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Fully Trained Knoxville Pet Professionals at your Service!

Waggy Tails Pet Sitting + Dog Walking was founded in 2009 by Summer Tannhauser and remains a locally owned and operated Knoxville pet-care company. What began as a one-woman operation has grown into a trusted team of 20+ professional pet sitters and dog walkers serving thousands of local families and their four-legged “kids.”

With over 17 years of experience, exceptional online reviews, and countless client referrals, we are fully licensed, bonded, and insured, and passionate about providing reliable, loving in-home pet care.

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Our promise to you is exceptional, unbeatable service.  We want all of our clients to wonder how they managed before they met Waggy Tails!

Our Service Area

Knoxville and Knox County, Tennesse; including Farragut, Bearden, Sequoyah Hills, Cedar Bluff, Hardin Valley, Karns, South Knox, Fountain City, North Knox, Powell, Holston Hills, Northshore, downtown, and other surrounding areas.

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For your Peace of Mind…

✔ Fully Licensed, Bonded & Insured

Waggy Tails is fully bonded and insured through The Hartford and Travelers Insurance, and every team member passes a federal background check through Acutraq, so your home and pets are always protected.

✔ Professionally Trained & Certified

Our team is trained in animal body language, bite prevention, leash handling skills, and customer service, and every pet care professional is Pet First Aid & CPR Certified through PetProHero.

✔ A True Team Approach (Not a One-Person Operation)

With 20+ professional pet sitters and dog walkers across the Knoxville area, you’re never relying on just one person. You’ll be matched with 1-2 primary sitters or walkers, backed by a trained support team for seamless coverage when needed.

✔ Established & Trusted Since 2009

Locally owned and serving Knoxville families for over 17 years, with hundreds of 5-star reviews and long-term clients who refer their friends and neighbors.

Meet the Team

Waggy Tails has an amazing team of 20+ fully trained pet professionals that share the common goal of making sure each of our furry 4-legged clients is happy and well cared for! We believe there is great value and importance in using a pet sitting & dog walking company with a team-based approach.

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  • Dawn is a machinist by trade and finds walking and caring for animals to be the perfect balance and peaceful break from the manufacturing world.

    She has grown up with animals and has spent the past 15 years caring for her two rescue dogs — Grizzly, a 15-year-old Shorkie, and Rokki, a 7-year-old Rat Terrier/Beagle mix — both of whom have special needs.

    Dawn loves helping pets stay mentally and physically enriched through walks, playtime, and attentive care.

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  • A lifelong animal lover, Angela grew up in New Orleans with a small brown mutt named George. After Hurricane Katrina, she moved to Tennessee to be with family and later transitioned into pet sitting when her career in medical transcription evolved.

    She has loved several dogs over the years, including Binx, Diamond (who lived to 17!), and Maggie, an adorable schnauzer. While she hopes to have dogs again someday, she’s grateful to spend her time loving on Waggy Tails pups.

    She also teaches piano and holds a Bachelor of Music from Loyola University New Orleans.

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  • Amanda moved to Knoxville from Topeka, Kansas in 2007 to attend the University of Tennessee and quickly fell in love with East Tennessee. She lives in Farragut with her husband, Christopher (a Maryville native), and their four busy kiddos.

    Their home also includes Bella, a chocolate Lab; Charlie, a bluetick beagle; and a cornsnake named Mr. Squirmy (who somehow always chooses the bathtub!).

    When she’s not working as an event and wedding planner, Amanda loves staying active and spending time with her Waggy Tails pups & kitties, making sure each one feels safe, loved, and cared for.

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