Andrea Kutzko Dog Trainer
Andrea Kutzko Dog Trainer

Andrea Kutzko Dog Trainer

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Introduction: I am Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) and behavioral consultant who uses only science-based, force-free training methods. I teach private sessions in your own home and also offer group classes at Canine Connect Dog Sports in Valparaiso, IN. I work hard to develop a positive atmosphere and enjoy supporting students through their training challenges. Because I live with a reactive dog, I understand the unique challenges and emotions firsthand. Working with fearful, reactive, aggressive, or difficult dogs is both a source of pride and my specialty. My favorite part about the work I do is seeing the joy and sometimes relief on students' faces when their dog succeeds. So many students walk in the door frustrated or at their wits' end with their dogs. My goal is to change that by helping students develop a positive relationship with their dogs to solve behavioral challenges.
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Hired 17 times

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9 years in business

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2017

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Paula S.
Jun 23, 2017
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Valerie H.
Jun 7, 2016
Andrea first met our dog, Jake, in an adult beginner class. It became clear shortly after we got Jake and he started taking the classes that he had some difficulties around people and other dogs. She handled him so well in every class, setting up a special area for us where he wouldn’t be distracted by the other dogs and owners while still being able to participate in class. She taught us all the basics and was very patient and attentive to Jake, despite not being able to directly interact with him until the fourth week. She gave us so much helpful one-on-one advice before and after every class and continued her wonderful work with us with a couple private sessions. My husband and I were fortunate enough to reconnect with Andrea at Canine Connect for the “Rambunctious Rovers” class designed for reactive dogs. In this class, we learned how to build off of Jake’s beginner knowledge to help him succeed in challenging circumstances. Andrea is able to use her firsthand knowledge of these types of dogs not just due to her training background, but because of her experiences with her own reactive dog. She is able to relate to our difficulties. In this class, we learned many strategies on how to have better control of Jake to prevent things from going wrong. We also learned how to allow for and reward his good decisions. I’ve left this 6-week class with so much more confidence on handling our dog. Throughout all of our time with Andrea, she has been available to us outside of class to address our concerns and questions. She is patient and caring with all of her clients. She truly loves what she does, and it shows! Andrea is a fantastic dog trainer committed to her clients and we look forward to working with her again.
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Carly S.
Jan 27, 2016
She was extremely friendly and patient. No challenge was too hard for her. My puppy was very stubborn in the fact he just didn't want to listen to anything I had to say, and now he's one of the most well behaved dogs thanks to her help.
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Zyra P.
Jan 28, 2016
Our dog, Savannah, LOVES her and so did the other dogs. (It says a lot about a person if a dog likes them and don't see them as a threat.) She takes the time to get to know our dogs and skills that we would like worked on and she helps us with it. She also finds different ways to help achieve a set skill to fit the different dogs. The best part about her is the love she puts into her work and it really shows!
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Jim R.
Jun 1, 2016
Ms. Kutzko worked very hard with my dog reactive pit bull. She is always friendly and professional and my Pupper Pie has made such progress! He was unable to even see a dog down the street without reacting and now we can enter a room with other dogs without causing a scene. I don't know what we would have done without her.