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Certified Professional Trainer | IACP Memeber | AKC CGC Evaluator

Taylor Walton CPT 

Taylor’s passion for dogs began at just five years old and has grown into more than 13 years of professional training experience. After earning her certification through the National K-9 School for Dog Trainers, she went on to serve as a trainer and instructor at the school, further refining her skills and mentoring others in the field.

She has titled multiple dogs in American Schutzhund and trained in French Ring, Mondio Ring, PSA, and personal protection. In 2019, she and her German Shepherd Boris von Woden made history as the first German Shepherd team to win Iron Will. Though Boris passed in 2023, his legacy remains an inspiration behind Taylor’s continued dedication to the highest standards of training. Today, she carries that passion forward with her German Shepherd Ben von Woden, who is titled in American Schutzhund.

In addition to her accomplishments with working and sport dogs, Taylor has helped countless families and their pets through behavior modification and obedience training, guiding dogs with challenges such as fear, reactivity, and aggression to become well-balanced companions. She has also trained and placed police K9s, service dogs, and personal protection dogs nationwide, partnering with families and organizations to meet their unique needs.

Together with her longtime colleague Kristina, Taylor leads OneLeash Canine Academy in South Carolina, providing expert training and dog placements for clients across the country.

Taylor holds numerous professional certifications, including Basic Obedience, Advanced Obedience, Utility, Puppy Development, Tracking, Scent Detection, Personal Protection, Police K-9 Training, Retrieval, and Assistance Dog Training — among others.

Certified Professional Dog Trainer | U.S. Navy Veteran | AKC CGC Evaluator

Kristina Pulliam CPT

Kristina Pulliam is a Certified Professional Trainer and proud U.S. Navy Veteran with a lifelong passion for canine behavior and training. She began her professional journey in 2015 with Controlled K9, LLC, which later rebranded as No Xcuses K9, completing a comprehensive 385-hour apprenticeship where she built a strong foundation in obedience, behavior modification, and working dog development.

During her years with No Xcuses K9, Kristina not only worked hands-on with clients and their dogs but also helped train and mentor other trainers, sharing her knowledge and experience to elevate the team as a whole. She is certified in pet first aid through the American Red Cross and serves as an American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen (AKC CGC) Evaluator.

Her experience spans personal protection, detection, and service dogs, as well as guiding families through behavioral challenges to help their pets become well-mannered, reliable companions.

Kristina’s foundation and certifications include On- and Off-Leash Obedience, Behavior Modification, E-Collar Training, Puppy Development, Tracking and Trailing, Personal Protection, Police K9 Training, and Scent Detection.

Driven by a mission to help both dogs and their owners thrive—whether at home, in training, or in the field—Kristina combines deep knowledge, calm leadership, and proven results to make a lasting difference in the lives of dogs and their people. Today, she works alongside Taylor as part of OneLeash Canine Academy, serving clients across the country with tailored training and carefully selected dog placements.