Growing up in Montana surrounded by animals of all shapes and sizes, Michelle found her calling early. From horses to cats to pigeons – and of course, dogs – she developed a deep understanding of animal behavior and a strong foundation in training.

After a brief detour down another career path, Michelle was led back to the animal world when she rescued a Belgian Malinois with significant behavioral challenges. Helping him heal reignited her lifelong passion and set her firmly on the path of professional dog training.

Michelle went on to spend several years at a premier board & train facility, where she specialized in rehabilitating aggressive dogs and training service animals. Over the course of her career, she has worked with more than 500 dogs – from Papillon puppies to Cane Corsos with bite records, and everything in between.

Now part of the Kenl Inn team, Michelle brings her experience, insight, and compassionate approach to every dog and handler she works with. She’s a strong advocate for balanced training methods, and her focus is on empowering owners to confidently lead their dogs through the challenges of the human world – building confident handlers, and even better companions.

Chris has always had an affinity for the animal world, having grown up on a farm in rural western Nebraska with her “pack” of three dogs and plethora of barn cats. She relocated to eastern Nebraska for college, where she studied biology with the intention of pursuing veterinary medicine. After school, Chris spent nearly seven years working as a veterinary assistant here in Lincoln, where she sharpened her communication skills with humans and animals alike. She helped educate in handling, reading body language, and basic health practices to benefit clients and their companions. Of the many concerns that walked through the clinic door, one consistent theme stuck out; the number of clients who simply wanted to better their relationship with their furry friend, and so she felt a career change was calling her.

Chris has since joined our team with the goal of improving pet owners ability to connect with their canine companions by understanding the “want” and “needs” of their dogs and providing the tools necessary for their relationships to blossom. Her strengths lie in basic obedience, and her goal is to continue educating the public on proper handling and intervention methods of behavioral cases using balanced training techniques.

Baily grew up in a small town west of Lincoln with lots of animals. She has always had a strong connection to animals and a want to help them in any way she could. She dreamed of going into veterinary medicine but, after moving to Wisconsin, she started working at a kennel/daycare facility and decided to go to school for dog behavior instead.

While in school and working with her own new puppy, Baily found a love for training and started working with the other trainers. Soon after, Baily moved to Illinois and found a training job that really boosted her career and love for training. She has worked with dogs for about 5 years now, 4 as a trainer. She learned a lot about balanced training and advocates for proper use of tools and training each dog differently according to their specific needs and personalities.

Now back in Nebraska and part of the Kenl Inn training team, Baily is excited to bring her experience and love of training to help owners and dogs succeed.

Clear Communication. Fair Expectations. Proven Results.

We believe that every dog is different—and effective training should reflect that. Our balanced training approach blends positive reinforcement and fair corrections to help dogs understand what’s expected of them. This style of training allows us to clearly communicate with your dog—rewarding good choices and calmly guiding them away from unwanted behaviors.

Our methods are tailored to each individual dog, focusing on real-world results, consistency, and building a strong line of communication. It’s not about quick fixes—it’s about lasting change and a relationship with your dog you can truly enjoy, anywhere you go.

No matter what, our goal is always the same: a confident dog, a confident owner, and a stronger bond between you.