Meet Our Wags Team
Greg Hobson
Jamie Vegelahn
Jamie Vegelahn
Owner / Canine Behaviorist
Greg is the Owner/Operator of both WAGS facilities. He is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer as well a Certified Canine Behaviorist.
Greg started his training business, "Canine Communication Consultants" in 2011. He opened his first facility, formerly known as, "The Peculiar Paw Spa & Canine Academy" in 2015. H
Owner / Canine Behaviorist
Greg is the Owner/Operator of both WAGS facilities. He is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer as well a Certified Canine Behaviorist.
Greg started his training business, "Canine Communication Consultants" in 2011. He opened his first facility, formerly known as, "The Peculiar Paw Spa & Canine Academy" in 2015. He recently opened his second facility (previously called All Things Dogs), in Martin City!
Greg has a deep love and understanding of dogs. He spends quality 1-on-1 time training his staff so that they can exemplify core values that have made his business a success.
Jamie Vegelahn
Jamie Vegelahn
Jamie Vegelahn
Peculiar Front Desk Manager
Jamie has been the receptionist at the Peculiar location for 3 years. She makes every customers experience fun, easy and enjoyable.
Jamie has vast experience as a receptionist, HR manager and in accounting.
She is an avid animal lover and the mother of 4 dogs. She lives on a hobby farm with her husband, dogs, cats
Peculiar Front Desk Manager
Jamie has been the receptionist at the Peculiar location for 3 years. She makes every customers experience fun, easy and enjoyable.
Jamie has vast experience as a receptionist, HR manager and in accounting.
She is an avid animal lover and the mother of 4 dogs. She lives on a hobby farm with her husband, dogs, cats and chickens. She has been married for 42 years and in her free time she loves to ride her Harley Davidson motorcycle around town!
Andrea Farren
Jamie Vegelahn
Andrea Farren
Peculiar Lead Kennel Technician
Andrea is a kennel technician. She has been with us since March of 2023. She has previous experience working at canine facilities.
Andrea is currently going to college and majoring in ASL and Deaf studies, as well as working full time with us. Andrea helps us keep all of our safety procedures and protocols i
Peculiar Lead Kennel Technician
Andrea is a kennel technician. She has been with us since March of 2023. She has previous experience working at canine facilities.
Andrea is currently going to college and majoring in ASL and Deaf studies, as well as working full time with us. Andrea helps us keep all of our safety procedures and protocols in line with our core values.
Andrea is an animal lover and dog mom of two. She enjoys live music and spending time with family and friends.
We love having Andrea on our team!
Allison Casey
Lillian Lamport
Andrea Farren
Peculiar Kennel Technician
Allison first started with us in August 2023 as a kennel technician. She completed her diploma at Belton High School. Allison's a great asset to the company because of her enthusiasm towards humans and dogs alike. She is excited to be back and working with the dogs again!
Allison loves being a dog mom! She has 4 d
Peculiar Kennel Technician
Allison first started with us in August 2023 as a kennel technician. She completed her diploma at Belton High School. Allison's a great asset to the company because of her enthusiasm towards humans and dogs alike. She is excited to be back and working with the dogs again!
Allison loves being a dog mom! She has 4 dogs of her own. In her free time, she enjoys choir and swimming! Allison has been a great addition to our team!
Lillian Lamport
Lillian Lamport
Lillian Lamport
Peculiar Kennel Technician
Lily started with us in March 2024, as a kennel technician. She is about to start her Senior Year at Raymore Peculiar High School. She has been a major asset to this team with her willingness to learn and love for dogs! She is thrilled to continue learning and meeting all the dogs!
Lily has 3 dogs of her own and
Peculiar Kennel Technician
Lily started with us in March 2024, as a kennel technician. She is about to start her Senior Year at Raymore Peculiar High School. She has been a major asset to this team with her willingness to learn and love for dogs! She is thrilled to continue learning and meeting all the dogs!
Lily has 3 dogs of her own and is an avid animal lover. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family! She also loves volleyball and being outside! We are very excited to have Lily on our team!
Melissa Bowen
Lillian Lamport
Lillian Lamport
Martin City Kennel Manager
Melissa first started as a Kennel Technician at our Peculiar location, in spring of 2023. She has excelled as a Kennel Tech and has been promoted to Kennel Manager at the Holmes location. She will be the quality control person as far as monitoring and the safety and environment while your dogs are with us.
She is
Martin City Kennel Manager
Melissa first started as a Kennel Technician at our Peculiar location, in spring of 2023. She has excelled as a Kennel Tech and has been promoted to Kennel Manager at the Holmes location. She will be the quality control person as far as monitoring and the safety and environment while your dogs are with us.
She is a mom to two growing boys and 4 big dogs. Melissa is a "Clean Freak", with a great sense of humor. She is a huge animal lover and dog enthusiast!
Peculiar will certainly miss Melissa, but she will play an integral role in her new position at the Holmes location.
Tyler Bowen
Tyler Bowen
Tyler Bowen
Martin City Kennel Technician
Tyler has recently started with us. He is our Handyman, as well as a part time Kennel Tech. He brings a wealth of knowledge as far as construction and landscaping. He is a hard worker and motivated to keep things looking good for our clients, both dogs and people.
Tyler is eager to learn more about our procedur
Martin City Kennel Technician
Tyler has recently started with us. He is our Handyman, as well as a part time Kennel Tech. He brings a wealth of knowledge as far as construction and landscaping. He is a hard worker and motivated to keep things looking good for our clients, both dogs and people.
Tyler is eager to learn more about our procedures and policies as far as caring for, handling and exercising our four-legged friends.
He has several large dogs and three boys. He enjoys spending time outdoors and looking for interesting bugs with his sons.
Contact Us
It can be stressful to board your pet!
If you have any questions or concerns about your dog's stay, please feel free to give us a call or email us and don't forget to specify which location is best for you and your pets. Thank you!
Peculiar (816-779-7117)
Martin City (816-352-4927)
Hours
Monday - Friday: 8am - 5:30pm
Saturday - Sunday: 8am - 3:30pm
Martin City opens at 7am everyday!
We are closed to the public on National Holidays.
