About Always A Warrior Professional K9 Training

A veteran-owned nonprofit in St. Petersburg

Always A Warrior Professional K9 Training is a veteran-owned and operated 501(c)(3) nonprofit in St. Petersburg. It rescues, trains, fosters and places dogs into homes once fully trained, and provides trained service dogs to combat-wounded veterans and first responders at no cost. Training is open to all dog owners, not only veterans.

Programs

Therapy Dog Training prepares dogs and handlers for Therapy Dogs International (TDI) certification. Basic and Advanced Obedience runs from sit, stay and recall to off-leash obedience. Behavior Modification addresses aggression, anxiety and reactivity. The team also guides owners through the AKC Canine Good Citizen program. Service dog work includes PTSD service dogs and MST (Military Sexual Trauma) service dogs trained for tasks such as interrupting nightmares, grounding during flashbacks and creating space in crowds.

Approach

Training is personalized and one-on-one, customized to each dog's needs, temperament and goals, with a focus on building confidence, discipline and trust between dog and handler.

Hours and contact

Training hours are Monday to Thursday 9 AM to 5 PM, with Friday and weekends by appointment. Call (941) 626-1446 or email alwaysawarriork9@gmail.com.

What to ask

Ask about program lengths and fees for privately owned dogs.