Meet Our Team

Hard Working, Loyal, and Passionate

OWNER

Ally Marshall

Owner

Ally has been training dogs professionally since 2009, and began working for WRBI in 2014. In 2019, WRBI stepped away from the training and boarding kennel and Ally took over as the owner of the newly-transformed Wind River Canine Partners. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology with a research emphasis in Animal Behavior, and a Professional Dog Trainer Certification from Animal Behavior College. She is a member in good standing of the Five Valley Retriever Club.

Ally is also a licensed master falconer and has been training and hunting with birds of prey since 2006. She is president of the Montana Falconers’ Association and a member in good standing of the North American Falconer’s Association (NAFA).

Ally currently shares her home with two personal dogs: Karma, an American Brittany, and Cheddar, a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. She is an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator.

Contact: ally.marshall@windriverkennels.com

MANAGERS

Athena

Kennel Manager

Athena is at home in the Bitterroot valley, taking advantage of so many of the things our state has to offer. An avid outdoorswoman, dog owner, and mom of two teenage boys, Athena brings with her a background in education and ranch management, with an extreme eye for detail. Her efficiency and care for our client dogs’ health and safety have made her an invaluable part of the Canine Partners family!

Contact: athena.cole@windriverkennels.com

TRAINERS

Elena Wickman

Professional Dog Trainer

Elena has been in the professional dog training world since 2017, with experience both working for professional facilities as well as operating in-home board & train and private lesson services. She has extensive experience in pet dog training, sport dog training, service dogs, and behavior modification. Elena is a graduate of the Jonathan Katz Dogma Academy!

Elena shares her home with her doberman mix, Wally, a belgian malinois, Jarvis, and her new sport dog prospect, Salvo.

Stay tuned for more!

Contact: elena.wickman@windriverkennels.com

Caleaha Fugelseth

Professional Dog Trainer

Caleaha is the newest addition to the WRCP team and brings with her a wealth of knowledge and multiple training certifications, including Tarheel K9 and NePoPo© Gold. She shares her home with personal dogs Reuben, a doberman and Howdy, a mini-heeler.

Caleaha is actively building her client list and has openings for board & train and private lesson clients!

Contact: training@windriverkennels.com

KENNEL STAFF

Hannah

Kennel Lead

Hannah is from a small town in Massachusetts and moved to Montana in 2020. Before moving, Hannah worked as a medic on the ambulance in Boston. Hannah volunteers with Team Rubicon Disaster Response and has been on relief operations all over the world. One of Hannah’s favorite things to do is travel. They have visited 9 different countries and 32 states. Hannah got their love of animals from their grandmother who bred and showed miniature schnauzers. They currently have 3 dogs; a bloodhound mix named Mooney, an Australian shepherd named Daisy, and a smooth collie named R2-D2.

Hailey

Kennel Lead

Hailey joined the team in March 2024. In her personal time she loves snuggling up with a dog and a good book, as well as volunteering for the Street Dog Coalition. She has one personal dog; Eve, a border collie mix!

Savannah

Kennel Technician

Savannah recently moved here from Arizona, but she’s a born and raised country girl from Washington state. She’s had every animal under the sun growing up, but her love for dogs outweighs them all! She has an English Cream Golden Retriever named Jessie who goes just about everywhere with her. She loves giving all the fur babies the comfort and love that they deserve—they’re in good hands here!

Kevin

Kennel Technician

Kevin joined the team in October 2023. He’s currently a student and is our overnight expert – keeping all of our furry clients safe at the kennel during the dark hours. He is also a skilled contractor and is a lifesaver with repairs and upgrades at the kennel!

Shaela

Kennel Technician

Shaela is a true Montana girl, and has lived in the Bitterroot valley her whole life. She’s got a crazy little farm with 2 cats, 4 chickens, 8 horses, and three dogs – Malibu an Aussie mix, Rip a toy aussie, and Copper the corgi mix! She was an active member of 4H for 9 years and grew up riding horses. Shaela says, “I love every animal. I’m more of an animal person than a people person.” We’re glad to have her!

Juliet

Kennel Technician

Juliet shares her home with a Tibetan Mastiff, Buddy, and in her spare time you might find her as a mountain mermaid! More Coming Soon

Cory

Kennel Technician

Coming soon!

Olivia

Kennel Technician

Coming soon!