Kathy and Dave Crockett

THE FOUNDERS

Wiggle Butts & Waggin’ Tails opened in the summer of 2018.

Kathy and Dave Crockett spent a lifetime with furry family companions. For years, Dave trained dogs for bird hunting and he and Kathy had always welcomed dogs into their home including beloved pets Cody, Bella, Willow, Murphy and Teddy.

Dave trained bird hunting dogs for 40 years. Previously he worked at the Interlochen Center for the Arts and in the telecommunications business. In retirement he found that friends were asking him to train their dogs for bird hunting and that’s when the idea for Wiggle Butts & Waggin’ Tails was born.

Kathy’s life-long love of dogs made her a natural partner in the dog day care, but it was her career in administration – including stints at Ferris State University, Century 21 and Cherry Growers – that helped launch Wiggle Butts & Waggin’ Tails.  She worked closely with the architect, contractor and township to make sure all the permit requirements were met.  

Launching Wiggle Butts & Waggin’ Tails was a detailed, time consuming task and reflects Kathy and Dave’s passion for the project. They spent over two and a half years planning their venture: writing a business plan, working with SCORE, meeting with their lender, working with their architect and working with the contractor to build their home and business.