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The Trainer

At Beyond Elevation K9 Sports &  Training, we believe in building a strong and lasting relationship with our dogs using motivational, reward-based training, backed by science. We believe that by using these methods you can build a relationship built on trust and friendship. We believe that true communication and understanding is the key to your success!

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We offer in-person dog training in Northern Colorado, and online dog training classes and coaching!

Victoria Kander // KPA-CTP, CTDI, CNWI, CCUI, AKC-Evaluator
Owner/Lead Trainer

Victoria has been training dogs since she was a girl, she loved teaching her childhood dogs new things! She was always that kid that would bring home the animal that she found out on her adventures from tadpoles to puppies. She spent 4 years in Europe where she experienced a lot of dog sports, especially agility. That sparked the light that was already there. Her passion for dog behavior and training continued to grow as she watched numerous handlers run and train with their dogs. She continues to learn more and expand her knowledge on how dogs learn and find ways to make training fun and easy. She stays up to date by participating in seminars, workshops, books and attending classes with her dogs.

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She decided to pursue this love for dogs and the fascination with the animal and human bond. As she grew in her experience and love for dog training, she was drawn in more and more into the sport world. She believes that good communication and understanding is the key to good dog training. If we are unable to communicate with our dogs and vise versa, how can we do our best? Building a relationship to create the best team possible on and off the field. She feels dog training should be fun for the dog and owner no matter what their ends goals are.

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She is a Certified Training Partner with Karen Pryor Academy (KPA-CTP), A Certified Trick Dog Instructor (CTDI) with Do More With Your Dog, an AKC Evaluator (AKCE) and an Certified Nose Work Instructor (CNWI) for the National Association for Canine Scent Work. She is also currently working toward her Control Unleashed Instructor certification. ​ She teaches swimming and dock diving at Four Paws Pet Hotel and Resort in Fort Collins, CO. 

Certifications and Continuing Education

Karen Pryor Academy 2017

Certified Pet First Aid and CPR

American Kennel Club Evaluator 

Certified Trick Dog Instructor Course

C Spot Win Agility Camp 2017

Colorado Disc Dog Seminars

Karen Pryor Dog Sport Essentials Certificate

Karen Pryor Puppy Start Right Instructor

Nose Work Camp 2018, 2019, 2022, 2024

Nose Work Certification Course 2018

K9 Nose Work Shelter Program 2019

Stacy Goudy Agility Seminars

Susan Garret Agility Nation 

Certified Control Unleashed Instructor 2020

Meet the K9 Team

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