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"The world would be a nicer place if everyone had the ability to love as unconditionally as a dog".

~MK CLINTON

MEET OUR TEAM

YOUR NEW FAVORITE DOG TRAINERS

Boxer dog laying on the grass

BAILEY DIMOND
HEAD TRAINER

When she’s not training, you can find Bailey riding through the canyons on her Harley motorcycle, visiting parks with her 7-year-old boxer, Luna, and strolling local farmers markets. Bailey has a passion for dog training and a soft spot for service dog training. She loves being able to track the growth of dog to handler relationships and seeing the joy of dog training enter homes making them less stressful, happier and more enjoyable places to be for the dog and human alike.

MELANIE BLACKBURN

TRAINER

Melanie is a Utah native who loves theater, dance, and being out in the mountains with her family. She not only trains dogs professionally but has also fostered and rehomed dogs with her husband, Ryan. Before dog training, Melanie worked in Behavior Management for elementary-age children with severe special needs. And while she has experience with an array of disabilities, the majority of her career has been spent teaching children with Autism and she still loves to teach. She has always loved a special case, and that hasn't changed in her work with dogs! Melanie has 3 dogs named Bonsai, Frankenbeans and Murph. Bonsai is a 1.5-year-old Transylvanian Hound / Rottweiler mix who has a nose that never stops. Frankenbeans is a 3-year-old Pug and Murph who is 8, adores tiny puppies, and is her son's service dog trained for mobility and balance.

Pug wearing rainbow attire
Boxer dog laying on the grass

JULIANA ALLEN
TRAINER

Juliana has spent time in the classroom as a public-school teacher as well as being a dog trainer. She firmly believes that obedience training equals freedom for dogs and their families. Seeing what a difference good obedience training did for her relationship with her dogs she wants everyone to experience those same results. Juliana has a 2-year-old Mini Labradoodle named Archer and a Cavapoo puppy named Jamie. Juliana loves to read, cross-stitch, go on bike rides, and spend time with her family playing with Archer and Jamie.

SHERI HARMAN

SUPPORT / SALES

Sheri has lived in Utah all her life! She enjoys all the different outdoor activities Utah has to offer. Sheri has a goldendoodle named Lucy who is also her service dog! She was a Christmas/Mother's Day present from her daughter after Sheri had a year-long battle with melanoma. In her personal time, she likes to paddleboard with her daughter and her dogs as well as family and friends, hike, and camp! She also enjoys crocheting. Her favorite comfort food is French fries or fried pickles! Can't go wrong with either one!

Pug wearing rainbow attire
Boxer dog laying on the grass

CRYSTAL JOHNSON
SUPPORT / SALES

Crystal relocated from Texas to Utah in 2016. Now, she is embracing her love of dogs, learning, and the serene backdrop of the mountains. Her dogs Jameson and Stout, both high drive Belgian Malinois, have transitioned from chaotic to harmonious companions through training. In addition to being a devoted dog parent, Crystal's interests encompass the culinary arts, cinema, and education, with ongoing studies in canine communication, anxiety, and nutrition. Her favorite treat is one the dogs haven't drooled on, but more specifically dark chocolate and peanut butter with a cup of coffee.

SHANNON DIMOND

CO-OWNER

Shannon was born and raised in Utah and loves being surrounded by the mountains. She has a 10-year-old white Boxer named Nova who loves to follow her to whatever room she's in; Nova is extremely loyal to her people! Nova's favorite trick is the army crawl, she will try anything for a treat, and she has the best squishy face smile! Shannon loves to spend time with her family, she especially loves playing with her grandchildren. She also likes to read, paddleboard, go to movies, and take her 4-wheelers for a ride in the mountains.

Pug wearing rainbow attire
Boxer dog laying on the grass

HALEY HARMAN
CO-OWNER

Haley was born and raised in SLC, UT. She loves everything Utah has to offer, except for the snow. She loves to paddle-board, hike, play pickleball, and rock climb! She has a goldendoodle named Kash and a toy poodle named Remi who are her little sidekicks! She has been a huge dog lover her entire life. Her favorite place in the world is San Diego and her favorite food is french fries with ranch, so healthy, she knows.

