Practical training, built together.

Build skills for everyday life.

Dominus K9 Training helps puppies and new dogs build good habits, supports everyday obedience and behavior challenges, and offers psychiatric service dog training.

Training for real-life needs
Support for every step.

From new-dog foundations to specialized training, explore the support Dominus K9 Training offers.

Puppies & New Dogs

Puppies & New Dogs

Build good habits with thoughtful training for puppies and newly welcomed dogs.

  • Good-habit foundations
  • New-dog support
Everyday Obedience

Everyday Obedience

Practice everyday manners and skills with your dog.

  • Everyday manners
  • Obedience practice
Behavior Support

Behavior Support

Get personalized support for behavior challenges.

  • Behavior support
  • Personalized training
Psychiatric Service Dogs

Psychiatric Service Dogs

Explore psychiatric service dog training.

  • Specialized training
  • Handler partnership
Partnership

Less guesswork.
More understanding.

  • Unsure where to begin
  • Everyday manners need practice
  • Behavior challenges feel difficult
  • A new dog needs time to adjust
  • Specialized training takes guidance
  • Start with your dog’s needs
  • Build practical everyday skills
  • Get support for behavior challenges
  • Help new dogs build good habits
  • Explore psychiatric service dog training
Training Process

A thoughtful path forward.
Built around your dog.

Dominus K9 Training works with dogs and their people across foundations, everyday obedience, behavior challenges, and psychiatric service dog training.

  1. 01

    Understand

    needs, habits, goals, context

  2. 02

    Build

    foundations, cues, trust, routines

  3. 03

    Practice

    skills, focus, consistency, teamwork

  4. 04

    Support

    progress, challenges, next steps, partnership

Our Philosophy

Why Dominus K9 Training?

Good training starts with understanding the dog in front of you.                                                        At Dominus K9 Training, we focus on clear communication, individualized training, and practical skills that fit into real life - all while giving you the tools to keep making progress long after the session ends.

  • 01

    Train the dog in front of you

    Every dog is different. We consider behavior, temperament, history, environment, and learning style while building a training plan.

  • 02

    Owner education comes first

    Training doesn't stop when the session ends. You learn how to read your dog, communicate clearly, and continue build progress at home.

  • 03

    Real-World Practice

    We build skills where they actually matter - at home, on walks, in public, and around everyday distractions.

Gallery

Training in action

A look at the kind of work we do together, one fun session at a time.

A puppy learning to sit beside its trainer
A dog walking in a loose leash heel
A dog settling calmly on a mat
A trainer rewarding a focused dog
A service dog practicing a task with its handler
A dog and handler finishing a session together
About the Trainer

Meet the trainer
behind Dominus K9 Training.

Every program at Dominus K9 Training is led by a trainer who works hands-on with dogs and the people who love them, from new-dog foundations to everyday obedience, behavior challenges, and psychiatric service dog training.

Anjelica, CCDT | Owner & Dog Trainer

Hi! I'm Anjelica, the owner and trainer behind Dominus K9 Training! My passion for animals goes beyond obedience training. I've always been fascinated by animal behavior, cognition, and body language, particularly understanding why animals behave the way they do and how they communicate with the world around them. I became disabled in 2019, requiring a service dog for my seizure disorder and C-PTSD. Unable to afford training at the time, I ended up training my own pup, Hunter Dominus, and within 3 years we became a SD team. The journey was anything but easy, but incredibly rewarding, and I made the decision to give back to those like me, helping where I am able. Thanks to Hunter, the itch to learn more continued to grow, and here we are almost a decade later! My educational background includes completing the Master Class (CCDT program) through CATCH Canine Trainers Academy, along with university studies in animal science and animal care and behavior. During my studies, I even incorporated my own flock of chickens into my academic projects to further explore animal behavior and cognition! With hands-on experience in the pet care industry ranging from grooming/bathing, nutrition, daycare/boarding, vet tech experience, and a passion for continued learning, I approach training with an emphasis on understanding each dog's individual personality, motivations, and needs. At Dominus K9 Training, my goal is to help owners build stronger relationships with their dogs through clear communication, consistency, and practical training that carries over into everyday life while also being able to understand and communicate with their pup. Because great training starts with understanding the dog in front of you!

Credentials

Training you can trust

A look at the certifications, experience, and training background behind every program.

  • Certifications

    CATCH Canine Trainers Academy Master Class- CCDT Program

  • Experience

    Hands-on experience with dogs of different breeds, ages, temperaments, and behavioral needs. Anjelica specializes with high energy breeds, and loves to work through reactivity after one of her own pups developed anxiety and pain-induced reactivity. Anjelica also have 10+ years of experience in the dog world ranging from grooming/bathing, nutrition, vet services, and even doggy daycare/boarding.

  • Training Background

    When attending CATCH, Anjelica mentored under a phenomenal trainer, Katie Barger, of Horns to Halos based in Richlands, NC. Katie passed on knowledge one can only get with hands-on experience, and this added to the burning fire to learn more, which ultimately pushed Anjelica to purse animal science. While attending college, she majored in animal Science/care & behavior studies, with a strong focus on body language, cognition, and learning.

What to expect at your first session

We start by getting to know you and your dog, talking through your goals, and watching how your dog responds. Then we practice a few foundational skills together and leave you with a clear plan for what to work on next.

Service Area

Where we train

Tell us where you and your dog are located and we will let you know how we can help. Training is offered in the area shown here.

Jacksonville, NC & Eastern North Carolina

Serving Richlands, Holly Ridge, New Bern, Beaufort, Washington, & Surrounding Areas

Training Tips

Practical tips you can use at home

Simple habits that make everyday training easier for you and your dog.

  • Keep sessions short

    Five to ten focused minutes a few times a day beats one long session. End while your dog is still eager.

  • Reward the moment it happens

    Mark and reward the instant your dog makes the right choice so the connection is clear.

  • Use the same cues every time

    Pick one word per behavior and make sure everyone in the home uses it the same way.

  • Start at home, then add distractions

    Build the skill in a quiet room first, then move to the yard and busier places one step at a time.

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Client Reviews

What clients say

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Common Questions

Before you get started

Answers to what owners usually ask before beginning training.

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(910) 787-1998