Behind 512

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Ando is the reason 512 Canine Training exists. A five-year-old Belgian Malinois with relentless drive and unwavering loyalty, he has challenged me in ways that shaped me as both a trainer and a person. More than just my best friend, Ando is my right-hand man—always in tune with me, reading every move, and responding with an understanding that feels almost effortless. Living with a Malinois isn’t just about training—it’s about truly understanding their intelligence, energy, and need for purpose. Ando pushed me to grow, not just for him, but so I could help others build stronger, more fulfilling relationships with their own dogs.

Every lesson he’s taught me became the foundation of 512 Canine Training and the approach I take with every dog I work with.

Ando isn’t just my best friend—he’s the heart behind this business. Whether he’s training, working at my side, or just being his goofy self, he reminds me daily why I love what I do.

I’m Kaitlyn the owner of 512 Canine Training. Born and raised in Texas, I’ve been working with dogs for as long as I can remember. Training started as something I just enjoyed—teaching our family dogs, my own dog as a kid, and even my friends’ dogs. Over the years, that passion turned into a career, and for the past five years, I’ve been helping owners build better relationships with their dogs through clear communication and structure.

What I enjoy most about training is seeing it click for a dog—that moment when they truly understand what’s being asked of them. I also love seeing the relationships between my clients and their dogs completely shift as they learn to communicate and work together.

When I’m not training other people and their dogs, I’m training my own dogs for competition sports. I’m always working to improve my skills and push my dogs to be the best they can be, which keeps me learning and growing as a trainer.

Lolliepop is a character all her own. At just under two years old, this Dutch Shepherd is bold, independent, and endlessly entertaining. She’s as tenacious as she is affectionate, always ready to work but just as happy to snuggle after a long day. Highly independent and always thinking a step ahead, Lolliepop isn’t one to do something just because she’s asked—she does it because she’s decided it benefits her too. Training her has been a lesson in creativity, problem-solving, and embracing a dog that refuses to fit into any mold.

Raising and training Lolliepop has reinforced the importance of adaptability, patience, and recognizing when to guide a dog and when to let them figure things out on their own. She thrives on structure and purpose, but she also keeps things fun, teaching me new lessons every day.

Lolliepop is more than just a working dog—she’s a nonstop source of entertainment. Whether she’s making up her own games or finding new ways to outsmart everyone around her, her goofy antics never fail to make me laugh.