CPDT-KA, CTDI, AKC Evaluator, Fear Free Certified, PetProHero CPR & First Aid Certified

Taylor is our Training Manager with a special interest in Tricks and Agility. Her passion is helping you and your pups learn through a variety of fun and exciting exercises.
Taylor began her journey with us in 2017, working and playing with the dogs that were here for Day Care or Lodging and through lots of education and hard work, she has since become our Training Manager. She has come to enjoy teaching as much as she does playing!
She holds the titles of CPDT-KA and AKC CGC Evaluator along with being a Certified Canine Conditioning Fitness Coach, Stunt Dog Judge, and Trick Dog Instructor through Do More With Your Dog!
With an interest in behavior and science, she will be able to help with a wide variety of dogs whether they are fun, energetic, senior, out-of-shape, or anxious, she will be able to give plenty of guidance and find the right exercise and program for you!
She works closely alongside her favorite coworker, Kevin, who is her demo dog and best pal. With a handful of titles of his own, he is an important tool in Taylor's toolbox to help her dogs reach their full potential.
Check out Taylor's training Instagram: @trained.by.taylor
CGC Evaluator, CTDI, Stunt Dog Instructor, Canine Conditioning Fitness Coach, PetProHero CPR & First Aid Certified, Fear Free Certified

Brittney is our newest trainer! She previously worked at a doggy daycare and has volunteered with ICAN for 3 years, working with service dogs in training. Brittney also volunteers at Paws and Think, where she works with her therapy dog, Haiku. In addition to her training experience, Brittney has four dogs of her own - Costello, Gus, Riley, and Haiku. She is a Canine Good Citizen (CGC) evaluator through the AKC, as well as a Certified Trick Dog Instructor (CTDI), Stunt Dog Judge (SDI), and Canine Conditioning Fitness Coach (CCFC) through Do More With Your Dogs. With her impressive credentials and passion for dogs, Brittney would be thrilled to work with you and your canine companion to help you both reach your full potential.

CGC Evaluator
Kacie began her journey with us in 2011, after working with various doggy daycares and volunteering at animal shelters throughout her high school and college years. Her years on our Lodging Staff and mentoring under the great trainers who came before her, further flamed her passion for helping dogs and their families live their best lives together. Many families, both big and small, face challenges with their canine companions that can feel overwhelming. Whether you are welcoming a new puppy to the home or adopting a grown dog with a complicated history, and everything in between, Kacie is dedicated to finding solutions that benefit both your dog and your family. She specializes in basics and advanced obedience, family dynamics training, and rehabilitation through positive reinforcement and behavior modification. After a few years raising her own two human pups, she's excited to be back home at Paws and Play. She loves meeting new dogs and people and changing their lives for the better!