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Our Story

Passion, Experience, and a Love for Dogs

At K9 Professional, we believe that every dog has the potential to be calm, confident, and happy — and every owner deserves the tools to build a strong, lasting bond. But our story isn’t just about training dogs; it’s about the journey, expertise, and heart behind it.

Our founder, Andrea, began her dog training career in Europe at a young age. Immersed in the world of professional dog sports and obedience, she trained under some of the most accomplished German Master K9 trainers, mastering authentic European methods of dog training. These techniques are highly disciplined, structured, and proven to produce well-behaved, confident dogs. Andrea’s dedication and skill quickly became apparent as she trained hundreds of dogs.

But Andrea’s approach isn’t only about technique — it’s about understanding why dogs behave the way they do and applying that knowledge to create meaningful, lasting change. With a baccalaureate in Psychology and an MBA, Andrea combines the science of human and animal behavior to design training programs that are effective, personalized, and long-lasting.

This is where Andrea’s unique expertise shines: she teaches you the neuroscience of the K9 brain and shows you how to communicate with your dog in a way that truly connects. Because of her deep understanding of how the human brain works, she bridges the gap — stopping you from simply talking at your dog, and starting you on the path to speaking dog. In short, Andrea teaches humans to speak dog.




Our Philosophy

Training That Builds Bonds

At K9 Professional, we know that dog behavior reflects the relationship between the dog and its owner. That’s why our programs focus on more than just commands — we focus on communication, trust, and mutual understanding.

Teaching Humans to Speak Dog — it’s time to stop just talking to your dog and start truly communicating with them. Andrea believes success is a team sport. That’s why she takes on only a limited number of clients at a time, ensuring each dog and owner receives the focused time and attention needed to achieve lasting results.

Whether your dog is a playful puppy, an energetic adolescent, or an adult with behavior challenges, Andrea customizes training programs to meet your dog’s specific needs and your goals. She believes that a trained dog is a happy dog, but an educated owner is just as important. When owners understand their dogs and how to motivate them, the bond becomes stronger, communication becomes clearer, and training results last longer.

At K9 Professional, we don’t just hit training goals — we make your dreams for your dog a reality. This philosophy guides everything we do, from in-home obedience sessions to behavior modification programs and virtual training consultations.

Our Experience and Credentials

Andrea’s training credentials are both extensive and unique:

  • Over 20 years of hands-on dog training experience in Europe and the United States

  • Trained hundreds of dogs across obedience, protection, tracking, behavior modification, puppy training, basic obedience, advanced sport training, Therapy dog training, Mommy & Pup programs, and Best Friend bonding sessions

  • Degrees in Psychology and Business, giving her a holistic understanding of both dogs and their owners

  • Andrea specializes in teaching the neuroscience of the K9 brain, bridging the way humans and dogs think and learn. By combining her deep knowledge of human psychology with canine behavior, she creates training programs that teach owners how to truly communicate with their dogs — enhancing trust, leadership, and connection.

Andrea’s experience spans all breeds and sizes, from tiny toy dogs to large working breeds. No dog is too challenging, and no goal is too ambitious. Whether your dog needs gentle guidance, confidence-building, or correction for unwanted behaviors, Andrea has the tools, knowledge, and patience to get results.

Why Choose K9 Professional?

Focused In-Home Training

Andrea only takes on a limited number of dogs at a time to ensure each dog receives the attention and dedication needed to achieve lasting results. Training isn’t measured by hours — your dog graduates when ready.

Rooted in Love, Family, and Commitment

At K9 Professional, we pour our hearts into every dog and owner we work with. Our clients’ reviews read like love letters because we treat every training journey as a family experience. When you train with us, you join an elite group — the K9 Professional Family — where love and dedication create lifelong bonds

Proven Methods with a Competitive Edge

Our training is rooted in authentic German methods, blended with a small dose of competition obedience. This creates a well-balanced dog who listens with precision and clarity. You and your dog will stand out as shining examples of excellent K9 citizenship, embodying both discipline and grace.

Positive, Balanced Learning That Maximizes Brain Power

Andrea teaches dogs how to use their brains to their fullest potential, helping them self-actualize. This approach motivates your dog and builds their confidence, making them eager and excited learners. You become the leader of the pack because you’ve taught your dog how to be the best they can be.

