Terra's graduation from college and procuring employment in her field of study, on February 7, 2014, I received sole ownership and day to day operations of the business.
Wag The Tail then became the new name of the company. I was able to retain Terra as our over-night pet sitter for our clients (current and future) who need someone to stay at their home and keep care of their furry family members.
Terra's Dog Walking was founded as an outgrowth from Dog's Life Chicago, where I continued to serve as a part-time dog walker and co-owner/partner in the company. I provided back up to Terra.
I started as a part-time dog walker for Dog's Life Chicago, as I was laid off from working in the IT industry during the Great Recession.