The history of K-9 Capers:

Youth began to congregate at a local animal-rescue group for which I was volunteering. I noticed after the basic chores were done, the youth became bored and wanted to do more with the animals. Since the animals, particularly the dogs needed to socialize and trained, we began a clicker-training program.

Clicker training was a new method I had just learned in Florida at a conference held at Sea World. To my amazement, killer whales to birds were being clicker trained not only for performances, but also for general handling and veterinary care. After many years in the humane education and rescue field, I could see clicker training was the safest, most humane method I had ever witnessed. After bringing back the new method of training, we opened the program up to more youth until we ran out of space! It was decided then to expand the programs to help youth with problems such as conflict resolution, empathy and basic character development such as respect and responsibility. The all encompassing program would be Katie’s Kidz . Our future vision is to add a Ranch to house the equine and canine programs to help the youth.

The non-profit program Katie’s Kidz is dedicated to my mother, Katie Brower, whose strength was her beauty and her faith, were her pearls. Her fight with cancer opened my eyes to what lies in all of us- Champions of grace, if we wish.

Donna Rogers



Trainer Donna Rogers:

For the past 18 years Donna worked with a local Humane Society conducting investigations,rescue and foster care. Later she co-founded a local Humane Society and was President for nearly 4 years. She is the Founder and Director of Katies Kidz and works in Television. She and her Husband curently are certified foster parents and work with children from various agencies. They also have several rescued dogs and adopted a Wild Mustang from Wyoming a few years ago. Her border collie, Spots is a certified Therapy dog with Therapy Dog International. She is a professional member of APDT (Association of Pet Dog Trainers). She has written and published various articles on animal training and care.
She teaches Pet Safety and Empathy through the scouts, public libraries and special events.


Trainer June Evans:

June Evans trains and shows AKC registered Shelties. Her dogs hold many titles in conformation, agility and rally.She is the show chairman for the Sheltie Club and is involved in the community through Therapy Dog International . She and Lad visit the local cancer ward  at the hospital weekly. She has been featured in many articles and papers and can be read about in the Sheltie Pacesetter International Magazine in the June 08 edition.