About the owner, Erin
My passion for animals and interest in helping others, inspired my decision to work in the animal field. In 1996,
I began my dog career as a veterinary tech for 16 years at Countryside Animal Clinic in Streator.
I then decided to become a dog trainer and went back to school and graduated in 2010.
I founded Four Leaf K9 in 2013 and started providing the area with loving pet care ever since. I wanted to help as many people with their dog’s behavior and provide a fun place for dogs to socialize, play, and learn, but in a safe manor.
The Training, Day Care and Boarding services took off before I knew it!!! I needed a bigger building and staff. So, in 2015, I then had a new kennel built and added great employee's over the growth period.
Over the years, I have rescued and taken in various animals. They always seemed to find me and a way into my heart. Two of the dogs I have now, were on their way of euthanasia, due to aggression. I knew they just needed a second chance at life, with proper life long training. Everyone is always shocked that they "were once aggressive" when they see them now.
As of the year of Covid, we no longer have a dog trainer and I decided to take a step back from the dog training side and focus on my family, the business side of the kennel, staff, and the dogs that are in our care, 365 days a year.
We will always continue to help dogs and their owners with day camps, day care, and boarding services. We take pride in changing dogs behavior when the first start coming, to when they develop into one of our "regular's". It is so rewarding to hear clients tell me how excited their dogs get when they know just exactly where they are going when heading here.
Erin Marconi
Pictured above, taking time out for a walk with my own pups. My Bullmastiff's, Mayah, Wally, Rango, and Clover. Then my Australian Shepherd, Lola.
Throughout the years my crew was not able to keep up, and has since passed away, leaving me with my last bullmastiff, Clover. RIP, Mayah, Walley, Rango, and Lola.
Four Leaf K9 Staff
Here at Four Leaf K9 our staff takes pride in giving the most efficient care and love your dog deserve while in our care! Listed below are our amazing individuals who help keep Four Leaf running smoothly at all times!
Kennel Manager & Office
Macie (Marconi) Black
Macie is Erin's one and only daughter. She was brought up around dogs her whole life, and has since decided that caring for dogs helping their owners is something she strives to do for a living. Macie oversees all employees, customer accounts, phone calls, and ensures the dogs are cared for with as much love and dedication as possible.
Daycare Supervisor & Transportation
Emily Pratt
Emily is the bestfriend of Macie. She assists in daily care for daycare dogs during the day, along with transporting some to and from daycare all 5 days during the week. She ensures all the dogs are playing nicely, and cared for while in her care!
Daycare Supervisor
Claire Sass
Claire is one of our summer employees. She helps make sure that even during the busy season, that daycare remains a safe, fun, and overall positive experience for the daycare dogs throughout the week they are here!
Boarding Supervisor
Skylar Dohman
Skylar manages all of the care, feeding, and medication for our boarders that are in our care when she works with us on Wednesdays. She ensures the pups have a fun, clean, and positive experience while staying with us!
Lawn Care
Jaron Black
Jaron is the husband of Macie. He makes sure that the yard is always looking good with fresh stripes, and no weeds, along with snow removal in the winter. Jaron will occasionally pop in to see the dogs, and will assist Macie with late night let outs here and there.
Maintenance
DJ Marconi
DJ in the Husband of Erin, and Father of Macie. DJ assists with all things maintenance, making sure that everything is operating as it should. He built all of the kennels in the boarding area and on the bus as well. Along with about 80% of Four Leaf K9's building!