About Us

Meet RunBuddy Mobile® - Greater North Shore

RunBuddy Mobile® – Greater North Shore was founded on a simple belief: every dog deserves a happy, healthy life! A fourth-generation Grafton resident and lifelong animal lover, Katie Dunfee always dreamed of owning a business that would allow her to work directly with dogs while bringing something new and exciting to her community. With a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science, extensive hands-on animal care experience, and a career spent largely in the veterinary industry, Katie was excited to put her knowledge and passion to work in a whole new way.

When Katie discovered the idea of a mobile dog gym, everything seemed to fall into place! Her search led her to RunBuddy Mobile® in Phoenix, Arizona, where she trained directly with founder David Lopez. Seeing the program in action confirmed she had found the perfect way to combine her love for dogs with her dream of bringing something truly special home to Wisconsin.

Today, Katie is living her dream, combining her love for dogs with her passion for making a difference. Whether helping a dog burn off extra energy, build confidence, or simply have fun, her goal is to enrich the lives of local dogs and help them become happier, healthier, and more confident—one run at a time!