Meet your Trainer

Kahla Ball

Owner, Certified Dog Trainer, CCPDT-KA, AKC Certified Evaluator

Kahla Ball the owner of The love of Paws
 Kahla Ball Owner of The Love Of Paws
Kahla Ball is a dedicated dog training professional who began her career in 2019 and has been collaborating with Cheryl Tuttle at The Last Paw LLC ever since. She earned her CCPDT certification in 2022 and, in 2024, launched her first dog training company in Florida, driven by her passion for helping individuals become better guardians and handlers for their dogs. In 2025, Kahla moved to Indiana and founded The Love of Paws LLC.

Kahla focuses on deepening the bond between dogs and their owners through education and understanding. She emphasizes celebrating small victories and breaking training into manageable steps to make learning both productive and enjoyable. This approach helps clients progress toward larger goals with confidence.

Her expertise encompasses puppy training, essential obedience skills, and the evaluation and identification of emerging behavior issues, among other forms of training. She has worked with dogs of all temperaments and backgrounds.

With a commitment to fostering positive relationships between dogs and their humans, Kahla is dedicated to guiding clients on their training journey.

Hi, I’m Kahla Ball, the trainer behind The Love of Paws LLC.

My journey with dogs began when I was 5 years old, long before I turned it into a career. Growing up in Holmes Beach, Florida, our home was always filled with dogs — sometimes as many as nine at once! That early experience sparked a lifelong passion for understanding and connecting with dogs on a deeper level.

When I’m not working with clients, you’ll often find me enjoying agility, rally, and scent work with my own dogs. I believe dogs are a cherished part of the family, and we should work together with them — while respecting them for who they are. Please know I adhere to the Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive philosophy (LIMA).

Mission Statement

The Love of Paws mission statment.

At The Love of Paws, we prioritize using gentle, less aggressive training techniques, with a primary focus on positive reinforcement to ensure a compassionate and effective experience. Our goal is to develop individualized training plans based on years of experience and each dog’s unique needs, fostering both success and a strong, trusting bond between dogs and their guardians.

The Love of Paws commitment

Our Commitment

Transparency and honesty are essential to building trust with our clients. By involving everyone in the dog’s life, we create a comprehensive understanding of the dog’s needs and behaviors. Setting realistic expectations from the beginning helps prevent frustration and ensures a more positive and successful training experience.

Innovative and Personalized Training

Fostering a strong bond between clients and their dogs is essential for effective training. We tailor our teaching style to match each client’s learning preferences while being responsive to the dog’s feedback and how the dog processes information. This personalized approach promotes trust and understanding, enhancing the training process and strengthening the overall relationship between the guardians and their dog.

More about us

  • Our regular business hours are from 10 AM to 6 PM, Tuesday through Saturday. Please note that Kahla may be on the road for appointments and may not always be immediately available. Do not worry though send a text or voice mail and we’ll return your message as soon as possible.

    *Please allow a minimum of 24-48 hours for a response from all team members. If you have an urgent need, kindly send a text and indicate that a quick response is required.*

  • If you want a look into what we can provide you please check out our Services.

  • Service Areas
    We proudly serve customers within approximately 30 minutes of our Lawrence County, Indiana home base, including:

    • Lawrence County

    • Orange County

    • Martin County

    Parts of:

    • Washington County

    • Jackson County

    • Monroe County

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