Owner
Meet Alyssa!
Hi Barks on Bourbon family, my name is Alyssa, I'm the owner of Barks on Bourbon! I'm mother of three to two sons and a step daughter. My partner Tylor and I have been together for 7 years, and together with our 3 human children, we share our home with 3 dogs. Lux, our English Bulldog, Bourbon, our Poodle, and Tally, our Shih-tzu mix. I'm a sucker for a brindle coat, so, as expected, two of my four-legged babies are brindle! We also share our property with 4 outdoor/shed kitties named Lloyd, Patricia, Norbert, and Beatrice.
I love spending my free time with friends and family! I'm a country music lover, and enjoy live music ALWAYS! Although I'm scared of the water, I love boating and spending time up at our family lake house. I love taking family rides on our side by side and watching the kids, dogs, and cats play in the yard makes me happy! Warm weather is my favorite, so if you're looking for me you can find me outside in the sun sitting by the pool or lake all summer long!
My love for animals started at a young age, and I always knew I would thrive working with animals in some way. I started my journey with dog grooming in 2016, and then purchased the building where Barks on Bourbon resides in 2017. Soon after, we opened the doors in March of 2018! Upon opening, I didn't have much experience with dog Boarding and Daycare, but with the help of faithful employees, and supportive family and friends, Barks on Bourbon has become a place you all know and love! Most of my time at Barks is spent in the grooming room making your dogs clean and beautiful!
I'm very proud and honored to be your trusted Boarding, Daycare, and Grooming facility! Thank you to all past and returning clients for all the memories, and I can't wait to meet all of our future clients!
Hi Barks on Bourbon family, my name is Alyssa, I'm the owner of Barks on Bourbon! I'm mother of three to two sons and a step daughter. My partner Tylor and I have been together for 7 years, and together with our 3 human children, we share our home with 3 dogs. Lux, our English Bulldog, Bourbon, our Poodle, and Tally, our Shih-tzu mix. I'm a sucker for a brindle coat, so, as expected, two of my four-legged babies are brindle! We also share our property with 4 outdoor/shed kitties named Lloyd, Patricia, Norbert, and Beatrice.
I love spending my free time with friends and family! I'm a country music lover, and enjoy live music ALWAYS! Although I'm scared of the water, I love boating and spending time up at our family lake house. I love taking family rides on our side by side and watching the kids, dogs, and cats play in the yard makes me happy! Warm weather is my favorite, so if you're looking for me you can find me outside in the sun sitting by the pool or lake all summer long!
My love for animals started at a young age, and I always knew I would thrive working with animals in some way. I started my journey with dog grooming in 2016, and then purchased the building where Barks on Bourbon resides in 2017. Soon after, we opened the doors in March of 2018! Upon opening, I didn't have much experience with dog Boarding and Daycare, but with the help of faithful employees, and supportive family and friends, Barks on Bourbon has become a place you all know and love! Most of my time at Barks is spent in the grooming room making your dogs clean and beautiful!
I'm very proud and honored to be your trusted Boarding, Daycare, and Grooming facility! Thank you to all past and returning clients for all the memories, and I can't wait to meet all of our future clients!
Manager
Meet Tara!
Hi, I’m Tara Hansen! I’m originally from Northwest Iowa and moved to Sun Prairie in 2023. My husband, Mike, and I have five children — four boys and one girl — and these days we’re also enjoying life as grandparents!
Animals have been at the heart of my life for more than 20 years. Over the years, I’ve worked as a veterinary technician and managed veterinary clinics in both Iowa and Wisconsin. Caring for animals and supporting the people who love them is truly where my heart is, and I can’t imagine doing anything else.
When I’m not working, you can usually find me spending time with family, reading, crafting, enjoying walks in the spring and fall, or curled up with my pet. My two favorite animals are ravens and dogs — though I have a soft spot for just about every animal I meet! Except Spiders!!
