Meet the Team
Together enhancing the relationship between you & your dog.
Kennel Staff
Katelyn
Katelyn was raised in Squamish, BC before coming to Kamloops for university in 2018. She has been working in the dog industry since 2019. Outside of work Katelyn enjoys spending time outdoors with her her two dogs Astro, a poodle mix and Buck, a deaf cattle dog.
Owner & Head Trainer
Riley - CCAS, PCI-KA
IACP Professional Member
Originally from Ontario, Riley moved to BC in 2019 after deciding to dedicate her life to dog training after many years of enjoying it as a hobby. Aside from running the boarding & training facility, Riley is an avid competitor in Schutzhund.
Recent competition accomplishments:
IGP1 2022: High in trial, High IGP1, High tracking, High Obedience, High Protection.
IGP2 2022: Western Regional Champions
IGP3 2022
IGP 3 2023: Canadian National Championship 5th place overall 3rd place Malinois.
FCI IGP World Championship: 13th out of 172
Qualification for team Canada FMBB 2024 IGP European World Championship.
She currently has 1 Belgian Malinois and 2 German Shepherds.
Riley's balanced approach to all dog training through relationship, clarity, and communication has allowed her to guide many in the sport and pet dog world.
Kennel Manager & Trainer
Alana - IACP Member
Alana was born and raised in Kamloops, BC. Originally wanting to pursue a career training horses, her passion for training animals led her to working with dogs instead. She enjoys taking a balanced approach to working with dogs, prioritizing communication and a healthy relationship between dogs and their owners.
Outside of training client dogs and working at the kennel, Alana lives a very canine inclusive lifestyle, enjoying hiking, backpacking, and other outdoor activities with her two dogs.
Alana currently has a Lab/Rottweiler mix and a cattle dog. She enjoys teaching both them and her cat all sorts of tricks, and more recently has began to work livestock with her cattle dog.