About Your Dog training team!
Our Dog Training Philosophy
At KANE9, we help dogs and their humans live their best lives—together! Not just through obedience, but through understanding, communication, and real-world connection. Mindset over Obedience.
We teach dogs to look to their people for leadership—and we teach people how to show up for their dogs with clarity, confidence, and consistency.
Our training incorporates e-collar work as a core part of how we build reliable communication between dogs and their owners. We don’t use it as a quick fix or a last resort—it’s a powerful tool that, when used thoughtfully, allows us to meet each dog exactly where they are.
Whether your dog struggles with reactivity, anxiety, over-excitement, selective hearing, or just doesn’t listen in new environments (we see you )… you’re not alone. Your current doesn’t have to be your forever. There is a way forward—and we’re here to help you find it. Because progress is possible.
And at KANE9, we’re here to help you and your dog get there—step by step.
We believe dogs thrive with clear, consistent communication.
“No” means no. “Yes” means yes. We don’t leave dogs guessing what’s expected—we lead them with consistency and calm, so they feel safe, understood, and guided.
Training doesn’t stop when your dog leaves our care—it continues at home, with you.
That’s why we put just as much emphasis on owner coaching as we do on the work we do with your dog while they’re here.
From day one of the board and train, we’re thinking about the transition home— equipping you with the tools, mindset, and support you’ll need to keep things moving forward.
Because your dog can make incredible progress with us—but the real magic happens when you feel confident leading them in everyday life.
At KANE9, we’re not just laying the foundation for you — we’re building it with you.
Kait
Hi, I’m Kait—Founder of KANE9, Lead Trainer, and Owner Coach.
I’m so glad you’re here. Years ago, I was exactly where you might be right now—an overwhelmed dog owner trying to figure it all out, wanting so badly to help my dog but not knowing where to start.
That experience shaped everything I do today. I’ve built KANE9 to be the kind of support system I wish I had back then: clear, grounded, honest, and fully focused on helping both the dog and the owner succeed.
I’m not here to judge or throw a checklist at you—I’m here to walk with you, challenge you when you need it, and remind you that you’re more capable than you think. Because when you grow, your dog does too. And that’s what this is all about.
We focus on Mindset over Obedience to help you & your dogs live your best lives together!
Casey
Meet Casey – Director of Operations, Video Guy, and Resident Hype-Man
Casey is not just a core part of KANE9—he’s been here since day one. As my husband and business partner, he’s helped build this business from the ground up, and officially joined full-time in 2021.
While you won’t always find him in the kennel room, Casey plays a huge role in making things run smoothly around here. From early morning let-outs to nighttime wind-downs, capturing powerful content, and keeping our property in great shape — he’s always thinking a few steps ahead.
He’s also the creative behind Rho’s Butter, his video content business, and the talent behind much of what you see in our videos. His ability to tell the story of our work through video is part of what brings KANE9 to life for our community.
It takes a village to do what we do — and Casey brings the steady presence, creative vision, and big-picture support that helps make it all possible.
MANDY
Mandy is basically every dog’s favorite human the second they arrive at KANE9. She has that calm, grounded energy that dogs (and humans) instantly trust—and they know she’s their person from day one.
She originally came to us as a client, and it was one of those instant clicks. I saw right away that she had a natural gift—not just with dogs, but with understanding what they need in order to feel safe, seen, and supported.
Now, as part of the KANE9 team, Mandy helps with structured walks, training sessions, and all the little in-between moments that matter just as much as the big ones. Her presence is such a huge part of the dogs’ experience here—and we’re so lucky to have her.
