About Us

I grew up on a Bison Farm in Springfield, Ohio. From a young age, I was interested in taking care of animals and even participated in 4H. One of my favorite pastimes was teaching our Weimaraners, Duke and Lacey, how to do all kinds of tricks, like picking up my room, carrying groceries into the house, and getting drinks out of the fridge.

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When I was 18, I started working at a local kennel where I began to learn about different dog breeds and temperaments, first aid for dogs, socialization, proper play, and how to read a dog’s body language. I started spending all my free time at work learning and reading about all things canine.

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By 2019, I had started my first dog-training job, working for one of the largest dog training franchises in the country. I studied e-collar training, and began providing lessons for clients, as well as board & trains for dogs. I worked as Head Trainer for over two-and-a-half years and trained over 100 dogs.

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What started out as something that simply sounded like a cool job ended up evolving into a huge passion. I wanted to make things more customizable for clients and their dogs so that the dogs could be more integrated into family life.  So, in 2021, I started my own business: Patriot K9 Training LLC.

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My husband, Nate, and I have such a heart for animals and, though he isn’t as involved with the business, I couldn’t do this work without all of his help, support, and love for me and the dogs. I also couldn’t imagine doing this without my mom, who is always willing to help with filming, training, going on outings with me and the dogs, and who is truly my greatest champion in my career.

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Faith and family are two of the most important things to Nate and me. Each dog that goes through Patriot K9 Training’s program becomes a part of our family. We are grateful to the many owners who have trusted us with their dogs, and we look forward to welcoming many more.