ME (207) 991-7443 SC (843) 284-6226
Meet our Team
Here at No Xcuses K9 our team cares about you and your pup! Each team member has gone through extensive training before becoming a Trainer, as well as they are always continuing their education in dog behavior and training.
The Learning Never Stops!
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WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Marian shows just the right amount of love, care and discipline. She explains the how and why of training your dog. We will be able to enjoy taking Sis out and about around Charleston because of this training. Thanks so much, Marian!
— Debra
Team Bios
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Taylor Walton CPT
Director of Training
AKC CGC Evaluator
Red Cross Certified in Pet First Aid
IACP Professional Member
Taylor has been working with dogs since she was 5yrs old. Her interest in training dogs as a career started with her since passed spaniel mix Zoey. She participated in agility, obedience, and trick training with Zoey.
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Her interest in working with dogs then moved on to volunteering at the local humane society and taking problem dogs headed to the shelter in from time to time, to train and place in homes. She then became a Certified Professional Trainer by completing an intensive Master Trainer course at the National K-9 School for Dog Trainers. She was then able to improve her skills while working as a trainer/instructor at National K9 School For Dog Trainers.
​Over the past 11 years she also perused her passion with working dogs. In doing so she has trained, raised, and placed many, green to fully trained working police k9s and protection dogs. She has also trained in French Ring Sport, Mondio Ring Sport, PSA, and Personal Protection.
​Taylor oversees, trains, and manages the trainers for No Xcuses K9. She is currently located at our South Carolina location; however, she travels from our Maine location to our South Carolina location on a regular basis to work with the trainers and put on regular follow up training. Taylor also trains and works with the working dogs that come in for LE and protection purposes.
Taylor has certifications in; On and Off Leash Obedience, Behavior Modification, Tracking, Assistance Dog Training, Police K9 Training, and more.
Is this trainer accepting clients?
Taylor is accepting clients on a limited select basis
What is this Trainer offering?
- Protection/Working K9 Selection/Training Sales
Location - USA
- Obedience / Behavior Modification / Puppy Development
Location - South Carolina
Consultations - SC Office $80 - In Home - $150
Services - Day Training, Board & Train, Private Sessions, Puppy Development, Assistance Dog Training
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Kristina Pulliam CPT
South Carolina
Trainer
Red Cross Certified in Pet First Aid
AKC CGC Evaluator
Kristina is a Veteran of the United States Navy. Kristina always had a desire to work with dogs and help people to have the civilized, well-mannered canine of their dreams. Kristina joined the No Xcuses K9 Team by participating in an apprenticeship program through our sister company Controlled K9, LLC.
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Kristina finished her 385-hour apprenticeship program and was certified as a trainer. Kristina is certified in pet first aid through the Red Cross, and a certified AKC CGC Evaluator. Kristina’s training started with her two dogs and evolved into her goal of helping dogs with behavioral issues to become loving trained family members, as well as working k9 development and training
Kristina has been with our company, helping people achieve their goals with their beloved furry family members since 2015.
Is this trainer accepting clients?
Kristina is accepting clients at our South Carolina location.
What is this Trainer offering?
- Obedience / Behavior Modification / Puppy Development / Assistance Dog
Location - South Carolina
Consultations - In Home (Mobile) $75 - SC Office $50
Services - Board & Train, Private Sessions, Puppy Day Training, Assistance Dog Training, CGC Testing.
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Darcie Carson CPT
Maine
Trainer
Darcie always had dogs growing up, but in 1993 she adopted her first dog from the humane society. A few years later she bought Tixy aka one true love her first working dog in 1997 and started training and eventually competing him with the Maine Schutzhund club.
Darcie retired after approximately 10 years of operating her small shelter, and 15 years being animal control officer for various towns. Darcie has spent 10 plus years working with juvenile and adults in a correctional setting and supervising for probation.
Darcie is now continuing her passion for working & training dogs.
She completed a 742-hour apprenticeship program and was certified as a trainer through our sister company Controlled K9.
Darcie has been with our company helping people achieve their goals with their beloved furry family members since May of 2018.
Is this trainer accepting clients?
Darcie is accepting board & train clients at our Maine location.
What is this Trainer offering?
- Obedience / Behavior Modification / Puppy Development
Location - Maine
Consultations - $65
Services - Board & Train, Private Sessions, Puppy Day Training.
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Kelsey Halm
Customer Service Representative
Kelsey is the friendly voice behind the phone and the first point of contact for No Xcuses K9. With a background in client support and scheduling, she helps keep the team organized by managing appointments, answering emails, and assisting clients with day-to-day questions.
Though she’s not a trainer, Kelsey is passionate about delivering a smooth and welcoming experience for every client from the very first call. A dog lover herself, she shares her home with two lovable hounds who keep her on her toes.
Kelsey has been part of the No Xcuses K9 team since 2024, supporting both clients and trainers with care, clarity, and professionalism.