Education for Owners

After learning to speak dog, you won’t just be a dog owner — you will become a skilled dog handler. Our training empowers you with the knowledge and tools to lead with confidence and compassion, creating harmony that lasts a lifetime.

Why Choose K9 Professional?

Personalized Attention

Andrea only works with a limited number of dogs at a time to ensure each client receives the focus and care they deserve.

Results-Based Training

Sessions aren’t timed. Training continues until your dog achieves their goals, no matter how long it takes.

Proven Methods

Our programs are rooted in European dog training techniques, combined with positive reinforcement for a balanced, effective approach.

Owner Education

We teach you how to communicate with your dog, reinforce lessons at home, and maintain progress for life.

Fun and Rewarding Learning

Dogs love training sessions because of the balance between structure, encouragement, and real-world engagement.

Our Services

We offer a range of specialized programs designed to meet the needs of dogs and their owners:

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Meet Andrea in Action

Clients often say that working with Andrea is not just effective but enjoyable. Her balance of discipline and encouragement ensures that dogs are motivated, engaged, and happy to learn. From calm obedience lessons to high-energy training exercises, Andrea’s approach adapts to the dog’s personality and needs.

When you work with K9 Professional, you’re not just hiring a trainer — you’re gaining a partner who will guide you, teach you, and celebrate every success with you and your dog.

Our Mission

At K9 Professional, our mission is to bring out the best in every dog while empowering owners with the skills and knowledge to maintain peak performance. Every dog is unique, and our programs are customized to meet your goals — whether that’s raising a polite puppy, refining obedience, advancing through training levels, preparing for shows and competitions, or enhancing your bond through Mommy & Pup or Best Friend programs.

We go beyond basic training by teaching the neuroscience of the K9 brain. You’ll learn why your dog behaves the way they do, how they process the world, and most importantly, how to communicate effectively as their leader. This deeper understanding builds trust, respect, and obedience rooted in love — creating a partnership that lasts a lifetime.

Remember: A trained dog is a happy dog. An educated owner is the foundation of a strong, unbreakable bond. Together, we’ll create harmony, confidence, and joy for both you and your dog.

Areas We Serve

We are proud to offer in-home and virtual dog training services.

Andrea also offers remote coaching for owners outside these areas, so professional guidance is never out of reach.

Hunterdon County, New Jersey
St. Petersburg, Florida

Customer Experiences

Customer Experiences

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Joanne C.
00:30 10 Nov 25
I’m so grateful to Andi for introducing Bentley to the community through the Best Friend Program and for helping him grow into the wonderful dog he is today — and setting such a strong foundation for his future. Bentley is my second dog with K9 Professional, and I came back because of the incredible experience and success I had the first time. The care, dedication, and results speak for themselves!
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Shannon H.
23:16 26 Oct 25
I had an amazing experience working with Andy at K-9 Professional! My dogs struggled with confidence and reactivity for quite a while, and I wasn’t seeing progress on my own. From the very first session, Andy zeroed in on the problem behaviors and explained what was happening in a way that made sense.

What really stood out was how practical the training was. Instead of sticking to a controlled environment, Andy used real-world settings so our dogs could learn how to respond in the moment. She was incredibly adept at finding just the right level of challenge — enough to stretch our pups’ comfort zone while still keeping it successful. We could see improvements almost immediately.

The K-9 Professionals Company overall was very easy to work with. Communication was clear and consistent, and scheduling was straightforward. One thing I really appreciated was that they sent video recaps of each session — it made practicing between appointments so much easier and helped me feel confident that I was doing the exercises correctly.

My dogs are noticeably more relaxed and more confident (as am I). I can now enjoy walking my dogs around town or at a park. I finally feel like we’re on the right path. I truly cannot recommend Andy and K-9 Professional enough!
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Sam R.
17:21 24 Sep 25
Andi and John are true miracle workers. We started working with them when our year and a half old black lab just became a bit too much to handle. He had issues with walking on a leash, jumping, barking and reactivity towards strangers and other dogs. After a short few weeks, Hank was walking nicely on a leash by my side and learned how to calmly great people entering the home. Over the next months after that we started working out and about around strangers and other dogs and Hank became much more neutral in stressful environments. Now we no longer worry about bringing him out with us as we now know the proper ways to control stressful environments for him. I couldn't recommend them enough!

