Meet Your Trainers
Real people. Real experience. Real results.
At Training Companions, we believe calm leadership starts with the humans behind the leash.
Meet the trainers who guide your dog — and you — with clarity, compassion, and confidence.
Bold. Grounded. Real-world results.
With more than a decade of hands-on experience working with dogs of every temperament — from anxious puppies to powerful working breeds — she has built a training style rooted in clarity, calmness, and leadership.
She’s known for:
- Delivering visible transformation in the very first session
- Teaching owners how to become the leader their dog trusts
- High-intensity skills like structured pack walks, real-world desensitization, and environmental confidence building
- Her soulful yet tactical approach inspired by her Miami roots
Professional Credentials & Experience:
- Professional Dog Trainer + Behavior Coach
- NRA Certified Firearms Instructor
- Florida Class D & Class G Licensed
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Dog first aid & emergency readiness
Anel believes dog training is about connection, communication, and modeling the energy you want your dog to follow.
Her mission is simple: change lives, one pack at a time.
Quiet strength. Steady presence. Heart-led guidance.
Katie is the trainer dogs naturally gravitate toward. She brings a patient, intuitive energy into every session—helping owners slow down, become present, and communicate clearly with their dogs.
She specializes in:
• Foundational obedience and leash manners
• Puppy development and confidence building
• One-on-one walking structure
• Helping reactive or sensitive dogs feel safe around humans
Katie’s calm, grounded presence makes her an essential part of our training philosophy. She helps dogs regulate, helps owners breathe, and brings balance to every pack.
Behind the scenes, Katie is also the backbone of Training Companions. She manages client communication and scheduling, keeps the daily routine running smoothly, and provides consistent care for every dog while Anel focuses on training.
What Katie handles day-to-day:
- Client communication, scheduling, and follow-through
- Feeding routines, medication support, and daily care
- Supervision and maintaining a calm, structured environment
- Assisting in every training session to reinforce consistency
When Anel is the fire, Katie is the steady earth.
Together, they create the perfect balance for real transformation.
Our Training Philosophy
Your dog doesn’t need a stronger hand — they need a stronger leader.
We teach you how to show up with calm, consistent energy so your dog can finally relax, listen, and follow.
We focus on:
- Clear communication
- Real-world practice
- Confidence building
- Understanding your dog’s natural instincts
- Leadership without force
Why Families Trust Us
Safety & Care Standards
Training Companions carries pet care insurance and follows structured safety protocols in every session, walk, and in-home stay. We’re experienced in dog first aid and make decisions based on calm leadership, clear boundaries, and prevention.
We teach a lifestyle, a mindset, and a structured way of living with your dog that lasts long after the session ends.
✔ 5-Star Google Rating
✔ Trusted by Oakland Park Dog Families
✔ Hundreds of Dogs Trained Across South Florida
Ready to Work With Us?
If you’re looking for real guidance, calm structure, and a team that treats your dog like an individual—not a number—we’d love to talk.
Start with a conversation so we can understand your dog, your household, and your goals.