Certified Pet Nutrition Expert • Raw Feeding Specialist • Proud Fur-Mom
Happy Tail Pet Supply began with a simple goal: to help pet parents feel confident about what they’re feeding their dogs — without the confusion, fear, or pressure. What started as a passion for better nutrition quickly grew into a mission to make raw feeding and natural wellness approachable, supportive, and accessible.
I hold multiple professional certifications, including:
Certified Pet Nutrition Specialist
Raw Pet Food Nutrition Specialist
Advanced Canine Nutrition Specialist
Acute Canine Herbalism Specialist
ASQ Certified Six Sigma Green Belt
As a certified pet nutrition expert, I specialize in raw diets, natural feeding, and single-ingredient chews that I trust enough to feed my own dogs every single day — from high-drive sport dogs to laid-back companions, and from allergy-prone pets to those needing nutrition-based support for anxiety and sensitivities. I’ve seen firsthand how the right nutrition can completely transform digestion, energy, coat health, behavior, and overall quality of life.
But more than anything, I love helping people. Whether you’re standing in front of your freezer wondering where to start, navigating a health issue like pancreatitis, managing food sensitivities, or dialing in nutrition for a performance dog, I’m here to walk that journey with you — without judgment and without overwhelm.
Happy Tail isn’t just a store. It’s personal. And every product I carry, every brand I support, and every recommendation I make comes from real experience, real dogs, and real results.
Monica also holds an MBA and brings a strong background in business operations, quality systems, and customer experience to Happy Tail Pet Supply. Before launching Happy Tail, she spent years leading large, customer-focused teams in the finance industry — experience that still shapes the high level of care, communication, and reliability her customers receive today.
Performance Dog • Product Tester • High-Drive Athlete
Elsie is my high-energy, high-drive rescue dog and my daily reminder of just how powerful proper nutrition, supplementation, and conditioning can be. She actively competes in dock diving, agility, disc, lure coursing (Fast CAT), and scentwork, and she brings 110% to everything she does — both in sport and in life.
Because Elsie was spayed at a very young age, her nutrition and supplementation have always been especially important. She is supported with endocrine-balancing supplements, along with joint and muscle-building support, to help her maintain strength, stability, and long-term soundness. Building a strong nutritional foundation to help prevent injuries is a top priority in her program — and it guides many of the product decisions I make for my entire store.
As a true performance dog, Elsie puts everything I carry to the test. From raw meals to single-ingredient chews and performance-focused supplements, if it doesn’t support strength, endurance, digestion, recovery, and resilience, it doesn’t make the cut. She’s not just a taste tester — she’s living proof that what we feed our dogs truly matters.
When she’s not training, competing, or flying off a dock, you’ll find Elsie being her goofy, affectionate self — always ready for the next adventure, the next challenge… or the next chew. She keeps life fast-paced, fun, and full of tail wags, and she plays a huge role in the heart, standards, and performance-driven mindset behind Happy Tail.
National Dock Competitor • Power & Speed Specialist • Performance Nutrition Proof
Jackson is a LOT of dog — even as a senior. When people picture a “crazy, high-octane, all-gas-no-brakes” athlete, Jackson is the dog that comes to mind. He is wildly energetic, incredibly athletic, and thrives on movement, challenge, and competition.
Jackson placed an incredible 4th at Dock Diving Nationals in 2023 and also competed at the national level in 2022. He currently competes in agility as well and is working toward his C-ATCH title. He represents the kind of dog that demands precise conditioning, structured training, and dialed-in nutrition to safely perform at such a high level.
Jackson began raw feeding in 2022 in direct preparation for Nationals, and the results were undeniable. With the combination of raw nutrition and targeted muscle-building supplements, he gained an entire foot of distance and a 0.5 second advantage in speed — performance margins that matter on the national stage.
Monica is a co-owner of Jackson, and he plays a major role in the performance and supplement standards behind Happy Tail. In addition to his power and drive, Jackson also manages anxiety with loud sounds, supported through calming supplements that help him stay focused and balanced in high-stimulation environments.
Jackson is proof that when nutrition, supplementation, and training align, dogs don’t just compete — they level up.
Bully Breed Ambassador • Multi-Sport Athlete • Picky-Eater-turned-Raw-Fan • Forever in Our Hearts
Rocky is one of the two block-headed loves that started it all — and the dog who forever changed my heart, my perspective, and the direction of Happy Tail Pet Supply. As one of my first bully breed dogs, he opened my eyes to the misunderstood beauty of the breed and sparked my lifelong passion for advocacy, education, and better nutrition.
Rocky was also the pickiest eater I had ever met. Before switching to raw, he struggled with a very sensitive stomach and would often regurgitate his meals. Once he transitioned to a raw diet, those issues became almost non-existent. That change alone was life-changing — and one of the earliest moments that showed me just how powerful proper nutrition truly is.
At 8 years old, Rocky suffered a CCL tear. Rather than choosing invasive TPLO surgery — which often comes with lasting gait implications — I made the decision to pursue natural healing. He was already raw fed and at an ideal weight, but during his lengthy recovery, my biggest concern was preventing muscle loss and unwanted weight gain. Despite being told by leading surgeons and specialists that he would never run or jump again without surgery, we committed fully to strengthening the surrounding muscles using targeted supplements and natural anti-inflammatories.
Two years later, Rocky returned to agility practice.
His recovery became one of the most defining moments in my belief in nutrition, supplementation, and the body’s ability to heal when properly supported.
Beyond the couch cuddles and goofy grin, Rocky was a true athlete. He competed in Barn Hunt (earning his RATCHX title) , Agility, Lure Coursing, Rally & Disc.
He proved every day that bully breeds are not only loving companions — they are powerful, intelligent, driven athletes.
Though Rocky is now running free in doggie heaven, his impact lives on in everything we do. His legacy is carried in every recommendation, every natural recovery conversation, every rescue donation, every bully breed advocate moment, and every picky eater who finally learns to love their meals. He will forever be the heart of Happy Tail.
Reactive Warrior • Allergy & Weight-Loss Success • Forever in Our Hearts
Bella was never the soft or easy dog — she was intense, selective, reactive, and fiercely protective of her world. She was uncomfortable outside the home, struggled around other dogs, and lived in a constant state of heightened awareness. But beneath that tough exterior was a dog with incredible drive, heart, and resilience.
Bella was also allergic to just about everything — food, environment… basically, she was allergic to Florida. Her feet were often red, irritated, and inflamed without strict nutritional management. Prior to raw feeding, probiotics, and proper omega supplementation, her gut health was poor — and with that came increased reactivity, discomfort, and instability. Through targeted nutrition, gut-brain support, calming supplements, and cooling proteins, Bella became noticeably more relaxed, more comfortable in her body, and more capable of navigating the world around her.
She was not a picky eater — but she could gain weight by simply looking at a cookie (not kidding!). Her food intake was carefully managed, and through structured raw feeding and proper portion control, Bella successfully lost nearly 15 pounds, improving both her mobility and her overall comfort.
Athletically, Bella was a natural. She was awesome at disc and later became Monica’s agility partner when Rocky was on injured reserve, stepping up with power and determination. True to form, she also earned her role as Chief Toy Tester & Power Chewer, destroying everything in her path with unmatched dedication.
Bella is now reunited with Rocky in doggie heaven — but her impact lives on through every reactive dog we help, every allergy case we guide, every weight-loss success story we celebrate, and every pet parent who learns that behavior, comfort, and nutrition are always connected. Bella’s story is one of transformation, courage, and proof that reactive dogs don’t need to be fixed — they need to be understood, supported, and properly fueled.
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