Our Team

David currently runs his own full-time dog walking business, where he works hands-on with dogs of all temperaments and energy levels every day.

Debbie Port grew up riding and training horses professionally. She trained her own dogs on the side and over the years got interested in dog sports.

Becca has been training dogs professionally since 2011.

Jourdan was born and raised in Santa Cruz County. Her passion and love for dogs started at a very young age.

From the time she was young Celeste always had a deep passion for animals. Learning as much as she could and spending her free time with the family dogs.

Maddie has always had a passion for dogs. Aside from growing up with them, as soon as she graduated high school she was volunteering with a local German Shepherd rescue and shadowing a balanced trainer.

Izzy has spent her entire lifetime surrounded by animals and was always the resident expert for all family and friends with pet questions.

Kathi has been working with dogs professionally for over 13 years. Her parents allowed her to get her first dog at 14 years old only because she promised to train him.

Jefferson has over 15 years of experience training and rehabilitating dogs.

Lindsey has been training dogs for over 13 years. Her passion for dogs started as a child, and only grew more as an adult.

I love dogs! They bring me so much joy!

I began training at a very young age with my own American Eskimo from the basics to tricks. That's where my spark and love of dogs began.

I've been a K9 Handler with Nevada County Sheriffs Search and Rescue and California Rescue Dog Association (CARDA) since 2011, and with El Dorado County Sheriffs Search and Rescue for the last 2 years.

For Juliana, growing up around family dogs helped solidify a deep passion for all things dog. From a very young age, she has dedicated herself to learning and being around dogs as much as possible.

Hi my name is Mikayla, I have been working with dogs for almost 7 years now. I have two dogs of my own. Jupiter, who is my 5 year old rescue, she is the one responsible for getting me into dog training.

Tino has been involved with working dogs from a very young age. Originally born in Mexico, he and his family managed a large ranch that was their livelihood.

My name is Halle Tennison. I have been working with animals my whole life. I personally have rescued and rehabilitated two adult huskies and an adult pit bull.

Jennifer has always had a fascination with animals, particularly dogs. She grew up always intrigued by animal behaviors and dreamed of becoming a local zoo keeper as an adult.

Jenn Cassens lives in Penn Valley CA and started training Search and Rescue dogs in 2016. She currently works 3 SAR dogs: a Golden Retriever and two Belgian Malinois.

Kylah's interest in dog training began with her first dog, Scout, whose severe reactivity led her to a five-month immersion program at the Michael Ellis School for Dog Trainers. In the last eight years she has helped families all over the world, including in Greece, Colorado, Washington, California, and Oregon.

Originally from Rhode Island, Brian has had a love for dogs his whole life, especially his old lab/ridgeback Zeke from Providence. That feeling has continued out here for his twelve years in the Bay Area.

Hi! My name is Alex McGovern, I've been training dogs professionally for about 5 years!

Halley is a dedicated canine trainer who has a diverse background working in the animal industry.

Keith is a dedicated canine trainer and enthusiast with a diverse background. Growing up in Washington surrounded by dogs, he developed a passion for animal companionship early in life.

My training career began with sport horses. I lived with several upper level event horse trainers from North Carolina to California to study under them full time during and after high school.

My name is Rhys, I'm a professional dog trainer who has been working with dogs since I was 16 years old. My approach to training is relationship based.

Rob grew up in a family that always had dogs. His lifelong passion for canine companions was sparked by a unique experience with Nanook—a majestic Malamute/Timberwolf mix.

Natalie and Lee Lane are a husband-and-wife team on the Oregon Coast. Natalie holds a B.S. in Biology and is a Registered Veterinary Assistant; a dog named Jack jump-started Lee's venture into dog training. They offer in-home and Board and Train from Lincoln County.

Cyndi has worked as a dog walker and sitter for over 20 years but she discovered her passion for dog training while rehabilitating a rescue Siberian Husky.

For as long as Jessica can remember, she enjoyed understanding the behavior of animals - especially canines! As she got older, the passion only grew along with her knowledge and experience.