About Off Leash MKE
Welcome to Off Leash MKE: Award-winning Dog Walking & Pet Care services in Milwaukee
More Than Just Dog Walks—Premium Pet Care for Busy Professionals
Since 2016, Off Leash MKE has been Milwaukee’s trusted dog walking and pet care provider, with a focus on supporting busy professionals, especially those in the medical field. Whether your pet needs a structured neighborhood walk, a solo hike, a group adventure, or personalized cat sitting, we tailor our services to fit your demanding schedule. Safety, enrichment, and expert care are at the heart of everything we do.
Why Choose Us?
🐾 Adventure & Exploration: Our dog walking adventures take pups beyond the sidewalk, exploring Milwaukee’s top dog-friendly spots.
🐾 Professional Pet Care: Our trained, insured, and Fear Free Certified team provides expert care for dogs and cats.
🐾 Peace of Mind: With flexible scheduling and customized, reliable pet care, we ensure your pets are happy and cared for—so you can focus on your day.
Our Services
Daily Dog Walking & Adventures: Tailored outdoor experiences for your dog.
Pet Sitting & Cat Care: In-home pet care services to keep your pets happy while you're away.
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Join the adventure today! Contact Off Leash MKE to learn more about our dog walking and adventure services and schedule a consultation for your furry friend.
MEET the Off leash mke TEAM
Award-Winning Dog Walkers & Pet Care Experts in Milwaukee
Voted Best of Milwaukee, Off Leash MKE is home to a team of highly trained, professional dog walkers and pet sitters dedicated to providing the best care for Milwaukee’s pets. Every member of our team undergoes thorough background checks, insurance coverage, and over 60 hours of training, including CPR & First Aid certification.
We are Fear Free Certified and FetchFind Approved, with specialized training in canine and feline behavior to ensure a positive, stress-free experience for every pet in our care. Whether it's off-leash dog adventures, structured walks, or personalized in-home pet sitting, our team is committed to keeping your pets safe, happy, and well cared for.
Passionate. Professional. Trusted. Meet the team behind Milwaukee’s award-winning pet care!
Lori Riegler - FFCP
Dog Adventurist & Owner
Lori Riegler is the founder and owner of Off Leash MKE, Milwaukee’s premier adventure club for dogs. With a background that spans the music industry, event planning, and healthcare, Lori brings a dynamic and innovative approach to pet care. Before launching Off Leash MKE in 2018, she owned an independent record label and worked in artist management and event production, experiences that sharpened her skills in business development, branding, and leadership.
Lori’s passion for animals took center stage when she moved to Milwaukee in 2008 and began volunteering at the Wisconsin Humane Society. Immersing herself in rescue work, she developed expertise in animal behavior, training, and advocacy—skills that now define Off Leash MKE’s specialized approach to pet care. She is a dedicated advocate for animal rescue, volunteering with Urban Cat Coalition and Friends of MADACC, and fostering numerous cats in need.
At Off Leash MKE, Lori leads a team that prioritizes enrichment, training, and adventure-based experiences for dogs, while also providing premium cat care services. She is committed to building strong relationships with Milwaukee’s pet community and continuously innovating ways to support both pets and their people.
Through her expertise, warmth, and unwavering advocacy, Lori has created a business that not only provides exceptional pet care but also contributes meaningfully to the rescue and rehabilitation of animals in Milwaukee and beyond.
Svea Kastens - FFCP
Team Lead
Svea has been a part of the Off Leash MKE team since 2020, She started as a pet sitter and dog walker and quickly worked her way up to lead the team. Svea is reliable, honest, and hardworking--she's the salt of the earth.
Before working with animals, Svea spent time with AmeriCorps & Habitat for Humanity, where she led and developed programs for young adults. She loves working with animals and feels lucky to have found a career that she's so passionate about.
In her spare time, Svea enjoys taking photos (you can check out her work on Instagram @mkedogwalks and bartending at Roman Coin on Brady Street.
