K-9 Korner

K-9 Korner is a monthly column focused on dog behavior, common problems, prevention and rehabilitation techniques.  Topics for the column will range from food aggression and dominance, to positive training techniques and the importance of doggy socialization.

Kinga Berro is a dog behavioral trainer known for her work with rescue dogs of all kinds and with all kinds of issues.  She is the owner of Kinga’s K9s, providing dog rehabilitation and training in the DC Metro Area.  While she was always the resident obedience trainer of her family’s animals her true passion lies in helping dogs and their owners understand each others’ needs and in preventing owners from giving up on their beloved pets. Because of her understanding of the desolate situation of millions of dogs in the United States, Kinga works with several rescue organizations to rehabilitate dogs that have behavioral issues due to being homeless or abandoned.  Her expertise comes from observation and hands-on work with dogs in numerous environments and situations.  She has embraced techniques from literature, seminars, and working with other behavioral experts. Kinga is a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) and is focused on continual education in the field of dog psychology and behavior rehabilitation. Kinga is the proud owner of her two wonderful dogs Socks and Walt.  Socks, a lab/pitt mix, she adopted from a rural shelter in King William County the day he was scheduled to be euthanized due to shelter overpopulation.  She adopted Walt, a coonhound mix, from a rescue organization that found him abandoned at 5 weeks old on the street.   Kinga is dedicated to helping dogs and their owners live in harmony and stopping destructive and sometimes dangerous behaviors that may cause a dog to be given to a shelter or another home.

If you have questions or topic ideas, please contact Kinga at Kinga@kk9s.com or 703-868-7857 or visit www.kk9s.com.