Kim Brophey, the owner of The Dog Door Behavior Center, is an academically educated applied ethologist and a member of The International Society for Applied Ethology. She has been an awarded member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers since 2000, receiving the Outstanding Trainer of the Year 2009 accolade.
Additionally, she is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC) through the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants since 2006, and a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) since 2002. Kim is an established and well-respected leader in the dog training and behavior field, having spoken locally and nationally at universities and conferences for 20 years.
She has authored the groundbreaking book ‘MEET YOUR DOG,’ aimed at translating comprehensive canine science to the public. Kim has also developed a trademarked model of dog welfare and behavior known as Dog L.E.G.S., and delivered a popular TED talk titled ‘The Problem With Treating Your Dog Like a Pet.’
Kim’s unique background and commitment to the whole picture of behavioral health from the integrated applied ethology perspective of dog behavior and welfare have positioned her as Asheville’s most trusted, veterinarian-referred, shelter and professional field-active individual. She has served on the board of directors for the Asheville Humane Society and the IAABC.
Kim has been awarded ‘Best of WNC Dog Trainer’ for 6 years. Specializing in complex problems such as fear, aggression, and anxiety, Kim is consistently reviewed by clients as an invaluable, compassionate, and effective resource for understanding and solving serious behavior challenges that traditional dog training has failed to address.
For those seeking assistance with basic puppy training, manners, and therapy and service dog training, Kim continues to provide expert counsel and services to meet those goals.
