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Van Hendrix K9

East Palatka, Florida

4.4/5· 63 Google reviews

About Van Hendrix K9

Van Hendrix K-9 is a professional training facility dedicated to the training of canines for families, corporations and government entities. The successful training of dogs is accomplished through love, dedication and trust. Dogs are honest and don’t know and don’t understand the idea of “not loving unconditionally.” They give us an honest and perfect world. There is no bad breed. Bad dogs are created through negative human interventions. Hagen trained his first dog, a mutt, at the age of 6. Hagen’s ability and keen understanding of dogs was further strengthened in 1992, through the rescue of a nine-month-old German Shepherd, Alexander, from a shelter in Virginia.

Training & services

Training goals

  • Behavior consultation
  • Leash training
  • Obedience training
  • Socialization

Behavior support

  • Aggression training

How training happens

  • Group classes

Dog age

  • Puppies

Training level

  • Beginner training

Dog sports

  • Agility
  • Trick training

Your dog’s background

  • Rescue dogs

Training approach

  • Positive reinforcement

Other listed services

View 6 additional details
  • Bite Work
  • Family Dog
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Life Coach
  • Protection / Guard Dog Training
  • Training Call

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Customer reviews

Google listing
4.4
out of 563 Google reviews

Mentioned in reviews

  • Knowledgeable staff 12
  • Golden retriever 8
  • Adoption process 6
  • Dog adoption 3
  • Dog socialization 2
  • Handler training 2
All 10 topics
  • Obedient dog 2
  • Potty training 2
  • Puppy care 2
  • Understanding dogs 2

Google review topics, not confirmed services.

63 collected reviews

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Amanda Thomas
5/5
Van Hendrix K9 has been above and beyond for our family! We came to them through a referral from many others who have worked with them. They came highly recommended. Once I went to their facility I could see why myself. My teenage daughter had been through some traumatic things i…Read full reviewClose full review

Van Hendrix K9 has been above and beyond for our family! We came to them through a referral from many others who have worked with them. They came highly recommended. Once I went to their facility I could see why myself. My teenage daughter had been through some traumatic things in her young life and needed the support of a certified service dog. Van Hendrix K9 did not disappoint. They have very well trained dogs and you can see they have spent many hours working with them. They also have a non-profit organization called Wish K9 and through generous donations they can help provide service dogs to those needing them and a little help to get them. My daughter was graciously a recipient of a certified female shepherd to help her with her recovery journey. The facility will work with both the dog and handler step by step to make sure you and your new companion have the best opportunity! I highly encourage many to not only make them a spot for future donations because the impact of these help so many families, like ours, through their own individual journeys but also a place where you can go yourself if ever you need a well trained dog, training, or a pet. They have many different ranges. They will spend time with you getting to know your need and then you get to meet the dogs best for your needs. You will find one who will best bond with you. That's my guarantee. I highly recommend them.

Donna Sewell
5/5
We are so happy we learned about this place! We now own the most beautiful English Cream Golden Retriever. From the first communication with them as we were interested in a dog to meeting them in person it was efficient, and they were so kind and informative about what our girl n…Read full reviewClose full review

We are so happy we learned about this place! We now own the most beautiful English Cream Golden Retriever. From the first communication with them as we were interested in a dog to meeting them in person it was efficient, and they were so kind and informative about what our girl needed when we took her home. I immediately followed their account on instagram and it just makes me smile seeing the work they are doing with these precious dogs. They truly love them! I felt guilty taking our dog Gypsy because she loved them so much. I now send the trainer Christina pics and videos of how well she’s doing. I have also gotten training advice which is so helpful. It makes me happy to see an organization do this out of love for animals! I would recommend them to everyone!! Thank you Van Hendrix K9 for what you do!!!!!

Bill Schuhlein
2/5
Got a puppy 9 years and 4 months ago from Hagen. Paid top dollar at the time for a papered pedigreed German Shepherd. Never got the papers Called numerous times. Went to his house in Miami at the time. Nothing He even made fun of the fact that I wanted the papers, when I paid ext…Read full reviewClose full review

Got a puppy 9 years and 4 months ago from Hagen. Paid top dollar at the time for a papered pedigreed German Shepherd. Never got the papers Called numerous times. Went to his house in Miami at the time. Nothing He even made fun of the fact that I wanted the papers, when I paid extra for a papered pedigree.... His training methods were .... unconventional at the time and not effective for most puppies, however he was successful with older retired k9s.

Kristy Violette
5/5

Our Golden Aussie puppy, Bear is the most wonderful, joyful addition to our family! Chrissi, Hagen and the entire VhK9 team were so great to work with and gave our puppy a fantastic start in his training. We are so thankful for the VhK9 team!

ces orr
5/5
Just adopted a beautiful golden puppy from Van Hendrix K9 last week. She is 4months old and had two months of crate, walking and house-breaking training. She is the calmest and best natured puppy I have ever met! Chrissi, her trainer, did a magnificent job training her to be ver…Read full reviewClose full review

Just adopted a beautiful golden puppy from Van Hendrix K9 last week. She is 4months old and had two months of crate, walking and house-breaking training. She is the calmest and best natured puppy I have ever met! Chrissi, her trainer, did a magnificent job training her to be very people oriented and attuned to positive reinforcement. Van Hendrix K9 is a very superior breeding and training facility. And I thank them for helping me find my forever companion!❤️

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