Hi, I'm Lexi DeMaio! I am the owner and photographer at R.U.N. LLC based out of my home in Barkhamsted, Connecticut.
I have spent the past 10 years working with dogs and their owners, as both a veterinary technician and professional dog trainer.
I thrive when my work gives me an outlet to be active and creative, and I love getting to know the unique personalities of the dogs (and other animals!) that I meet. I aim to bring my two passions together and create lifetime memories for people of their beloved pets, as well as offer a safe and fun environment for your dog while you are away.
In my free time, you’ll find me hiking with friends chasing sunsets, or reading a cozy book snuggled up with my cats. I love to foster dogs and cats for local rescues as often as I can to help them on their journey to their forever homes.
My love for both animals and photography started when I was a kid. Growing up, I would borrow my dad's Nikon camera and take photos of every animal I saw. My dream job was to be a wildlife photographer. When I got my first dog, Raikou, shortly after I turned 20, it sparked my love of photography all over again. I took photography and animal behavior courses in high school and college at Central Connecticut State University where I got my Bachelor of Arts.
I am an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator
and American Red Cross Pet CPR Certified.
You can follow me and my dogs on our personal account, @howlingupnorth on Instagram.
