About Animal Psychology Center

A pet psychology center in Philip

Animal Psychology Center in Philip is a pet psychology center owned by animal behaviorist and dog trainer Katherine Andrews, with services also available in Rapid City. Katherine credits herself with 20 years of animal training experience, and her passion is training and rehabilitating dogs with behavioral issues, including aggressive dogs other trainers have struggled with. Owners have traveled from other states for her expertise.

What the center does

The center trains service dogs and therapy dogs for people with emotional or physical disabilities, sometimes by training a dog already in the family and sometimes by finding a suitable candidate. It also offers personal protection dog training, aggressive dog rehabilitation, group classes, dog behavior and training, and cat behavior help. Its behavior modification work targets aggression, fearfulness and poor social skills, aiming for dogs that are happy, sociable, healthy and relaxed. It also publishes a dog feeding guide and training articles.

What owners say

A service dog client wrote that her dog Bella "changed my life and I have to thank you for that."

What to ask

Ask about current rates and service dog wait times.