“We got our girl at 4 months not knowing or understanding her abusive past. Kitty, a Cane Corso could not live her life in fear or the fear aggression she was showing. Litterly shaking and cowering in the car as Hagen coaxed her out patiently. She has successfully completed socialization and basic leash training and has become a confident well behaved beautiful young lady!! We cannot express enough how Hagen, Michael and Chrissi have helped not only Kitty but us as owners become more confident and comfortable in the world where canines and humans coexist. We highly recommend this training program for anyone that needs help teaching their fur family the world is not as scary as sometimes portrayed by previous owners or experiences. Forever grateful!!”

Wendy Z., Palatka, FL

“After lots of research on the breed, our family decided to place a deposit on a German Shepherd puppy in early 2020. Little did we know that Covid would strike, making socialization for a young pup so difficult. We did everything we could to ensure that our young GSD would be properly socialized, from taking him with us to the beach, to bringing him with us to Home Depot, walks in the park and around our neighborhood, etc. However, when Covid took a turn for the worst, public beaches closed and public places had higher restrictions on how many people could be in one area at any given time (much less their pets). We continued training with our breeder, only assuming that this was another great method of socialization. In retrospect, litter mates aren’t the greatest form of socialization without the elements of new people, places, or unfamiliar dogs. Fast forward to 2023… we had a dog with lots of anxiety and energy, a dog we could not manage on walks, and a dog that knew his commands but refused to listen to them. This was when we searched for a dog trainer. After several evaluations and interviews with other dog trainers in the area, we settled upon VHK-9 to entrust with this very well loved member of our family! We wanted our dogs best interest at heart, and that was exactly what Hagen and his staff promised. Our boy spent several months away at VHK-9. We came to train as often as we were able (which for our family was 1-2 times per week). After some time we began training in public and the differences we saw were unreal. Our anxious, unsure, over-excited dog was now walking more confidently, was more responsive to his commands, and was no longer pulling us around by his leash. Other behaviors around the house improved as well, such as his need to constantly “show dominance” to our female boxer or to charge the front door any time he saw someone walking by outside. Now he not only leaves our female alone, but also plays gently with our smallest puppy who is toy sized. We were pleased that our boys spirit was not broken. His behavior with our children has remained 100% sweet and loving and his goofy personality remained in tact. The only thing missing from the dog we left with VHK-9 is the bad behaviors and some time spent away from home. We are so pleased with the training our dog received at Van Hendrix K-9 and we know where to go if we ever want to further his training to an even higher level.”

Megan G., St. Augustine, FL

“I have been using Van Hendrix k9 for more than a year now. My chow chow was experiencing fear aggression issues. I was going to try a Cesar Milan approach, but was warned away from it, so I found Hagen and am more than pleased with the results. I have left my Chow with him for several board and training opportunities and a found improvements in her behavior to be consistent. Additionally, she loves him and is always happy to be left with him.”

Francine, Boca Raton, FL

“I've had dogs my entire life, the two most recent GSDs from Hagen and Van Hendrix K9, and I've known Hagen for 15 years. If there is such a thing as a dog whisperer, Hagen is it. I've never seen dogs respond to a human as well as they do Hagen (and his very capable staff!). He and his staff develop a relationship with them, understand them when they are solo or in a group, and are able to train the most aggressive animal to just the most stubborn. They truly care for all the dogs in their charge and it shows. In our case, he and the staff have always been there for us when we wanted quality insight, assistance or training for our two incredible German Shepherds, from puppy to full grown.”

SAC MIami, FL

“My family recently adopted a German Shepherd from Van Hendrix K9, and she has absolutely changed their lives only within a week of having her. She needed a loving and caring home for some time now, but Hagen and his staff cared for her and gave her the attention as well as the training skills in the meantime. My sister was looking for an adult dog who would be a best fit for her current lifestyle, and I knew this dog was the perfect one as soon as I met her. I can’t give enough thanks to the staff for helping us tremendously through the process of rehoming her to us. They knew from the start that she would be a great fit for us. They are extremely knowledgeable and positive people who have a genuine passion for what they do. I highly recommend Van Hendrix K9 to anyone looking for training and/or puppies!!!”

Alejandra S. Los Angeles, CA

I was lost, my Bella a chocolate lab was aggressive to other animals, for my last resort I called Van Hendrix. He transformed her totally. I loved all the trainer's. Come to find out us humans needed to understand, if we love our animals, then learn to speak their language, so they are able to live in our world happy. Thank you all.

Marlene S. Palatka, FL

“Hagen and his staff did an amazing job with our 3 year old Malinois. Zulu’s confidence, focus and direction are dramatically improved after 3 months of training. Hagen also provided us with the tools to be better dog owners. We will continue to bring Zulu back to continue his and our education. Highly recommend.”

Cris C. Miami, Fl

"Zissou, my Belgian Malinois, has been going to Hagen since she was a young pup. Before then, I quickly learned that this breed is a whole other story; I grew up with German Shepherds, but this gorgeous Malinois is, as Hagen described, a German Shepherd on steroids. Thankfully we found Hagen, and since then, we have been working with her and she is turning out to be an amazing dog. She is about 9 months old now, and because of the training, she is becoming the family dog we imagined her to be. I highly recommend Hagen as a dog trainer; his professionalism and friendship has been invaluable to me and my family. More than a dog trainer, he has helped me and my family understand dogs in ways we never thought of... so in a way, he has trained us! Again, I highly, highly... HIGHLY recommend Hagen to anyone who is looking to train their dog."

