Our Team

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Heidi is an all-around pet fanatic and has over 25 years of personal experience caring for domesticated pets, including dogs, cats, birds, small rodents, fish, and turtles. She is an avid hiker and jogger, and prides herself in being very physically active. She is capable of walking a variety of different kinds of dogs with different temperaments, but is especially familiar with the needs of smaller breeds. Heidi is a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) so when she's not walking dogs she is offering mobile massage services or taking clients at her private studio in the heart of Tempe. She resides in the Lakewood neighborhood in Ahwatukee with her boyfriend and their own little zoo at home: two cats, a shih tzu, a diamondback terrapin, two red eared sliders, and a family of pleco fish.

Nonie is her name and baking is her game! Well, that and caring for animals! Her career up until now has been almost exclusively in Pastry, but she has owned and cared for pets ever since she was a child. Nonie is deeply passionate about animals, provides for a dog and a cat of her own, and is highly familiar with the unique needs of dogs for exercise, love, and a routine. Nonie is incredibly personable with an infectious positive attitude, as well as physically active and a hard worker. She aims to make a positive impact in people’s lives with her time, attention, and customer service—all while getting those steps in with a dog or two at her side. Equipped with a certification in Pet First Aid, she is also knowledgeable about what to do in an emergency, should one arise. She resides in Ahwatukee on Elliot and 48th.

Karlo has 10+ years of experience caring for dogs, as well as birds and fish. He joined the team at Burton and Dogs in June of 2024 and has Ben an excellent addition. Karlo is physically active and able to walk long distances with our canine clients, so if getting as much exercise as possible during 30 or so minutes of walking is a priority for you and you pups, then Karlo is the Walker for you! He hikes, works out, and plays basketball in his spare time. He was a multi-sport athlete in high school as well, playing soccer, volleyball, and track. And he played the cello as well! He loves to rise early each morning to get those steps in with dogs at his side. He is currently studying sports broadcasting at ASU. He resides in Ahwatukee near the Sprouts on Ray and 48th.

Originally from the greater Chicago area, Gavin moved to Arizona in 1998 after college and began his career as a first responder with the City of Mesa.  He has been around dogs his entire life. He grew up with a Standard Poodle named Shammy and an Afghan named  Autumn. He has owned and been the dedicated servant of numerous dogs (and cats!), many of which he homed after finding them abandoned on the streets during his work as a Mesa Police Officer.  He currently lives in Gilbert with his wife of 25 years, their 17-year-old daughter, 15-year-old son, and a rescued Pitbull named T-Bone. Gavin retired from a career of 26 years in public service in October of 2024 and joined his nephews -- Connor, Carson, and Cooper -- on the "Burton and Dogs" team. He is Pet Fist Aid Certified and looks forward to spending time with your furry family members.