Samantha, Ryan & Hank!
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Melissa P.
18:16 19 Sep 25
Andi from K9 Professional was fantastic with my dog, Molly! She came to our home to help with Molly’s impulse control issues, and friends and family noticed a big improvement after just 2 sessions. Andi was patient, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about what she does. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for in-home dog training!
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Jessica A.
15:23 12 Sep 25
We are so thankful for K9 Professional and all Andrea and John have done for us with training our Doberman! We loved how they come into the home and witnessed all distractions first hand from day one to make sure that they are helping in all aspects of training. We started with them when Anubis was 3 months old and now at almost 10 months old we have officially graduated from the advanced training program! Not only do they train your dog with love but they also train you, support you and lift you up when you feel like you just aren’t getting it! From day one before any training session they were already available via text messages or phone calls whenever we had any questions. We will absolutely continue training with them to guarantee our Doberman has the best future possible.
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JD C.
19:06 30 Aug 25
Highest recommendation for Andi at K9 Professional! Andi is an amazing trainer, not only of dogs but of people too. My dog Jack was very reactive, couldn’t walk him around other dogs without lunging, growling, and barking. I’ve worked with several trainers over the years and until I trained with Andi no one has ever been able to help me. This is not a board and train, she doesn’t train your dog and hand him back to you. She taught both me and Jack — really me! — how to handle stressful situations and gave me the skills I needed to teach Jack how to calmly be around other dogs. I can’t thank her enough!
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Jessica H.
14:31 29 Aug 25
K9 professionals helped me make a difference in my dog’s daily behavior out in the real world. We did a lot of training classes prior and this was by far the best. They came to my house and helped me learn first in my own home how to get my dog to respect me, and then I was able to carry that out the skills in public. My dog’s behavior and leash walking skills are SO much better! Thank you!!
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Maryanne C.
23:59 19 Aug 25
Andrea helped us beyond with our timid puppy. Her advice was spot on! We could see progress once we implemented Andrea’s techniques. She was so supportive… even providing recommendations beyond what we asked for. She was always readily available to answer any and all questions we had. Our pup is doing SO well… thank you Andrea💖
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K R
00:32 09 Jul 25
Andi is an extraordinary professional canine trainer! She teaches you the art of communicating with your dog on and off leash while maintaining complete control. She shows you how to engage with your dog and have fun while establishing healthy boundaries. She shows you how to tap into your dog’s own skill set and passion which makes them excited to work and train. She is a master professor on turning dog owners into dog handlers. When you successfully complete Andi’s training program you will notice a significant level of respect your dog will have for you. There was NEVER a harsh word spoken or a heavy hand, all the training is done with warmth, positivity, and appreciation for your dog. My husband and I have four dogs and we recently completed two months of training with Andi….the difference in our dogs’ demeanor and our handling skills is REMARKABLE! Andi doesn’t just work on dogs, she works on owners, building trust and connection deepening the bond with your canine. Our four dogs have very different personalities and have come with their own slew of issues (2 rescues and 2 from breeders) ranging from aggression, trust problems, fear, over excitement, excessive barking, pack tension, jumping, being overly protective of the property, anxiety, jealousy, etc. You name it, our dogs had it. We felt like we were living in total chaos with no control. Andi taught us how to establish harmony in our pack, in our home, when having guests over, introducing our dogs to unfamiliar environments, crate anxiety, separation problems, pulling on the leash, recall, and negative reaction to our farm equipment and farm animals. You have a problem and Andi has a solution! Her approaches are innovative and fun, yet easy to apply when you put in the work and are consistent. You will see amazing life changing results. Our dogs are substantially happier and look to us for direction. We have become the handlers Andi told us we could be! Andi is encouraging, supportive, enthusiastic, direct, and goal oriented. We had a wonderful time working with her (and John!) and HIGHLY recommend K9 Professional to anyone that needs help with their dog! No problem is too big or too small for Andi! The best part of her program is that your relationship with your dog will be the best it’s ever been and you will leave with a great wealth of information on handling and problem solving. You will learn how to communicate safely and effectively with your canine and as a result you’ll have an enjoyable environment at home.
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L K.
18:11 06 Apr 25
Luna and Atlas came to us at 10 months old and we needed someone to help them become happy, healthy, well-adjusted members of our family. Andrea was the answer. The puppies love her (and so do we). We all learned so much. Thank you!

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