Meet Our Team

Christian is the founder of Angier K9 and our lead Behaviorist—pairs years of hands-on experience with a deep, evidence-based understanding of canine psychology. He personally evaluates every training case that comes through our doors, ensuring each dog’s plan addresses root causes and clear goals. While Christian excels across standard and off-leash obedience, his true specialty lies in working-breed dogs, where he combines precise behavior-modification protocols with balanced, results-driven methods. As head trainer for all service-dog and protection-dog programs, he guides every step of these demanding curricula, delivering the rock-solid reliability and calm confidence that define Angier K9’s reputation. With Christian overseeing your dog’s journey, you can trust that potential will be unleashed—safely, ethically, and effectively.

Kelton is the Head Trainer at Angier K9, where he oversees day-to-day training operations and helps ensure every dog in our programs receives consistent, high-quality training.

With years of hands-on experience working with dogs of varying breeds, temperaments, and behavioral challenges, Kelton specializes in developing practical, real-world obedience that owners can rely on at home and in public. His training experience includes off-leash obedience, behavior modification, reactivity cases, puppy development, and advanced training programs tailored to each dog’s individual needs.

As Head Trainer, Kelton is responsible for supervising training protocols, mentoring trainers, monitoring the progress of dogs in our programs, and maintaining the standards that Angier K9 is known for. He works closely with clients throughout the training process, helping them understand not only what their dogs are learning, but also how to maintain those results long after training is complete.

Kelton is passionate about creating clear communication between dogs and their owners and believes that successful training is built on consistency, structure, accountability, and trust. His approach focuses on producing reliable results that improve everyday life for both dogs and their families.

Whether working with a young puppy, a family companion, or a dog struggling with behavioral challenges, Kelton is committed to helping owners achieve lasting results and a stronger relationship with their dogs.

Claudia works closely with our training team to help dogs develop reliable obedience, better household manners, and stronger engagement with their handlers.

Her primary focus is building and reinforcing the foundational skills that set dogs up for long-term success, including leash manners, place training, recall work, door and threshold routines, puppy foundations, and everyday obedience. Claudia is passionate about creating clear communication between dogs and their owners and takes pride in helping dogs learn how to make better choices in real-world environments.

Connor serves as a Lead Trainer at Angier K9, where he works directly with dogs and their owners to develop reliable obedience, improve behavior, and build lasting communication between dogs and their families.

As a Lead Trainer, Connor is responsible for overseeing the daily training and development of dogs enrolled in our programs, ensuring each dog receives the consistency, structure, and repetition necessary to achieve dependable results. He works with a wide range of dogs, from young puppies learning foundational skills to adult dogs requiring advanced obedience or behavior modification.

Connor has extensive hands-on experience teaching practical, real-world obedience, including loose-leash walking, place training, reliable recall, off-leash obedience, impulse control, and household manners. He is passionate about helping dogs succeed not only in controlled training environments but also in the distractions and challenges they encounter in everyday life.

Known for his attention to detail, patience, and commitment to each dog’s progress, Connor focuses on creating clear communication and accountability while tailoring his approach to the individual needs of every dog. He believes that successful training is built through consistency, proper timing, and helping both dogs and owners understand their roles in the learning process.

Connor takes pride in helping families achieve greater freedom, confidence, and enjoyment with their dogs and is dedicated to delivering results that last long after training is complete.

Gemma serves as the Office Administrator for Angier K9, helping ensure that the day-to-day administrative operations of the company run smoothly and efficiently. As one of the primary points of contact for clients, she plays an important role in creating a positive experience from the first inquiry through the completion of training.

Gemma oversees many of the behind-the-scenes processes that keep Angier K9 organized, including client communications, scheduling, records management, program coordination, and administrative support for both clients and staff. Her attention to detail and commitment to excellent customer service help ensure that every family receives timely information, clear communication, and a seamless experience throughout their training journey.

Known for her professionalism, compassion, and organizational skills, Gemma is dedicated to supporting both clients and the training team while maintaining the high standards that Angier K9 is known for. She understands that choosing professional training is an important investment, and she strives to make every interaction helpful, informative, and welcoming.

At Angier K9, Gemma’s goal is to ensure that every client feels supported, informed, and confident throughout the process of achieving a better relationship with their dog.