Co-Founder & Director of Training and Operations

Danielle McClammy, a U.S. military veteran, brings over a decade of hands-on expertise in canine behavior, animal care, and service dog training. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Animal Sciences and Husbandry from Frostburg State University and is a Fear Free Certified Professional, an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, and a Will Atherton Approved Trainer.

Danielle’s background is distinguished by her work at the National Intrepid Center of Excellence (NICoE) at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, where she served as a Service Dog Training Instructor, training service dogs specifically for active-duty military members and veterans coping with physical injuries and PTSD. In addition to her military medical work, Danielle also worked at the Fairfax County Animal Shelter as an Animal Caretaker and Canine Behavior Evaluator, deepening her expertise in shelter animal behavior, rehabilitation, and adoption placement.

Co-Founder & Director of Operations and Engagement

Will McKinnon is a U.S. Army veteran, professional canine behaviorist, and co-founder of K9netic Pack. He specializes in behavior modification and real-world obedience. He is a Will Atherton-approved trainer, an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, and a Certified Professional Canine Nutritionist.

William’s foundation in canine behavior began through his work alongside military working dogs, where he developed practical skills in handling high-drive, task-focused dogs under real-world pressure. He has critical hands-on experience rehabilitating serious behavioral issues such as fear, aggression, and reactivity — not just teaching commands to well-adjusted pets.

William’s training philosophy, shaped by the Will Atherton system, prioritizes connection, communication, and education over mechanical repetition.

Lead Trainer & Operations Manager

Elyse Wiederhorn is the Lead Trainer and Operations Coordinator at K9netic Pack. Raised on a 20-acre horse farm in New York, where her family bred German Shepherds and Jack Russell Terriers, Elyse developed early expertise in canine pack behavior, puppy development, and sound breeding practices. She earned her bachelor's in Animal and Veterinary Science from Clemson University.

Elyse has successfully raised and rehabilitated multiple dogs, including Skeety, K9netic Pack's primary demo dog for dog-to-dog evaluations, and Nico, a German Shepherd-Rottweiler mix that has overcome significant confidence issues and is now serving as a secondary demo dog. As K9netic Pack's sole breeder consultant, Elyse evaluates breeders and temperament tests puppies to match clients with dogs suited for service work, sport, and companionship.