Kaitlin Roe

​Hello. I am Kaitlin Roe. I am the owner and Head Trainer at Rocky Road K9. I have been working with dogs all my life. I was raised around Sheriff K9s and after graduating high school I went to National K9 and became certified as a Master Dog Trainer. After that I started training in my hometown in Ohio. I was then given the opportunity to work in North Carolina. In the past few years, I have trained hundreds of dogs of all different breeds and personalities. I have certifications in: On leash Obedience, Off leash Obedience, Behavioral Modification, Tracking, Scent Work, Police K9 Training, Assistance Dog Training and more. I currently own one German Shepherd named Axel, a Blue Heeler named Spur a Malinois named Zelig, and a Red Heeler named Cowboy. I was also a K-9 unit for a local security company in the Myrtle Beach area. I have recently began learning the ins and outs of grooming so I can offer these services to clients too! I look forward to meeting and working with you and your dogs!

Sully

EOW: 03/24/2020
This is Sully. He was my roughly 13-year-old German Shepherd. He was a rescue and the dog I took to National K9. Sully has taught me a lot about patience and how to handle very fearful dogs. He was an awesome dog and after he got to know you, he was everyone's best friend. He has also taught me a lot about reading dogs body language. Sully loved to work obedience and was always trying to please. He was still scared of new people but had come such a long way since the day I rescued him. Sadly, Sully left us to cross Rainbow Bridge 03/24/2020. Run free my boy! You took a part of my heart with you. 

Luger

EOW: 02/06/2018
Luger was my oldest boy. He would have been 17 years old April 2018. Sadly Luger's age got the best of him in Feb. 2018 and we had to say our final goodbye. Luger stood by my side for the last 16 years, and I stood by him and held him until his last breath. Luger was supposed to be the first Sheriff K9 unit for my hometown but didn't make the cut, so I took him in and started working him in our local 4-H club and ended up going to State Fair with him multiple times. I also worked him with tracking and worked a little bit of Search and Rescue with him. He was a very large boy weighing in at about 110lbs. Luger was always ready to do what I ask and was so willing to please. Luger has also worked some Personal Protection and bite work.

Jaxx

EOW: Sept 1, 2022
Jaxx was roughly 10 years old. He was an owner surrender because he started to show aggression towards people and the family had no choice but to rehome him because of small children in the home and there were no trainers in their area. He came to me from my hometown in Ohio. His training started immediately and since has been a great addition to our family. He helps me socialize other dogs and helps them fit into the pack when they are here for training. Jaxx has also started Personal Protection work and has excelled in it greatly. Jaxx and Kaitlin also were a K-9 unit for a local security company before Jaxx fell in love with the retired life. In Jan. 2022 we noticed Jaxx was having issues with his backend. Unfortunately, Jaxx had a spinal deterioration disease that quickly took away his ability to get around. On Sept. 1st, 2022, we had to say our final goodbye.
Axel
​Axel is 6 years old currently. Axel was an owner surrender after exhibiting signs of aggression that his family couldn't handle, so their trainer contacted Kaitlin in regard to surrendering him. Axel came home with me and has been a work in progress but has made excellent strides. Axel is now great with our children and tolerates the chickens running around the yard. Axel now helps socialize new dogs that come to us for training. Axel was introduced to 'Bite Work' and does fantastic at it. 
Spur
Spur joined our family on August 27th, 2020. He is an Australian Cattle Dog or better known as a Blue Heeler. Spur was 8 weeks old when he came home. Spur loves to join us at events and loves on any kid he sees. He assists with socializing any new dogs that come into training and serves as a great distraction when he is running with his boys! 
Cowboy
Cowboy was adopted from the Horry County Animal Care Center in October 2023. Cowboy is also an Australian Cattle Dog or better known as a Red Heeler.  They estimated his age at 1yr old. Kaitlin found him and couldn't stand seeing him in the kennel and getting no attention, so she adopted and brought him home. It didn't take long for our oldest son, Gunner, to take Cowboy as "his" dog. Cowboy is full of energy and spunk. 
Zelig
Zelig came into Kaitlin's life very shortly after losing Jaxx. Kaitlin was scrolling Facebook and came across a young woman that posted him needing a home. He was found fending for himself and was taken to a shelter where she adopted him. She was going back to college and unfortunately could not keep him. Kaitlin was drawn to him and arranged to meet him. Zelig immediately bonded with Kaitlin and went home that day. The original owners still come visit him when they are able to. Zelig loves going to events and meeting new people. He also helps socialize new dogs that come in for training.