I’m Kelley — the trainer and heart behind The Elite K9. My journey began long before this business existed, rooted in a lifelong bond with dogs and an instinctive ability to understand them. What started as a natural connection evolved into a deep commitment to helping dogs and their owners communicate more clearly, build trust, and create meaningful, lasting relationships.

The Elite K9 was built from that commitment and to raise the standard of dog training.
A place where structure meets compassion, where training is tailored to the individual dog, and where owners are supported every step of the way. My approach blends clear communication, balanced training methods, and real-world experience to create results that last — strengthening the bond between each handler and their dog.

Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with a wide range of dogs: puppies, family companions, service-dog prospects, hunting and working competition dogs, and complex behavioral cases. Each dog arrived with a unique story and a unique set of needs, and each one taught me something invaluable about communication, clarity, and true leadership.

Experience Shaped by Real Dogs and Real Results

My training foundation has been built through over 15 years of hands-on work with dogs across all temperaments and lifestyles, including:

• High-drive working and sporting breeds.
• Service-dog candidates and advanced obedience prospects.
• Behavioral-case dogs requiring clarity and lifestyle structure.
• Family companions needing direction and confidence.
• Puppies learning foundational skills and navigating the world.

This wide spectrum of experience has refined my ability to read behavior, communicate clearly, and tailor training to the individual dog. My methods are intentional and structured, built around balanced guidance, clarity, and creating dogs who can confidently exist in any environment.

Every dog has refined my approach.
Every owner has strengthened my purpose.
And The Elite K9 is where both come together.