Laura Clute, founder of Together K9, has been helping people train their dogs since 1999. Her education began after adopting Phred, an Australian Shepherd mix, and attending classes with Volhard Staff instructor, Theresa Richmond, at Mahogany Ridge.
Laura has attended the Volhard Dog Training Camp and Instructor School with her dogs and continues to help people understand and train their dogs with this method. Her education continues through attending seminars and extensive reading about behavior, training, and nutrition.
Laura has also operated a pet sitting business and has experience in a veterinarian office and a kennel where she helped establish a dog daycare and training program.
Laura instructs and competes in AKC Obedience, AKC Rally Obedience and Agility. She is an evaluator for the AKC Canine Good Citizen and STAR Puppy tests.

Jane Kline has been training dogs since she was 5 years old, and training dogs and their owners for the last 25 years.  
In 2000 she opened Pup Scouts Day Camp and Training Center in Nashville TN.  
In addition to the puppy focused curriculum, Pup Scouts offers basic manners, agility, rally and flyball classes.  Jane and her huband G.W. share their lives with Gordee (14 year old mixed breed), Wager (CD RE ONYX golden retriever) and Worth (Aussie puppy in training).  Jane excited to join Theresa and her students for Mahongany Ridge's 2012 Adult Camp!

Barbara Nagy’s career in dog training began in 1983. She is the founder of Patience Unlimited Professional Dog Training in New Jersey. Barbara attended the Volhard Motivational Method Dog Training Camp and Instructor School, and also followed the teachings of the late Job Michael Evans. Barbara also attended many seminars and workshops in behavior, nutrition, and training and continues to do so today.
Barbara and her Dobermans have achieved obedience titles with the AKC, UKC and DVG. Her current Doberman Jetta (left dog) is certified with Bright & Beautiful Therapy Dogs, Inc. Barbara set up the current R.E.A.D. Program for The Banyan School in Fairfield, NJ, where the children read to Jetta to help them improve their reading skills.
Barbara has dedicated herself to improving the relationship between all dogs and their owners.
Barbara is currently an evaluator for the AKC Canine Good Citizen Program, a Professional Member of The International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP), The Doberman Pinscher Club of America, The American Dog Owners Association, The United Doberman Club, The Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dogs, Inc., and an Instructor at Theresa Richmond’s Kidscamp! and Adultcamp! in Culpeper Virginia.

Chris VonFrieling, a retired National Park Service Ranger resides with his wife, on a small farm nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Together they raise Leicester Longwool, a heritage breed of sheep.

Chris's experience with dogs includes not only obedience but also Canine Good Citizen (CGC) and Therapy Dog training. Chris has participated in Volhard's Dog Training camps and Instructor Training school weekend, Mahogany Ridge AdultCamp! and also attended Healthy Dog Conferences by Wendy Volhard. He has enjoyed volunteering as a dog walker and trainer at the local CASPCA (2005-07).  Since 2008, Chris broaden his education with many hours of agility training.

Chris and his labrador form a "therapy dog team" and visit adult day care and Senior Centers in Charlottesville VA. During those visits, Sky's wagging tail and tricks bring a smile  and create positive moments for the the residents. In 2009 he became a member of the IACP  and in 2011 Chris and Sky earned the AKC Therapy Dog Title.
Chris loves to help other people train their dogs; his goal is always to take part in building a successful response between dog and handler. To provide assistance to other handlers in therapy dog training, Chris has developed a 3 week program focused on building skill and confidence. What is in Chris's dog training future? Chris would like to begin a dog training business.