Kim Sykes became a dog trainer largely because she owned a dog and human aggressive border collie. Kim and her border collies compete in obedience, conformation, rally, herding, agility, scent work and dock diving. In addition to being a preservationist breeder, Kim has rescued and fostered many dogs. Since becoming a certified fitness trainer, Kim designs personalized fitness plans for the active and not-so active dogs in our programs.

Credentials and professional affiliations:

• CPDT-KA (Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed) Certification Council for Dog Trainers

• CPCFT – Certified Professional Canine Fitness Trainer

• AKC Breeder of Merit (border collies) under the Bordertown kennel name

• Professional Member, Association of Professional Dog Trainers

• AKC Canine Good Citizen, AKC Fetch, and AKC Trick Dog evaluator

• AKC Farm Dog Judge

• AKC ACT Judge

• CPCFT AKC Level 3 Fit Dog Instructor

• NADD (North America Diving Dogs) judge

• DMWYD CTDI (Do More With Your Dog Certified Trick Dog Instructor)