Hillside K9 Academy

We brought our dog here for training. He had serious behavioral issues. After six training sessions, he was a different dog, much more mellow and less reactive. The trainer, Victoria, was very knowledgeable and taught us how to get his behavior under control. Dog training at Hillside Canine is well worth the investment of your time and money. I highly recommend bringing your dog here to see positive results.

We bought our Belgian Malinois from Shawn & Jennifer, Shawn has continued to train him with us, and we board him with them whenever we go out of town. It's well worth the drive from Phoenix for training and boarding. They helped us pick out the most amazing dog for our family, and Shawn taught us a tremendous amount about our dog. Their business is run very well, and it's obvious they care and have tons of experience with training. On a 2 week vacation last year we dropped our dog off and he had been limping for a couple days, but we couldn't find the cause, which was likely a cactus thorn. They took care of him when an abscess developed, had a vet see him, took photos for us, and he was recovered by the time we picked him up. They do a terrific job grooming as well.

I have my Siberian Husky groomed quarterly for de-shedding and this was the worst, most expensive experience I have ever had (˜$15 more than any place I have been in four different states). This was my first time with Hillside. Not only was the de-shedding ineffective, they muzzled my dog (who is a very docile, wonderful animal) so tightly that her nose had a mark on it for hours afterward. They did not treat her paws as I had requested. She was likely nicked by poor handling of the brushes because she developed hotspots soon after the grooming. I will not go back.

Hillside K9 Academy is a state-of-the-art breeder and trainer of Belgian Malinois, German & Shepherds as well as Labrador Retrievers. They produce top of line working dogs for law enforcement, border patrol, detection, search and rescue, therapy and service, etc. They guarantee you the Perfect Dog for your needs. Shawn and Jennifer are the awesome owners of Hillside and I recommend them to any experienced handler. A+++

Hillside K9 academy is the best. I adopted a Shepard Mix from the shelter. It turns out she was afraid of everyone, human and other dogs. We were planning a vacation and didn't know what we were going to do with her. I visited every boarding facility I could find in Phoenix one Sunday. None seemed to be a fit for her. When I arrived back home in the Verde Valley my daughter mentioned a new place off the freeway, Hillside K9 academy. I called and went over for an evaluation. I ended up enrolling her in a training class and eventually boarded her there for our trip. I couldn't be happier. Jennifer and Sean have treated her as if she were their own dog. I am so happy that they are here and that my dog has found her home away from home. I don't worry about her while in their care. Thank you Jennifer and Sean for all the work you do. We are blessed to have you in this community.