I’m so excited to be part of the team at Barks On Bourbon and can’t wait to meet you and your puppers!
Hi, I’m Tara Hansen! I’m originally from Northwest Iowa and moved to Sun Prairie in 2023. My husband, Mike, and I have five children — four boys and one girl — and these days we’re also enjoying life as grandparents!
Animals have been at the heart of my life for more than 20 years. Over the years, I’ve worked as a veterinary technician and managed veterinary clinics in both Iowa and Wisconsin. Caring for animals and supporting the people who love them is truly where my heart is, and I can’t imagine doing anything else.
When I’m not working, you can usually find me spending time with family, reading, crafting, enjoying walks in the spring and fall, or curled up with my pet. My two favorite animals are ravens and dogs — though I have a soft spot for just about every animal I meet! Except Spiders!!
I’m so excited to be part of the team at Barks On Bourbon and can’t wait to meet you and your puppers!
Kennel Attendants
Meet Lily!
Hi, I’m Lily. My favorite things to do in my free time are working out and hanging with friends! Some fun facts about me are that I have a cat named Stella, and I grew up around dogs my whole life. It’s always been a dream of mine to work with animals and become a veterinarian.
Hi, I’m Lily. My favorite things to do in my free time are working out and hanging with friends! Some fun facts about me are that I have a cat named Stella, and I grew up around dogs my whole life. It’s always been a dream of mine to work with animals and become a veterinarian.
Meet Sarah!
Hey everyone! My name is Sarah. Since I was very little I have always loved animals of all kinds, especially dogs! We have a family farm, so I would always get to see farm animals growing up. I grew up with dogs, and currently my husband and I have a foster fail cat named Buzz, and an adorable 7 year old Shepard mix named Oakley. About a year ago Oakley became a cancer survivor and a tripawd. Although it was extremely difficult, he has shown us how resilient and strong dogs really are, and he amazes us everyday with his cute hop. My favorite breeds are Shepherds, Labs, Retrievers, Bichon Frises and Newfoundlands.
When I am not at Barks I enjoy spending time with close family and friends, watching Wisconsin Football, enjoying fall weather and foliage, road trips with my dog and husband (especially to Door County in the fall), country music, bonfires, photography, watching scary movies, cooking, and just hanging out with my animals! I can’t wait to meet your dog and pamper them.
Hey everyone! My name is Sarah. Since I was very little I have always loved animals of all kinds, especially dogs! We have a family farm, so I would always get to see farm animals growing up. I grew up with dogs, and currently my husband and I have a foster fail cat named Buzz, and an adorable 7 year old Shepard mix named Oakley. About a year ago Oakley became a cancer survivor and a tripawd. Although it was extremely difficult, he has shown us how resilient and strong dogs really are, and he amazes us everyday with his cute hop. My favorite breeds are Shepherds, Labs, Retrievers, Bichon Frises and Newfoundlands.
When I am not at Barks I enjoy spending time with close family and friends, watching Wisconsin Football, enjoying fall weather and foliage, road trips with my dog and husband (especially to Door County in the fall), country music, bonfires, photography, watching scary movies, cooking, and just hanging out with my animals! I can’t wait to meet your dog and pamper them.
Meet Rebekah!
Hi y’all! I’m Rebekah, I joined Barks on Bourbon back in November and have been loving every minute of it! I’ve been working with animals for five years but have made the Barks Crew (and Wisconsin!) my most recent home. When I’m not admiring the wonderful local scenery of our state or hanging with the Barks Pack, I’m helping wrangle my own pack at home.
P.S. Talk to me about your shepherds! Australian, Germans and everything in between.
Hi y’all! I’m Rebekah, I joined Barks on Bourbon back in November and have been loving every minute of it! I’ve been working with animals for five years but have made the Barks Crew (and Wisconsin!) my most recent home. When I’m not admiring the wonderful local scenery of our state or hanging with the Barks Pack, I’m helping wrangle my own pack at home.
