Artemizia Walker-Chinoy, "Zia", established Walker’s Walks and Pet Care in Berkeley, California, in 2013. Her responsibilities as chief dog whisperer include group and individual dog walking, pet sitting, and basic behavior training. Training services range from basic leash manners to supporting pet owners to manage their challenging pets. Artemizia Walker-Chinoy has experience with pets adopted from shelters, animals with a history of abuse, hyperactive dogs, and geriatric animals.

Artemizia Walker-Chinoy has extensive experience in the pet care industry. Between 2011 and 2018, as an animal care assistant, she worked with a range of well-adapted and special-needs dogs at the Wag Hotel in San Francisco, Metro Dog, Mud Puppies and the Milo Foundation, a facility that shelters abandoned and abused animals and prepares them for adoption.

Zia has also worked as a receptionist at Equinox and Soul Cycle. She enjoys staying physically active by working out, hiking, and practicing yoga.

Artemizia Walker-Chinoy