About

OWNER AND FOUNDER:

ROCK GALLOWAY

Rock Galloway has been training and working with canines since he earned his first dog sports title at the age of 14. In his early years, Rock worked as an obedience trainer and veterinarian technician before training in Germany. After that, he moved into law enforcement where he was a police K-9 handler, working with 13 patrol, narcotic, bomb, and cadaver dogs. 

Rehabilitation Coordinator

Rina Sullivan

Member: IACP, AKC

Rina graduated from the University of Maryland with a degree in Animal Management and Pre-veterinary. For the past 20 years, she has consistently worked with all animals in the field together with veterinary technicians, director of dog rescue, animal services, and in several professional dog training centers. 

ADvanced Instructor

Jolyne Larue

Jolyne started working and showing animals in 2014, volunteering at an equine rehabilitation and therapy ranch for the disabled. Jolyne obtained her Pharmacy Technician License and quickly realized she wanted to help rehabilitate canines and applied for a Kennel Care position with CFK9. Jolyne’s work ethic and her natural ability to connect with every dog that she meets earned her several promotions making her a perfect fit for her current position. Jolyne is an AKC Evaluator and member of the International Association of Canine Professionals.

Advanced Programs Coordinator

Ciera Valentine

Ciera holds a Bachelor’s degree in Homeland Security and a Minor in Weaponry in Mass Destruction from the American Military University. She served as a seaman in the United States Coast Guard where she earned the National Service Defense Medal before attending Tarheel Canine and obtaining her Master Trainer Certification in 2014. 

Service-Therapy-Puppy Program Coordinator

Jen Rosenbrook

CPDT-KA, MSDT

(Medical Service Dog Trainer)

Jen started her dog training career in 2005 working and training therapy canines for high risk individuals in the Seattle WA area. She has written instructional material on Canine Health and Behavior and worked as the Director of Dog Training and the International Educator for animal care behavior and rehabilitation

Special Projects Coordinator

Chalen Godwin

Chalen Godwin started training dogs when he was 12 years old after his father purchased a beagle named “Bolt”. Chalen trained “Bolt as a blood tracking dog and soon was the go-to for nearby hunters. Chalen continued his love of dogs and trained dogs in waterfowl retrieval.

Sports & Events Coordinator

Christine Galloway

Christine Galloway, Rock's daughter, grew up in a household filled with working K-9s. She continues to learn the ins and outs of animal behavior and the training process for working dogs. Animals have always played a big role in her life. 

Business Manager

Amy Morrell

The role of a business manager requires a broad range of skills, including planning, organization, communication, and decision making. NCT-CFK9 found a perfect fit for a business manager in Amy Morrell whose master’s degree and experience as an educator and in the private sector prepared her for the challenges of the role. 

Watersports Coach

Desiree Motz

Desiree started Dock Diving in 2005 and quickly fell in love with the sport, competing all across the country and earning national titles in Ultimate Air Dogs, Splash Dogs, NNDD and Super Splash Dogs. Desiree is an expert in the field and has appeared on CNC World News promoting the sport. She became a coach in 2007 and is the founding member of both Heart of Texas Dock Dogs and the FloridaDockDiving.com Facebook group page. Desiree titled and holds classes in the following: Dock Diving Beginner, Advanced, Speed Retrieving, Speed Swimming, Catch It, Chase it, Fetch It, Air Retrieve, Vertical, Veteran: 8 years and Older and Super Veteran: 10 Years or Older.