About Us

Meet Our Trainers

OWNER, INSTRUCTOR, & HEAD TRAINER

Tyler Lopez

I, Tyler Lopez, am the founder and trainer with Advanced K9 Training. I am a passionate professional dog trainer with a wealth of experience and a deep love for canines. My journey into dog training began in Southern California, where I lived in a bustling apartment environment with my timid, reactive, high-energy dog. Navigating the complexities of my dog’s behavior required patience, persistence, and unyielding commitment to boosting her confidence. 

 Determined to improve our relationship and her quality of life, I immersed myself in multiple dog training classes and programs. Through these experiences, I learned valuable techniques and strategies that allowed me to transform my dogs behavior effectively over time. The journey and unfiltered knowledge I gained not only helped me create the perfect companion but sparked my passion for dog training! 

 Inspired by the positive changes I saw in my own dog, I gained the confidence to start helping friends and family members with their dogs. My ability to implement realistic training techniques, use practical solutions, and find long-term solutions to behavioral problems garnered attention, and I soon found myself in high demand as a trusted dog training expert. 

With a growing reputation, I took my newfound passion to new heights, establishing Advanced K9 Training. My commitment to helping others achieve the same companionship and true bond I worked hard for with my dog and others led me to the opportunity of traveling and training dogs across different states. Over the years, I have been fortunate enough to assist thousands of canines and their owners, providing them with effective knowledge and techniques for real life problems. 

At Advanced K9 Training, my team and I are truly dedicated to offering personalized, practical solutions tailored to each dog’s unique needs-as learned through experience, it’s never a “one size fits all” when it comes to dogs. 

My team and I here at Advanced K9 Training are committed to improving the lives of both dogs and their owners, knowing the truth about the magic a dog can bring into your life when you have a great companion that you can trust. 

TRAINER

Katie

Katie has turned a lifelong passion for dogs into a rewarding, long-term career as a professional dog trainer. Her journey began in the pet grooming field, where she gained an in-depth understanding of different breeds and canine body language. Seeming invaluable at that time, this experience laid the groundwork for her transition into the veterinary technician field. 

As a veterinary technician, Katie worked closely alongside doctors to care for animals’ health and wellness. This role allowed her to deepen her knowledge of canine behavioral problems and refine her ability to read and manage canine body language effectively. 

A fortunate opportunity enabled Katie to fully pursue her true passion: dog training. Embracing this change, she has joined the Advanced K9 Training team and has proven extremely helpful, improving relationships with hundreds of dogs and their owners. Through her guidance, she teaches owners how to navigate challenging times and issues with techniques and training modules that are realistic, effective, and practical to the average owner. We are lucky to have her on our team!