Valencia K9 Academy LLC

Sergio is amazing and caring it may be your dog but he treats them like they are family. I trust Sergio because he has trained my dog but he has also assisted with a medical emergency when she had a seizure. He went above and beyond to make sure I was in the loop and that she was safe and being cared for. My dog loves him and thinks of him as family too. Sergio will also work with the pet parent to help them better understand the dogs needs.

We are so pleased with the training our dog and ourselves received from Valencia K9 Academy! Sergio is very friendly, knowledgeable, and thorough. He answered all of our questions about what our dog would experience while in his care and provided many check ups along the way including videos and photos. He taught us how to help our dog learn and behave so that she can go on outings with us. Would recommend him 100%.

Sergio is a true professional. He is very clear on expectations and delivers results. I boarded Luckey, my Golden Retriever, twice with the K9 Academy. On both occasions, Sergio sent photos and videos of Luckey's experience there. When I dropped off Luckey the second time for boarding, he went right to the play area anxious to meet and learn with Sergio. I really appreciated the training and feeding advice Sergio provided. The slow feeder bowl was perfect! I highly recommend this place!

Sergio has truly transformed our lives! My German Shepherd, Tinkerbell, is a strong-willed “chainsaw on wheels.” Before training, walks were a challenge—she would pull me down the street and only obey basic commands when she felt like it. Her jumping was out of control, making it difficult for me, our guests, and even my two-year-old. We attempted training on our own, but it became clear that Tinkerbell needed more expertise than I could provide. At seven months old, she joined Sergio’s eight-week program. His patience and deep understanding of dogs are remarkable. Now, Tinkerbell has blossomed into the perfect family dog! She no longer jumps on people, heels beautifully while walking (even without prompting), and can stay in her “place” for hours with a calm demeanor. Her “out” command is fantastic, and playing fetch has never been easier. Sergio went above and beyond, taking Tinkerbell to new environments where she once felt scared, and she thrived in those situations. I learned just as much during this process as she did. Sergio provides daily videos of her progress and schedules training sessions with us to reinforce her skills at home. He even checks in regularly to ensure she continues to do well. I am incredibly grateful to have found Sergio! I would recommend him to anyone—he can train anything with four legs! His accommodating nature and expertise have made a world of difference for us. I can't express enough positive things about our experience!

Out of the kindness of his heart, Sergio agreed to provide daycare for our dog while we rode our bikes on the Chief Ladiga trail. While this was clearly not what a first-class dog trainer does, it helped a couple of out-of-towners be able to enjoy some worry-free bike rides. Our dog instantly bonded with him and had a great time. He even sent us videos showing the fun she was having! We were a bit afraid she wouldn’t want to get in the car when it was time to leave.