Fulfilling her passion and actualizing her vision of creating a successful business that improves the quality of life for dogs and the people that love them, Top Dog Eileen Proctor pioneered the dog daycare industry within Phoenix's Valley of the Sun, launching multi-award-winning It's A Ruff Life! in October 2000.

Over the next six and a half years, she was privileged to become "Aunt Eileen" to thousands of K-9 Kids, bestowing biscuits, balls and bellyrubs to mixed breed and purebred puppies, adult and advanced-age dogs alike.
 
She also became trusted friend & confidant to each of these dogs parents, sharing the joys of their first days together, celebrating milestones such as birthdays and "gotcha" days, and commiserating the sorrows associated with their shaggy sons' and doggy daughters' ultimate transitions over the Rainbow Bridge. This unique and extensive "paws-on" experience... coupled with her steadfast commitment to and involvement with dozens of animal welfare organizations, is proof positive that The Top Dog has seen, heard, experienced, mastered, and counseled about virtually every aspect of doggy devotion and canine care.

Top Dog Eileen Proctor is a coveted contributing columnist for numerous print and online publications and published author of “Top Dog’s Top Tips for Tip Top Dog Care: What Your Best Friend Wants You To Know”.