The School 4 Dogs

I brought my 1 1/2 year old high energy GSP to The School 4 Dogs to prepare him for the CGC and for his next step in service training. Not only has Erin and Andy help me learn how to train Bugs they have also taught me alot about myself and how to be a good dog handler. Not only is the training top notch professional, they are also very personable and tailor the training to you and your needs. I would highly recommend The School 4 Dogs to anyone needing help with their training.

We got Gunner a 95lb 14 month old Rhodesian Ridgeback Apr of 2025. He came to us with a wonderful loving disposition but other than potty training he had NO other training. To say he had an abundance of playful sometimes wild energy would be an understatement, he had no understanding of the appropriate behavior to be part of a family and live in the house with us and our cat . Since working with Andy, Erin and Amber for the last 6 months they have trained my wife and I how to teach Gunner what is appropriate behavior in our home. The 95lb canine tornado we took to "The School 4 Dogs" 6 months ago is unrecognizable, and so are my wife and I when it comes to understanding dog behavior. Without removing Gunner's happy go lucky "lets play" personality he is now a joyful part of the pack co-existing with people and other pets in our home. One of the most concerning behaviors was Gunner's need to chase our cat Satoshi in the house to the point where Satoshi stayed in the basement hiding. Without doing specific training to stop "chasing the cat" the obedience training fixed the problem, Gunner slowly started to understand Satoshi was part of the pack and he was not to be chased, now they are BFFs. The best part about the training The School 4 Dogs offers is that they're "FLEXIBLE" they tailored OUR training to OUR needs! We never felt like it was one size fits all training. After completing the initial 26 week training we just signed up for the "Off Leash E-Collar" training and only reason they get a 5 is because 10 wasn't an option. Last thought, be sure to check out the store "Indy Raw" since changing Gunner's diet from store bought Kibble to primarily raw I believe his demeanor has changed for the better, there is no more grass chewing or the eating of cat, squirrel and rabbit poop. Love "The School 4 Dogs" John , Andrea, Gunner and especially Satoshi (Our Cat)! P.S. Its a great place to gets some board and training when Mom and Dad are out of town. Gunner

My dog Harrison and I had a great experience at The School 4 Dogs. Harrison was struggling with reactivity. Both Andy and Erin are very knowledgeable and experienced trainers. Their calm and professional approach helped both me and Harrison feel more confident with our abilities over time. During our six-month course, I was able to easily choose the day and time each week for a session that fit my schedule. Each session was tailored to our needs building week by week to improve on following commands and reducing his reactivity. I highly recommend The School 4 Dogs.

We took our 5 month old puppy to the School For Dogs’ 6 month program. From the start, it was clear Andy and Erin cared about our dog and our goals for him. Every class was customized to fit our goals for our dog and was not just a generic training session. He learned so much over the 6 months and we regularly get complimented on how well behaved our dog is at less than a year old. He was even able to pass his AKC CGC by the end of the 6 month course. We also had the opportunity to take a group class with Andy and Erin. This class was great exposure to other dogs, environments, and real world situations. We are very grateful for the lessons not only our dog, but also us as owners, have learned and will continue to grow on. Thanks Andy and Erin!!