Our Trainer Team.
Our trainers share one goal: helping dogs and their people live better together. We focus on clear communication, practical skills, and fair, consistent guidance so dogs understand what’s expected and feel confident meeting those expectations. Every dog is an individual, so our team works collaboratively to tailor training to the dog in front of us while keeping owners informed and involved throughout the process. The result is reliable behavior, stronger relationships, and skills that hold up in real life—not just in training sessions.

Owner
John Kuendig
John’s training career began in 2005 working with marine mammals and exotic species in zoos and facilities across the U.S. That foundation shaped his approach, but it was the partnership between dogs and their people that truly stuck. After getting his own dog, Maker, his focus shifted fully to canine training—and John K9 was born in 2015. These days, you’ll usually find John and Maker outdoors, on the water, or working livestock together.

Lead Trainer
Arianna Krenz
Arianna brings 12 years of professional dog experience across shelters, daycare, boarding, and training, including work with police K9 and search-and-rescue teams. She leads our training programs and oversees all daycare introductions, with a special passion for tracking, nosework, and working breeds like Huskies and hounds. Arianna also holds a certification in canine nutrition, supporting the health and wellbeing of every dog in our care. Her career started at 15 walking shelter dogs—and she’s been all-in ever since.
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