About Us

MEET THE TRAINER

K9’s in Harmony is owned & operated by Trisha Schaeffer

I grew up in the Central Valley near Modesto. I had a love for anything with fur and 4 legs from dogs to rats and rabbits and a great love for horses. Some of my fondest childhood memories are riding in the Santa Cruz mountains and camping with our horses.

I started showing my horse in my late teens. After moving to the Sierra foothills with my family and getting married shortly after I began working with a local horse trainer. I worked under her for a year and half before branching out on my own starting young horses and working with some problem horses( I always like a challenge– like my stubborn pony growing up). I did this for a number of years, along with raising a Top 5 Buckskin World Championship stallion in 2009.

Eventually I began my career in a veterinarian practice as a front office person and vet assistant.

WHERE We Are Located

About the property

K9’s in Harmony is nestled on 6 acres in the Sierra foothills.

Along with boarding and training, we also raise and show NPGA Pygmy goats, and have 3 dogs of our own. The property is fully fenced both for the canines and livestock.

Our Philosophy

We set your dog up for success by…

  • introducing and reinforcing good behaviors
  • giving your dog and you tools and skills to prevent nuisance behaviors
  • Address the root causes of problem behaviors and help your dog navigate the world with the right mindset

We know dog ownership can be challenging and time-consuming.  That’s why you’re here.  Our goal is to help create a better relationship for you and your dog.

All Kinds of Dogs welcome!

We work with all breeds & respect the life that you and your pup have together!

After starting at the veterinarian practice I was introduced to my first Belgian Malinois, to protection and obedience sport work. I fell in love with that level of connection with a dog and Working in harmony.  I have worked with an array of multiple breeds from a tiny dachshund, to German Shepherds and Dobermans and everything in between.  My joy comes from helping owners gain that special connection with their dogs no matter the breed or size. 

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