Meet Our Training Team!
Kai Murphey
(he/they)
Founder, Owner, Director
Phone:
(573) 476-7233
Email:
Masters in Animal Behavior & Neurobiology
Bachelor's in Wildlife Conservation
Karen Pryor Dog Trainer Certification
Animal First Aid & CPR Certified
AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator
Kate Trusler
(she/her)
Junior Trainer
PhD Anthropology
Animal First Aid & CPR Certified
Kate has been with The Devoted Dog since January 2025. She is wonderful with puppies, basic training, and reactivity concerns and has assisted with theEtiquette classes, K9 Academy and social hours offered through Unchained Melodies Dog Rescue and is a trusted lead for our Field Trips and Training Camps!
Josie Meyers
(she/her)
Alumna Trainer
Bachelor's in Business Management
Karen Pryor Dog Trainer Certification
Josie completed an internship with The Devoted Dog in Summer 2025, assisting with the development of our online programs and became a Lead Trainer upon her completion of her Karen Pryor Dog Trainer certification. She has since moved to Saint Louis, Missouri where she is running her own business: Jet's Puppy Pre-K