
Pro-dog
Anti-dogma
The cure for chaos. Dog training and behavior built for real life. Practical and deeply personal. Puppy development, private work, and guided mentorship for dog trainers committed to the highest standards
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I See You.
The path of becoming a professional dog trainer is rarely clean or straightforward. It can be winding, personal, and full of second-guessing.
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Sometimes the problem isn't that you need more information. It's that you need help making sense of what you already know, seeing where the gaps are, and building more structure around the work you do with dogs and clients.
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That's where mentorship matters.

THAT'S WHY I CREATED
THE
MENTOR
SHIP
"Kelly is a wealth of knowledge on both the training end, business end and everything in between, easy to talk to, straightforward and engaging. She gives you guidance and involves you in discussion while challenging you to think outside the box. I am having great results with the items we worked on. I highly recommend working with Kelly no matter where you are in your training journey."
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Kris , CA
​International speaker, educator, writer, and mentor known for practical, honest support grounded in real experience.
Why Dog Trainers Work With Me
30+ years in professional dog training and dog trainer mentorship.
Former Director of SIRIUS Puppy Training, one of the world's original and largest puppy training schools.
​Creator of Open Paw, a program developed to improve the lives of shelter dogs, shelter cats, and the people who care for them.
I help dog trainers strengthen their judgment, sharpen their standards, and build work rooter in skill, clarity and integrity.
"Working with Kelly has been an incredible experience. She’s not only exceptionally knowledgeable but also kind, patient, and genuinely committed to helping me learn and find the best approach for my dogs. She’s been so supportive throughout, I couldn’t ask for a better mentor."
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M.J. , MA.
Straight Talk, Solid Mentorship, and No Gimmicks
No six-figure secrets.
No flashy formulas.
No pretending this work is easy, tidy, or solved by one system.
Dog training is a craft. Building a career in this field takes judgement, structure, practical skill, and the ability to keep learning without losing your own voice.
That's the kind of mentorship I offer.
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I support dog trainers, plus a limited number of private households.
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Share a brief note about your dog or your training goals. I’ll reply within one business day.
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