Unleashing the Potential of ALL Dogs

After years of working with a variety of dogs with many different quirks and nuances, here’s what I’ve come to know: Every dog has extraordinary skills and behaviors. They just have to be unlocked. And that’s what I do. (Yes. Even for pups like yours!)

Through the work we’ll do together, we’ll help transform the way your dog interacts with the world and how the two of you interact with each other.

From the thrill and precision of Agility Handling to the empowerment of Canine Strength and Conditioning to the breakthroughs of Concept Training for confidence, self control, focus, and optimism — I’m here to guide you and your pup through a journey of discovery and growth. And we’ll have plenty of fun along the way!

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Miles Ahead: Leaping Into a Deeper Connection

I’ve loved dogs all of my life. Each one has brought joy and companionship into my life in their own unique way. Yet, it was my very good boy Miles, who redefined the depth of connection possible between a dog and their human.

Miles and I were unexpectedly introduced to agility training in 2006 by one of the instructors in a pet obedience class we were taking. They thought the two of us would be a good fit for the sport and that the sport would be a good fit for us. We were and it was. Miles and I both fell in love with agility immediately.

Training for and competing in agility wasn’t just about commands and courses for the two of us. It was also a journey of discovery, joy, and countless shared experiences.

Facing challenges and pushing boundaries together, Miles and I built an unshakeable bond unlike any I’d ever known. Agility taught the two of us more than just how to navigate obstacles in the ring — it also provided us an opportunity to build a profound connection and a deep mutual trust.

Now, as a coach, I love sharing this transformative experience with my students and their dogs. Whether it’s your first dog or your tenth, a worried dog or one that lacks any semblance of self control, I'm here to guide both of you toward a deep and life-changing bond.

Happy Humans

  • ‘When we started our agility journey there was SO much to learn, and to be honest it was a bit overwhelming. All of this was before I met Kristin- when I met her she had a way of explaining things that really helped me to understand not only the smaller skills, but also the bigger picture of agility and handling. Not only that, but her classes are so fun that I genuinely look forward to that time every week. We leave with new skills, lots of practice, and a supportive group of agility friends that have made this journey so much more than I was expecting! I would HIGHLY recommend signing your dog up- after seeing how happy it makes my pup every week, I can say with 100% positivity you won’t regret it!’

    Janice S.

  • "Max and I started agility training with Kristin in the winter of 2023, and we have been her very enthusiastic students ever since! Kristin is the best dog trainer we ever had, smart, patient, knowledgeable, experienced, and with an infallible sense of every student’s needs. Her passion for dogs and teaching is inspiring and makes her classes so much fun! Agility Thursdays are the highlight of our week. We are also taking private lessons with Kristin. She will design a class specifically for the individual student and their dog and adapt to their needs and wishes. I am currently learning how to teach Max tricks, and it is so motivating to see how well he responds to proper instructions. Max is my first dog, and Kristin has been great at shaping and redirecting my training methods and supporting me when I felt a little overwhelmed. I always wanted to find an activity for me and Max that is dynamic and helps us form an even stronger bond, and I was looking for a dog trainer with whom Max and I would click. I’m so glad we found Kristin, she has made working with my dog an exceptionally rewarding experience for me."

    Aleks P.

  • "Kristin has been so helpful for me and my dog Penny. Not just in learning agility handling skills — but also in helping me better understand Penny and in teaching us how to work as a team. She has been so supportive of both of us, encouraging me when we have had some difficulties in learning or setbacks in our progress and guiding me in how to teach and succeed by working with my dog’s individual personality. Ultimately, I know Kristin is helping me become a better trainer and owner for Penny — leading us with her knowledge and care. I appreciate Kristin’s ability to listen to concerns or frustrations I/we are having as a team and being able to provide help to work through that. The best part is that I know she genuinely loves and cares for my dog in all of this! Kristin has both the knowledge of skills and tools to help you and your dog(s) be a better team in dog sports, fitness, or just in general. But the best part is that she has the ability to also understand and care deeply for the people and dogs she works with as well! I love working with her. And Penny and I plan to do so for much longer :) "

    Lauren T.

  • "My pup (Bodhi) and I have been in agility training with Kristin for almost a year now and we love it! Classes are always positive and fun - Bodhi and I have learnt a lot and look forward to continuing on our agility journey with Kristin! "

    SzeXian L.

  • "My dog (Pauli) and I have gained so much training with Kristin! Pauli loves going to agility as much as I do, and we have learned about form, foundation, techniques, and confidence. I would not trade it for the world! Because of PeakPup, we both 'Qualify'!"

    Valarie H.

  • “I have gone from just 'trying agility for fun', to actually competing, in large part due to Kristin. Her teaching style is informative, fun, and engaging, and she always puts the dog first. We have tremendously enjoyed learning from her - not only has she helped me with my handling, she’s introduced us to other aspects of doing a sport like this, such as fitness considerations for my dog (and, er, myself). She works with teams at their level, and never makes anyone feel like they’re not good enough to participate. Agility has tremendously strengthened the bond between me and my dog, and we are so glad to be working with Kristin. We are looking forward to many more adventures together!”New List Item

    Leandi K.

  • My 8-year-old Brittany, Maddie, and I are just finishing the first session of PeakPup's Strength and Conditioning program. Kristin masterfully crafts a customized program that draws on existing skill sets of both trainer and pup. She helps me understand canine anatomy and explains WHY we are doing each exercise as well as HOW to safely perform the exercises. I'm better able to assess alignment, foot position and levels of frustration/fatigue and adjust MY movements accordingly. Kristin fosters the development of Maddie and me as a team, a unit, that allows us both to thrive and mature. After just a few weeks, I see spine elongation, more supported stands and sits coming from strength rather than sloppiness. Maddie's focus and energy have grown, but of equal if not more importance, she is learning stillness-as am I. Amazement and laughter come with each session, each exercise. I am addicted, I am a fan. I am massively grateful to Kristin for her vast expertise and her willingness to patiently share it with us. Maddie is proud to be a PeakPup!

    Sue K.

Pup Perspectives

Coming Summer 2024!

Have questions about agility handling? Impulse control? Strength and conditioning? If so, send them to me! I’m putting together a first round of blog posts that address some of the most common questions I get from my clients. So, send me yours through my contact form and I’ll put it on my list!