Meet Our Staff

MEET THE OWNERS

Joseph “JJ” Siebrasse (Owner)

Co-Owner of Proven K9 Training JJ! After serving in the United States Army for 10 years, and spending 8 years working in corrections and serving with the Sheriff’s Reserve in Union County, New Mexico; JJ trained Proven K9 Training’s first official dog in July of 2012! He was instantly attracted to the working dog side of things. The ability to channel behaviors is something he dove into deeply and he has always enjoyed watching the changes PK9 makes in the dog and humans life. JJ’s favorite part about being a dog trainer is watching a dog’s “light bulb” moment when the training makes sense. JJ’s advice for dog parents is to have boundaries for your dog, show them what’s allowed and what’s not from the very start. Also a leash can change the world. JJ specializes in Behavior Modification and K9 Training. Last but not least, if JJ was a dog he would be a Malinios because they are super agile and were recently voted the most intelligent breed on the planet and these are the characteristics he aspires to achieve each day.

Tara Siebrasse (Owner)

Co-Owner of Proven K9 Training Tara! Tara is the one behind the scenes coordinating and scheduling EVERYTHING for Proven K9 Training! She built Proven K9 Training from the ground up side by side with her husband JJ, building programs and standards to give our dogs and their families the best service; ensuring families know their dogs are cared for! When you contact Proven K9 Training, odds are Tara is the one that will be guiding you through the process of finding the appropriate Training Program that suits your dog and your family. Tara’s favorite part about being a dog trainer is knowing that she helps dogs stay in home rather than shelters or rehoming. Tara’s advice for dog parents is to research the breed before you adopt and be prepared for the negative traits too, not just the positive! Last but not least, if Tara was a dog she would be a Newfoundland because they are cuddly and lazy and generally have a wonderful disposition!

MEET OUR STAFF

Sammie

Sammie works at our DFW facility where she started her journey as a kennel tech!
Sammie became interested in dog training after losing her job as an elderly caregiver due to the pandemic. She struggled finding a job that fulfilled her in the same way until she found dog training where she discovered she was able to use a lot of her caregiving skills to train dogs!
Her favorite part about working at Proven K9 Training is getting to grow a unique loving bond with each dog!
Sammie’s advice for parents is to truly get to know your dog! Take time to get to know your dog’s body language and what your dog is telling you through their behaviors.
Last but not least! If Sammie were a dog she would be a German Shepherd because they are super loyal dogs and protective over what they consider theirs. GSD’s are also sassy, short fused, high maintenance and easily annoyed. (She says her husband can vouch for this)!

Josh

Josh started his dog training journey at our DFW facility! He decided to pursue this field because he wanted a job that would be challenging and different each day! Josh has a knack for getting those high energy dogs focused and eager to work! In fact, his favorite part about being a dog trainer is the challenge of coming across a problem with a dog and having to dig through his metaphorical tool bag to find the solution! Josh’s advice for dog parents is to learn about your dog’s breed, the more you know about your dog’s breed the better equipped you’ll be to provide your dog with the structure and enrichment they need to have a happy life! Last but not least, if Josh were a dog he would be a real working line border collie out on a ranch herding livestock!

Katie

Katie is a Kennel technician at our DFW Facility. She is one of our High school students but do not let that fool you! This girl is one of the hardest workers you will ever meet! She helps to maintain a very high level of cleanliness at the facility which keeps all the dogs healthy and safe!

Cristian

Cristian has alway been interested in dogs from a young age and when he joined the military his dream was to be a K9 handler! After leaving the military he adopted a black german shepherd puppy and as he trained and worked with his dog he found his calling for dog training! Cristian came to Proven K9 Training after graduating Starmark’s extensive course, to complete an accelerated Proven Apprenticeship! Cristian has patience and experience to help those timid fur babies come out of their shell and gain confidence. His favorite part about working at Proven K9 Training is interacting with all the different dogs each with their own personality and figuring out what makes each dog tick and how to best help them. Cristian’s advice for parents is that training is so essential to your relationship with your dog. Whether you do it on your own or hire a trainer to help you. Your relationship with your dog will grow stronger and you will understand each other better. Last but not least! If Cristian were a dog he would be a Husky because they are loud, goofy, and all over the place!

Heather

Heather is our lead Kennel Tech in Amarillo. She oversees the overall cleanliness of the facility and dogs. She decided to pursue this field because she has always felt a stronger connection to dogs than other people so she was excited for the opportunity to work with dogs each day! Heather truly looks forward to seeing each and every dog that comes to stay at Proven K9 Training! Heather’s advice for dog owners is to always have patience! Obedience is build slowly with baby steps and consistency. Just don’t give up and be consistent each day! Last but not least, if Heather were a dog she would be a Pitbull! Just a sweat heart that has been mislabeled.

Saphira

Saphiria has always wanted to be a veterinarian. She was looking for an entry level job that pertains to the care of animals and that is when she found the position for Kennel technician at Proven K9 Training! Saphira is a recent high school graduate who plans to attend college in hope of one day becoming a veterinarian! Kennel Technician is her first step on her climb to become a veterinarian! Her favorite part of the job has been bonding with the dogs that she helps to care for. Saphira’s advice for dog parents is to take time to choose the pet that fits your family best.

Callie Lewis. Director of Social media.

Meet Callie! She is our Social Media Marketing Director! Callie is the one behind the scenes for all video editing, and runs all of our social media marketing. If you message one of our Social Media Pages, Callie is the one that will guide you through the process of finding the appropriate training program for your dog and your family. Callie’s advice to pet parents is research the breed, to ensure the dog is a good fit for your family. If Callie were a dog she would be a hound dog, and take lots of naps.