MEET OUR TEAM
MICHELLE MOUDY
FOUNDER | TRAINER
Michelle figured out early on that she wanted to work with animals after a family friend introduced her to the difference a Veterinary Technician can make in a family and pets life. Little did she know that small spark would lead to her 2 biggest passions, Veterinary Medicine and Canine Training. With over 20+ years in Veterinary Medicine and 6 years as a Canine Trainer she brings a wealth of knowledge to her clients. Over the years she has had the great privilege of working with many different trainers - each expanding her knowledge base. What started with basic obedience training has grown to herding and service dog work. Michelle’s driving force is always to help the person understand their canine, so they can create a loving, respectful, calm environment where the human-animal bond can flourish. Client education is the driving force behind her work whether focusing on veterinary medicine or canine training. With a strong belief in positive reinforcement training through the use of treats, verbal and physical praise, her goal is to make your time with your furry friend the most enjoyable it can be.
Michelle began training part-time over 6 years ago, with the aim of helping the clients she met through the veterinary clinic. She then worked as the lead trainer for a Service Dog company in Colorado Springs for 2 years before opening her own company. Now she brings her unique combination of veterinary and behavior expertise to the Kansas City area with Your Best Friends Training.
JEN GRIMES
TRAINER
With over 20 years experience working with animals, making a difference in furry lives is Jen’s passion. Growing up, cats were a significant part of her family life. At an early age, she enjoyed spending free time teaching tricks to dogs belonging to friends and family. Later, she took jobs in retail pet stores and dog grooming. Throughout her adult life she has fostered, trained, and advocated for rescue dogs and cats. Nine years ago, she followed her dream to study veterinary technology and has since spent time working as a technician in general practice, specialty medicine, and a large local shelter. Working as an animal advocate, she has strived to make a difference is each pet’s physical and emotional health. As a trainer Jen focuses on helping families understand how to best tailor their training to fit their pets’ personality. This fostering of mutual understanding is the cornerstone of keeping happy pets in happy families. Jen’s extensive experience in the animal shelter and foster world combined with her studies as a veterinary technician allows her to bring our unique training insights to your family.
LINDA Sharrah
FELINE BEHAVIOR Consultant
Since she was a child, Linda’s goal was to work with and train big cats. During this process of following her dream she learned that her allergies would not allow her to stick with the big cats for long. Thank goodness kitties also come in lap-sized! Since 2008, Linda’s focus has shifted to helping smaller felines resolve behavior issues that would otherwise make their home lives uncomfortable (for them and their human families). Over the last decade working in the veterinary field, Linda has promoted low-stress handling, cat-friendly practices, spay/neuter, and rescue efforts. She uses environmental modification including scents, textures and sounds paired with food and praise rewards to help you and your cat live a secure, enriched life together.