founder christina gray
certified trainer + consultant
rescue + adventure lover
The two-legged heart behind GHK9, Christina’s worked professionally with dogs since 2012. She has worked as a dog rescue volunteer (foster, evaluation, training, coaching and placement), a dog walker, day train and board-and-train provider, skills and puppy-social class instructor, and has designed new educational classes. NACSW Nosework, camping and hiking with dogs are among her favorite activities. She loves making complex things approachable, creative problem solving, and collaborating with humans as well as dogs. Her heart belongs to her Rhodesian Ridgebacks.
ghk9 core values
We practice science-based positive reinforcement and fear-free, force-free training because they’re the best for people and dogs—and we’re always learning more as research advances.
We use the most effective and ethical strategies including clicker training, clear communication, smart management and canine enrichment.
We do not use prong, shock, or choke collars, and are prepared to help you move away from these tools if you use them currently.
We practice kindness all ways. We believe in building relationships and ways of life that are joyful and respectful of humans and dogs. We all deserve this!
We’re an LGBTQ+ woman-owned business.
We support the Black Lives Matter movement and are committed to taking action against systemic racism, white supremacy and settler colonialism.
We recognize and respect Indigenous Peoples as the traditional stewards of this land and the enduring relationship that exists between Indigenous Peoples and their traditional territories.