Who are we?

Hello! My name is Kallie, and I’m joined by my trusted companions—Petzl, my dog, and a couple of horses, Ricky and Rooster.

I bring over a decade of experience in the animal care and training field, having had the opportunity to work with more than 50 different species, including camels, horses, rhinos, giraffes, penguins, zebras, emus, macaws, and more. My career began in animal shelters, where I focused on dog behavior and handling. Over approximately five years, I worked with thousands of dogs, developing a deep understanding of canine behavior and gaining invaluable hands-on experience.

This foundation led me into the public dog training field, where I discovered my passion: helping families build strong, lasting relationships with their dogs through positive, effective training methods. My goal has always been to keep dogs in loving homes by empowering owners with the skills and knowledge they need for success.

After several years in dog training, I expanded my career into zookeeping, where I further honed my training skills across a wide variety of species in professional zoo settings. Now, I’ve returned to my roots in dog training with a renewed perspective and a wealth of cross-species behavioral insight.

I’m excited to once again help families experience the joy and benefits of living with a well-trained, balanced dog.