Serge C. Miami, FL

"Van Hendrix K9 is a professional facility run by a very respected man. The staff are friendly and quite knowledgeable in all aspects of canine training. As a Law Enforcement Officer, I would highly recommend Van Hendrix K9 to anyone wanting a highly trained and loving member of your family."

Phins F. Miami, FL

“Turning to Van Hendrix K-9 was our last resort with our German Shepherd Otto and the beginning of his transformation to a family dog. He was out of control with his aggressive behaviors, insecurities, chewing and many other bad habits. We couldn't take him anywhere, not even on a walk.

The VHK9 team didn't make false promises. It was hard work. But they were dedicated to Otto and our family. We did our part in coming to training regularly and working on it at home. We could not believe the transformation when Otto came home. Their knowledge is impressive and their methods work.”

Lauree E. Miami, Fl

"My dog has been with Hagen and his trainers for 6 months at Van Hendrix K9 and the changes in her are truly amazing. Van Hendrix K9 was my last resort with my rescue dog Clover. She was deathly afraid of everything - any movement, loud noises and people, especially men. At the same time she was very aggressive toward my other two dogs. It's been a long process but she is ready to come back home. This would never have happened without the tremendous training and socialization she received with Hagen and the trainers. She is healthy, strong and confident now and all three dogs have been socialized together with the trainers supervision and are doing great. I truly believe that Van Hendrix K9 saved my dog! Thanks to everyone there!"

Lisa H. Fort Lauderdale, FL

“I have been training with Michael for several months and I could not be happier with the results. VHK-9 has been instrumental in allowing me to get in sync with my three dogs and to really know how to handle them correctly. Michael has done an excellent job, with a positive attitude. He is very patient and consistent and is punctual with the sessions. I have seen the change in my dogs and in my handling of them and it continues to improve thanks to the guidance we've received."

Yazmine E. Miami, FL

“I just purchased a shepherd from Hagen for my son who is a Star Wars fan and appropriately named her "Leia".

Leia has such a great temperament that my family and I fell in love with her immediately. We had to take her back to Hagen soon after we bought her because she had some giardia. Hagen took her into his care and treated her through his vet's instructions. She is now back with us and doing great. I can't thank Hagen enough for being there for us after the purchase and keeping in touch with us daily with Leia's care. He truly cares about his dogs and his honesty and professionalism is superb. I highly recommend him for a GSD purchase. He knows his stuff.”

Alex C. Palm Beach, FL

“My wife (pregnant) and I wanted to add an additional member to our family. I have always wanted a German shepherd but have never had the time or space that would allow it. We brought our 2 kids with us to see Hagen and his puppies. Hagen made sure we bonded with the puppy and helped us picked the right temperament and overall puppy that would be right for our family. It's been almost 2 months and we love the new addition to our family. Thank you again!!!”

Ron K. Palm Beach, FL

“Best experience picking out our German Shepherd. Van Hendrix took his time with us looking at all the dogs he had. We bought a pure breed German Shepard 8 months old beautiful dog. We named him Rambo. We have had so many compliments on him I let everyone know if they want a good dog pure bred go to Van Hendrix k-9.”

Kari O. Vero Beach, FL

“We have seen Hagen many times since we got Max, for questions, advice, to leave Max with him during 3 weeks when we had to travel, and he has always been there to help us and guide us. Hagen really cares for the wellbeing of theses animal and that is critical when finding a breeder.”

Ana Maria R. Miami, Fl

“Hagen is an amazing trainer; he's turned our mischievous puppy into an obedient and loyal family member! As a veterinarian, I highly recommend Van Hendrix K-9 for all your training needs.”

Cecilia G. Miami, Fl

“When I came here for the first time I was really afraid of German Shepherds; now I can't imagine my life without Titan. Hagen, the owner, knows a lot about the breed, and if you follow all his advices you will have the best behave German Shepherd. Thank you for your patience with me!”

Amaya H. Miami, Fl

“5 yrs back my teenage daughter said she wanted a pet and it had to be a GS. she even found van hendrix online and so we came here looking for a GS puppy. Long story short, we got Masha the runt GS who survived thanks to H. V. Hendrix who fed-tubing her. It was a struggle to say the least to keep a puppy GS in a townhouse but we endured as a family and now Masha is a beloved, irreplaceable household member. Thanks Van Hendrix for providing us with irreplaceable family memories!!!”

Carlos A. Miami, Fl

“Van Hendrix K-9 helped in changing my life, with my puppies, for the better.

When I first sought out Hagen and Michael's help, things had deteriorated with one of my puppies to where I felt like I couldn't take him anywhere. He was animal aggressive (having been previously attacked himself) and was becoming people aggressive. My family members would oftentimes refuse to visit because of my pet's behavior.

With Hagen and Michael's help, they taught me how to effectively communicate not only with my dogs, but also how to provide them with a structured household where I was the one in control. I would wholeheartedly recommend the staff at Van Hendrix K9 for both their professionalism and dedication to helping you achieve a healthy relationship between you and your pet. “

Thomas Y. Miami, Fl