Get to Know Our K9 Crew!

Meet John...
​Founder and President of John K9, LLC
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John's animal training career began in 2005 after graduating from the University of Pennsylvania.  He was accepted as an intern in Hawaii caring for dolphins and sea lions.  Since then, John has trained in zoos and marine mammal parks throughout the United States, and a decade of zoological experience allowed him to work with a wide variety of exotic animal species.  However, he soon found himself becoming fascinated by the unique relationship between dog and handler. Very quickly, John was focusing more and more on dogs and dog behavior. Once he found his pup, Maker, there was no turning back...and, in 2015, JOHN K9 was born! In their spare time, John and Maker can usually be found on the water, swimming and fishing. Growing up as a swimmer in Florida, John has always appreciated his time outside. It was ultimately this love for nature that got him into training.​

Meet Arianna...
Doggy Daycare Coordinator & Trainer at John K9

Meet Abby...
​Seasonal Trainer at John K9
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​Meet Abby and her 11 traveling stunt dogs aka The Dog Carnival! Abby has been training dogs since 2008 when she finished her dog training apprenticeship with a company outside of Grand Rapids, Michigan. In 2009 Abby started performing with Stunt Dog Productions in a ground act showcasing Freestyle Frisbee, agility, high jump, Flyball, and tricks. Abby and her dogs have performed at fairs, festivals, theme parks, theaters, and NFL and NBA halftime shows. In her off season, she travels to Florida giving Abby the opportunity to further her training skills at John K9 with the puppy raising program, bed bug training, blood trailing, and contributing her skills to the Training Camp. You can now catch Abby back on the road entertaining the masses!