Pug wearing rainbow attire

MELANIE BLACKBURN

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Melanie is a Utah native who loves theater, dance, and being out in the mountains with her family. She not only trains dogs professionally but has also fostered and rehomed dogs with her husband, Ryan. Before dog training, Melanie worked in Behavior Management for elementary-age children with severe special needs. And while she has experience with an array of disabilities, the majority of her career has been spent teaching children with Autism and she still loves to teach. She has always loved a special case, and that hasn't changed in her work with dogs! Melanie has 3 dogs named Bonsai, Frankenbeans and Murph. Bonsai is a 1.5-year-old Transylvanian Hound / Rottweiler mix who has a nose that never stops. Frankenbeans is a 3-year-old Pug and Murph who is 8, adores tiny puppies, and is her son's service dog trained for mobility and balance.

MEET OUR TEAM

YOUR NEW FAVORITE DOG TRAINERS

BAILEY DIMOND

HEAD TRAINER

When she’s not training, you can find Bailey riding through the canyons on her Harley motorcycle, visiting parks with her 7-year-old boxer, Luna, and strolling local farmers markets. Bailey has a passion for dog training and a soft spot for service dog training. She loves being able to track the growth of dog to handler relationships and seeing the joy of dog training enter homes making them less stressful, happier and more enjoyable places to be for the dog and human alike.

Pug wearing rainbow attire

MELANIE BLACKBURN

TRAINER

Melanie is a Utah native who loves theater, dance, and being out in the mountains with her family. She not only trains dogs professionally but has also fostered and rehomed dogs with her husband, Ryan. Before dog training, Melanie worked in Behavior Management for elementary-age children with severe special needs. And while she has experience with an array of disabilities, the majority of her career has been spent teaching children with Autism and she still loves to teach. She has always loved a special case, and that hasn't changed in her work with dogs! Melanie has 3 dogs named Bonsai, Frankenbeans and Murph. Bonsai is a 1.5-year-old Transylvanian Hound / Rottweiler mix who has a nose that never stops. Frankenbeans is a 3-year-old Pug and Murph who is 8, adores tiny puppies, and is her son's service dog trained for mobility and balance.

Pug wearing rainbow attire

JULIANA ALLEN

TRAINER

Juliana has spent time in the classroom as a public-school teacher as well as being a dog trainer. She firmly believes that obedience training equals freedom for dogs and their families. Seeing what a difference good obedience training did for her relationship with her dogs she wants everyone to experience those same results. Juliana has a 2-year-old Mini Labradoodle named Archer and a Cavapoo puppy named Jamie. Juliana loves to read, cross-stitch, go on bike rides, and spend time with her family playing with Archer and Jamie.

Pug wearing rainbow attire

SHERI HARMAN

SUPPORT / SALES

Sheri has lived in Utah all her life! She enjoys all the different outdoor activities Utah has to offer. Sheri has a goldendoodle named Lucy who is also her service dog! She was a Christmas/Mother's Day present from her daughter after Sheri had a year-long battle with melanoma. In her personal time, she likes to paddleboard with her daughter and her dogs as well as family and friends, hike, and camp! She also enjoys crocheting. Her favorite comfort food is French fries or fried pickles! Can't go wrong with either one!

Pug wearing rainbow attire

CRYSTAL JOHNSON

SUPPORT / SALES

Crystal relocated from Texas to Utah in 2016. Now, she is embracing her love of dogs, learning, and the serene backdrop of the mountains. Her dogs Jameson and Stout, both high drive Belgian Malinois, have transitioned from chaotic to harmonious companions through training. In addition to being a devoted dog parent, Crystal's interests encompass the culinary arts, cinema, and education, with ongoing studies in canine communication, anxiety, and nutrition. Her favorite treat is one the dogs haven't drooled on, but more specifically dark chocolate and peanut butter with a cup of coffee.

Pug wearing rainbow attire

HALEY HARMAN

CO-OWNER

Haley was born and raised in SLC, UT. She loves everything Utah has to offer, except for the snow. She loves to paddle-board, hike, play pickleball, and rock climb! She has a goldendoodle named Kash and a toy poodle named Remi who are her little sidekicks! She has been a huge dog lover her entire life. Her favorite place in the world is San Diego and her favorite food is French fries with ranch, so healthy, she knows.

Pug wearing rainbow attire

SHANNON DIMOND

CO-OWNER

Shannon was born and raised in Utah and loves being surrounded by the mountains. She has a 10-year-old white Boxer named Nova who loves to follow her to whatever room she's in; Nova is extremely loyal to her people! Nova's favorite trick is the army crawl, she will try anything for a treat, and she has the best squishy face smile! Shannon loves to spend time with her family, she especially loves playing with her grandchildren. She also likes to read, paddleboard, go to movies, and take her 4-wheelers for a ride in the mountains.

Pug wearing rainbow attire

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