Our Trainers & STAFF

For over 20 years, Hank and his wife Nicole have been passionate dog lovers. They owned and worked with dogs before they met. They have owned and trained dogs together for the past 17 years. They've have been on a journey to make sure that they can fully integrate their dogs into their family and their daily lives to ensure that they lead full and happy lives. Now, their mission is to help you do the same. Life is better for humans and canines alike when you and your pup build a relationship through consistent communication, structure, and training. 

Brittian has been actively involved in animal rescue for the last 15 years, starting with Great Danes and expanding to bully breeds, special needs dogs, and puppy mill/hoarding dogs. Recently, she added whelping foster to her resume. Brittian has a strong professional background working with dogs, having volunteered at the Humane Society, attended Animal Behavioral College, and managed a local dog facility in St. Paul. She is passionate about teaching people about dog behavior and now aims to assist aspiring trainers in becoming Certified Dog Trainers and setting staff up for success at K9SF. Brittian is excited to join the K9SF Dog Training Team as the Office/Operations Manager 

Syd’s journey in the dog world started 10 years ago with a Border Collie/Australian Cattle Dog puppy and a job at a dog bar.  The training acquired in both cases led to volunteering with their local humane society and then stumbling into dog rescue with a move to Southern Louisiana.  In those two and half years in New Orleans, Syd and their wife fostered over 70 dogs of all ages, sizes, and behaviors. Including an opinionated tripod chihuahua mix that never left their house. Syd wore many hats in the rescue world; including manager, street rescuer, transport driver, and rescue coordinator. They even took time to help with behavior assessments for dogs both in the shelter and on the street. With a move back to their home town of Minneapolis, Syd is happy to be a part of the K9SF team and looks forward to getting into the training world. 

Milo has 10+ years of experience working with dogs. Starting with his work at Downtown Dogs, he has gained skills and insights into working with and training dogs of all sizes, breeds, temperaments and has an extensive knowledge in dog psychology. Milo works hard to help clients and their dogs work as a cohesive team. He can also work with clients to make their dog as social as possible with other dogs as well as humans, including introducing dogs to a group environment such as a dog park. Milo remains calm and non-judgemental with clients and their dogs and is highly capable of making decisions to benefit the client while training.

With over 5 years of government working dog handling & training experience and 10+ years of working with private clients, and their pets, Ryan brings his love of working with dogs to every training session. He has completed three K9 Schools and uses his advanced tactical K9 skills from working with large, aggressive breeds to help ensure that clients and even the smallest of canine companions have a fun and positive experience. Ryan oversees the global operations of K9SF and currently works in Hollywood in the entertainment industry assisting with productions involving dogs and animals such as America's Top Dog, The Puppy Bowl Presents: The Dog Games, and World Pet Games.