(530) 643-0794
5821 Truck Village Dr.
Mt Shasta, CA 96067

(530) 643-0794

About Us

Our goal is to give you the FREEDOM and
CONFIDENCE to take your dog anywhere.
Freedom K9 is Licensed and Insured.

“Picture your “perfect dog.” If your dog was perfect FOR YOU what would that look like?”   – Kindle Aseltine

Hi, I’m Kindle Aseltine, Founder of Freedom K9.

When I meet a new client, one of the first things I love to ask is, “What are your goals for your dog?”

Every dog is unique, and every owner’s vision is different. Maybe you want to walk down a busy sidewalk without pulling, or enjoy off-leash adventures with total confidence. Whatever your goals are, my team and I are here to help you achieve them — and often, go beyond what you thought was possible.

About Our Founder & Head Trainer

Kindle is a Canine Behavior Specialist and Certified Dog Trainer who founded Freedom K9 in 2016. Over the years, she has dedicated herself to learning from some of the most respected professionals in the fields of pet obedience, behavior modification, home protection, multi-purpose police canines, dog sports, detection, and search & rescue.

Through her leadership and hands-on mentorship, Kindle shares her expertise with the Freedom K9 team, allowing the organization to help families and their dogs across multiple states.

Committed to lifelong learning, Kindle continually expands her knowledge by attending workshops, seminars, and advanced certification programs, and by training alongside Master Trainers throughout the United States. Her extensive experience—working with hundreds of dogs each year—continues to shape her balanced, results-driven approach to canine behavior and training.

Kindle’s Professional Credentials & Accomplishments

  • Certified Dog Trainer (CDT) – International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP)

  • Dog Trainer Foundation Certified (DTFC) – International Association of Canine Professionals

  • Certified PTSD Service Dog Trainer

  • Obedience Dog Trainer Diploma – Penn Foster University

  • Prospective Nose Work Instructor – National Association of Canine Scent Work (NACSW)

  • Certified Trick Dog Instructor (CTDI) – Do More With Your Dog!

  • Canine First Aid & CPR Certified

American Kennel Club (AKC) Evaluator Roles:

  • AKC Farm Dog Certified Judge

  • AKC Temperament Test Evaluator

  • AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Evaluator

  • AKC Community Canine Evaluator

  • AKC Urban Canine Good Citizen Evaluator

  • AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Instructor

  • AKC Trick Title Evaluator

Professional Memberships:

  • Professional Member – International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP)

  • Member – National Association of Canine Scent Work (NACSW)

Awards & Recognition:

  • Trainer of the Year, 2019

Freedom K9’s Methods and Beliefs:

Here at Freedom K9, we will give your dog a solid foundation for their obedience commands in a fun and fair way. We believe you should only have to say your command once without raising your voice, darkening your tone, repeating yourself, intimidation, or man-handling.

Our goal is to build happy and confident dogs while empowering owners to be the leader their dog needs them to be. This will give both the dog and owner the ability to communicate with each other and have a strong relationship built from trust.
Having rules, boundaries, and high expectations for your child doesn’t break their spirit or change their personality. It prepares them for real life and builds them into good citizens you can be proud of… It’s the same belief we have when training your dog.
Our training methods will open your world to new possibilities with a well-mannered dog that actually listens to you.

Freedom K9 works with all ages and breeds. Whether you are coming to us for puppy training, basic obedience with your recently adopted dog, off-leash reliability with your hiking partner, or have a dog that needs behavior modification, we have your back.

If you’ve been to other trainers, been told to put down your dog because of behavior issues, or if you haven’t gotten the results you need, give us a call. We will help you.

Word of mouth means everything. If you are local, ask around. Freedom K9 is highly recommended by several Veterinarians, Groomers, Boarding Facilities, Rescues, Quality Breeders, Pet Professionals, and even other Dog Trainers. Our clients are very happy to show off their well-mannered companion and tell you about their experience training with us.