Shadow & Mentorship
Learn.
Train.
Grow.
Upgrade (or Start) your Business,
Upgrade your Health,
and
Upgrade your Life.
⚠️ A Different Kind of Program
This is not your typical “dog training” educational or mentorship program.
If we’re in the business of dogs, we’re also in the business of people.
And yet, what this program covers is not taught in traditional, credentialed educational tracks — which is exactly why it’s so needed. Regardless of what facet of the canine industry you’re in, the human ingredient plays a critical role. Without the ability to connect with the person on the other end of the leash, it becomes nearly impossible to reach, teach, or help their dog.
Our ability to communicate, relate, interpret, filter, and teach is a direct reflection of our own personal work. Everything we bring to the table — our filters, perceptions, stresses, unhealed wounds, insecurities, and fears — shapes how we show up for clients and dogs.
That’s why the Kimberly Artley Shadow & Mentorship Program is designed to go far beyond surface-level education. It is comprehensive, customized, and offered in both small-group and individual formats to meet you where you are.
Human
Identify personal and professional blind spots and blocks
Build a streamlined business process from first consultation to client support
Develop client-centered services, products, and programs
Personal development: fitness, nutrition, self-care, time + stress management
Find and define your unique professional identity (“your training truth”)
Contracts, waivers, and critical business documents
Tech platforms that support your goals
Human psychology and communication skills (verbal, written, digital)
What You’ll Learn…
Dog
PackFit’s signature holistic approach to canine behavior
Dog psychology and canine communication (space, leash work, body language)
Canine nutrition and natural flea/tick prevention
The PackFit spin on Operant Conditioning
Background and education on various collars and communication tools
How to tailor and individualize training programs (and why it matters)
…and much more.
“That’s great and all… but what’s the cost?”
A fair question — and one I’ve asked myself as a client. Years ago, I had a tragic training experience with my own dog that left me questioning the entire industry. It also set me on a path to create something different.
Since then, I’ve invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in my own education and credentials — spanning both the human and canine sides of the leash: health, nutrition, fitness, psychology, behavior, and more. I’ve made mistakes (plenty of them), stumbled through bumps in the road, and done the unpaid work required to be taught by the very best teachers of all: dogs themselves.
The result? A proven, whole-dog, whole-human approach that helps you avoid those same pitfalls, saves you years of trial and error, and creates real, lasting change.
When you invest in this program, you’re not just paying for sessions. You’re investing in:
My life-long personal and professional development
The hard-won lessons I’ve gathered so you don’t have to repeat them
A comprehensive system that bridges human and canine health, behavior, and relationship
The real question isn’t just “What does it cost?” but rather, “What is the cost of not addressing this now?”
Hello, I’m Kimberly Artley — published author, contributing writer for leading magazines, digital course creator, and industry mentor.
This work was born out of personal tragedy and a deep promise: to ensure those same mistakes are never repeated. Everything I’ve built since has been rooted in that calling — to serve both ends of the leash, while also holding ourselves accountable to our own growth.
This mentorship program exists to help you do the same. To become the change. To be the difference-maker. To step into your role as an effective teacher, trainer, and coach — and to build something you’re not only successful in, but deeply proud of.
Hello! I’m Kimberly Artley.
Are you ready to say YES?
“Yes… but how much is it?!?”
Because this mentorship is custom-designed and tailored to each individual, it has never carried a single set price. Until now.
COVID reshaped the world in countless ways — shifting financial realities, living situations, priorities, aspirations, and even physical, mental, and emotional health. In response, I’ve chosen to make this program more accessible than ever before.
For this year only, all mentorship programs are available at a very special rate:
$2,997
(payment plans available)
This is your chance to invest in yourself, your business, and your future at a price that may never be offered again.
I know this is a huge decision.
It’s an investment of your time, energy, and money. It also requires getting a little uncomfortable — stepping onto unfamiliar ground. And with that comes uncertainty, fear, and resistance.
I know, because I’ve been there. I felt every one of those things when I stepped into the “great unknown” to build a life and business on my own terms.
Passion-preneurship — and the canine/pet industry as a whole — is not for the faint of heart. It’s a crash course in personal development.
Emotional health. Physical health. Mental health. Stress management. Psychology and behavior (both human and canine). Communication and interpretation skills. All of these will figure prominently.
So will the things you’ve been avoiding, denying, or resisting. Because the truth is, this journey calls them forward. But here’s the good news: you don’t have to do it alone.
Is it easy? Not even close.
