Haley Kirk

Owner/Head Trainer

Haley Kirk graduated from NC State in 2012 with a BS in Horticulture Science and moved home to Hillsborough, NC(where she is still located). She got her first dog that year, started fostering for rescues, and began boarding dogs in her home.  Haley’s hobby quickly turned into a passion, and soon a career.  She found that she was able to care for dogs that were kicked out of other places for behavior issues.  Haley started training professionally in the spring of 2018, taking on obedience, anxiety, and aggression issues.  Haley loves continuing her education through reading books by world renowned trainers, connecting and discussing dogs with other canine professionals, attending seminars and shadow programs, and most of all by experience. You can read all the books in the world, get as many degrees as you want, but nothing is as valuable as working with challenging and difficult dogs. In her spare time, she enjoys riding horses, kayaking, cooking, and spending time outdoors with her pups.

Danielle Cayford

Operations Manager

With over 10 years of experience in caring for dogs, Danielle is a passionate and trusted Operations Manager at K9 Pack NC. Known for her caring approach, Danielle is dedicated to providing top-notch care for every dog that comes through our doors. From daycare adventures to bath time, Danielle ensures that each dog gets the personalized attention they deserve. As a proud dog mom of two pups, Danielle brings not only professional expertise but also deep personal insight into what dogs need to thrive. Her blend of hands-on experience, genuine love for animals, and commitment to quality care makes her an invaluable part of the K9 Pack team.

Paula Fratazzi

Boarding Manager/Training Assistant

Paula is a Hillsborough native with a passion for animal behavior and modification. She has over a decade of kennel experience and animal handling skills including the gentling of feral horses. She enjoys dabbling in various dog sports with her personal dog, Ava, and has successfully titled in multiple venues. She spends her free time with her pack, studying animal behavior and biomechanics, and training her horses.