aboutus
Since October of 1998, our mission is to provide more than just training; we provide a lifetime of support. We are dedicated to nurturing the communication & bond between dogs and their families, ensuring every dog we touch is empowered to live a safe, confident, and fulfilled life from their first command to their senior years.
Core Values
1. Communication
Communication Clear, consistent communication between dog and owner is the foundation of all training. K9 Koncepts values teaching both dog & human how to understand and respond to each other effectively.
2. Respect & Compassion
Every dog is an individual. Training should be respectful and kind, rooted in understanding the dog’s needs, motivations, and emotional well-being.
3. Education & Growth
We believe in continuous learning — for both dogs and their owners. Training is about expanding skills, confidence, and comprehension for a lifetime of success together.
4. Real-WorldSuccess
Training isn’t just for classes. K9 Koncepts emphasizes practical skills that translate into everyday life, making dogs better behaved, more confident, and easier to live with at home and in public.
5. Passion
Love for dogs is at the core of everything they do. This passion drives us to work not just with easy dogs, but also those with high drive or challenging behaviors.
TheStaff
BiLL
Founder
Bill has dedicated the better part of his life to dogs. He loves German Shepherds and has built his passion around this breed. He currently owns 2 shepherds Magic and Ava. Bill is excellent at finding solutions to special problems that clients have with their dogs. He loves seeing happy, healthy and well behaved dogs! Bill has earned many titles over the years, such as AKC's CD (Companion Dog), CDX (Companion Dog Excellent), Schutzhund 1 National Champion (2009), and Schutzhund 2.
KIRSTEN
Cheif Operating officer
Kirsten grew up with Rottweilers and Scottish Terriers which she used to boss around as a young girl. She runs the Board & Train program, Online Store Doggy Day Box, Social Media and systems within K9 Koncepts. She has been working with dogs all her life. She has been with K9 Koncepts for the past 10 years training her Rottweilers, Malinois, Bouvier des Flanders and Yorkie. She started as a customer and has now titled 5 dogs in Schutzhund earning IPO 1-3. In addition 2 dogs have earned Nosework 1 and 2. She enjoys dock diving and agility with her pups. She specializes in obedience, problem solving, aggressive dogs, and Board and train dogs.
JOHN
Decoy & Trainer
John has been training with K9 Koncepts for the past 6 years. He handles our extremely aggressive dogs for behavior modification. He owns 5 Cane Corsos, 1 Bouvier des Flanders and 1 Rottweiler. He is a very skilled decoy for our Protection Club. He builds up young pups to confident well performing dogs. He can help older dogs learn to protect their owner or compete in Schutzhund. He specializes in advanced obedience, building toy drive, tracking, bitework, and rehabilitating aggressive dogs.
Rob
Trainer Manager
Rob’s journey with K9 Koncept's began as a client, working through mild reactivity with his German Shepherd, Riley. That experience sparked a deeper passion for training and behavior.
A lifelong dog lover, Rob has owned and worked with a wide range of breeds including Belgian Malinois, German Shepherds, a Dutch Shepherd, and even a Beagle. He has a special appreciation for high-drive dogs and those with challenging behaviors, finding purpose in helping owners better understand, structure, and channel their dog’s potential.
Makayla
Store Associate
Makayla has always had a love for dogs, big or small! She spends her free time training her dog Snow when her head isn’t in her college books.
Liana
Board & Trainer
Liana’s interest in dogs sparked when she was very young and had her first dog. In 2017 Liana started in foster and rescue and needed to find a way to help the dogs in her care get adopted. Since working with the fosters her love for training was ignited. She has been actively training owners and their dogs since 2018! Liana has 3 dogs of her own who all love to do things like agility, tricks, and advanced obedience.
KIKI
General Manager/Head Trainer
Kiki has a lifetime passion for training dogs that started growing up with shepherds in Germany. She started out as a customer at K9 Koncepts about 20+ years ago and is now our Head Trainer conducting basic and advanced training classes. As Head Trainer she oversees our board & train progam. She is excellent at problem solving and rehabilitates dogs with aggressive behavior. Kiki has 5 dogs of her own that she has earned multiple titles in AKC Obedience and Schutzhund.
Diamond
Operations manager/
Trainer
Diamond has always loved animals and they have always gravitated toward her! She attended North Harford Agricultural program which spurred her love for animal care. Her favorite breeds are all of the bully breeds because of the big heads and their lovable attitudes! She has experience with doggy day care, grooming and training.
DANNY
Customer Contact/
Trainer
Danny started here as a customer in 2012 with a big dog named Boss. Danny successfuly titled this American Bully with his Schutzhund 1. Boss is now living the life in retirement, while Danny works his current competition dog, Vudoo, a Bouvier Des Flanders. Vudoo has her 1 & 2 title! She has also produced an amazing litter of puppies! Hopefully more to come!
M'Kilee
Store Associate & Trainer
M'Kilee has always had dogs in her life and loves spending time training her two pups, Lola the Chihuahua and Echo the Schnauzer mix. She enjoys teaching them new skills and tricks, helping them continue to learn and excel.
Her lifelong love for dogs makes working at K9 Koncepts especially rewarding, and her enthusiasm and care shine through in everything she does.
DAISY
Kennel Tech Manager
Daisy has dedicated her life to the care and well-being of animals. Growing up in Baltimore, Daisy began her journey at the age of 12, tending to the needs of horses and other animals on a farm. By 16, her passion for animal care led her to working at a veterinary office, where she trained as a veterinary technician.
For the past eight years, Daisy has honed her skills in the kennel technician field, and she now serves as the Kennel Technician Manager at K9 Koncepts. In her role, she combines her deep love for animals with extensive hands-on experience to provide exceptional care and ensure the highest standards for their safety and comfort.
When she’s not working, Daisy enjoys taking nature walks and tending to her plants!
ARIANA
Trainer
Ariana has always had a deep love for dogs, and her current dog, Loki, is truly her whole world. Her passion for working with dogs shines in group classes, where she enjoys handling and learning from a wide variety of breeds, personalities, and training challenges.
Ariana thrives in the K9 Koncepts environment, where she’s able to gain hands-on experience with dogs of all backgrounds and behaviors. She has a special interest in working with driven, capable breeds and dreams of owning a Beauceron one day. Her enthusiasm, dedication, and genuine care for both dogs and their owners make her a valued part of the K9 Koncepts team.
BRANDY
Kennel Tech
Brandy has a love for all animals, which is why she’s one of our dedicated kennel techs here at K-9 Koncepts. She takes pride in providing personalized care and attention to every dog that comes through our doors. With her own pack of furry friends at home, Brandy understands the unique personalities and needs of each dog, ensuring they feel comfortable, safe, and loved during their stay.