Gen1 K9

09/19/2026

Seven years ago, I found what I believe I was always meant to do.

At first, I naively thought I was so blessed to be learning from “the best dog trainer.” 😂 Thankfully, it didn’t take too long for my eyes to be opened, and I began to realize that the person I was learning from was teaching me just as much about who I didn’t want to be as a trainer as she was about dog training.
And honestly? I’m grateful for that.
Not because I give that person credit for the trainer I am today. I DON’T! Not even a little bit!

But I am grateful for the season because it opened a door. And once that door opened, I walked through it and I chose to throw out everything I learned about dog training from her and to relearn everything! I chose to question things, actually…question EVERYTHING! Regardless of losing people! I chose to grow. I chose to build my own philosophy, my own business, and my own relationship with the dogs and people I work with.

I did however learn a very important lesson from this evil b!+€h, and it had very little to do with dog training.
She taught me how important it is to be honest. To be transparent. To take responsibility. To treat people with respect. To treat dogs with compassion. And above all, to just be a good person and not a total peace of s**t.

So no, I don’t give her credit for the trainer I became, but I’m grateful for the season.
Because sometimes God will use a s**tty person and a situation you never would have chosen, to lead you exactly where you were meant to be.

Seven years later, I’m still here. Still learning. Still growing. Still training dogs and educating humans.
And I genuinely love what I do. ❤️🐾

09/16/2026

To all of our Gen1 K9 clients, especially Denise’s clients:

With Denise’s permission and on her behalf, it breaks my heart to share that she will be unavailable for an undetermined amount of time as she and her husband, Matt, navigate through an extremely difficult time.

This weekend, Meeko was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer and has been sent home on comfort care. We are devastated for them and are giving them the time and space they need to focus on Meeko and their family during this incredibly difficult time.

For any necessary communication regarding training or scheduling, please direct those messages to me and I will do my best to help.

Additionally, we know everyone will want to reach out because you care about Denise and like so many of us, also love Meeko, but we kindly ask that everyone respect Denise and Matt’s privacy and allow them the space they need right now. Please keep them, and especially Meeko, in your thoughts and prayers. ❤️

08/31/2026

🔥 NEW SERIES: UNPOPULAR OPINIONS OF A DOG TRAINER 🔥

You know those dog training opinions that make people go…

👀 “Ohhh… I don’t know about that.”

Yeah. We’re talking about those. 😂

I’m kicking off this series with one I hear ALL. THE. TIME:

“But they listen perfectly at home!”

Spoiler alert: that doesn’t count.

If your dog is an absolute obedience superstar in your living room but suddenly develops selective hearing the second you step outside… we have some work to do.

Because knowing a behavior in one environment ≠ knowing it everywhere.

So buckle up. I’ve got opinions.
Some might make you laugh.
Some might make you rethink how you train.
And a few might p**s you off. 😂

Episode 1 is up. Let’s hear yours 👇

08/28/2026

RIP EVERYONE I GUESS! 🤷🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️😭😩

08/26/2026

Apparently it’s National Dog Day… but around here, that’s basically every day. 😂

Being surrounded by dogs for a living means every day comes with muddy paws, questionable decisions, training wins, and approximately 47 conversations with dogs that they absolutely do not answer.

We wouldn’t have it any other way. ❤️

Happy National Dog Day from Gen1 K9! 🐾

And yes… Blaze would like to personally remind you that he is available for voiceovers. 😂☠️

08/20/2026

Mic’d up the Bucksters again today for little asmr training in downtown.
I don’t know about yall but I absolutely love a good crunchies!

07/16/2026

Hello everyone I have a huge favor to ask! I've been so caught up with caring for my mom for the last month that I completely forgot I was nominated for the Best of Skagit contest and voting ends tonight! I doubt I will get enough votes to win but I would still love it if we tried!
This link will take you straight to Pet Services and you can find us under Pet Services. Thank you in advance for your votes. :)

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05/19/2026

It’s that time again yall! This will be our family’s 4th year walking in memory of our son in law Joe and our friends who are still in this fight against cancer. Please join us in walking and/or donating to our goal this year. All proceeds go to Your Story Foundation an organization that helps cancer patients and their families with financial assistance for treatments, transportation, and so much more.
Click the link to join team Live Like Joe and walk with us here in Anacortes or wherever you are. Or click the link to make a donation towards our fundraising goal.

05/05/2026

I received very sad news this week that one of our pack friends passed away.
When I work with your dogs they truly become a part of my pack and I hold them in my heart forever. Even when yall move away like Zeke and his family did. So my heart broke when Zeke’s owner contacted me to give me the news. The loss of a pet is always hard but I always like to think of how blessed they were to have had a family that loved them until the very end. And how blessed are we that we were loved so unconditionally. Thank you to Zeke’s family for allowing us to be even a small part of his life. See you over the bridge one day buddy. Save us a spot and a snuggle ♥️