As Behavior Specialists..
we believe
The most important thing that saves the lives of dogs is training. Whether that is obedience or behavior rehabilitation, we need to create a healthy relationship between dog and owner.
Our methods are simple, logical, and they work. Once communication & leadership are built, everything will come with far greater ease.
Our Pack:
Emilee M.
Emilee M.
Emilee M.
Owner & Head Trainer
September 2018
She attended a Professional Dog Training
School in 2017.
Attended Michael Ellis School for Dog Trainers Behavior Rehabilitation Course in 2020.
As well as a 5 Day Trainer's Shadow Program in 2021, and multiple Seminars across the country between 2017 - Current.
Emilee has trained hundreds of dogs start to
Owner & Head Trainer
September 2018
She attended a Professional Dog Training
School in 2017.
Attended Michael Ellis School for Dog Trainers Behavior Rehabilitation Course in 2020.
As well as a 5 Day Trainer's Shadow Program in 2021, and multiple Seminars across the country between 2017 - Current.
Emilee has trained hundreds of dogs start to finish in pet homes. She specializes in fearful, over excited, and reactive dogs.
Her personal dog is named Finnegan, he is a KNPV Belgian Malinois.
They have earned their AKC TKI, PSA PDC, and are currently training for their IPO BH & PSA 1.
Jonah K.
Emilee M.
Emilee M.
Dog Handler
August 2020
Jonah is an Animal Science major studying Pre-Vet at North Dakota State University.
He has always had a passion for dogs, growing up with many in a very dog orientated household. He hopes to apply dog behavior towards his future professional career as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.
He has been accepted into multiple
Dog Handler
August 2020
Jonah is an Animal Science major studying Pre-Vet at North Dakota State University.
He has always had a passion for dogs, growing up with many in a very dog orientated household. He hopes to apply dog behavior towards his future professional career as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.
He has been accepted into multiple Vet Schools across the country and will be attending Washington State University‘a Veterinary Program with multiple scholarships as well as acceptance into the WICHE Program!
Jonah’s personal dog is Birdie, a Beagle. Together they preform at dog shows all across the country.
Hannah P.
Emilee M.
Hannah P.
Trainer's Apprentice & Dog Handler
April 2021
Hannah has been working professionally in the pet industry for over 5 years prior to joining the team at Smart K9. She began her training journey with her own dog, Bean when they started struggling with fear based reactivity.
She is hoping to learn as much as she can while helping other owners
Trainer's Apprentice & Dog Handler
April 2021
Hannah has been working professionally in the pet industry for over 5 years prior to joining the team at Smart K9. She began her training journey with her own dog, Bean when they started struggling with fear based reactivity.
She is hoping to learn as much as she can while helping other owners and dogs have a better relationship and understanding of each other.
They are currently working towards their AKC RN Title.
Hailey N.
Kaitlynn T.
Hannah P.
Trainer's Apprentice & Dog Handler
August 2021
Hailey was born into a family who is in the hunting , herding, and police dog world. She would spend her summers as a teen helping her Aunt care for her farm where she took care of horses and loved watching the Border Collies herd cattle.
She has assisted her father in training over 30 Police
Trainer's Apprentice & Dog Handler
August 2021
Hailey was born into a family who is in the hunting , herding, and police dog world. She would spend her summers as a teen helping her Aunt care for her farm where she took care of horses and loved watching the Border Collies herd cattle.
She has assisted her father in training over 30 Police dogs and attained several police and working dog seminars where she continues to learn and grow her skills as a handler and trainer.
Her dog Arya is a Czech German Shepherd who she has trained to locate and retrieve Antler Sheds. They have achieved their AKC RN Title.
They are currently working on their titles for their AKC / NACSW.
Grace J.
Kaitlynn T.
Kaitlynn T.
Dog Handler
August 2021
Grace's interest in working with dogs professionally came after watching a Police K9 Demo and seeing how focused and driven they were to work.
Grace grew up with two Golden Retrievers and has experience handling a wide variety of dogs through her time volunteering at a local Animal Shelter.
Kaitlynn T.
Kaitlynn T.
Kaitlynn T.
Office Assistant
October 2021
Kaitlynn is your first point of contact when it comes to learning about and getting signed up for training from Smart K9.
She has over 8 years of professional experience working with dogs from training Service Dogs to working as a Veterinary Assistant.
She has her Bachelors of Science in Biology with an emphasi
Office Assistant
October 2021
Kaitlynn is your first point of contact when it comes to learning about and getting signed up for training from Smart K9.
She has over 8 years of professional experience working with dogs from training Service Dogs to working as a Veterinary Assistant.
She has her Bachelors of Science in Biology with an emphasis in wildlife research .
She has a Shiba Inu Mix named Samurai who loves walks, naps, and playing with his cat friends.