Meet The Team

Zenith K9's founder and lead trainer is certified in a multitude of training disciplines, and is committed to furthering her knowledge and skillsets by attending a variety of reputable seminars, lectures, and enrolling in nationally-acclaimed training theory courses. She is also a national dog sports competitor, and has trained and coached owners and their dogs to international championship success.  With over 20 years of experience I have proudly served in various industries including, movies, print ads, television shows & commercials, along with the LA County Sheriff's department.

I grew up around dogs and was bossing around all the dogs in our neighborhood by the time I was two years old. This developed strong communication skills and intricate understanding of canines. 

I utilize balanced approach to dog training as it produces the best results and builds confidence, strong communication, trust and that special bond between us and our canine companions.

I have decades of dog handling and training experiences and have worked with every group of dog and many breeds, doing socialization, obedience training, trick training, sent work, also behavior modification regarding reactivity.

• Clicker Training 

• Crate Training 

• E Collar Training 

• Puppy Training 

• Obedience Training 

• Behavior Modification (mouthing, jumping, recall, etc)

With over 10 years of experience working with dogs, I've worn many hats in the industry, from professional dog groomer to animal shelter employee. I've had the pleasure of owning and caring for a wide range of breeds, including various working, herding, and guarding breeds. My Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Pancake, is a proud Zenith K9 success story, and I spend my free time working on trick training with her. I also cherish every moment with Turbo, my 15-year-old corgi, ensuring he stays happy and comfortable in his golden years.

My passion for understanding and working with dogs began after the 2017 mass shooting event in Las Vegas, where I witnessed the incredible impact of comfort dogs. This experience profoundly influenced me, leading me to adopt a chocolate Lab in 2020 who struggled with severe separation anxiety. Her journey inspired me to become a certified dog trainer.

I hold a professional certification in Obedience Training and am also a Canine Fitness Coach. Additionally, I volunteer at the Henderson Animal Shelter, where I continue to deepen my experience working with dogs of all kinds. To provide extra peace of mind to pet parents, I am also certified in pet first aid.

My services are fully customizable to meet the unique needs of each dog and their family. Whether it’s fitness and obedience training, addressing reactivity, improving socialization, or working through other behavioral concerns, I’m here to help create a positive and supportive environment for your dog’s growth and well-being.

I started out training dogs with Petco and then decided to go to school to take my training further.  I'm currently working to get my CPDT Certification and am always eager to learn more to provide the best experience when training your dog.

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I have a Chihuahua named Mocha and a Chi-Weenie named Sandie

I've been Grooming for over 20 years, 3rd Generation Groomer.  I'm Pet First Aide and CPR Certified.  I studied Animal Science in college.

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I have 3 pets that I love to spend time with, Pistol & Pogo (two senior Doxies) and a Tabby cat named Alanis.

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I enjoy going to many animal events locally and outside of town.

I have a mini poodle, Leia, that I trained with Angela.  I have learned a lot during the training sessions like how to give commands (sit, down, wait, paw, and let's go). 

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Training Leia gave me the passion to want to start working with other dogs.

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Having the ability to follow exact directions allows me to provide safe care while also making sure they have fun.