Meet the Staff
Alice Waltermire Head Trainer and Groomer
Alice Waltermire Whether it's teaching a dog how to walk nicely on a leash, managing behavior issues at home, or addressing reactivity and building confidence, these are crucial aspects of a happy, well-adjusted dog. I can help you brainstorm solutions or strategies for different dog-related situations. Born and raised in Columbus, Indiana. I moved to California in 1984 and worked for Harley-Davidson for 30 years. During that time I fell in love with dog training. I trained under Black Forest K9 Training under Rick Klassen. I have successfully completed all the requirements of a Mentorship Program with Black Forest K-9 Training, specializing in * Basic/Advances Obedience* Search Dog* Service Dog* Evaluations*AKC Evaluator*AKC FitI did Search And Rescue for Joshua Tree National Park for 2013-2019 I helped build the K-9 unit and training.
In 2019, I came back to Indiana to be with my family. Thank you for trusting me with your dogs.Alice Waltermire Trainer, groomer, and owner of BCK9
In 2019, I came back to Indiana to be with my family. Thank you for trusting me with your dogs.Alice Waltermire Trainer, groomer, and owner of BCK9
Nicole Mastoberti
Photographer
Zoomiez Pet Photography by Nicole Mastroberti specializes in dog sport and pet portrait photography. Nicole is committed to capturing your dog having a blast on the track, or looking picture-perfect modeling for a photoshoot. Combining two of her passions - dogs and photography - has been a dream for Nicole, and she is thrilled to have the privilege to help owners see their pets in a new light.
Zoomiez has a collaborative partnership with Brown County K9 photographing for their Fast CAT fun runs and AKC trials. We look forward to capturing your dog through our lens!.
Please contact Nicole at zoomiezphoto@gmail.com, or visit zoomiezphoto.com if you are interested in learning more or booking pet portrait sessions
Zoomiez has a collaborative partnership with Brown County K9 photographing for their Fast CAT fun runs and AKC trials. We look forward to capturing your dog through our lens!.
Please contact Nicole at zoomiezphoto@gmail.com, or visit zoomiezphoto.com if you are interested in learning more or booking pet portrait sessions
Kirk Waltermire
"The Muscle" assistant trainer and groomer
Kirk is a true professional and a devoted husband of over 40 years to his wife, Alice, who is the head trainer. Together, they make an outstanding team in the world of dog training. But Kirk's expertise goes beyond that; as a former marine, his dedication and discipline have earned him the respect of everyone who knows him. He is also an all-around great guy who is always willing to lend a helping hand to Alice, head groomer Taylor, or the dogs in any way they need.
But that's not all. Kirk is also a proud owner of exceptional service and performance sport dogs. Their training and skills have made them valuable members of their community, and Kirk couldn't be prouder. And speaking of skills, he has been on many search and rescue missions with his wife Alice and their dogs, showcasing their incredible abilities and unwavering bond with their owners.
It's not just about training dogs; it's about the strong connection and trust that Kirk has built with them. He truly embodies what it means to be a devoted dog owner and professional trainer.