Natalie | Team K9 Training

In 2016 - I, like many dog owners, got a dog without knowing what dog ownership could look like. I had pictured it as fun adventures, hikes, cuddles, and endless fun.

Instead, I grappled with what I learned was fear reactivity, unstable genetics, resource guarding, and other common dog behavior problems like leash pulling, jumping, nipping and so much more.

A German Shepherd Husky and a Siberian Husky are what started me down this path - and now, I help dog owners and aspiring dog trainers accomplish their dreams, goals, and ultimate desires.

Fun Facts About Me: Rapid Fire

  • I was born and raised in North Idaho.

  • I graduated from the University of Idaho in 2015 with a degree in Marketing and Advertising.

  • I was a cheerleader through high school and in college as a D1 athlete

  • I also did Track and Field, specializing in: Long Jump, Triple Jump, 100m, 4x1 Relay, and 4x2 Relay

  • I was in a sorority called Gamma Phi Beta

  • I am half Filipina and half Irish

  • I started my entrepreneurial journey in 2019 as a dog trainer

  • Before I was a dog trainer, I was heavily involved in sales, account management, project management, and marketing.

  • I love to read (sci-fi, fantasy, and LitRPG)

  • I love being in nature, but consider myself “outsidey” and not “outdoorsy”

I hope you enjoyed some fun facts about me!

My passion in life is to make dog training and education not only easy to understand for dog owners, but also for aspiring dog trainers as well.

I encourage those who would like to learn more about dog training as a career or as a dog owner to reach out if you are not sure how I can best help you!