About Yes K9
Empowering People. Leading Dogs. Creating Balance.
Our Story
Yes K9 LLC was born from a journey of resilience and a passion for dogs. After being injured in the Army, Sean faced many challenges with mobility, balance, and vision. Yet his love for working with dogs never wavered.
Through the Warrior Transition Battalion, Sean and Christina were introduced to and brought on to assist the Dog Tags program—a collaborative effort where injured veterans worked with shelter dogs to teach them basic behavioral skills, helping them get adopted. They were honored to help instruct some of the classes while the program existed.
From there, Christina went on to become a Certified Master Dog Trainer through Highland Canine. Now Sean is completing his own Master Trainer certification at Highland Canine — meaning Yes K9 will be one of the only training companies in the region where both owners hold the Certified Master Dog Trainer credential from the same world-class school.
Our Philosophy
At Yes K9, every training program is tailored to the dog and the family. We work closely with owners to understand their dog's personality, drives, and routines, then design a step-by-step plan that fits their lifestyle.
From structured commands and leash work to enrichment, travel integration, and household routines, we ensure both the dog and the owner understand expectations clearly.
Our approach emphasizes practical, hands-on education, clear communication, and reinforcement strategies that empower owners to continue training confidently between sessions. Through this partnership, we aim to Empower People, Lead Dogs, and Create Balance.
Meet the Trainers
Sean Long
Owner and Operator
Sean specializes in private, in-home lessons, working with dogs and their owners in the environment where real life actually happens. He has trained well over 150 dogs one-on-one, and his approach to behavior comes straight from the experience and knowledge of his mentors, Jason Purgason and Tom Israel. Add twelve years of Army leadership and a background in working dogs and odor detection under Jason, and you get structure, clarity, and training that holds up at home.
- • Specialist in private, in-home lessons — well over 150 dogs trained
- • Certified Master Dog Trainer — Highland Canine School for Dog Trainers (in progress)
- • Working dog and odor detection expertise — trained under Jason Purgason
- • Behavior training shaped by Jason Purgason (Highland Canine) & Tom Israel (formerly Track of the Dog)
- • 12 years US Army (Retired) — BA in Leadership and Organizational Studies
- • Veteran Entrepreneurship Training (SBA, VBOC)
Christina Long
Owner and Operator
Christina brings something no certification alone can teach — the ability to read a dog the moment she walks in the room. With over five years of hands-on experience across high-volume professional environments, she has worked with hundreds of dogs of every breed, size, temperament, and behavioral background. That depth of real-world exposure, combined with her Certified Master Dog Trainer credential from Highland Canine, makes her one of the most well-rounded trainers in the region.
- • Certified Master Dog Trainer — Highland Canine School for Dog Trainers (2020)
- • Expert in canine body language, behavior assessment & modification
- • Professional experience at Green Beagle Lodge & Pet Paradise — high-volume, multi-dog environments
- • Dog Tags rehabilitation program — working with shelter dogs alongside injured veterans
- • Mentored by Jason Purgason — Highland Canine & Tom Israel — Track of the Dog
- • Co-founder, Yes K9 Holdings LLC — November 2019
Our Trainers in Action
Sean Long
Christina Long
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