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Kristen Lee
Nice to meet you!! I have been training dogs since 2005, when I attended National K9 School for Dog Trainers. I have always been fascinated by how dogs learn and love that I can help owners and dogs to better understand each other through my work. It’s very rewarding to see people enjoy their canine companions, and to see dogs that get to do more in life with proper training.
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I train my own dog for various sports that require teaching complex behaviors and demand off-leash control and focus for prolonged periods of time. I have titled several breeds in dog obedience and enjoy working with different personality types of dogs, from shy and timid to pushy and confident.
Quentin Brière
I grew up in the dog world, with a deep appreciation and respect for dogs passed on to me from my parents and grandparents.
I began competing in French Ring Sport at the age of 16 and became a certified decoy at 18.
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French Ring has given me the opportunity to learn and deepen my training skills from the best trainers in the world, something I enjoy sharing with all of the dogs and humans that I coach.
I have taught seminars for the continuing education of dog trainers internationally, hold a Bachelor’s in economics, and continue to pursue additional certifications and education in the animal behaviorial science and training field. I enjoy training my malinois, Saico, in multiple sports venues but my favorite pastime is enjoying his company hiking and travelling together. The bond that we share with our dogs is by far my favorite part of working in this field, and I love sharing this amazing aspect of dogs with all of my students, whether they have two legs or four !
Kerri McClelland
Nice to meet you! I have been involved in the dog community since I was 13 years old. My journey as a dog trainer began when I started volunteering at an animal shelter in Woodinville. I quickly discovered my passion in dog training and joined PetSmart in 2006 to pursue that dream. From there I became the regional Area Trainer, and took on many responsibilities as the lead trainer.
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I was selected as 1 of 20 Area Trainers to help redesign the puppy and beginner curriculum for all of PetSmart as a company. Knowing that not all dogs learn the same way, I branched off to a more balanced approach to dog training in 2020.
I’ve competed, taught, and titled in many dog sports! Including dock diving, barn hunt, nosework, and AKC obedience.
I have dabbled in IGP, treibball, NADAC agility, and NASDA (antler shed search and trailing). My sport work all started with my sweet Labrador Retriever, Diezel RIP. Now Sawyer, my Belgian Malinois, and Ember my Labrador Retriever have stepped up to fulfill that role. They have many titles, including, attending Regionals in Canada, and earning invites to Nationals for dock diving. I’ve owned a variety of dogs that have competed, including German Shepherds, a Great Dane, and Labrador Retrievers. I specialize in fear rehabilitation, reactivity, trick dog titles, and Canine Good Citizen certifications.
My life is dogs and I love to share my experiences and expertise. I have attended many training seminars and I continue to learn and expand my knowledge. My other passions include photography, bikejoring, and exploring the PNW. Sawyer has been the inspiration for all of them!
Allisha Richards
Hi! I’m Allisha! I am actively involved in dog sports including dock diving, barn hunt, agility, tracking and trailing.
When I’m not helping dogs and people understand each other better at work, I give swimming lessons to new teams learning to dock dive together.
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I love working with all personality types of dogs, but my favorite kind of dogs to work with are the ones that need that little extra confidence boost, seeing them blossom and learn that life can be fun is so rewarding for me.
The fact that training is so detail oriented is one of the most fascinating aspects of the profession, everything from your body language to how you hold your leash and food rewards make a huge difference in how a dog will respond to you. I love passing this knowledge on to everyone that I work with and seeing their relationship with their dogs benefit.
I have been professionally training dogs since 2021 and I enjoy continuing my education through training seminars as often as possible.