Staff

Kathy Benner, CPDT -- Owner, Manager, Training Director

Kathy is a certified trainer and has an extensive background in animal behavior and training. Her educational background includes a BS degree in Biology from Cal. Polytechnic State University and a certificate in Exotic Animal Training and Management from Moorpark College, as well as a certificate in Pet Dog Training. She spent four years in Hawaii training dolphins. Kathy has trained many other species of exotics, including several different species of primates, hyenas, mountain lions, Bengal tigers, parrots, llamas, sea lions, penguins, and seals. She is also an accomplished equestrian, having shown and trained horses since 1983. Kathy started her own dog obedience business in 1996 in Hawaii, and relocated to Northern Virginia in 2000. She opened The Animals' House in May of 2001. Kathy is a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT). She is also a Certified Pet Dog Trainer through APDT.

Daycare Staff:

Justine Tate -- Asst. Manager

• Crystal Fox
• Torsten Hirsch
• Natalie Kramer
• Sean Sensenig
• Sean Gotkin
• Jennifer Burroughs
• Jeff Tate

Cameron Glahe, CPDT -- Trainer

Cameron Glahe has a BS in Pychology from Virginia Tech, and has been the lead volunteer at a local dog & cat rescue organization. She is a certified Pet Dog Trainer through the Association of Pet Dog Trainers and has also managed two local veterinary clients.

Erin Omba -- Obedience Trainer

Misty Sherman -- Obedience Trainer, Daycare Staff

Aaron Kimbrell -- In Home Pet Care