Solid K9 Training Academy

I found Solid K9 Training after I adopted a resource-guarding puppy from the shelter and had to return it after one day. I was desperate to learn more about what I could have done to stop this behavior. I stumbled on their YouTube video on teaching "out" to prevent resource guarding after finding several videos of methods that I doubted would work, such as trading for a higher value item. I started listening to Jeff and Joelle's podcast, What Would Jeff Do? I was hooked. His direct delivery of information and empathy for people really drew me to want to learn more from him. After watching much of his free content on YouTube, I learned that they offered online courses. I had already started to apply their philosophy to my service dog and really refined his training. I talked to Jeff and Joelle about which course I should get if I was going to get a second dog, and they directed me to their bundle of the Puppy Course and Green to Graduate. When I first got my service dog as a puppy and when I tried to adopt that puppy from the shelter, I felt woefully out of my depth. With these courses under my belt, I felt so much more prepared and like I was ready to handle anything that a new puppy could throw my way. I also knew that if I ran into problems, I could count on Jeff and Joelle to be there for support. While sometimes it was delivered bluntly, it was all information I needed to hear. So I got my second puppy at four months old and trained her to be off-leash dragging a long line by six months old. I have been an avid collector of Jeff and Joelle's courses, and I also did one of their coaching programs. As a result of challenging myself through their coaching, I got a new job working with dogs every day, and my outlook on life has been SO MUCH BETTER!! I am now raising a third puppy who I have done most of the puppy course with and will be doing Green to Graduate with, and I cannot wait to see her progress! My dogs have come so far with Jeff and Joelle's training methods, and I am no longer powerless to stop unwanted behaviors. While my dogs have attended and will attend training classes, these are more of a supplement to the real chunk of the training that I do at home and out in public with Solid K9 Training's courses. There are so many nuances that just don't get covered in a group class with 13 other dogs. I feel like I have learned so much about dog training and about myself because of Jeff and Joelle. I am also a part of their online community, which is made up of super supportive people who just want to see you succeed. Jeff and Joelle have helped me immensely, and if I ever did a board and train, I would send my dogs to them. They have guided me in my journey in these past two years that I have known them, and it has been a wonderful experience!

Solid K9 Training have helped us so much with our 2 German Shepherds and now our adult Golden. We had tried other trainers/training(PP/FF), that didn't work. If anything the PP//FF made behaviors worse. As a result left us feeling it was hopeless and well, robbed prior to finding Jeff at Solid K9 Training through YouTube videos. I quickly found that the short video clips were working. I then heard about the free Q/A podcast he did, which also helped. From there, because we definitely could no longer afford a board and train, we purchased Jeff's online course. Now, I was still somewhat skeptical even with the small successes I was having with SK9T free content, help from the Q/A. The skepticism I had felt vanished with my 1st purchase of Walk the Walk. From there it was Green to Graduate, Reactivity Seminar because I Loved all the easy, plain simple information/instruction being given, being put out with some humor

Jeff and Joelle did an amazing job with Simon. I transported him from Boston, as I know that they are the best. He has made amazing strides in six weeks. His main issue was anxiety. Simon was a stray in Fort Worth. I now have a confident German Shepherd who knows where he fits in; he is happy and content. If you ever told me that Simon could stay in place and do recall in Home Depot six months ago, I would not have believed it. Thank you Joelle and Jeff.

I can’t thank you enough! I had been trying to get my dog past his reactivity with other dogs for months! Honestly, you provided a simple suggestion that was able to more us past what was holding us back and I’ve been able to take him everyone now! I love how your courses are basically live sessions of you explaining while doing! I appreciate your frank talk and openness on how to solve problems and I’ve witnessed the results others have had, as well as met and made some great friends in the 90 day program! Thank you!!! If you are struggling with your dog I highly recommend solid K9 training!