Kim Dailey
(Owner of Lake Stevens K9 Academy)

​​My love and passion for animals started at a young age. My first dog was Chelsea, a very sweet golden retriever. We took obedience classes at the community education program. A love for dog training was sparked in me, and we continued and sought out more advanced classes with Joan Fetty's positive dog training. There, I would build my foundation, which I use today. 

 

 I continued training dogs within her program for many years with my German shepherd, Sasha.

 

I've taken handling courses, earned therapy dog status, and volunteered with my Mastiff Edward for many years in the Reading with Rover program. 

 

My behavior modification seminar with The Animal Behavior Clinic with CHRISTOPHER PACHEL, DVM, DACVB, and CABC that I attended has helped me understand dog behavior more, and helping fear-based dogs is a specialty of mine. 

 

My hands-on training for more than 30 years has earned me recognition in conformation, obedience, and therapy dogs. I am certified with AKC in Canine Good Citizen, CGCA, and Star Puppy, and I am a Farm Dog Judge. 

 

I ran and built Lake Stevens K9 Academy LLC, starting with offering community education dog training classes within the Lake Stevens school district for almost twenty years. Now, we offer many classes at our training facility in downtown Lake Stevens.  

 

I have owned, loved, and trained many breeds, including Rottweilers, English Mastiffs, Australian shepherds, Bulldogs, German shepherds, Black Russian terriers, and Pugs. This diverse group has helped me understand the importance of really seeing the dog in front of me and learning to work with the individual dog's needs. 

 

My hope as a trainer is that I can help you have a well-mannered dog both in public and at home.