Today we’d like to introduce you to Maddie Radcliff.
Hi Maddie , so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
I’m a native of Nashville, TN but have lived in Indiana since 2009. I grew up with dogs and playing sports, and knew I wanted to do both when I got older.
I started this business because of my passion for helping dogs live a more fulfilled life. I adopted my first dog, Jag, in 2020 and quickly began navigating the joys and many challenges of a dog with behavior issues and more energy than I knew what to do with.
Then came Zeena, rescued 15 minutes before her euthanasia deadline. Her barrier reactivity, dog reactivity on walks, and vocal demands taught us even more about patience and dedication. It became challenging though to walk her and Jag at the same time and with different physical and mental needs and a full time job, I was struggling to keep up.
In February 2025, while volunteering at the Humane Society for Hamilton County, I understood how much those dogs needed more of an outlet than we could provide with daily walks. I started taking dogs out for runs but as the weather changed, I knew it wasn’t sustainable.
After working with the behavior team and getting dogs on the slatmill, I knew this was what I was supposed to do. It was not only a solution for my dogs, but also rescue and community dogs. I enjoy spending as much time at the Humane Society as I can but also love meeting dogs in the community and helping them build up their confidence and try new things!
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
I worked my sales job for 8 months while I got this business up and running. That was definitely hard but the best way to build the business. Now the biggest challenges are educating customers on how and why this is beneficial and being a first time business owner, I am just learning as I go. I don’t know what I don’t know, but have great friends and partners who have helped me along the way!
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I run a mobile dog gym in Hamilton County, IN and serve parts of Marion County as well. We are a climate controlled van with two slatmills (dog powered treadmills) inside and bring the workout to your door. Indiana’s weather is unpredictable so we allow dogs to exercise regardless of what is happening outside.
We work with all dogs, but prefer to work with those who have behavioral issues, high energy/working breeds, or reactive dogs so that they have a safe and controlled outlet.
I’m pretty willing to work with any dog as long as the owner is able to assist as needed. While there are other options out there, I want to help dogs experience new things, build confidence and have a better home life. Which means I want to help owners who are struggling too. I have had many sleepless nights wondering what else I can be doing for my dog and I know there are people like me out there.
Is there any advice you’d like to share with our readers who might just be starting out?
Make friends with everyone and ask questions! Do research and have a plan!
Contact Info:
- Website: https://zoomiesquadindy.com/
- Instagram: zoomie_squad
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583310194832
