Mykelti discovered her love for animals at a young age while growing up in Friona, Texas.
Through her participation in 4H and FFA, Mykelti helped raise horses, lambs, pigs, goats, and cattle. Mykelti’s family also utilized border collies on their farm for herding purposes. Later on, she attended West Texas A&M University to pursue her talents in Theatre Performance. During her senior year, Mykelti adopted a dog of her own named Ruca. Ruca struggled with significant behavioral issues, which led Mykelti to enroll at Starmark Academy for Professional Dog Trainers after she graduated from WTAMU. During her time at Starmark,
Mykelti gained experience working with different breeds and temperaments. Her passion for understanding dog psychology and application of different training techniques grew immensely.

Once she acquired her certification as a Professional Canine Trainer and Behavior Specialist in 2019, Mykelti immediately began her career in the industry. Since then, Mykelti has worked at facilities across the country in Texas, Arkansas, and Oregon. Mykelti grew more interested in behavior modification, competitive obedience, protection training, dog sports, and biologically appropriate canine nutrition throughout her employment at various facilities. Continued education is a priority for Mykelti, and as a result she obtained her certification as a Professional Canine Nutritionist in 2024. Mykelti is also an active competitor in dock diving, frisbee, and lure coursing events with her 2 year old Belgian Malinois named Tonic. She is passionate about supporting her clients and their efforts to improve their dogs’ quality of life through training and nutrition. Mykelti aims to keep herself and her clients motivated, by safely and properly implementing science based balanced training, as she continues to grow her knowledge base on the subject.