Owner
Meet Alyssa!
Hi Barks on Bourbon family, my name is Alyssa Statz, 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 6 years, and together with our 3 human children, we share our home with 2 dogs. Lux, our English Bulldog, and Bourbon, our Poodle. I'm a sucker for a brindle coat, so, as expected, both of my four-legged babies are brindle! We also share our property with 4 outdoor/shed kitties named Lloyd, Patsy, Norby, 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 in Merrimac. 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 Statz, 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 6 years, and together with our 3 human children, we share our home with 2 dogs. Lux, our English Bulldog, and Bourbon, our Poodle. I'm a sucker for a brindle coat, so, as expected, both of my four-legged babies are brindle! We also share our property with 4 outdoor/shed kitties named Lloyd, Patsy, Norby, 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 in Merrimac. 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 Grace!
Hello! My name is Grace and I am the Manager at Barks on Bourbon! I grew up with a younger brother outside of Mazomanie, WI with dogs, cats, hamsters, a hedgehog, fish, cows, horses, llamas, chickens, and rabbits. Thank goodness I had patient parents to put up with me bringing home a new pet every week
Ever since I was little I knew I wanted to work with animals so after I graduated high school in 2017 I attended UW-River Falls to pursue a degree in Veterinary Medicine with an Equine emphasis but quickly realized there were so many other options I could pursue! I graduated in 2021 with a Bachelors of Science in Environmental Science and minors in Hydrogeology and Conservation.
I live in Black Earth with my 4 dogs - Louise, Sandy, Taz, and Peach.
Many of you might know Sandy as one of the dogs I transported back from Mississippi a few years ago. She is now a wonderful addition to my furry family
In my free time I enjoy reading, hiking, being with my dogs and 3 horses (Breezy, Patrón, and Geronimo), cooking, traveling, hanging out with friends and family, and going on any sort of road trip!
My favorite part of working at Barks is working with the reactive dogs to gain their trust and see them come out of their shell as well as hanging out with senior pups. I have a huge soft spot for those gray faces!
Hello! My name is Grace and I am the Manager at Barks on Bourbon! I grew up with a younger brother outside of Mazomanie, WI with dogs, cats, hamsters, a hedgehog, fish, cows, horses, llamas, chickens, and rabbits. Thank goodness I had patient parents to put up with me bringing home a new pet every week
Ever since I was little I knew I wanted to work with animals so after I graduated high school in 2017 I attended UW-River Falls to pursue a degree in Veterinary Medicine with an Equine emphasis but quickly realized there were so many other options I could pursue! I graduated in 2021 with a Bachelors of Science in Environmental Science and minors in Hydrogeology and Conservation.
I live in Black Earth with my 4 dogs - Louise, Sandy, Taz, and Peach.
Many of you might know Sandy as one of the dogs I transported back from Mississippi a few years ago. She is now a wonderful addition to my furry family
In my free time I enjoy reading, hiking, being with my dogs and 3 horses (Breezy, Patrón, and Geronimo), cooking, traveling, hanging out with friends and family, and going on any sort of road trip!
My favorite part of working at Barks is working with the reactive dogs to gain their trust and see them come out of their shell as well as hanging out with senior pups. I have a huge soft spot for those gray faces!
Kennel Attendants
Meet Jessica!
Hello! My name is Jessica and I am originally from LaCrosse, WI. I moved to the Madison area roughly a year and a half ago. I have two crazy dogs, Bear (Bernese Mountain Dog) 1 1/2yrs old. I also have Charlie (Belgian Malinois Mix) 1yrs old. I have always had a love for dogs my whole life, as I grew up with multiple dogs in my home. My love for dogs grew even more when I started working for Barks on Bourbon back in August of 2024. When I am not working at Barks, I am a full time nanny for two amazing little boys. I spend most of my time either with kids or dogs When I am not with either, I really like to spend my time outdoors and with my friends. I also love to travel and am always down for a road trip! I can not wait to meet all of you and your four legged friends!
Hello! My name is Jessica and I am originally from LaCrosse, WI. I moved to the Madison area roughly a year and a half ago. I have two crazy dogs, Bear (Bernese Mountain Dog) 1 1/2yrs old. I also have Charlie (Belgian Malinois Mix) 1yrs old. I have always had a love for dogs my whole life, as I grew up with multiple dogs in my home. My love for dogs grew even more when I started working for Barks on Bourbon back in August of 2024. When I am not working at Barks, I am a full time nanny for two amazing little boys. I spend most of my time either with kids or dogs When I am not with either, I really like to spend my time outdoors and with my friends. I also love to travel and am always down for a road trip! I can not wait to meet all of you and your four legged friends!
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
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!
Meet Chimera!
Hey! I'm Chimera, a dog professional with 8 years of experience, which basically means I'm a professional poop scooper. At home, I've got four furry little overlords, aka cats, and a Decker Rat Terrier named Draco, who's basically a catdog. When I'm not wrangling animals, you can find me jamming out at concerts, festivals, or getting my adventure on with Draco, because what's more fun than fishing and camping with a dog?
Hey! I'm Chimera, a dog professional with 8 years of experience, which basically means I'm a professional poop scooper. At home, I've got four furry little overlords, aka cats, and a Decker Rat Terrier named Draco, who's basically a catdog. When I'm not wrangling animals, you can find me jamming out at concerts, festivals, or getting my adventure on with Draco, because what's more fun than fishing and camping with a dog?
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!
Meet Tatiana!
Hey there! I’m Tatiana, and I’m a grooming apprentice at Barks on Bourbon! I absolutely love animals but sadly don’t have any of my own pets at this time due to where I currently live so working at Barks and getting to meet and bathe and love on all of your dogs has been filling that cup for me!
I have a 3 year old son who also loves animals, and we get to spend a lot of time with a bunch of different animals at his grandmas house!
In my free time when I’m not grooming and fulfilling my mom duties, I spend a lot of time with my friends and family, enjoying their pets, going to concerts and spending any time outdoors that we can! My sister is my best friend! I also love all things beauty, which is how I ended up doing a grooming apprenticeship! What could be better than beauty and dogs all at once? The answer is nothing, I’m absolutely loving it!
I am so excited to meet you and your furry friend!
Hey there! I’m Tatiana, and I’m a grooming apprentice at Barks on Bourbon! I absolutely love animals but sadly don’t have any of my own pets at this time due to where I currently live so working at Barks and getting to meet and bathe and love on all of your dogs has been filling that cup for me!
I have a 3 year old son who also loves animals, and we get to spend a lot of time with a bunch of different animals at his grandmas house!
In my free time when I’m not grooming and fulfilling my mom duties, I spend a lot of time with my friends and family, enjoying their pets, going to concerts and spending any time outdoors that we can! My sister is my best friend! I also love all things beauty, which is how I ended up doing a grooming apprenticeship! What could be better than beauty and dogs all at once? The answer is nothing, I’m absolutely loving it!
I am so excited to meet you and your furry friend!
