About

Casey Ray

Since the mid 90′s, Casey has been involved in the pet industry on some level. From working with rescue groups, saving dogs from euthanasia and rehabilitating them within his own pack to raising puppies and touring the country with dog shows to the training of hundreds of dogs within a wide variety of breeds and personalities. He feels strongly that “the more different aspects in the dog world that one can obtain, the more well rounded a trainer they will make.”

Shelly Ray

Shelly has been in the dog business for over a decade. From her conformation days to her owning a boarding & training business, she has encountered many opportunities to work with different types of breeds and temperaments. She has worked at the Humane Society, both as an employee and volunteer, has had positions in various kennels and organizations, and has obtained the knowledge needed to offer dog training at a high level.
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Michelle Van Winkle

Michelle has a unique education from a highly respected professional school, along with years of experience working with dogs. Having worked for various boarding facilities, and shelters, Michelle has handled, and cared for dogs of all ages, breeds, and temperaments. Michelle specializes in training obedience, behavior modification, personal protection, detector dogs, tracking, agility, SAR, competitive obedience, and has also trained and placed multiple police and military K9’s. Michelle has competed and won in national level events with her personal dogs and is currently still competing. Michelle is a member of the IACP and is ABKA and pet first aid certified.

Jeff Postle

Jeff Postle has been training dogs professionally for the past fourteen years. In that time he has developed, and maintained professional dog training programs at some of the largest kennels in the St. Louis area including Kennelwood Village, Petropolis, Silver Maple Farm, The Dog House, and The Tom Rose School. In addition he has served as the trainers’ trainer for several years instructing and certifying hundreds of Professional Trainers many of which are top trainers in the St. Louis area and throughout the country. Jeff is a national level sport dog exhibitor. He has trained and titled dogs as well as coached dog handler teams for AKC Obedience, Schutzhund, Narcotic Detection, Frisbee, Guide and Service, Agility and Hunt Tests. More importantly he has helped thousands of families create a more harmonious relationship with their beloved pets.