Kim is a longtime dog trainer and dog sports enthusiast with an extensive list of qualifications. She has training certifications through the Animal Behavioral College and Karen Pryor Academy. She is a Certified Canine Fitness Trainer through the University of Tennessee/FitPAWS and has two certifications in canine massage therapy. Kim is an accomplished agility competitor, placing second in the highly competitive 20 inch class at the AKC Nationals, making the alternate list at European Open Tryouts and having competed at the Border Collie Classic in Germany.