Is it worth it? Absolutely.
I’m in…. so what now?
Congratulations on investing in yourself- your education, growth, and development, your desire to make an impact, and to be of (much-needed) service! I salute you.
The hardest part is over. Making the decision.
Next thing to do is apply.
Please include a little bit of information on your background, goals, and why you feel this program is for you.
Can’t wait to hear from you!
Let’s hear from a few others who went through the program...
“Almost 6 months ago I signed up for PackFit's Shadow and Mentorship program. I had no real idea of what exactly I wanted from this, but I did have goals I wanted to accomplish.
Growing my business is and has been so exciting and nerve wracking at the same time. With so many ideas and things I wanted to learn, do and implement.
Kimberly has been my hero! From being a personal growth coach, my cheerleader, shoulder to cry on, and my confidant, I never realized how much of my business was about my own personal growth and journey of understanding all I bring to the table, past and present. My journey is just beginning and is far from over, as I still have so much to do and learn; but Kimberly’s guidance has been invaluable. She gave me a step-by-step process to help me improve managing my time, bettering my communication and client exchanges, streamlining my business' processes, and implementing it all from a more empowered space.
I don’t think I would have gotten this far this fast without her. If you want to grow your own business, you yourself have to be willing to grow; but don’t worry. Kimberly is right there with calm, confident, patient energy to help grow your self-value, self-acceptance, self-love, and self-respect.”
~ Andrea E.
“Where do I begin? I can’t say enough great things about Kimberly! She is compassionate, understanding, genuine, kind hearted …and I could keep going! She is passionate about what she does and pours her heart into her work, full throttle. Just like the services she offers her clients, her Shadow and Mentorship Program is very well thought out, detailed, and customized to individual needs. Kimberly is a wealth of knowledge – all things dog behavior, effectively relaying information to clients, business structure, branding, nutrition (dog and human), and even personal growth – she is fully committed to helping you accomplish your goals.
This program exceeded my expectations and has helped me take my business to the next level. I am overwhelmed with relief and gratitude. Thank you Kimberly for giving me guidance and shining light on my situation when I felt like I was stuck. A truly empowering and even emotional experience. I now feel like I have the tools and that I can do this! Thank you Kimberly for playing an integral part in my personal growth and business development. If you can’t tell already, I highly recommend this program!”
~ Michelle K.
“Making the cross-continental trek to Virginia from the west coast of Canada to be mentored by Kimberly was one of the wisest decisions I’ve made for myself to elevate my current dog business and expand my repertoire of knowledge and skills.
Kimberly delivered on all levels I had hoped for (beyond just dog training), helping me see the importance of more consistent self-care, providing useful assistance on website content, design and flow, and coming up with creative ideas for service offerings (she’s even been known to shoot off emails in the night when awakened with inspirations!) to name a few.
I am most grateful for her care and patience in answering my many questions about specific dog behavior cases I had been seeking greater understanding with, recognizing that clarity can be found in all situations when one is educated on the importance of meeting instinctual needs and learning what it means to provide sound leadership in the eyes of the dog. Kimberly is masterful at teaching this, and while under her wing, I was lucky to have observed several client consultations (IBACs) and training sessions to see her in action, which was invaluable to say the least! Being a witness to how remarkably well she relates to people, shares her wisdom with grace and confidence, and gently teaches practical techniques and approaches is not only empowering for the humans she is working with, but equally so for anyone who is observing these impressive interactions.
As a bonus, I was excited at the invitation to delve into Kimberly’s vast library consisting of hundreds of books and DVDs on a variety of topics surrounding dog behavior, body language, training, nutrition, assessment, wolves, personal development, fitness… the list goes on and on. Having access to these resources, especially with her expertise and advice to point me in a direction that was relevant for me, was a much added bonus!
Kimberly is crystal clear in her mission to empower people and change the lives of both ends of the leash, and anyone who decides to learn from her will be richly blessed with her authentic wisdom and much needed perspective in the world of ‘dog’ training.
I left from my time with her feeling radically equipped and ready to start impacting more lives, and would not hesitate to recommend spending some quality time with this quality lady!”
~ Erin N.
You are unlimited.
And I know — with absolute certainty — that if I can do this, you can, too.
If you feel a pull for something more… if you’re not content with simply being content… if you long to be of deeper, greater, and more impactful service — the world needs you.
It needs more people willing to be courageous enough to follow that nudge. That whisper is there for a reason. Trust it. And let me help you give it life.
