Christian K-9 Academy

Christian K9 academy was the perfect fit for our family and our German shepherd puppy. We are so pleased with the results. Dean was primarily his trainer and he was phenomenal!! We always had great communication while our pup was at training and felt comfortable. After the training, they make sure you are set up for success at home. We are so blessed to have found Christian K9, Mitch and Dean, that treats dogs like their own. Thank you will never be enough! Sam and Joe

We brought our 10 month old Newfoundland to Christian K9 Academy after struggling to train her ourselves at home. We were having problems with listening, playing too rough with the children and smaller dogs, and generally becoming uncontrollable when excited. At around 100lbs and still growing, it was becoming a big concern, especially with our 3 year old and other small children that would visit and want to play outside. We opted for the 2 week board and train program and worked with Dean. He was fantastic with the dog, providing us updates, pictures, and videos, and addressing our concerns. When we picked Maple up she was a new dog. Able to walk on leash and take commands, able to walk off leash and take commands, and her excitement could be controlled around children and adults. The chasing, knocking down our excited toddler, and taking his toys is no longer an issue. She understands and responds to common commands (come, heel, sit, stay, down, place) and is wonderful to walk on and off leash now. Additionally, we’re not dog trainers, we’ve owned multiple dogs and know how to teach them for the most part, but Maple is by far the largest dog we’ve owned and the lack of control was more of a problem than past dogs. I say this to highlight how great Dean was during the pick up process and the continued support. He spent multiple hours with us, teaching us how to reinforce the training Maple had received, how to adjust for issues, and how to continue training at home to squash issues and teach new behaviors. Once home we’ve continued to be in communication with Dean about how she’s doing and addressing issues. We were running out of ideas and patience when we decided on the board and train program, and we’re so thankful for the results. We have a new dog, the kids can safely and confidently play in the backyard without fear of being chased and/or knocked down, and we can go on family walks around the farm again without worries or constantly needing to yell and correct the dog or rescue the children from her out of control behavior. We also are assured follow up sessions as needed as part of our package, but the dog has been doing so well, I’m not even sure we’ll need them. I highly recommend Christian K9 Academy to any and all dog owners looking to improve their and their dogs lives, together.

I sent my dog Callan to their board-and-train program (along with my ex’s dog a year later), and both of them went in acting like absolute little menaces. I’m talking zero manners, full chaos, and vibes of “I run this house.” They came back completely transformed — calmer, more confident, and actually listening like real civilized citizens. Mitch and Dean were amazing the entire way through. They kept in constant contact, sent updates, and made the whole process feel easy and reassuring. You can tell they genuinely care about the dogs and are proud of the work they do. If your dog needs structure, training, or a full personality reboot, this is the place to go. They worked magic on both dogs!

We couldn’t be happier with the incredible experience my dog, Snow, had at Christian K9 Dog Training Academy! From the moment we arrived, it was obvious that this team is on a whole different level. Owner Mitch sets the tone with his professionalism, passion, and commitment to top-tier training, and it shows in everything they do. Snow was treated like family from day one, and the level of care she received was outstanding. Her trainers, Dean and Riley, went above and beyond — their patience, skill, and genuine love for dogs made all the difference. They kept me updated, answered every question, and tailored Snow’s training to fit her personality perfectly. The results speak for themselves. Snow came home more confident, focused, and better behaved than ever. The transformation has been incredible, and I’m truly grateful for the effort and expertise that went into her progress. If you’re looking for a place that combines heart, professionalism, and real results, Christian K9 Dog Training Academy is the gold standard. Huge thanks to Mitch, Dean, and Riley for taking such amazing care of Snow you all are the best! Highly recommend!