About Kelsie

Hello, 

I have been asked on a few occasions who I am and how that relates to the work that I do. I think of myself as an artist that studies science and believes that I am no better than any other form of life on this planet. I approach animals and address their behavior issues with understanding. I'm not here to fix anyone but rather create solutions that improve human's lives with other species.

I know and respect the fact that all behavior has a function to the individual performing the behavior. It would be ignorant to think that we, a human, have any right to alter another animals behavior with out understanding the function of the behavior in the first place. Even if we can't find the exact function we can respect that the individual is behaving rationally and for that they deserve to be heard. It doesn't have to make sense to a human. 

I gained my education first from awh-struck curiosity and keen observations when I was young. I had many teachers growing up. I had my momma dog and guardian Emmie. I had my goat friends Crystal and Wonka who taught me the power of play. I learned hard lessons about life and death through my bunny Fluffy. I gained knowledge in the destruction of modern trivial distractions from my lovely cockatiel Dazy. And there were others that have influenced me and taught me. Above all others is my own mother who reminds me without a word that learning is a constant in this life. 

I started KAS when I was 19 and fresh out of high school. My business was dog walking and pet sitting but I wasn't your average pet lover. I started my business because I saw the lack in quality of pet sitters and other pet care providers. Because animals couldn't talk I witnessed many professionals abuse this fact never telling the human owner that their dog got in a fight, their cat doesn't like them so they spend minimal time with the cat. It was heartbreaking to see animal's wants and needs blatantly ignored by humans entrusted to care for them. I worked hard to develop emergency plans and policies for how I would handle moments when an animal ran away, bit someone, or there was a fire in someones home. I based my business on being honest and sharing with pet parents what I noticed or how their animals truly were. I obtained business insurance, pet sitting certifications, and loads of happy client reviews. 

After about 5 years of pet-sitting I started dreaming of being of further help to animals and there people by training and behavior modification. In came a new round of webinars, classes, books, and research. A skill many don't know about me is I have a way of picking up information, distilling it down, and ability to apply and grasp complex concepts in a simple form. 

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Before beginning this journey of becoming a behavior consultant I should mention my joy and passion for training that started when I worked for 5 years (through most of high school) at a boarding facility. I was blown away by how reinforcement systems worked and were so incredibly powerful. I spent lots of time training my own dog in agility, Rally obedience, and trick training. My personal dog EnKira, a Belgian Malinios, was a task trained service dog (despite my not having a disability). EnKira could take my checks into the bank, wait in line, and bring the wallet to the counter for the cashier to deposit. She would follow diligently at my side carrying her own leash through busy down town strip, wait patiently outside shops that had a no pet policy with a flick of my hand. 

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It seemed natural that I would pursue a career in animal training and behavior. Today I hold a handful of certifications and am a proud member of a number of intelligent animal training groups. I have spent the last 7 years operating as a professional in the animal training space. It was more recently that I discovered another branch to animal behavior in the form of animal communication. 

I'm currently developing my understanding of the psychic intuitive process of communicating with animals. This is something I was already doing but I have been too afraid to openly say to someone that I was capable. If you don't believe in this form of communication through the heart you don't need to. My work is aided by this ability but it isn't a substitute for the science of behavior and training protocols. I also continue to explore and dabble in body work practices such as t-touch, acupressure, massage, animal fitness, and nutrition. 

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The truth is my methods flex and bend to match the individuals that I am working with. I believe that each behavior case deserves to be worked through in a way that honors the animal and strengthens the relations around them. I'm dedicated to finding a solution that all parties involved can agree on. If you feel compelled to work with me then take that as a sign and lets talk.

I am well versed with challenging behavior issues related to anxiety and aggression using data tracking and modern behavior modification processes. I'm also a Certified Service Dog Coach and if you are seeking help with training your dog to be a service dog or looking to obtain a service dog that is something I would gladly assist you with. Further more I work directly with rescues and shelters and have a strong eye for assessing and matching dogs with their their perfect family. If you let me know what kind of dog you are looking for I can assist in finding and even doing some initial training. 

Kindly, Kelsie Scroggins