Marsha Zay - CPDT-KA, FFCP
Day Manger
Marsha, a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, joined Off Leash MKE in the winter of '23 as a dog walker and adventurist, bringing with her seven years of professional canine care experience. After relocating outside Milwaukee, we tapped into her talents in a remote role—one that has continued to grow. In addition to crafting content for the Unleashed Blog and maintaining client communications, Marsha supports the day-to-day operations behind the scenes, from scheduling and team management to making sure everything runs smoothly. Her adaptability, reliability, and passion for pet care help bring Lori’s big ideas to life—and keep the team moving forward, both on and off the leash.
Maddie has been passionate about animals her whole life, inspired by her godmother’s cat rescue and childhood heroes like Steve Irwin. With experience in dog walking, daycare, and a background in Psychology and Conservation, she brings patience, care, and a healthy dose of humor to every pup she meets. Since joining Off Leash MKE in June 2024, Maddie has loved building bonds with every pet in her care. We’re so lucky to have such a fun and hardworking person on our team!
Courtney Haase
Meet Courtney! She joined Off Leash in early 2025 with four years of professional pet care experience, including bathing, basic grooming, doggy daycare, training, and caring for various species. Mentored by her grandmother since age 12, she’s currently preparing for the CCBC-KA exam this fall. With an empathetic, communication-based approach, Courtney loves helping dogs and their humans connect — she finds it deeply rewarding to witness that moment when understanding clicks and learning takes off. In her free time, Courtney enjoys hiking, exploring nature, and collecting bones. She once spent a year living on the road with her fiancé and their dog. She also loves drawing, animal documentaries, and video games.
Kathy joined our team in Spring of ‘24. With over 9 years of volunteering experience at Madacc and a deep involvement in bird rescue, Kathy brings a wealth of compassion and dedication to our company. Not only does she walk dogs and lead Fido Fieldtrips at Madacc, but Kathy is also a proud parent to several rescue birds and a beloved 9 1/2-year-old Madacc rescue dog. Her passion for animal welfare and commitment to providing the best care make her a valuable addition to our team.
Lindsey LaBeau
We are so excited to welcome Lindsey to the Off Leash Team! She has been working with pets for the past 4.5 years, gaining experience in both a grooming salon and working as an accredited trainer at Petsmart. What she loves most about working with dogs is seeing them grow, learn, and become their best selves, all while having fun. She has cats and a dog of her own, who have helped her grow and inspired her to learn as much as possible throughout her career. With a deep passion for both working with dogs and being in nature, she’s grateful to be a part of the Off Leash MKE team where she can truly enjoy her work and thrive!
Trevor Hutson
Meet Trevor! With nearly a decade of experience working with dogs, Trevor approaches each day as a new adventure. Originally from Wauwatosa, he moved to Chicago after high school to study and perform at The Second City. During his time in the city, he began working as a dog walker and eventually took over the small business he worked for, expanding it into in-home vacation care that allowed him to travel the country with his clients. Trevor has learned so much along the way and is excited to continue growing and learning with the Off Leash MKE team!
Racheal Mitchell - FFCP
Racheal has an undeniable passion for pets and loves nothing more than seeing her furry friends happy and healthy. With years of experience under her belt and a true commitment to quality pet-sitting services, she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience and is always going above and beyond for her furry clients. In addition to her certifications and training, she also has an art degree which allows her to provide creative enrichment for dog walks and pet sits. Racheal is an avid traveler who loves to explore new places, so when she’s not pet sitting or dog walking, you can find her camping & hiking. Being a pet parent herself she understands your needs & concerns and is always available to answer any questions or concerns that pet parents might have about their pets' needs.
Louisa has been a huge animal lover ever since she could remember. She grew up with both cats and dogs, and loved getting to petsit for friends with different animals too! This included guinea pigs, birds, and even a hedgehog. She decided to take this love of animals and use it in a professional capacity once she got her very first dog of her own and had so much fun training him and learning how dog's minds work. When she's not hanging out with her own dog or running around with other people's dogs, she can be found reading, hiking, baking, or volunteering at Shelters. She is definitely an avid outdoorsman, as her degrees were both in Environmental Sciences. Thankfully, this love of the outdoors translates really well to hiking with dogs all day!
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