Our Team
Amy Mosier - Manager & Obedience Trainer
Amy first started at Sauvie Island Kennels as a high school student where she helped exercise dogs and clean kennels. In 2011 she joined our team full time as our office manager. Today she also obedience trains and is a certified CGC evaluator. Previously a certified vet assistant, Amy has loved working with animals her whole life. She lives on the property with her husband Ryan, daughter McKinley, lab Veena, French Bull Dog Sweet Caroline, opinionated orange tabby Peaches and sweet Halflinger Rainy Bear.
Brooklyn Tyrrell - Assistant Manager, Obedience Trainer & CGC Instructor
Brooklyn came to Sauvie Island Kennels in 2021 with a fiery determination to become a professional trainer. She started as a kennel tech and quickly worked her way up to assistant manager. Brooklyn is routinely sought out for obedience training due to her natural ability to get through to challenging dogs. She is a certified Canine Good Citizen evaluator and instructor. Brooklyn lives with her beloved blue heeler Bay, her calico kitty Purrana and ball python Ada. When not working Brooklyn can be found exploring the PNW with Bay, creating art and spending time with loved ones.
Tyler Schillereff- Bird Dog Trainer
Tyler grew up at Sauvie Island Kennels helping his parents clean kennels and exercise dogs. As soon as he was big enough, he began helping Tim train bird dogs in the field. In high school Tyler played varsity football and baseball. He attended Oregon State University where he was a member of Phi Kappa Psi and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Business & Finance. Today, he is our Upland Bird Dog trainer and competes in AKC field trials. He and his wife Maggie live on the island with their dogs Dale, Renzo and Lily and their two horses Guido and Sauce. When not training or competing, Tyler enjoys chukar hunting, riding his horse around the island and spending time with friends.
Christine Schillereff - Manager & Obedience Trainer
Christine began working at Sauvie Island Kennels in 2012 during her holiday breaks from Oregon State University where she received a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Business Management and Environmental Economics & Policy. Her passion for animals came from her mom who fueled her love for horses, cats and dogs from birth. She and her husband Nick live with their yellow lab Miley, four mini donkeys and son Gavin. When not in the office or obedience training, Christine can be found at Oak Island Farms where she manages the family’s farm-to-table beef and pork program. In her free time she enjoys getting lost in a good mystery, exploring the farm and spending time with her family.
Harleigh Dietz - Assistant Manager & CGC Instructor
Harleigh joined our team in 2022 after years working for a prestigious local breeder. She came to us as a kennel tech and is now one of our assistant managers in addition to teaching our Canine Good Citizen classes. Harleigh also assists with our obedience refresher training. Having grown up with family dogs, she has loved all four legged critters since childhood. In her free time Harleigh enjoys spending time with family and taking trips to the Oregon Coast.
Martin Vargas Izazaga- Facility Manager
Martin has been with us since 2005 when he joined our team as a kennel tech. Today he manages our facilities, maintains the buildings and cares for our sprawling acreage. He is often behind the scenes doing all of the chores necessary to keep the kennels running. Martin and his wife Carmen live on the property with their two kids and darling Pomeranian Oreo. When not working, Martin is a dedicated family man who enjoys taking his kids camping, biking around the island and spending time with extended family. We are grateful for Martin’s many years of loyalty.