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Owner - Alix DiLorenzo

Alix Marcoux DiLorenzo

Owner & Dog Walker
Award-winning Homeward Bound Dog Walking and Adventure Services, LLC is owned and operated by Alix Marcoux DiLorenzo of Gilford, New Hampshire. Alix grew up in Laconia, New Hampshire with dogs, cats, and horses. After receiving a Bachelor of Arts from Mount Holyoke College, she went on to open a successful pet sitting business, Pawsitively Pampered Pets in Seattle, Washington. She went on to receive her Master of Science degree in Fisheries and Wildlife Management from Michigan State University and worked at Franklin Park Zoo in Boston, Massachusetts.

A desire to return to the place where she grew up has brought Alix back to New Hampshire to establish Homeward Bound Dog Walking and Adventure Services, LLC. Alix brings a lifetime of knowledge gained by working with animals of all kinds from dogs and cats to wildlife such as deer, wolves, and bear. In addition, Alix is a Certified Professional Pet Sitter by Pet Sitter's International.

Alix has also volunteered her time at HOWL, a wildlife rehabilitation center, Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle in the feline and gorilla units, and for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources tracking deer.

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Meet The Dog Walkers

Jane

Jane

Jane recently retired from a successful career in financial services. She and her husband decided to relocate from Connecticut to enjoy the Lakes Region on a full time basis.

Jane is the proud grandmother of two border collies and a vizsla and can often be found walking and hiking with them.

Saige Dog Walker

Saige

Saige has lived in New England her whole life and couldn’t think of a better place to grow up. Where else can you go to the beach one day and go hiking up a mountain the next? Saige is a Plymouth University Graduate in the field of Technical Theater. When she isn’t performing on the stage, you can find Saige up in the mountains with her chocolate lab/pitbull mix Darla. She also shares her home with a pug named Dakota, two cats named Reese and Sophie and a pen full of chickens.
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Molli

Client Care Coordinator
Molli moved to Laconia, NH in 2023 after living in Oregon and California. Surrounded by animals from a young age, she has dedicated her career to animal care and behavior. Her experience includes managing vaccination clinics, cleaning pets’ teeth, and leading dog training classes.
In California, Molli found her true passion as a pack leader, experiencing firsthand the benefits of structured pack walks for all types of dogs. These walks provide physical and mental exercise, resulting in happy, balanced dogs.
Now in the Lakes Region, Molli is exploring the area and enjoying hikes with her husband and their rescue dog, Winston Wyatt. She also loves trying new restaurants, breweries, and spending sunny days on the boat. Molli’s expertise in group walks is a perfect fit for our dog walking and adventure services.

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Angee

Team Trainer & Dog Walker
Angee grew up in Goshen, Vt, and moved to NH soon after graduating high school in 1992. She has been in the Newfound Lake area since 1995, where she thrives on Lake and mountain life. She enjoys her twice daily hikes with her 2 pups, Stan (a Shorkie) who’s 13 years young, and Reaps (a long haired Dachshund/Chi mix) who’s 4.
Angee loves keeping active outdoors as much as possible, no matter the weather!!!! Snowshoeing is a favorite of hers in the winter!

Holly

Dog Walker & Adventure Guide
Holly grew up in Gilford, New Hampshire and was a dog lover from the start. She has a Chihuahua/Cattle Dog mix and a pure bred Australian Cattle Dog. When she is not romping around with her dogs, she is working on her small business, sewing hand stitched natural dog toys, or painting. She paints custom dog portraits, landscapes and other animals that are New Hampshire themed. Holly works and sells some of her art at the Lakes Region Art Gallery in Tilton. Holly is excited to spend time with your dogs while working at Homeward Bound.

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John

Pack Leader & Adventure Guide
John grew up in Boston, where he started caring for dogs at just 13 years old, helping his mom walk and care for pets while their families were at work. In 2005, he moved to New Hampshire to raise his three sons surrounded by dogs, horses, and wide open spaces. John has spent 25 years training obedience and working dogs, founding clubs, and raising German Shepherds. After retiring from a long career in the Solid Waste Industry in 2025, he knew he wanted to spend his days doing what he loves most—being outside, staying active, and sharing life with dogs. Every walk is a chance to bring joy to a pup—and soak up a little himself too.
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Alana

Dog Walker & Adventure Guide
Alana grew up in Gilmanton Iron Works with a bird farm and her black Lab, Kona. Her pack later grew to include two all-black German Shepherds, Kyla and Kapo, and now Atlas, her red merle Australian Shepherd and emotional support animal. Atlas goes everywhere with her, including college!
Alana is currently studying Animal Science at SUNY Cobleskill with plans to work in the veterinary field. She has always had a soft spot for animals, especially dogs, and loves spending time outdoors with Atlas.
She’s so excited to meet your pup and help make their day just a little brighter!
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Lindsay

Dog Walker & Adventure Guide
Lindsay grew up in Concord, NH before moving to North Carolina in 2004, where her husband worked in NASCAR. After starting their family, they returned to Loudon, NH. Lindsay has been surrounded by animals her whole life, growing up with four cats, two dogs (a Basset Hound named Eli and a Black Lab named Shadow), and her dad’s rescue horse, Brighty. She now shares her home with three cats and a rescue dog named Cole, who travels all over New England with the family while her sons race go-karts. Lindsay is excited to spend time with your pups as part of the Homeward Bound team!
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Stacy

Pack Leader & Adventure Guide
Stacy brings over 20 years of experience in professional dog care to Homeward Bound. Her journey began in 2002 with a lovable chocolate Lab named Kovio, who inspired her to start Kovio’s K9—a doggy daycare where she specialized in off-leash pack play and training. After two decades of leading playful packs, Stacy is thrilled to reconnect with new canine companions across the region. Now the proud parent of a sleepy Shih Tzu, she’s known for her calm presence, seasoned handling, and deep love for every dog she meets. Stacy resides in Laconia with her husband.
Dyan Homeward Bound Dog Walker

Dyan

Dog Walker
Dyan spent 30 years running the Cozy Inn and Lakeview House & Cottages in Weirs Beach with her husband, Joe, before retiring to Meredith to enjoy more time with family, fresh air, and dogs. Along the way she served on the Boards of the Lakes Region Tourism Association, the Chamber of Commerce, and The Weirs Action Committee, all while raising two children and now celebrating four grandchildren.
 
A true “wiggle-butt boxer” fan, Dyan’s family has loved seven of them over the years—Penny, Misty, Hunter, Holli, Fiona, Finn, and Murphy. She has always had pets, loves walking, and adores the Lakes Region, so being part of Homeward Bound truly feels like the best of all worlds!
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