METHOD K9
Mind Over Mechanics
Dog Training for a modern world.
At Method K9 we train dogs of all ages, sizes, and breeds for on and off-leash obedience, but we specialize in the training of fearful, anxious, reactive, and aggressive dogs worldwide. We have changed many lives with our detailed common-sense approach and feel that there is hope for every struggling dog and every struggling owner.
Stephanie Vichinsky
Owner and Founder
Method K9 & Method K9 Institute
With more than 15 years of experience as a professional dog trainer and canine behavior specialist, Stephanie has built a reputation as one of the leading experts in dog behavior modification and advanced dog training programs.
Throughout her career, she has successfully rehabilitated thousands of dogs with behavioral challenges while also focusing on training and mentoring the next generation of professional dog trainers through the Method K9 Institute’s dog trainer certification and education programs.
A New York native with a strong background in business, entrepreneurship, and economics, Julius has been building and managing businesses from a young age. He oversees sales, marketing, accounting, staff management, public relations, and IT, helping ensure that dog owners and students have a smooth experience when enrolling in dog training programs, behavior services, and dog trainer education courses.
Julius is passionate about building strong relationships with the community and works to ensure Method K9 continues delivering high-quality dog training services and professional dog trainer education.
Hope
Head Trainer and Institute Instructor
Method K9 & Method K9 Institute
Karrie is often the first person dog owners or aspiring dog trainers speak with when reaching out to Method K9 for help. With more than 30 years of customer service experience, she helps guide clients through the process of finding the right dog training program, behavior consultation, or dog trainer certification course.
Outside the office, she enjoys spending time with her husband, kids, and their Australian Shepherds: River, Cooper, and Maddie.
Aurora
Marketing Director
Method K9 & Method K9 Institute
Julius Vichinsky
Owner and General Manager
Method K9 & Method K9 Institute
After a life-changing motorcycle accident ended her career as a corrections officer, her Husky/Shepherd, Murphy, helped her through recovery and inspired her to pursue a career helping dogs and their owners. Hope now specializes in canine behavior modification, advanced dog training, and rehabilitation of complex behavioral cases.
For more than a decade, Hope has worked with aggressive, reactive, and difficult behavioral cases, successfully rehabilitating thousands of dogs. At Method K9 Institute, she also plays a key role in educating and mentoring students enrolled in the dog training school’s professional trainer programs.
Office Manager
Method K9 & Method K9 Institute
Karrie
Aurora creates the digital marketing, website design, and media content for the dog training school’s education programs. She manages video production, website updates, and marketing materials that help connect dog owners and aspiring trainers with Method K9’s professional dog training and dog trainer certification programs.
Alongside her design background, Aurora has experience raising German Shepherd Dogs and working in dog boarding facilities. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, camping, and spending time with her son and her dogs.