Meet our trainers!
Jalina
Jalina is our Lead Trainer at our Troy Location. With more than four years of experience training dogs of all breeds, she specializes in creating effective, personalized training plans that support both dogs and their owners. Jalina’s passion for canine behavior, combined with a natural intuition, allows her to bring out the best in every dog. She am committed to building lasting trust and harmony between pets and their families.
Josie
Josie began her career with Mid-Michigan K9 Academy at just 16 years old, working as a kennel tech at our Saginaw location. From there, she advanced to an assistant trainer, learning the ropes by shadowing our experienced team. Over time, her dedication and skill earned her the role of full-time trainer. While pursuing a welding apprenticeship, Josie was invited by Jim to join our Troy location—choosing to follow her true passion for working with dogs instead.
AMANDA
Amanda brings a lifetime of experience with her. Practically born into the dog world, Amanda has been breeding and training since she was a little girl—and she’s never stopped. For ten years, she ran her own grooming business, has worked as a vet tech, and has trained countless show dogs along the way. With ten dogs of her own at home, Amanda lives and breathes what she teaches. Her deep knowledge of dog health, safety, and training makes her an invaluable part of our team. And if you ask her what her favorite breed is? Without hesitation—the American Staffordshire Terrier.
