AKC Approved CGC Evaluator
Meet the trainer
“I train dogs for real life.”
Alice Waltermire — head trainer, groomer, and owner of Brown County K9. Alice trained under Black Forest K-9 Training and spent 2013–2019 doing search and rescue at Joshua Tree National Park before coming home to Indiana. She couldn’t be happier to train in the Hoosier State.
Why choose us
Building stronger bonds through training, grooming & community
We’ve been working our wagging tails off to be the best since 2019. You’ll meet your trainer before you start, and your dog gets one-on-one attention from certified, experienced professionals who truly love what they do.
- Daytime, weeknight, and weekend appointments
- Meet your trainer before you start
- A safe, fun experience for your dog — always the top priority
- Training
- Grooming
- Boarding
- Fast CAT
- Pack Walks
- AKC Evaluator
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Certified & trusted
🏅 AKC Approved CGC Evaluator (#95616)
🐾 AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy
🐕 Canine Good Citizen
🎓 Animal Behavior College — Grooming Program Mentor & Evaluator (2025)
🏆 Certified Professional Dog Trainer
⚡ Fast CAT Operator
We offer S.T.A.R. Puppy, Canine Good Citizen, and Urban evaluations.
Alice Waltermire
Owner · Head Trainer · Groomer
We train for real life.
Real-Life Obedience Training & Grooming
Serving Brown County, Indiana since 2019. Clean dogs, happy hearts — and training that works in the real world.
Join the pack
Join a community of dog people
Ever been on a pack walk? Join Alice and a host of dog-loving friends for a short 30-minute walk through the town of Nashville — Tuesdays and Fridays from Polly’s Park (96 Pat Reily Drive). Free to all, dogs on leash.
Times are seasonal — text us or check our Facebook group BCK9 for current updates.
Watch your dog fly
Fast CATFun Runs — 2026
Fun runs at Mike’s Music & Dance Barn, 2277 IN-46, Nashville:
Nov 14–15
8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. (last sign-up 1:10 p.m.) · $10 per run pre-registered, $15 day-of · max 2 runs per day.
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Group classes
Thursday @ Brown County YMCA
Join us every Thursday. New students call Alice.
5:30 PM — 6:30 PM Puppy Class
6:30 PM — 7:30 PM Obedience Class
$10 per meet-up. Drop-ins welcome. Shot records required.
