Good K9 Academy

Okay, let's start with the dog. We adopted Gelato in November 2022 and were told he was "reactive" when he saw other dogs. Our previous pooch wasn't reactive, but he didn't get along with everyone so it wasn't a deal breaker when he heard "reactive". The most important I think to recognize is that Gelato was in a shelter for almost 4 months being surrounded by constant barking. According to the shelter Gelato lived with another dog previously before being surrendered due to the owners age. Anyway the first week we had Gelato at home he was definitely reactive but not aggressive. He was afraid of everything. As a result, when he saw another dog his hackles went up and he would stand on his hind to legs and basically scream at the other dog. My boyfriend began looking into basic training for us and after some research, thought it would be better to have proper training. I agreed and we began the search for an actual training program. The first one he actually stumbled upon was good k9 academy. At first when my boyfriend said "board and train" oh my gosh I don't think I ever said no so fast. All those horror stories of dogs being left in hot vans or getting sick or getting loose etc. I was against it at first but my boyfriend showed me the profile and the alumni and I began to see that this isn't just any old PetSmart board and train pet hotel kind of deal. It's people who really care about your pet and the proof is in the poochies. There were so many success stories of dogs who were similar to Gelato. So we scheduled our consultation and Andrew came out himself to meet us and Gelato. He was very honest and up front about everything which I really appreciated. At the consultation he brought another dog with whom he was working with and Gelato did his thing and freaked, so Andrew decided to put the e-collar on to test and see how he would react and to my surprise but also relief, Gelato stopped! After some more consultation type things (i.e. walking next to each of us, walking past the other dog) we realized that Gelato actually has a chance at learning how to be a dog again. Andrew had actually said that he wanted to work with Gelato himself! So my boyfriend and I took the night to discuss which trainings we'd prefer and we decided to take the leap and invest in Gelato's well-being. Fast forward some more and we are dropping Gelato off at Andrews for the (at least) two weeks board and train. We were also prepared to have Gelato there for longer due to his reactivity and not knowing how he would do. Upon that first drop off night Gelato was reactive and barking but by the next day, Andrew sent us pictures and videos of his progress and it was amazing what changed in just a matter of a couple of days. Andrew was very communicative with us and was always sharing videos and pictures and answering our many texts and phone calls about any questions or concerns we had. Gelato has been home for a bit now and Andrew was very helpful at the drop off and has continued to offer his help while gelato transitions back into his own home. He even offered to have Gelato come for a play date with his own dogs! Gelato has learned so much and we owe it all to good k9 academy! They taught him how to be a dog again and I am forever grateful for Andrew and his staff who take the time to work with dogs and people. Words can't describe how amazed I am with Gelato's training and confidence. He can run and play and have fun without being anxious! He learned some advanced commands and loves getting treats for being such a good boy. It's reassuring knowing that my dog is safe when we go for walks and my own vigilance and anxiety can be lowered because of the training both Gelato and I have now. We are both more confident! This team is the best of the best and they are genuine dog lovers. They are very knowledgeable and they truly care about the pets and their owners. This has been the best experience for us and Gelato. Thank you so much, Andrew and your crew!

My dog Wumbo is an Alaskan Malamute. It was my first time having a big dog and I was kinda getting tired of him being a little mischievous, not listening and always getting distracted. Sending him to boarding training gave me a break from him. When he came back he’s calmer and listens to me better. I was so surprised that my dog can walk right next to me now without pulling and sometimes without a leash. Their trainer, David gave me the right tools and the confidence to continue exercising what my dog have learned from training. Good K9 Academy is definitely worth it.

I got my dog trained by good K9. Skyler was my trainer! I have extremely stubborn 50 pound beagle who pulled me everywhere. We did the one week day train. Now we can actually communicate. Everyday we’re working on everything Skyler has taught us. Obviously good k9 isn’t going to fix everything that is going on with your dog, but they can give you the tools to work on them together. You need to go into it with a realistic outcome.