Kim’s canine educational background includes: instruction skills, aggression, the study of learning theory, puppy socialization, canine nutrition and dog sports. She has study many different forms of training and will find the method that works best for you and your dog – Kim is not a “one size fits all” trainer. She remains committed to education through reading, seminars and conferences.
Kim is very active in the dog sport community with her two terriers. Dodger a 7 year old Jack Russell Terrier who competes in Flyball and Earthdog (Master Level). Lil’ Dude a 4 year old Aussie / Terrier mix who competes in Flyball and Agility. Kim also enjoys running Lure coursing and Splashdog with both of her terriers. Finally there is Frizbee a 14 year old Dalmatian that is retired to the couch now after a life of numerous activities.
Kim also trains Agility for competition at MLF Dog Sports in Queen Creek, AZ and is co-captain and head of training for the Blazin’ K9s Flyball Team in Chandler, AZ. She has studied and trained in several areas: Puppy, Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced obedience, Rally, Agility, Flyball, Pool Safety, Tricks, CGC Evaluator and Therapy Team prep classes. |
My passion for dogs began nearly 20 years ago when I received my first dog and not just “the family pet”, but mine – all mine. My first dog came as a birthday present in the form of a Dalmatian named Nocchi. I took Nocchi through obedience classes and immediately loved working with her (dogs). I apprenticed with the trainer for almost two years. At this time this had become a wonderful “hobby” for me and I continued to follow my “career” of Graphic Design/Visual Communications.
