CRYSTAL REPKO, STORE MANAGER

Crystal is a graduate of Alvernia University where she received a degree in General Science and Secondary Education. Initially working for a lab in the Environmental / Water Testing industry, she decided to pursue her passion of working with dogs.

Currently working as the Dawg Store Manager and Sales Associate at The Dawg Store, she enjoys learning about new products and researching which of those to carry in the store. Sharing her life and home with 5 Aussies, she understands that each dog has different needs and enjoys helping others find the right products to meet their individual dogs chewing, playing, and mental stimulation needs.

WENDY SEIDEL

Wendy Seidel is Executive Director at the Greater Reading Mental Health Alliance.  She has a master’s degree in social work with a minor in psychology.  

Wendy finds the study of both human and animal behavior fascinating, and has a certification in Pet Loss Support Services.

She brought many of her own dogs to Awesome Dawgs for basic training classes. 

LYANDRA TYNER

Lyandra grew up in the Bitterroot Valley in Southwestern Montana. She was raised with cocker spaniels, hound dogs and a plethora of other animals.

Lyandra works full time as an administrative assistant for a nursing department. Working at Awesome Dawgs is so stress free and a breath of fresh air. She loves meeting all of the pups/owners who come in for training. Two of her dogs have each been through several training classes. Hudson and Hicks are currently training to be Search and Rescue dogs for Middle Creek Search and Rescue where her husband, Julius, is Deputy Chief.

NANCY NOVAK

I have loved dogs since childhood and shared my heart and home with many 4 legged, wet nosed, waggly tailed companions. From them I’ve learned what true unconditional love is. My family proudly supports local animal shelters. We are proponents of rescue/adoption, which we have done with great success over the years.

I enjoy working at the Dawg Store, meeting many nice people, and of course their precious dogs. Awesome Dawgs is a top notch facility, a tru asset to our community.

DONNA SOLINGER

A Berks County native, Donna has worked in broadcast media for more than 25 years. She has always loved animals, with a special fondness for dogs and brings a broad foundation of canine knowledge to her role at Awesome Dawgs.

Her dog training experience dates to 2008 and includes seminars and conferences led by published industry professionals. She is also an experienced pet sitter, certified in pet first aid & CPR and has volunteered with a German Shepherd rescue for more than 20 years, including three years as a board member.

Donna enjoys connecting with Awesome Dawgs clients—both human and canine—learning their stories and finding ways to support their needs.

DAWN ESTELLE

Dawn was born and raised in New Jersey, moving to Pennsylvania in 2021. She is recently retired after working almost 30 years as an IT professional at a major telecommunications company.

Dawn has an extensive background in shelter and rescue work, fostering many pups and helping even more find their forever homes. She has a soft spot for Boxers and bully breeds and rescue and responsible guardianship are very important to her.

Along with working part time at Awesome Dawgs, she is a pet portrait artist, working exclusively in oils. Dawn lives in Shillington with her husband, Jesse, and their pups Henry and Mabel.

ASHLEY KRISTOFF

Ashley is a Cinematic Portrait Photographer, Costuming Artisan, and Pet Parent to a Malamute.