Ivory Warthen is an enthusiastic passionate dog trainer that enjoys new and exciting challenges. She has been training dogs since 2017. Her career started in Southern California studying animal behavior, service animal work, dog aggression, and rehabilitation training at a top-tier trade school in Vista, California. She moved to Ohio in 2022 and started working with Bulletproof Dog Training. Over the course of her career, she has had a wide variety of experiences with different breeds and sizes. She is well-versed in working with owners and creating a successful relationship between them and their dogs. Ivory continues to grow and excel in her knowledge of the dog training world. Her goal is to ensure that every dog she trains is better enjoyed by its owner and that the bond and co-existence are unmeasurable.

Madyson Nuxoll has always had a passion for being around animals. This encouraged her to pursue a 2 year veterinary science program while still in high school, and allowed her to become a certified veterinary assistant by the time she graduated. Her love for animals led her to Bulletproof Dog Training where she started as a kennel technician and puppy class trainer. Madyson is now taking on board and trains and always looks forward to spending time caring for and training your pups!

Solomon Thompson was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dogs have always been a part of his life, so he has grown a passion and love for them. He has always been intrigued by different dog breeds and their behavior, as well as behaviors in other animals. He has always wanted to find a job working with dogs or other animals, but being with dogs was something he really wanted to do. After graduating from Northwest High School in 2021 and Butler Tech Equine and Animal Science in 2021, he found Bulletproof to be the perfect fit for him. One of his favorite parts of dog training is how it’s a constant learning process and there is always a way to adapt training techniques to every dog. The best moment for Solomon as he trains is watching the transformation of each dog he has trained and seeing owners reactions to their well behaved dog and being part of the Bulletproof family!

Casey Ramirez was born in Puerto Rico but has grown up in the Midwest for most of her life. Dogs have been a part of her household since birth, therefore she has always had a passion and curiosity for them. Furthering her knowledge of dog breeds and their behavior has always been a side hobby for her. She knew eventually she would find a job working with dogs and helping others. After graduating from Ohio University in 2022, she found her way to Bulletproof to follow this passion. One of her favorite parts of dog training is how you are always learning and adapting to each individual dog and family. The best moment for Casey as she trains is watching the transformation of each dog and being a part of that family’s changed life.

McKenzie (Kenzie) Conley was born and raised in Wilmington, Ohio. Kenzie has always had a growing passion for dogs and they have been a big part of her life. Kenzie’s true passion in life is to work with dogs. Her favorite part of her job is helping owners understand their dogs better so they can build better relationships. Kenzie loves working with all different breeds and appreciates the challenges every dog brings. One of Kenzie’s favorite parts of training dogs is seeing the reactions of the owners when they see their transformed pup. She always goes above and beyond for the dogs and the owners! Kenzie loves being a part of the Bulletproof family!

Bryce Melcher has always had a passion and love for animals growing up. He joined the Bulletproof Family in 2023 and has been a great addition to the training team. Bryce strives to make a difference in owners’ everyday lives with their dogs.

Chrissy Atiles is a Long Island native who moved to Texas in the summer of 2020. She served in the United States Air Force from 2010-2015 as a law enforcement officer and participated in several Military Working Dog training seminars. Since her time in the military, she explored many career path changes before she finally found her true calling as a dog trainer. Chrissy loves being the reason why owners are so proud of their furry companion and enjoys educating pet parents on how impactful training is for both the owner and their dog. Currently, she is studying animal behavior science to further her knowledge in behavioral modification and help owners who struggle with such common issues with their K9 companion. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family and training with her rescue dogs and Belgian Malinois, Vader, in order to provide them with the life every dog deserves to have!

Chip Frederick was born and raised in Oakland, Maryland where he was active in sports including football, basketball and baseball. He joined the US Army National Guard his senior year of high school at the age of 17. Upon returning home after Basic Training and AIT at Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri he began working at the local marina. He also played a year of semi professional baseball and raced ATV’s in the Grand National Cross Country series. During his career serving our country he was deployed to Egypt for Operation Bright Star and the Panama Canal for training. After the attacks on 9/11 he was activated for Homeland Security in support of Operation Enduring Freedom where he led a team of soldiers for a Quick Reaction Force at the US Army War College, Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania for a year long deployment. In March 2003 he was once again activated in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom where he served 3 consecutive tours in Iraq. After serving his country for 20 years he worked for the largest producing logger in the state of Maryland as a maintenance technician. July 2021, Chip and his wife Lisa sold their home in Maryland and moved to the San Antonio area to semi-retire and for him to pursue his childhood dream of working with and training dogs. He has always had a passion for training dogs. In his spare time he loves spending time with his wife Lisa and their dog Melo, hunting, and dirt track racing.

Shelbie Robeck has been employed with Bulletproof Dog Training since the end of 2021 but has always had a love for dogs. She started her career in the dog world working at a major pet store chain and then moved to working at an animal shelter in San Antonio. She brought the knowledge from the two previous jobs and uses it daily to build bonds with the dogs and their owners. Shelbie’s favorite part of training is to help create a better bond between the dog and their owner and to give everyone more freedom.

Hailey Hernandez is originally from Monticello Indiana and moved to Texas when she was 9 years old. Though she moved around a few times, her family found a home in New Braunfels Texas. Hailey grew up around animals and she thought she would follow in her mothers footsteps as a vet tech. However, she found a love for dog training after training her own service dog after having major health issues. Once healthy, Hailey was determined to have a career in this industry. Hailey worked for other training company’s but found her place at Bulletproof in 2023. Hailey’s favorite part of training is seeing the before and after transformation from crazy canine to well behaved companion.

Riley Blaylock has been a trainer with Bulletproof since 2019. Before joining the team, Riley was the chief trainer for the military working dog section at MCB Quantico for the United States Marine Corp. In those five years he supported the president, vice president, and other various three letter agencies and multiple VIPs. Riley is excited to get to work with all the different breeds of dogs.

Abbigail Bone is from Cincinnati, OH where she started working for Bulletproof and the Ohio team in early 2022. She then relocated to San Antonio, TX in late 2022 to be with her husband who serves in the United States Air Force where she continued working for Bulletproof. Abbigail grew up with dogs all her life and has been working with dogs professionally since 2020. She started in the medical field as a veterinary assistant which gave her a lot of knowledge and experience regarding the health and well-being of dogs. She then had a career change and wanted to get more into the training/behavior field which is where she joined with Bulletproof. In her free time Abbigail likes to spend time with her husband and their three pups Ashtrix (German Shepherd), Archer (Australian Shepherd) and Ronan (Belgian Malinois). Abbigail’s favorite part about training is seeing how it changes the lives of not only the dog, but the owners as well and how much happier people can be owning a well-trained dog.

Jaylyn Brown is from the East Coast and has lived in San Antonio the past 8 years. She’s always had a liking for animals. Jaylyn has been working with dogs since 2019 from boarding, shelters, and grooming. This has allowed her to gain experience with dogs in different areas. Her journey has led her here to Bulletproof to help dogs and their owners create a better understanding and relationship with each other.