Warm, real, and genuinely here for your dog.
I started Kindred K9 because dog training should feel like getting advice from a trusted friend, not a lecture from a stranger.
Dogs have always been my people.
I've been training dogs since I was a kid. Growing up in the Salt Lake Valley surrounded by dogs, I learned early that most behavior problems aren't about the dog at all. They're about communication. When dogs and their owners speak the same language, everything changes.
For eight years I did this on the side, helping friends, neighbors, and family build solid foundations with their dogs and bridge that communication gap between owner and dog. Watching a frustrated owner finally click with their dog never got old, so I launched Kindred K9 to bring that same personal, patient, relationship-first training to families in Davis County and the surrounding communities.
You'll probably hear about Reggie, my three-year-old Bernedoodle. He was the runt of his litter and struggled to thrive at first. These days he's the dog people stop to ask about, because he stays calm, focused, and listening even when the world gets loud. He's my daily reminder of what patient, consistent training can do.
I'm not a franchise. I'm not a facility. I'm your neighbor, someone who genuinely cares about your dog and wants to see you both thrive together.
Balanced methods
The right tool for each dog, because what matters most is results that last.
Owner education
I teach you, not just your dog, so results last long after we're done.
No cookie-cutter plans
Every session is designed around your specific dog and home environment.
Honest about timelines
Real results take time. I'll always give you a straight answer about expectations.
Training rooted in trust, not fear.
The methods I use are built on decades of behavioral science and a simple belief: dogs want to work with us, not against us. Our job is to make that easy for them.
Read the whole dog
Behavior doesn't happen in a vacuum. I look at environment, history, and body language before I touch a training plan.
Train where life happens
The kitchen. The front door. The leash. Results that only work in a training facility aren't real results.
Keep you in the loop
I explain everything I'm doing and why. You stay in control long after our sessions end.
What to expect working with Kindred K9
From your first message to your final session, here's exactly how it works. No surprises, no pressure.
Reach out
Fill out the contact form or book a consultation. Tell me about your dog: breed, age, what's going on. I'll respond within 48 hours.
Free phone consult
We'll chat for 15 minutes about your goals and I'll recommend the right training path for your situation.
First session
I come to you. We assess your dog, start building trust, and you'll leave with clear homework to practice between sessions.
Ongoing support
Between sessions I'm available for quick questions. You're never left guessing until the next appointment.