P.S. Talk to me about your shepherds! Australian, Germans and everything in between.
Meet Tatiana
Hi I’m Tatiana I’ve been working at barks for a little over a year now and I absolutely love it nothing makes me a happier then coming to work with all of your dogs everyday When I’m not at barks you can find me with my son playing dinosaurs , with my sister out shopping , or having a great time out with all my friends!
Hi I’m Tatiana I’ve been working at barks for a little over a year now and I absolutely love it nothing makes me a happier then coming to work with all of your dogs everyday When I’m not at barks you can find me with my son playing dinosaurs , with my sister out shopping , or having a great time out with all my friends!
Daycare Supervisors
Meet Kiera!
What’s up everybody my name is Kiera. I’ve been working at barks for a little over a year, I primarily work in the daycare but I dabble in the boarding as well. I love animals of any kind and I greatly enjoy working with your dogs at barks. I have two dogs of my own and I couldn’t imagine a life without them. Aside from working at barks I also work at Tyrol basin during the winter as a ski/snowboard instructor. I like to believe it keeps me partially sane during the Wisco wintertime. I love to ski and I’ve been doing lessons for the past eight or nine years - it was my first job in high school. Besides that I love camping! I converted a van and did a ton of traveling in the past few years, I love nature, fishing, kayaking, hammocking (yes my dog has his own hammock) spending time outdoors and taking my dogs to the lake. Thanks for reading and I’m looking forward to meeting your dogs!
What’s up everybody my name is Kiera. I’ve been working at barks for a little over a year, I primarily work in the daycare but I dabble in the boarding as well. I love animals of any kind and I greatly enjoy working with your dogs at barks. I have two dogs of my own and I couldn’t imagine a life without them. Aside from working at barks I also work at Tyrol basin during the winter as a ski/snowboard instructor. I like to believe it keeps me partially sane during the Wisco wintertime. I love to ski and I’ve been doing lessons for the past eight or nine years - it was my first job in high school. Besides that I love camping! I converted a van and did a ton of traveling in the past few years, I love nature, fishing, kayaking, hammocking (yes my dog has his own hammock) spending time outdoors and taking my dogs to the lake. Thanks for reading and I’m looking forward to meeting your dogs!
Meet Gabe!
Hi! My name is Gabe! I am a wannabe cartoonist, proud father of 1 dog (Pochi the Shiba Inu), 1 cat, and more snails than I can count. I'm the guy that draws the dogs on the lobby whiteboard. My hobbies include reading, drawing and napping. I can’t wait to hang out with your dog in daycare!
Hi! My name is Gabe! I am a wannabe cartoonist, proud father of 1 dog (Pochi the Shiba Inu), 1 cat, and more snails than I can count. I'm the guy that draws the dogs on the lobby whiteboard. My hobbies include reading, drawing and napping. I can’t wait to hang out with your dog in daycare!
Groomers
Meet Lindsey!
Hello, my name is Lindsey, I have been a passionate groomer for 8 years, honing my skills through continuing education and competing in grooming competitions, where I proudly earned first place in the sporting division this last year. My love for grooming started at the age of 13, working with my rescue dog, Eva, and it has since blossomed into a career I truly cherish. I enjoy working with all breeds, but Yorkies, English Cockers, and Doodles hold a special place in my heart. When I’m not grooming, I love spending time in nature with my Blue Heeler Finn. I am excited to be joining the Barks On Bourbon Team!
Hello, my name is Lindsey, I have been a passionate groomer for 8 years, honing my skills through continuing education and competing in grooming competitions, where I proudly earned first place in the sporting division this last year. My love for grooming started at the age of 13, working with my rescue dog, Eva, and it has since blossomed into a career I truly cherish. I enjoy working with all breeds, but Yorkies, English Cockers, and Doodles hold a special place in my heart. When I’m not grooming, I love spending time in nature with my Blue Heeler Finn. I am excited to be joining the Barks On Bourbon Team!
