Dog Training Services in Duvall, Washington
At Whiteout K9 we offer structured, results driven training designed to build clear communication, reliability, and real world performance. Whether you’re raising a young dog or puppy, addressing behavioral challenges, or developing a working partner, our programs are tailored to meet you and your dog where you are, and then take you further.
Based in Duvall, WA, Whiteout K9 serves clients throughout King County and surrounding areas, helping dogs and their owners build stronger, more reliable partnerships in everyday life and working environments.
About Christina Gibson
Christina Gibson is the owner and lead trainer at Whiteout K9, based in King County, Washington. She is a professional dog trainer, bomb detection dog handler, and competitive sled dog racer with over a decade of experience in the dog world.
Her journey began at age four, when she watched Balto and declared she would run the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. At twelve, she ran her first dog and never looked back. Since then, Christina has competed in numerous races across the U.S. and Canada, including mid-distance and stage events where her teams consistently place at the top of the field.
Christina’s drive to compete with the best canine athletes in the world has only grown and expanded, and her kennel is now branching into working K9’s. Christina’s kennel features a small and selective breeding program focused on temperament, drive, health, and versatility.
In addition to competitive racing, Christina has spent the last five years working professionally as a dog trainer. Through this she took a dive into training explosives detection dogs, and her and her dog, K9 Eddie, Her approach focuses on relationship-building
Achievements of Note
2023 Race to the Sky Best Kept Team
2023 Pedigree Stage Stop Sportsmanship
2022 CopperDog150 Sportsmanship
2018 Jr. Iditarod Sportsmanship
2018 SDSM Best Kept 8-dog Team
2018 Northwest Sled Dog Assn. Best Kept Team
About Team Whiteout
Whiteout Racing strives to stand for honest, high-quality dog care, breeding, and racing.
At Whiteout Working Dogs, everything we do is centered around what’s best for the dogs. We take immense pride in our athletes and the care they receive.
Our system is built to create an environment where dogs can truly thrive—from how they’re trained, to how the kennel is set up, to how we feed and interact with them each day. When they’re not on the trail, our dogs spend much of their time in pens together, loose in the house yard, or inside with us. We believe this kennel set up allows them to build strong bonds with one another, and with us. It also aids recovery and helps them stay physically limber between training runs and races. We believe in providing a full life, not just a working one. Our dogs spend meaningful time in the home, and we’re committed to giving them the best life from start to finish. When they retire, they often join families as active companions and hiking buddies. While we miss them dearly, we love seeing them enjoy their (very active) golden years as the center of attention they so rightly deserve.
Our breeding program focuses on temperament, work ethic, and structure. Dogs selected for the program are proven athletes, health-tested, and chosen with long-term success in mind. We keep things small and intentional, breeding only when we have the right dogs to move the next generation forward. If you’re interested in learning more, we welcome you to reach out through our contact form.
As a racing kennel, we’re committed to growth. We constantly refine our training and kennel practices to meet each dog’s individual needs. Our focus is on building an environment that supports the physical and mental development of our team—now and into the future.
