Owner/Operator

My name is Glenn Derby, I have loved dogs since I was a kid. My favorite book was Where the Red Fern Grows! That book helped me form a bond with dogs that I have had for over 50 years. I love training, handling, talking about, and just being in the dog world. My goal is to have a dog facility that everyone loves to come see and be a part of!! I look forward to meeting all the new dogs and the ones we’ve had since day 1.

Front Desk Manager

Hello! My name is Katie Hart-Filip and I am the Front Desk Manager here at The Dog Nest! When I am not at The Dog Nest, I am a licensed real estate agent helping clients achieve their real estate goals. My love for dogs along with my background in Sales, Marketing, and Event Planning brought me here to The Dog Nest. My goal is to provide you and your furry friends with the best experience possible. I am looking forward to meeting you and your dog. I currently reside in Delafield with my husband, Jordan, and our yellow lab, Tucker!

Hi my name is Ally Merlet and I am currently a junior in high school. I have always loved dogs and I have three dogs of my own, so I thought being a dog handler would be the perfect job. I started at the dog nest a couple of months ago. It has been so much fun and I love it. My favorite part of work is the wide variety of dogs that come in. I have learned so much about different dog breeds and my love for dogs has grown even stronger since working here. The Dog Nest is a great place to work and I am so thankful for everything I have learned and will continue to learn from this job.

Hi my name is Scarlett Derby and I am a high school student. I have been working at The Dog Nest since May of 2020. I have five dogs at home and I have been surrounded by animals my whole life. My favourite part about my job is meeting all of the dogs and learning their unique personalities. As much as I love being a handler and working with the dogs in playgroup, my main job at The Dog Nest is cleaning, organizing, and bringing everyone’s dogs up to the front to their owners. I am very passionate about making sure every dog is very comfortable, and I know your dogs are in the best hands possible!

Handler

Hi my name is Autumn and I do have another job making conveyors for other companies during the week. But let’s be honest I love being here on the weekends hanging out with all of our furry friends. I have two dogs myself a Jack Russell and Husky.

Hello, my name is Grace! I am a sophomore in high school and plan to make working with dogs a greater part of my life after I graduate. I have always loved dogs, and I treasure every moment I spend with one. I have one dog, Nikki, who keeps me on my toes at home. Here at the Dog Nest, I get to make sure that every dog has a clean space to hang out in and bring them back to their owner after a day of daycare or boarding. My favorite part is giving the goodbye pats and watching their tails wag throughout the day!

Hi! My name is Olivia Van Galen and I’m a senior at Waukesha South High School. I plan on attending UW River Falls in the fall to study Animal Science with an emphasis in Companion Animals. I have been working at The Dog Nest since September of 2022, mostly as a handler but also a butler, and I love every dog that comes through the door. I also love being able to learn about each and everyone of your dogs, and grow my knowledge of their behavior. My life has basically revolved around dogs (and pets in general) since I was young as I have volunteered at HAWS and am employed as a summer camp counselor. I sadly don’t have any of my own pets, but I love having the opportunity to love all of yours as if they were my own!