Ahead of the Pack Dog Training Center, LLC

About Our Trainers

Katrina Magee

Hi, I'm Katrina! I’ve been obsessed with animals since childhood and this led me to a career in veterinary medicine.  I quickly learned I needed more experience in handling animals and understanding their behavior, so I spent many years attending many continuing education seminars, workshops and internships. This helped me create my own style of teaching. During my time in medicine, the veterinarians gave me the job to educate owners on how to prevent, manage and solve their concerns. This was my niche! Shortly after having my child, I shifted gears. I opened my own training center and reduced my hours at the hospital . After 18 years of being a Licensed Veterinary Technician, I closed that chapter in my life to better fit the lifestyle needed for my family and rapidly growing training center. I have been blessed to be training full time for the past 5 years.

Francine Arnold

Hi, I’m Francine. From a very young age, I had dreamed of being a dog trainer. Finally, twenty-six years ago, I started my journey of learning and competing in various dog sports. As I gained experience and knowledge in different canine sports, I became fascinated with dog behavior and learning theories. My pursuit of this education led me to a very successful career in many competition venues including protection sports, agility, formal obedience training, and tracking.  With my successes, I started instructing other competitors in these sports. Many of my students needed more control over their pets to be more successful in competitions. My competition dog training skills easily transferred over to family dogs and made life much more fun for both the dogs and their owners.  I have been a full-time dog trainer for 17 years and continue my education in dog training by attending seminars and workshops with top competitors in the country.




What Our clients Say



Were would we be without "surviving puppyhood" and Katrina? I know were we would not be, we would not be enjoying "puppyhood" as we are now. All the skills we have learned from Katrina even my young daughter can help to instill for a happier life together. Puppy class was the smartest decision we made, 2nd to adopting our Sonny!!

- Jill B.

Katrina and Francine are the best around. They are extremely knowledgeable and work with you personally to achieve your training goals. They both really know how to "read" dogs and make recommendations accordingly. They are excellent trainers and really love dogs!! 100% recommend going to ahead of the pack.

- Meghan D.

Although our spunky lab was only a few months old when reached out to Katrina, everything we and he learned from her still impacts our daily life.  He receives so many compliments on his amazing behavior.  Even though it has been 6 six years since he was a "puppy," what you taught all of us is integral to his success and comfort, as well as our confidence and our handling of him in all situations, even with our young children. He did AMAZING and it’s all Katrina's credit.

- Lindsay P.

I've been in your shoes...

At Ahead Of The Pack, we get it – dog ownership can be challenging. Facing these issues?


  • Unresponsive pup during training?
  • Stressful, unruly walks?
  • New puppy chaos?

You're not alone. These are common, but not permanent. We've transformed these struggles into success stories, fostering peaceful bonds between dogs and owners.

Need obedience training or behavior modification? We're your go-to. Don't let these hurdles dampen the joy of dog ownership. Contact us – let's make positive strides together!

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Ready to Transform Your Dog's Behavior? Let's Start This Journey Together!

Experience the difference compassionate, skilled training can make. Your dog isn't just another pet; they're a cherished member of your family. Let's work together to unlock their full potential and make every day with your furry friend even more rewarding.

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