anni

pet dog trainer & service dog intern



Anni is a recent Army Retiree transplanted from the Midwest who has made NC home for over 10 years. She has a passion for all animals and operates a 12-acre homestead that includes horses, cows, chickens, and pigs. 

Anni came to Blue Cord K9 as a client looking for assistance in training her Livestock Guardian, Patches, as a mobility Service Dog due to the sudden onset of chronic knee issues requiring multiple surgeries, resulting in lifelong joint instability. Upon Service Dog training completion in April of 2023, Anni and Patches travel regularly for DOD Warrior Games, USA Paralympic Bobsled camps, road trips, baseball games, concerts, camping, and even a trip to Disney.

With over 20 years of experience in training horses and riding students, Anni has developed a natural connection and common-sense approach. This experience easily translates into her work with K9s and their handlers. Anni's versatility is further demonstrated by her completion of an internship in-house with Blue Cord K9. She looks forward to continued military family advocacy and community engagement through training rescues, pets, livestock guardians, and Service Dogs.