Kim is CPDT-KA certified professional trainer, has a certification in applied animal behavior through the University of Washington-UW-AAB, is Fear Free level 1 certified, and is also certified in pet first aid and CPR. Kim has been a volunteer at Homeward Pet Adoption Center since 2016 on their behavior team working with cats and dogs. She is dedicated to continuing to learn the most modern, scientific based training methods by attending seminars, conferences, and online courses and workshops.

Kim lives in Woodinville with her husband Jeff, their dog Baxter, 4 cats: Chewy, Trixie, Aymie, and Coal, a handful of chickens, and bunny Lulu. Having always loved animals and growing up with many over the years she has found her passion helping humans have a better understanding and a deeper bond with their dogs, and even cats, through positive reinforcement training. In her spare time she likes walking nature trails with Baxter, going to Seahawks games, reading, and traveling to anyplace sunny a few times a year.