CEO / Director Of Operations / Expert Trainer

Felicia Valenti

Felicia is a U.S. Navy Veteran, CEO and Director of Operations at Shades Of Blu Dog Training, Woof Gang Rehab & Rescue, and Served And Saved Service Dogs. She has worked with and volunteered training shelter dogs for 13 years, and has been training clients professionally for 7 years. Felicia moved to Hampton Roads, VA in July of 2022 to open our second location. Once our Virginia location is running smoothly, in the upcoming months she will be traveling back and forth to both locations and taking board and trains in both Southern California and Chesapeake, VA. 

assistant trainer/ kennel tech/ pee puddle sensei

Terrence Koudossou

Terrence is an active duty member of the United States Navy and has taken on the role of Assistant Trainer and Kennel Tech here with us at Shades Of Blu since 2022. He is the backbone of our Hampton Roads location and we would not be where we are today without him. He helps out with training, client pick ups and drop offs, enrichment activities with our board and trains, keeping our facility clean, updated and safe, and so much more. Terrence adopted one of our Woof Gang Rehab rescues, Scaar, and is working on training him as a Service Dog for when Terrence completes his service in the U.S. Navy. 

WOOF GANG TRAINERS / SERVICE TEAM / CLIENT BOARDER

Kat & Kimber

Kat & Kimber came to us as a well developed Service Dog & Handler and AKC Tricks Competitors. They wanted to expand on their training with e-collar conditioning.

Kat & Kimber quickly became not only our dearest friends but an expert handler and a well-rounded and extremely competant Service Dog.

The pair have fostered and trained quite a few Woof Gang Rehab Alumni and continue to help us save, train, and find sport/active homes for our adoptables. They also help us offer discounted boarding rates to our previous clients and rescue alumni by offering limited availability boarding in their home.

Follow their IG to keep up with their many travel adventures as well as get deals and recommendations on all the latest and greatest products for your pup!

EXPERT HANDLER / TRAINING ASSISTANT / CLIENT BOARDER

Alysa Rubacalba

Alysa came to us for help with her reactive puppy, Poppy. She showed great skill and enthusiasm with the difficult training challenges they face together and wanted to get involved more with Shades Of Blu.

She ended up also adopting 2 more dogs from our rescue and continues to volunteer with our 501c3 Non-Profit, Woof Gang Rehab & Rescue.

Alysa is an expert handler and is skilled and knowledgeable in working with reactive dogs.

Alysa started as Felicia’s personal assistant and currently works as an assistant to our SoCal training team, and helps us offer discounted boarding rates to previous clients and alumni by offering limited availability boarding at her home.

Marketing Specialist

Frank Sandoval

Frank came to us in need of help training his German Shepherd puppy, Dogter Dre. He saw we were struggling with our website and marketing techniques, and has done and continues to do a remarkable job with our content, website design, and marketing needs.

Assistant Doggo / RETIRED SERVICE DOG / Nap Expert 

Indigo

Indigo is a 8-year old Siberian Husky/Pomeranian mix and is Felicia’s first personal dog. He has been titled in AKC CGC since he was 1 year old. He is known for his work as a service dog, former therapy dog, Shades of Blu Demo dog, snazzy tricks, and acting as a distraction for client dogs. During his off hours he enjoys long naps on the beach, without interruption.

Assistant Doggo / TRICK DOG / Corporate Spaz

Bluberri

Bluberri is a 6-year old Siberian Husky/Pomeranian mix and is Indigo’s younger sibling. She is known for her crazy eyes, sassy antics, and flying through the air without warning. She enjoys her work as a Shades of Blu Demo Dog, and is preparing for her upcoming involvement in trick and disc competitions.

Assistant Doggo / SERVICE DOG / Upcoming Blues Artist

Kobalt

Kobalt is a 6-year old GSD/Husky mix, rescued by Felicia, at approximately 1 year of age. He is known for his derpy antics, drunk coordination, and of course, his all time favorite, his work as a Service Dog. Kobalt is currently preparing for his upcoming involvement in Nose Work and Dock Diving competitions. Will do anything for pets.