https://www.pattersonk9academy.com/home daily 1.0 2026-04-14 https://www.pattersonk9academy.com/our-handlers daily 0.75 2023-03-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcab0ee05038248fbb245be/1607643200162-RFBSUCGMQSAN8VFY5NY6/Image.jpg Our Trainers - Devon Patterson Founder & Lead Trainer Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcab0ee05038248fbb245be/1638343330496-KSV810L7I7GGJOL75MX6/im.jpg Our Trainers - Sally Wagner Professional Dog Trainer Sally Wagner joined Patterson K9 Academy in 2021 and has transformed the lives of nearly 400 dogs throughout her career. As a dedicated wife and mother, Sally knows that dog training must be realistic and adaptable to the fast-paced dynamics of everyday family life. She possesses extensive experience working with a wide variety of breeds and temperaments, specializing in complex behavioral cases involving reactivity and aggression. Through her patient, confident guidance, Sally helps families rebuild fractured relationships and restore safety to their households. By merging her profound understanding of early canine development with a passion for human education, she enures every client feels supported, capable, and ready to lead. Why Choose Sally -Real World Focus: As a wife and mother, she designs training that fits into busy schedules. -Behavioral Specialist: She possesses extensive experience handling severe canine reactivity and aggression -Experience: She has successfully trained over 400 dogs during her professional career -Business: She owns her own breeding program specializing in Bernese Mountain Dogs, giving her additional experience in temperament, early development, and raising dogs from a puppy into adulthood. Philosophy & Approach -Empowering Owners: Focuses on equipping the handler with lasting confidence rather than just fixing the dog -Genetic Informed Training: Evaluates each dogs unique lineage and natural temperament to build custom solutions. -Restoring Household Peace: Prioritized transforming chaotic environments into safe, calm, and predictable homes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcab0ee05038248fbb245be/bc5d0422-761b-4881-a522-9494f90ef370/IMG_9088.jpeg Our Trainers - Ashley Smith Professional Dog Trainer Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park. https://www.pattersonk9academy.com/programs daily 0.75 2021-12-09 https://www.pattersonk9academy.com/general-5 daily 0.75 2020-12-11 https://www.pattersonk9academy.com/reviews daily 0.75 2026-08-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcab0ee05038248fbb245be/1607634426273-BV052MFMQKIJ066OBN3N/125196091_412743840110929_2246383995938763891_n.jpg Reviews - “Absolutely amazing. Words cannot describe how they trained my pup. Spreading the word to everyone I know about how truly awesome they are.” — D.W Wolfe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcab0ee05038248fbb245be/1607634256252-LHNERAB807DTUMTU0AZB/91383124_3146651085354281_5803337175877550080_n.jpg Reviews - “JuJu had such an awesome experience and great results in the two week program!” — M.Schaad https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcab0ee05038248fbb245be/1607634301403-FUZ5WQ1X5SU0O1X5OARB/70604709_1371429716340157_2102328071246839808_n.jpg Reviews - “Devon trained my stubborn dog, Harley, and he worked wonders! He cares about the animals and is able to work with even the most stubborn & lazy dogs (like Harley). Harley went from dragging me around on a leash to being able to be off leash in public places! He made sure to send me pictures and videos of Harley while Harley was with him too.” — V.Adams https://www.pattersonk9academy.com/book-a-class daily 0.75 2020-12-11 https://www.pattersonk9academy.com/new-page daily 0.75 2020-12-11 https://www.pattersonk9academy.com/finance daily 0.75 2022-12-12 https://www.pattersonk9academy.com/service-dogs daily 0.75 2022-12-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcab0ee05038248fbb245be/e9e58352-64ff-4d09-9523-316e85435886/image2.jpg Service Dogs Service Dog Honey & Handler Niki https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcab0ee05038248fbb245be/91519210-6b2f-42fd-af98-000496bdaf6d/image3.jpg Service Dogs Service Dog Katie & Handler Hallie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcab0ee05038248fbb245be/331f4559-d679-42f9-8c1c-15707870228c/image5.jpg Service Dogs Service Dog Willow & Handler Raegan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcab0ee05038248fbb245be/9f8d48c8-ff82-4b6d-8891-a2c900b7898f/image7.jpg Service Dogs Mobility Dog Ike https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcab0ee05038248fbb245be/e8e7f87f-e28b-4d22-9be3-cd8a8b25b28e/image9.jpg Service Dogs Service Dog Callie & Handler Tena https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcab0ee05038248fbb245be/bce85b58-3741-4210-8171-3a77c2ec697c/image10.jpg Service Dogs Service Dog Otis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcab0ee05038248fbb245be/f9da03ed-a59d-44d7-be7c-486180998729/image1.jpg Service Dogs ASD Assistance Dog Clover, Bernedoodle, Sold https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcab0ee05038248fbb245be/a944e856-93a6-4851-aee3-9c00fc4be2d9/image11.jpg Service Dogs Service Dog Scout, Bernedoodle,Sold https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcab0ee05038248fbb245be/a650a5d3-5a14-41e7-8fdc-e024714aa571/image4.jpg Service Dogs Service Dog Scount & His Handler