MEET THE STAFF
Emily Seifert - CMT (Certified Master Trainer) Training Director.
Emily has been training with K-9 Companions Nashville for over 2 years. She became the Training Director in 2022.
She specializes in mimicking the anxiety tells of PTSD veterans and autistic children in order to help our dogs recognize when their handlers need help.
Emily has been training with K-9 Companions Nashville for over 2 years. She became the Training Director in 2022.
She specializes in mimicking the anxiety tells of PTSD veterans and autistic children in order to help our dogs recognize when their handlers need help.
Mallory Lazar Manager – Mallory has been a professional groomer since 2006. She first worked as a groomer for a veterinarian and then owned Central Bark Grooming in Fresno California from 2011-2014. During that time she was a Search and Rescue Dog handler from 2013-2015.
Mallory moved to Nashville in 2015 and started her new grooming business Bark Bath and Beyond from 2015 to current while at the same time training and managing for K-9 Companions Nashville.
Mallory moved to Nashville in 2015 and started her new grooming business Bark Bath and Beyond from 2015 to current while at the same time training and managing for K-9 Companions Nashville.
Gracie Evans - CT (Certified Trainer)
Gracie is a very naturally talented trainer. She brings a ton of enthusiasm and a strong work ethic to her job. The dogs naturally love Gracie's positive nature and look forward to seeing her every day. She has a very infectious personality and positive energy that makes everyone have a better day.
Gracie is a very naturally talented trainer. She brings a ton of enthusiasm and a strong work ethic to her job. The dogs naturally love Gracie's positive nature and look forward to seeing her every day. She has a very infectious personality and positive energy that makes everyone have a better day.
Amy Rich - CT (Certified Trainer) Amy has been with us for over 2 years. She is very well versed in their care. She has been involved in grooming and Animal Healthcare.
Aiden Carey - Aiden has been working in the rescue field for two years prior to K-9 Companions. She has a natural understanding of dog behavior and rehabilitation having worked with our former manager while at the rescue facility.
Aiden is currently an apprentice trainer and going through our online and in person trainers course. We look forward to her working up to Certified Trainer and later Certified Master Trainer as she is well on her way to success.
Aiden is currently an apprentice trainer and going through our online and in person trainers course. We look forward to her working up to Certified Trainer and later Certified Master Trainer as she is well on her way to success.
Angelique Bowman - CMT (Certified Master Trainer) Angelique (Ange) was previously our manager but after a severe injury she had to stop training dogs as it is a very physical job. Ange now runs her own business called Peace of Mind-Pet Sitting. Ange is fulling insured and bonded. We recommend her to our clients who want their dogs cared for in their own homes with someone who can make sure that they mind their manners that have been established with us.
Ange will also sit for other pets and livestock as well as caring for houseplants. Please feel free to ask us about Ange.
Ange will also sit for other pets and livestock as well as caring for houseplants. Please feel free to ask us about Ange.
Steve Ritt - (Adjunct Trainer) Steve has over 30 credits training dogs for television and film. Notably he was Buck Bundy's trainer on the hit television show Married with Children.