About Us

A Furry Tail Come True is founded by people who love dogs – a lot! All of our staff members enjoy getting to spend all of their time with fun four-legged friends. As far as we’re concerned, this is our dream job. Seeing wagging tails and hearing happy barks make our day! We first started A Furry Tail Come True in Hellertown, PA in 2006.

Our dog day care and cage-free dog boarding was a hit! We had so many happy clients that we decided to open a up a second location in Nazareth eight years later. We haven’t looked back since! Get to know us a little better by reading below. Trust our experienced and loving dog day care staff! Most of our staff are Certified Dog Trainers. Call today for more information!

ABCDT | Owner/Operator/Dog Trainer

Anthony Schwickrath

“After receiving my Bachelor’s Degree from Rutgers University, my wife and I began to fulfill our dream of owning our own dog day care. We have always loved being around dogs. I actually grew up in a dog house! While pursuing my Master’s Degree, we began renovating our dog day care facility. Renovations were painful, but they are coming along great. I am a certified dog trainer through Animal Behavior College. I am also a board member of the Center for Animal Health & Welfare. I am the head trainer at various shelters in PA and NJ as well. I look forward to meeting you and your dog(s).”

Owner/Operator

Jessica Schwickrath

It was only after graduating college with a degree in Elementary Education that I realized I was meant to spend my days with dogs. While substitute teaching, I also had a part time job working at The Center For Animal Health and Welfare, formally the Northampton County SPCA in Eason, PA. At one point in my life, my husband and I took care of eight dogs all living under one roof, for a period of four years. I knew my love for dogs was strong at that time, but working at the SPCA only made my love grow stronger. I soon became the Canine Manager. I worked at SPCA for almost two years, learning more than I could have ever hoped for about dog behavior and their overall wellbeing. I loved every minute of my very stressful, yet very rewarding position, and only gave it up to follow my dream of starting my own dog day care. I look forward to loving up and playing with dogs every day for the rest of my extremely blessed life.

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"Three months ago two of my female dogs camel to a head with a vicious fight that ended with both dogs needing to visit the vet. Forthe next several months the two dogsinever interacted.(Anthony and i) discussed the issues via email and through videos of the dogs: An appointment was set the same day! Anthony came out to my house and handled the initial fight that broke out between the dogs so calmly and with true professionalism. By the end of the hour the dogs were spending time together fori the first time in months. Lam beyond thrilled and amazed at the ability Anthony had with diagnosis in the problems and training my dog to behave better."

“He's doing so good with all the commands. He's even been sitting patiently when we walk and stop…I can't wait to show him off to you. I'm so glad I decided to bring him to you."

"Thank you for taking some of the dogs to your facility to help them become more adoptable! I remember watching Atlas spinning around and around in his kennel. Now I see pictures of him playing in the sunshine with other dogs! It makes me so happy!"

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Like what you see? Ready to let your furry friend join the fun? All of our FURiends must have a temperament evaluation before coming to play. Give us a call or send an email to either Nazareth@afurrytailcometrue.com Or Hellertown@afurrytailcometrue.com to get the ball rollin’!

About Us

About Us

ABCDT | Owner/Operator/Dog Trainer

Anthony Schwickrath

Owner/Operator

Jessica Schwickrath

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