Kohl

It goes without saying around here - Kohl is the Employee of the Month, every month. When 9 week old Kohl entered my life in 2016, I was already training dogs full time but the things I’ve learned with him by my side since then are immeasurable. I grew up with the dream of having my very own Rin Tin Tin and looked at German Shepherd breeders for years before deciding on Kohl’s litter. To this day, he is easily the best decision I’ve ever made. 

Kohl and I learned about the sport world and competed in PSA together. Many times he made me look better than I deserved, and he opened up many doors and opportunities for me. He is truly a do it all dog - from strong grips in protection work, big attitude and flash in obedience, to raising our tiny poodle puppies as if they were his, and helping me rehab hundreds of dogs who have come in for training. His ability to read people as well as other dogs is not something that can be taught and I’ll forever trust his opinion. If your dog has been here for training, the odds are good that Kohl was either their teacher, their friend, their role model, or all of the above.

Kohl lives for a ball, the biggest stick he can find, mud pits, and couch space next to me. There is never a challenge he turns away from, and never a time his presence isn’t in control of the whole room. He’s the uncontested MVP of the ATS team and I’m extremely lucky to have him in my life!

- Emily Richardson