Active Canine Academy

Viktoriia truly surpassed all expectations with my son’s German shepherd-Achilles. He was boarded and trained for 4 weeks, and the transformation has been incredible. Today, he’s confident, well-mannered around people and other dogs, and fully crate, potty, and house trained. Words can’t Express our immense gratitude for Viktoriia’s dedication, expertise, and passion as Achilles’ trainer. She kept us engaged with updates—sending pictures, texts, and videos of his ongoing progress. Plus, she took the time to teach us how to maintain his training at home. Viktoriia is simply the best!!

I am very pleased with the obedience training my dog received at Active Canine. Viktoriia’s professionalism, punctuality and efficient use of time were much appreciated. It is readily obvious that she understands canine behavior and shares her observations. She is patient with both the dog and the handler. Viktoriia introduced clear, effective commands that my dog picked up quickly, and she made sure I understood how to reinforce everything at home. My dog, Zuma, was shy and somewhat scared around other dogs and walking around in public spaces. After Viktoriia’s training, Zuma is a much more confident dog in public spaces, around other dogs, and follows commands to the point that I have no hesitation having off-leash play time at the park. Zuma is no longer just a pet - she has become a wonderful companion. It is without reservation that I give Viktoriia my highest recommendation.

Viktoria is an exceptionally skilled dog trainer, and working with her has been one of the best decisions we’ve made for our German Shepherd puppy. Not only has she been wonderful at training our dog, she has also done an outstanding job teaching us how to properly train and communicate with our puppy. That guidance has been incredibly valuable and has made a huge difference in how confident we feel as owners. Our puppy also stayed with Viktoria in her in-custody training program for four weeks, and the transformation in her behavior was truly incredible. The improvement in focus, manners, and responsiveness was immediately obvious. It’s clear that Viktoria has deep expertise, patience, and a genuine understanding of how to work with dogs in a way that produces lasting results. Because of Viktoria’s work, we’re confident that we’ll have a long, happy life with our dog, and that relationship will be far better because she has been part of the process. We’re extremely grateful for everything she has done and would recommend her without hesitation to anyone looking for a truly excellent dog trainer.