Meet the Trainer
Certified dog trainer Kieli Atherton has attended three of the top dog training schools in the country. Kieli is also a committee member with the International Association of Canine Professionals. An organization committed to quality dog training. She has attended seminars hosted by Cesar Millan, Michael Ellis, and animal behaviorist Ken Ramirez of the Karen Pryor Academy. Giving her a well rounded knowledge in dog behavior. Starting her career in 2006, she has since trained dogs in basic and advanced obedience, search & rescue, agility, dock diving, scent detection, personal protection, and specializes in behavior modification. Training methods focus on keeping it fun by being fair and balanced with training, understanding what motivates your dog, and teaching you how to be consistent with expectations as an owner.
Over the years Kieli's personal dogs have been trained for search & rescue, dock diving, agility and competition obedience. She currently competes with her Belgian Malinios in PSA, an obedience and protection dog sport.
Meet the Trainer
Trainer Ashleigh Goss grew up around animals on her family's farm. Her love for animals lead her into the field of veterinary sciences after graduating high school. She worked as a veterinary technician for several years before realizing her true passion was working with dogs on a behavioral level. Ashleigh has been active in dog sports for the past 3 years. She has completed both the E-Collar Training Course and Leash Reactivity Couse offered by the Michael Ellis School for Dog Trainers. The Rescue to Home Course offered by Leerburg University. The Training With Tools Course offered by the International Association of Canine Professionals. And, is curranty working on her CDT title through the IACP. Ashleigh attends educational opportunities whenever possible and has been apprenticing with the Canine Training Co. since February 2022.
Ashleigh enjoys helping dogs, and owners, find succuss with their training goals through balanced training techniques, and creating positive bonds between human and dog.
Voted Best in Training 4 years in a row!
Our Training Accolades:
Recipient of the Protection Sport Association Highest Score in North America Award,
Level 2
Recipient of the Protection Sport Association Highest Score in North America Award,
Level 3
Protection Sport Association East Coast Regional Competition Champion, Level 1
Protection Sport Association East Coast Regional Competition Vice Champion, Level 2
Protection Sport Association International Competition Vice Champion, Level 1
Protection Sport Association International Competition Vice Champion, Level 2
Protection Sport Association International Competition Vice Champion, Level 3
Protection Sport Association PDC 1st place High Obedience / High Protection winner
3 time Protection Sport Association 1st place in competition winner, Level 1
5 time Protection Sport Association 1st place in competition winner, Level 2
5 time Protection Sport Association 1st place winner, Level 3
4 time Protection Sport Association highest obedience score in trial award
4 time Protection Sport Association highest protection score in trial award
3 time Protection Sport Association high owner trained award
2 time Protection Sport Association decoys pick dog award
3 Time Protection Sport Association High Club award