What We Do
Chrissy Joy is a celebrity dog trainer, live performer, studio canine trainer TV host, podcast host, and educator through demos and workshops. A past equestrian and now dog trainer – she has over two decades of animal training experience. She rescued her first dog, Beasley, in 2014 and now owns five dogs that make up The Joy Crew.
Check out Chrissy with her dogs on DOGTV’s “The DogMoms” as well as The DogMoms Podcast. Also, her newest show “Farm Girl” premiering fall 2023 on DOGTV and her role as Judge on “Dancing with Dogs” featuring Dancing With the Stars host, Emma Slater.
Today she has become an internationally recognized dog trainer with several award-winning titles:
- 2018 National Stunt Dog Champion
- 2021 International Trick Dog Champion
- Trainer of the Youngest Champion Trick Dog in the world (9 weeks old)
- Trainer of the Second Youngest Champion Trick Dog in the world. (12 weeks)
Our Story
Chrissy enjoys her journey with The Joy Crew on road trips, stage performances, set work, sports, and creative content through social media.
Her lifelong motto is “Take chances, make opportunities” and her lifelong goal is to educate others on mental health matters and the pursuit of happiness, creating a greater bond with your pet, and making goals a reality.
Beasley
Beasley is a rescue from Pennsylvania. He was adopted at just 9 weeks old and brought to his forever home in Maryland. Beasley was also found to have a lifelong debilitating disease – Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Today he thrives as a viral social media star, dog actor, and an International Trick Dog Champion. Some of Beasley’s favorite things are hiking and hanging with his best friends! Beasley’s personality is reserved, a gentleman, and full of wisdom.
Whidbey
Whidbey is a purebred border collie from Eastwillow Border Collies. Whidbey, you say? It is a unique name! Chrissy Joy lived on Whidbey Island with her husband while he was stationed with the Navy. Also, did you know? “Whid” means “fast, quiet rapid pace”… and “bey” means “leader.” It became the perfect fit for this talented pup. Whidbey enjoys playing frisbee, agility, and learning new tricks. Whidbey’s personality is goofy, gentle, kind, with a dash of sneakiness.
Darby
Darby is a purebred border collies from Eastwillow Border Collies. He is half brother to Whidbey! Darby’s name comes from old English meaning “wooden area with deer.” Darby is a fast and spunky dog full of pizzazz and enthusiasm. He is the youngest Champion Trick Dog – at just 9 weeks old. Darby’s personality is fierce, loving, witty, and intense!
Fuji
Fuji is named after an apple and Fuji film. He is a smaller dog – a mini aussie, border collie, papillon! He is learning new dance moves, loves to do tricks, and chase his big brothers. Elowen, my daughter, loves to play with him and is ecstatic for disc and learning. Fuji can be seen in several commercials and booked a feature film for 2026.
Journey
Journey is a 2 year old border collie from Contact Point Border Collies. He is extremely fast, courageous, and funny! He absolutely loves to work and play and has a strong genetic “herding” side to his day to day behaviors. He has already booked several jobs on set and thrives in high jump, dancing, and tricks!
