About Svalinn
Bred to Love. Trained to Protect.
Vision for robust protection & peace of mind
Our approach and methodology are based on our firsthand experience in non-permissive environments such as Afghanistan, Kenya and Somalia with real-world threats and is guided by a strictly defined set of performance criteria. It’s a distinction that makes all the difference to you as a K9 Owner and companion of one of these extraordinary animals.
Many so-called “protection” dogs are trained for competitions; at Svalinn, we aren’t interested in sports or games. Our focus is developing loving and faithful companion dogs that are also exceptional deterrents to a would-be threat, and instant protectors should you or your family ever be in imminent danger.
Every minute spent in Svalinn’s consistent and precise training program has a purpose. The foundation of our training is obedience, stability, socialization, and agility. These elements are critical for dogs that will be in public with families and individuals in daily life situations.
While many people presume the protection work to be the most critical component of training, at the end of the day, it’s really the “on / off switch”—the ability to protect its handler in one instant, and immediately be calm and stable and move into obedience in the next instant. Every Svalinn dog is proven to be thinking, observant, and discerning.
Svalinn set out to advance the art of the protection dog
Simply put, we succeeded.
Our dogs are placed in a wide range of environments. From the executive living in a high-rise downtown to the rancher with many acres, a Svalinn dog can find comfort nearly anywhere. Our training is focused, from a young age, on working in and through a variety of situations and lifestyles.
Svalinn HistoryOnce a bond and relationship is established, our dogs thrive on being a part of your day-to-day life. Their desire to please is never ending, and their determination to do their job ensures you always have a capable, vigilant, and adaptable dog by your side.
Bloodlines with the most desirable characteristics
Today, Svalinn breeds, raises, and trains protection dogs based not on pedigrees, but a specific mix of the most desirable characteristics from very old bloodlines—with a special emphasis on capability, stability, and sociability. Svalinn has bred and trained over 300 dogs in service worldwide.
History of Working DogsThe Svalinn Team
Kim Greene
Learn MoreKim is the Founder and CEO of Svalinn. The company was launched in 2005 in Nairobi, Kenya where Kim lived with her family. Kim is jokingly referred to as the company’s Alpha Female and is responsible for brand, marketing, and overall team development....
Alicia Mullerleile
Learn More...Alicia is the financial controller and relationship manager for Svalinn. Alicia brings over two decades of financial & relationship management experience to Svalinn's team.Previously, Alicia has served in financial and business management roles at Wilkinson Corporation, O'Hara Catholic School and Oak Patch
Matthew Wierman
Learn MoreFrom Memphis to Montana, Matt was seeking a small town in the mountains with cooler weather. Having lived in urban areas for much of his life, Matt truly appreciates the peace of mind that Svalinn dogs can provide. He enjoys working with...
Brett Mullins
A native of Tennessee, Brett feels right at home in the mountains of Montana. Outside of work, Brett is an avid weightlifter and sportsperson. At the Svalinn ranch, Brett's favorite aspect of K9 training is protection work. He loves seeing dogs...Learn More
Katerina Brumer
Originally from Pennsylvania, Kat is a graduate of the University of Vermont. She moved to Montana for the climate and the hiking opportunities - and she found Svalinn! Kat can often be found on the trails with her personal dog, Timmy...Learn More
Courtney Huff
Livingston has been home for Courtney and her partner, Cole, for a decade. Their 3-year old German Shepherd, Maverick, loves road tripping as much as they do! The trio of road warriors can be found popping around the surrounding states, often with...Learn More
Jubilee Blair
Learn MoreJubilee comes to Svalinn with vast and diverse dog experience. In addition to working with rescue dogs in her free time, she has her own mini blue merle Aussie, Poesidon. Jubilee enjoys being active, staying healthy and eating great food -...
Emily Fuld
Emily has lived all over the United States, including parts of rural Alaska, where she worked with sled dogs. A road trip through the American West brought her to Livingston, and we could not be more thrilled. Emily is most grounded...Learn More
Katie Jelinek
Originally from Michigan, Katie loves her home in Paradise Valley, where she can hike, bike and play outside most of the year. Often along for her adventures is Boone, her personal 6-year-old Blood Hound/Ridgeback mix. Having worked in regenerative farming -...Learn More
Samantha Armitage
Sami connects deeply with horses and dogs. Originally from Minnesota, she is our only current team member who is also a barrel racer! Daisy and Izzy, working cocker spaniel and labradors, are her family dogs. Sami's interest in Svalinn is as...Learn More
Torrin Stoddart
A native of Bozeman, Montana, Torrin is enrolled at Montana State University. He loves reading as much as he enjoys the great outdoors - fly fishing, backpacking, taking pictures, biking and skiing. Dillon is his family dog - a large black...Learn More
Andrea Muller
"Live Free; or Die, Baby". Like Kim, Andrea is a proud New Hampshire native. Andrea's home is like sleep-away camp for Svalinn dogs. She has two busy children - Waylon and Audrey - three horses and two mules! Andrea loves all...Learn More
Visiting the Svalinn ranch, meeting the dogs, talking to the K9 handlers, and seeing the whole process is exciting and powerful. Watching a dog do protection work is an important part of the selection process as it quickly confirms that a Svalinn dog takes its job seriously.DC, Owner of Siggy
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