Artemizia “Zia” Walker-Chinoy has worked at Walker’s Walks and Pet Care as the chief dog whisperer since 2013. The Berkeley, California-based pet services provider offers a range of support to owners, including group and individual walks, pet sitting, and behavior training. Artemizia Walker-Chinoy has experience assisting owners with pets that have proven difficult to train in the past, such as puppies, newly adopted dogs, and rescue animals that have experienced abuse and trauma. She adapts training techniques to dogs and owners' needs; and is knowledgeable about lesser-known dog breeds.
Between 2015 and 2018, Zia Walker-Chinoy balanced her responsibilities at Walker’s Walks and Pet Care with her role as an animal care assistant at Mudpuppy's, a dog washing service in Richmond. Her past positions include assistant roles at Metro Dog in Richmond, Berkeley’s Milo Foundation, and Wag Hotel in San Francisco. She has also worked as a receptionist at Soul Cycle and Equinox. Beyond her passion for animals, she enjoys working out at the gym, yoga and hiking.