About us
From the moment you and your dog arrive, we’re committed to creating a community rooted in generosity, trust, and respect.
OUR MISSION & VALUES
OUR MISSION & VALUES
OUR MISSION & VALUES
We love everything dog!
Our goal is to help you build a strong base of clear communication, and turn frustration into meaningful progress so you and your dog can thrive together.
Whether you're tackling behavioral issues or seeking to strengthen your connection, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.
7
7
7
Full time trainers
12
12
12
Years open
1000+
1000+
1000+
Dogs trained
TRAINING PHILOSOPHY
TRAINING PHILOSOPHY
TRAINING PHILOSOPHY
We emphasize a training experience that
balances effectiveness with compassion.
We emphasize a training experience that balances effectiveness with compassion.
Consistency
Establishing clear and predictable rules, limitations, and boundaries helps dogs understand expectations, making the learning process smoother.
Fairness
Ensuring that corrections are appropriate and fair which helps maintain trust and respect between you and your dog.
Intentionality
Through intentional training, we ensure that every action and command is purposeful.
OUR TEAM
OUR TEAM
OUR TEAM
Our world-class training team
Eric Smith
Founder & Head Trainer
Eric Smith
Founder & Head Trainer
Eric Smith
Founder & Head Trainer
Shawn Montgomery
Chief Operating Officer
Shawn Montgomery
Chief Operating Officer
Shawn Montgomery
Chief Operating Officer
Sabrina Sorich
Office Manager
Sabrina Sorich
Office Manager
Sabrina Sorich
Office Manager
Madison Garcia
Training Manager
Madison Garcia
Training Manager
Madison Garcia
Training Manager
Kelley De Pompa
Lead Trainer
Kelley De Pompa
Lead Trainer
Kelley De Pompa
Lead Trainer
Zia Tenderich
Lead Trainer
Zia Tenderich
Lead Trainer
Zia Tenderich
Lead Trainer
Stephen Berlyn
Assistant Trainer
Stephen Berlyn
Assistant Trainer
Stephen Berlyn
Assistant Trainer
Carlin Traxler
Puppy Wrangler
Carlin Traxler
Puppy Wrangler
Carlin Traxler
Puppy Wrangler
Kristina Gonzalez
Puppy Wrangler
Kristina Gonzalez
Puppy Wrangler
Stephen Berlyn
Assistant Trainer
Stephen Berlyn
Assistant Trainer
Kristina Gonzalez
Puppy Wrangler
Kristina Gonzalez
Puppy Wrangler
Stephen Berlyn
Assistant Trainer
Sabrina Sorich
Office Manager
Kristina Gonzalez
Sabrina Sorich
Puppy Wrangler
Sabrina Sorich
Puppy Wrangler
PROUD RECIPIENTS OF
PROUD RECIPIENTS OF
PROUD RECIPIENTS OF
VETERAN OWNED AND OPERATED
VETERAN OWNED AND OPERATED
VETERAN OWNED AND OPERATED
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Krista & Kaali
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K-Nine Solutions has transformed our 4 year old pup into a confident and well-behaved dog.
Lindsey & Frenchie
K-Nine Customers
K-Nine Solutions took time to understand both Kaali and me and then specially catered the training program to fit our goals. Thank you!
Krista & Kaali
K-Nine Customers
The Knine team is skilled, professional, and warm. I now have a trusted resource for training, boarding, and beyond!
Nancy & Louisa Vuitton
K-Nine Customers
K-Nine Solutions has transformed our 4 year old pup into a confident and well-behaved dog.
Lindsey & Frenchie
K-Nine Customers
K-Nine Solutions took time to understand both Kaali and me and then specially catered the training program to fit our goals. Thank you!
Krista & Kaali
K-Nine Customers
The Knine team is skilled, professional, and warm. I now have a trusted resource for training, boarding, and beyond!
Nancy & Louisa Vuitton
K-Nine Customers
K-Nine Solutions has transformed our 4 year old pup into a confident and well-behaved dog.
Lindsey & Frenchie
K-Nine Customers
K-Nine Solutions took time to understand both Kaali and me and then specially catered the training program to fit our goals. Thank you!
