Our Trainers & STAFF

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.

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.

Growing up in a household with German Shepherds, Sam developed his skills through his interactions with this highly intelligent and task-driven breed. Sam now enjoys working with his own German Shepherd and understands the importance of early socialization, consistent training, and leadership to be successful with any dog. Time spent volunteering at the Cedar Valley Humane Society has provided him the experience of working with dogs of all different breeds, including those who came from troubled circumstances.

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Marshall is an avid dog lover and has turned his love into a career through his work with K9SF. He currently is responsible for working the kennels for our boarded dogs and assists trainers with the various needs across sessions that require approaches and interactions with multiple people. 

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