Steve Thompson

Owner & Trainer

Steve is a native of East Tennessee and spent much of his childhood in the woods with the family dog. He's always loved the companionship of dogs, so much so that they become like his siblings. As a young adult, Steve left home for the Army where he learned the value of structure and consistency which is valuable in the dog training world. After having a 15 year career in management, Steve turned to over-the-road truck driving. Driving a truck allowed Steve to have dogs with him at work and train them in many different environments. Now living in the Charleston area, he is living his dream of working with dogs as a career.

Valerie Mosier

Owner & Trainer

Valerie grew up in Greenville, South Carolina surrounded by family dogs. As an only child, she bonded with her dogs and made friends with dogs, squirrels, and even a chicken or two. When she grew up, her children shared her love of animals and were always bringing home stray dogs and cats. There were also rabbits, turtles, snakes and even a blue tailed skink at one point.

She held a number of customer service related positions for most of her career, including 10 years at a funeral home and 5 years as an over-the-road truck driver where she was able to see all 48 states and most of Canada’s provinces. Working with dogs is like coming full circle for Valerie. She loves that it takes her back to her childhood while allowing her to enjoy working with dogs and their owners. Seeing the delight and pride when someone’s dog overcomes a challenge is incredibly rewarding. When Valerie isn’t working, you can find her enjoying live theatre, crocheting, reading or exploring historical sites and museums.