Krista & Kaali
K-Nine Customers
The Knine team is skilled, professional, and warm. I now have a trusted resource for training, boarding, and beyond!
Nancy & Louisa Vuitton
K-Nine Customers
K-Nine Solutions has transformed our 4 year old pup into a confident and well-behaved dog.
Lindsey & Frenchie
K-Nine Customers
K-Nine Solutions took time to understand both Kaali and me and then specially catered the training program to fit our goals. Thank you!
Krista & Kaali
K-Nine Customers
The Knine team is skilled, professional, and warm. I now have a trusted resource for training, boarding, and beyond!
Nancy & Louisa Vuitton
K-Nine Customers
K-Nine Solutions has transformed our 4 year old pup into a confident and well-behaved dog.
Lindsey & Frenchie
K-Nine Customers
K-Nine Solutions took time to understand both Kaali and me and then specially catered the training program to fit our goals. Thank you!
Krista & Kaali
K-Nine Customers
The Knine team is skilled, professional, and warm. I now have a trusted resource for training, boarding, and beyond!
Nancy & Louisa Vuitton
K-Nine Customers
K-Nine Solutions has transformed our 4 year old pup into a confident and well-behaved dog.
Lindsey & Frenchie
K-Nine Customers
K-Nine Solutions took time to understand both Kaali and me and then specially catered the training program to fit our goals. Thank you!
Krista & Kaali
K-Nine Customers
The Knine team is skilled, professional, and warm. I now have a trusted resource for training, boarding, and beyond!
Nancy & Louisa Vuitton
K-Nine Customers
K-Nine Solutions has transformed our 4 year old pup into a confident and well-behaved dog.
Lindsey & Frenchie
K-Nine Customers
K-Nine Solutions took time to understand both Kaali and me and then specially catered the training program to fit our goals. Thank you!
Krista & Kaali
K-Nine Customers
The Knine team is skilled, professional, and warm. I now have a trusted resource for training, boarding, and beyond!
Nancy & Louisa Vuitton
K-Nine Customers
K-Nine Solutions has transformed our 4 year old pup into a confident and well-behaved dog.
Lindsey & Frenchie
K-Nine Customers
K-Nine Solutions took time to understand both Kaali and me and then specially catered the training program to fit our goals. Thank you!
Krista & Kaali
K-Nine Customers
The Knine team is skilled, professional, and warm. I now have a trusted resource for training, boarding, and beyond!
Nancy & Louisa Vuitton
K-Nine Customers
K-Nine Solutions has transformed our 4 year old pup into a confident and well-behaved dog.
Lindsey & Frenchie
K-Nine Customers
K-Nine Solutions took time to understand both Kaali and me and then specially catered the training program to fit our goals. Thank you!
Krista & Kaali
K-Nine Customers
The Knine team is skilled, professional, and warm. I now have a trusted resource for training, boarding, and beyond!
Nancy & Louisa Vuitton
K-Nine Customers
K-Nine Solutions has transformed our 4 year old pup into a confident and well-behaved dog.
Lindsey & Frenchie
K-Nine Customers
K-Nine Solutions took time to understand both Kaali and me and then specially catered the training program to fit our goals. Thank you!
Krista & Kaali
K-Nine Customers
The Knine team is skilled, professional, and warm. I now have a trusted resource for training, boarding, and beyond!
Nancy & Louisa Vuitton
K-Nine Customers
K-Nine Solutions has transformed our 4 year old pup into a confident and well-behaved dog.
Lindsey & Frenchie
K-Nine Customers
K-Nine Solutions took time to understand both Kaali and me and then specially catered the training program to fit our goals. Thank you!
Krista & Kaali
K-Nine Customers
The Knine team is skilled, professional, and warm. I now have a trusted resource for training, boarding, and beyond!
Nancy & Louisa Vuitton
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Proudly voted the best dog trainer
in Santa Barbara 9 years in a row!
© K-Nine Solutions 2024, All Rights Reserved
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Proudly voted the best dog trainer
in Santa Barbara 9 years in a row!
© K-Nine Solutions 2024, All Rights Reserved
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Proudly voted the best dog trainer
in Santa Barbara 9 years in a row!
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