ABOUT

Van Hendrix K-9 is a reputable and professional canine training facility dedicated to the comprehensive development of dogs serving families, corporations, and government entities. Our programs are carefully tailored to meet the specific needs, goals, and operational demands of each client while ensuring that every dog is developed to its highest potential; mentally, physically, and behaviorally.

At Van Hendrix K-9, we believe that truly successful training is built upon an abundance of love, unwavering dedication, and a solid foundation of trust. Dogs are inherently honest beings. They do not comprehend malice or conditional affection; they operate from loyalty and instinctive devotion. When behavioral challenges arise, they are rarely the result of an “inherently bad breed,” but rather the consequence of inconsistent handling, poor structure, or misguided training methodologies. With proper guidance, clarity, and humane leadership, dogs thrive.

Dr. Hagen van Hendrix began training his first dog, a mixed-breed companion, at the age of six. His natural aptitude and intuitive understanding of canine behavior deepened significantly in 1992 when he rescued a nine-month-old German Shepherd named Alexander from a shelter in Virginia. That experience profoundly shaped his philosophy on rehabilitation, structure, and the transformative power of trust-based training.

In the years that followed, Dr. van Hendrix initiated a specialized breeding program focusing on German Shepherds and German Rottweilers, breeds recognized for their intelligence, loyalty, and working capability. He later founded the Dog Neuropsychology Center, a facility dedicated to advanced canine training as well as comprehensive mental and physical rehabilitation.

Dr. van Hendrix is a highly qualified Psychiatric Service Dog Trainer, Aggression Rehabilitation Specialist, and Certified Behavior Modification Coach. He holds a Doctorate in Forensic Psychology with a concentration in trauma and its psychological and behavioral effects. In addition, he is a Tony Robbins–Madanes Certified Life Coach, Certified Relationship Coach, Certified Corporate Coach, and Certified Women’s Coach. His interdisciplinary expertise uniquely integrates behavioral science, trauma psychology, and canine neurobehavioral principles to deliver structured, ethical, and results-driven training programs.

At Van Hendrix K-9, we do not simply train dogs; we develop reliable, stable, and purpose-driven canine partners through science-based methodology, compassion, and disciplined structure. We walk together hand in paw.