About
Vikki Boyd launched her professional dog training career in 2010 with a clear goal—to do things the right way. Rather than simply hanging up a shingle and putting up a website, she committed to earning her CCPDT-KA certification from the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers, the world’s only internationally accredited organization dedicated to upholding rigorous standards and humane, science-based training methods.
As a force-free trainer, Vikki adheres to the LIMA (Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive) methodology and is also a Certified Trick Dog Instructor (CTDI) with Do More With Your Dog (DMWYD), the largest trick training organization globally. Her love for creative dog sports, including tricks and canine freestyle (dancing to music), led her to achieve first place in breed at the AKC National Trick Dog Championship in 2024 with her English Springer Spaniel, showcasing her skills in AKC trick dog testing in Reno.
Vikki is a Certified Dog Bite Safety Educator dedicated to preventing tragic outcomes for both dogs and families. Vikki is dedicated to dog safety education, focusing on promoting safe interactions between dogs and children. Her expertise in preventing dog bites ensures that both dogs and their human companions, especially children, can coexist harmoniously. Through her work with clients who have faced the painful decision of behavior-related euthanasia after a bite incident, often one that could have been avoided—she has developed a deep passion for education and early intervention. Vikki’s mission is to empower owners with the knowledge and skills to recognize warning signs, prevent bites, and create safer, more trusting relationships between people and their dogs.
Vikki offers phone consultations to provide resources and recommendations for qualified behavior professionals and related services.
Disclaimer: Phone consultations are provided under strict liability limitations. Vikki does not assume responsibility for any actions taken based on the advice or information discussed.
Vikki has retired from professional dog training but she continues to share her passion by offering talks on canine behavior, legal recourse for dog attack victims, and self defense tactics to protect innocent dogs and humans, especially children, from attacks by aggressive dogs.
In addition to her dog training background, Vikki serves as an Ambassador for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, a role connected to her personal experience living with MS for over 20 years. She leads ActiveMSers for the Northern Nevada MS Chapter, she encourages individuals with MS to stay active both socially and physically, advocating that knowledge is power in managing chronic disease.
In her spare time Vikki volunteers to train dogs at Truckee Meadows Dog Training club. She enjoys yoga, meditation, fitness, and reading what she calls "nerd" library. She loves old fashioned baking and preparing healthy meals for her and her husband. On snowy days, you’ll find her curled up on the couch with her dogs, enjoying a good Hallmark movie.
For those looking for referrals to local dog trainers please send her an email.