Brooke grew up around horses which led to her pursuing a bachelor's degree in Large Animal Science at UW-River Falls. She has worked at several boarding facilities as well as a research facility at the University of Minnesota. For several years, she also worked as an assistant dog trainer. She is a collector of hobbies, new music, and crystals. In her free time, she enjoys camping with her husband and stepson and is always up to try something new. She has three dogs that keep her busy – Willow, Raen, and Zazz – and three cats – Moco, Ru, and Mister Kitty – that keep her dogs busy [citation].