Pet Karma Dog Training is founded by Certified Dog Behavior Consultant, Heesun Andes, CDBC, CNWI. Pet Karma is based in Clinton, NJ, but serves clients from all over the globe through their online Puppy Kindergarten and Dog Sports Program. Pet Karma's mission is to teach pet parents the importance of appropriate socialization and developmental training to strengthen the bond between pets and their people. Pet Karma’s vision is to create pathways for better communication between dogs and their humans.
Heesun Andes, Founder
Heesun Andes is a graduate of Rutgers University, where she received her B.A. and completed her certification in Companion Animal Science, at the Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences…
Heesun Andes got her start partnering as Head Trainer with several Veterinary Hospitals across New Jersey. To educate people about the importance of appropriate and timely puppy socialization, Heesun and her instructors founded their signature Puppy Kindergarten classes at the veterinary hospitals where puppies showed up at 8 weeks. At the veterinary hospitals, Heesun also offered private training, Canine Good Citizen classes, AKC Tricks, K9 Nosework, and apprenticeship programs for young professionals, who wanted to learn about dog training in the veterinary field. Heesun is an AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Evaluator, Canine Good Citizen and AKC Trick Dog Evaluator, and an Associate Nose Work Instructor with the National Association of Canine Scent Work (NACSW).
Heesun's background in dog training began with her father, who trained military dogs for bomb detection and search and rescue. Heesun helped prepare and attended many working dog trials with KNPV in the Netherlands starting at age 7. However, she never thought dog training would become her career until her senior dog Trinity was diagnosed with clinical separation anxiety. Many close family, friends, and pet care professionals advised Heesun to euthanize her, however, Heesun refused to give up on her companion. Her mission to save Trinity is what sparked Heesun's journey into the world of dog behavior over a decade ago. Attending seminars and conferences around the world and learning one-on-one with renowned dog behaviorists such as Dr. Ian Dunbar, all in order to find an answer for Trinity.
Heesun and Dr. Dunbar
Trinity at 14 years of age.
After five years, Trinity's separation anxiety improved tremendously. Trinity is now 14 years old and the joy she brings to our family is immeasurable. We love her so much! After helping Trinity, Heesun realized there may be other pet parents having these same struggles. She made it her goal and passion to help as many families as she could. As a result of her early experiences, Heesun prioritizes educating pet parents about appropriate puppy socialization and developmental behavior as early as 8 weeks of age (And ideally before they bring their puppy home). She believes when parents get an early start, it is the key to ensuring that every dog will have the best chance at a happy life.
Heesun is passionate about Medical Detection and competition dog sports such as K9 Nose Work and actively competes with her Belgian Malinois/GSD Lakota.
For 2023-24 Heesun’s main goal is to help other pet business owners to achieve prosperity, time freedom, and make the most effective impact in the lives of dogs and their families.
You can book her for a private Coaching Consult Here: https://calendly.com/thebusinesspriestess
Meet Lakota Andes!
Check out Lakota graduating from his Medical Detection Program with Upenn.
Lisa Pattinson, Consultant KPA CTP, CNWI, CTDI
Specializing in Nose work, Tricks, and Parkour for happy dogs and owners, Lisa believes a busy dog makes a happy home! POSITIVE training brings out the best in dogs and their people. Lisa teaches students to use clicker training and other force-free methods to help dogs understand what TO DO. By giving our dogs something positive TO DO, we not only eliminate the behaviors we don’t want, but our dogs become more calm, confident, and engaged because they enjoy learning and being with us. Positive training is a fun and precise way to teach dogs to excel at Nose work, Tricks and Parkour and it’s the best way to help dogs be great family companions. Lisa’s 30 years of success with both competition and family dogs proves the point.
KPA-CTP, CNWI, CTDI
ASCA Tracking Judge 4833
Canine Water Sports Judge
Certified K9 Nose work Instructor 104846
Certified Trick Dog Instructor (Trick Dog Titling Organization)(Gold Medal Status)
Canine Water Sports Judge
Lisa is one of the most sought-after K9 Nosework Instructors in the U.S. For more information:
Danielle Marchese, Brand Advisor
Sara Rivera, Virtual Assistant
Zach Westgate, Manager at Pet Karma
Manny Dylan Hernandez, Assistant Trainer
Manny is one of the young professionals who participated in the Apprentice Program for Dog Behavior in the Veterinary Field. Manny Dylan apprenticed with Head Trainer, Heesun Andes for two years, and then was hired as an Assistant Trainer, helping to instruct Puppy Kindergarten Classes in Morris County. Manny is a graduate of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, where he participated in the national Bonner Leader honors program, and served the community through outreach and volunteerism. Manny Dylan is an excellent dog trainer, with a good understanding of group dynamics, dog body language, and dog behavior. Manny has worked with many different breeds and has successfully worked with hundreds of clients and graduated pet clients from puppy kindergarten, Dog Training 1 and 2. Manny is currently working on a music therapy project for dogs and people who suffer from anxiety.