Our location and name may have changed, but our vision has always remained the same:
We envision a world in which people care for the physical and emotional well being of their pets as much as any other family member. We realize that in today’s busy world it is next to impossible for most pet owners to give their pets the love, care, exercise and undivided attention, that is so crucial to their well being. Kinetic K9 is here to help you with that.
Feline Issues?
Dogs are not all we know. We have, and always will, help with your kitty problems.
Dogs and Cats Living Together
Are you totally convinced your dogs and cats will never get along? One of the areas we have tremendous success in is creating harmonious relationships between the different species living together in your home. Dogs and cats in particular, are what we get the most inquiries about, and also just happen to be the ones we have the most experience with.
I have worked in homes with as many as 4 dogs and 7 cats, each one or pair from different families or situations. In each situation, the outcome was successful and harmonious. In the March 2008 Edition of Pet Friendly Magazine, I did an interview on Blended Pet Families. If you're unable to locate a copy, please e-mail me and I'll be happy to send you one and also to schedule an in-home consultation.
There is no reason any animal in your home should live in fear or in physical danger. Let Kinetic K9 help bring peace and harmony back to your family!
Sheep Herding
One of the most amazing things I've ever done with my Aussies is take them herding. Not only was it great to allow them to do what they were bred for, it was truly the most exhausted I have seen my dogs in almost 7 years of finding fun and exciting ways to exercise with them.
We were so fortunate to have this opportunity available while in Idaho. We were within 2 hours of several ranches (Roy Sage in Nyssa, OR and Kelly Orr in New Plymouth, ID) where people could take their dogs and, for a small fee, work sheep. The dogs were amazing in their natural ability, and it was always the people who ended up being trained, more than the dogs.
We have recently contacted a facility in Southern Nevada and will hopefully be visiting soon to see what options are available here. We've also been told of a facility in Victorville, Ca and will be visiting them in a few months as well. Our goal is to not only continue my Aussies herding, but to find places where I can take friends and clients to witness this awe inspiring activity.
Please check back often as we'll post more sheep herding pictures and information as it becomes available.
Team Biographies
Renée Cawley,
Canine Behavior Consultant, Kinetic K9
Founder & Executive Director, the Move Mutt co.
Renée has a diverse background in the equestrian, dog training, animal rescue, professional fitness and business fields. She grew up on a ranch in Southern California where her family bred Collies. She began her equestrian career at the age of 9, and became the youngest member of the Santa Fe Hunt Club in San Diego. In her pre and early teen years, Renée trained for the 1984 Olympics in 3-Day Equestrian Eventing. Although personal family circumstances prevented Renée from joining the Equestrian team, she credits the dedication, perseverance and strength of character gained during this period as a key contributing factor to her personal and professional standards.
Her business experience includes assisting CEO’s and Government officials in start-up ventures and public service terms. And from 1998 through 2004, Renée worked in the professional fitness industry as a personal trainer, and both a print and spokes-model, representing a variety of companies in the nutritional supplement and fitness clothing industries.
Throughout her life, she has kept her ties to animals by working with rescue agencies in several states, including No More Homeless Pets, the Wasatch Humane Society, CAWS, Clark County Humane Society, Evergreen Animal Protection League and Rocky Mountain Akita Rescue by adopting, fostering, rehabilitating, training and placing dogs, cats and horses.
In 2007, Renée served on the Board of Directors for Northwest Animal Companions, an Idaho based animal welfare organization. Renée writes a monthly column ( Petty Issues) for Idaho's Pet Friendly Magazine on animal behavior, training and socialization issues. She also has a popular lecture series titled “How to Avoid Dog Bites”. Renée continues to donate her services to local animal groups, exercising foster dogs to ensure their best chance for placement in a forever home.
In 2008, Renée was recognized for her efforts by the Humane Society of the United States, being invited to represent the state of Idaho at the 2008 Taking Action for Animals Conference in Washington, DC. Most recently, she was honored to receive the 2009 American Red Cross True Hero Award for her efforts in Animal Rescue.
On December 5th, 2008, Renée contracted a near-fatal blood infection (sepsis) from bacteria she was exposed to after a dog bite. Given only a 10% chance of survival and being told she would lose both hands and feet, Renée remained hospitalized for weeks while she underwent surgery and intense rehabilitation. Miraculously, she only lost 2 fingers on her right hand. This major life changing event gave her the opportunity to re-define her goals and to realistically accept new limitations regarding her health.
In January of 2010, Renée moved closer to her family,in Las Vegas, so that they can continue to assist her with her recovery and rehabilitation. Now, with a new personal challenge of redefining her personal, physical and professional goals, Renée is sharing her knowledge and experience with people and their pets in Las Vegas/Henderson, NV.Renée is also continuing her efforts with Move Mutt in Las Vegas and surrounding areas.
Media Coverage of Renée's Battle with Sepsis:
Robyn Farney
Public Relations
Boise, Idaho
"I was born in Topeka, Kansas, and stayed put all through college. After graduating I started my Journalism career as an Anchor and Reporter. That’s also where I met the love of my life, David. In 2007 we packed up and moved to Idaho. And in just the past two years, I started a new path in Journalism as a News Producer, got married, bought a home, and met the woman that would change my life forever, Renée Cawley. I’ve always had a passion for animals, and she took me under her wing and showed me how to make that passion a career someday. After my husband graduates Law School, I plan to once again change my career to animals in some way, shape or form, and work alongside Renée helping rescue animals, pets and their owners!"
Robyn first came to Reining Cats & Dogs as a client. She had adopted 2 adult Rottweiler's from the Idaho Humane Society and needed help with behavior issues. I was immediately impressed with both her and Dave's dedication to being responsible and knowledgeable dog owners.
As time progressed, Robyn wanted to spend more time with me while I was working with the dogs, and also wanted to do anything she could to help promote Move Mutt. She volunteered tirelessly, at almost every RC&D and Move Mutt event we participated in all through 2008. After my accident, Robyn, along with another wonderful client/friend, Jeanne James, exercised my personal dogs for me while I was rebuilding my strength. Without their help, my kids would have gone insane, being previously accustomed to 3+ hours of exercise daily.
Robyn has also been instrumental in my appearance on The Doctors and more than 1/2 dozen news segments highlighting Move Mutt and/or my struggle with sepsis. Along with a wonderful professional cameraman, who donated all his time, we have made 2 wonderful pieces about the danger of canine professionals and owners without spleens contracting sepsis. We are now in the process of converting the segments to a user friendly format and plan on approaching shows like Oprah, The Dog Whisperer and Ellen to help us get the word out about this danger, especially in children and immuno-compromised adults.
I had originally planned on hiring Robyn as my Operations Manager for RC&D, but as you all know, this project ended after my accident. Now I am working with Robyn in order for her to gain all of the knowledge and the experience she will need to both assist and step in for me while I am away from Boise. I am trusting Robyn to continue the projects we have worked so diligently on locally, such as dog park development and the Boise Off Leash Dog Project (B.O.L.D.). While her PR skills and media connections have been a godsend, her heart is where the dogs are and that's right where we want her!
Robyn at a Move Mutt Fundraiser (Broken foot compliments of a wet rottie!)
