The dog trainer you've been looking for!…read more Erin was everything we could have asked for when we started looking for training for our two dogs, Django and Pierogi. What really stood out was her ability to adapt to each dog's specific needs during every session. She found the right approach for both our 4-year-old Boxer and our younger Frenchie, which isn't easy to do at the same time. Even more importantly, she treats the dogs with genuine care, patience, and kindness, like they're her own. They absolutely loved having her come to the house for their sessions. Erin didn't just train our dogs, she also worked with us to make sure we understood how to continue the training on our own. I highly recommend Erin and Training Tails K9 to anyone looking for a great dog trainer.

If you're on the fence about dog training, let me be the one to push you off it. RUN to Training…read moreTails! Erin is absolutely incredible, and working with her has been one of the best decisions we've made as pet owners. We came in with a puppy who had zero concept of basic obedience AND some behavioral issues that were honestly starting to stress us out. Erin assessed the situation quickly, gave us a clear game plan, and most importantly, actually got results. Our dog picked up sit, stay, and leash manners faster than I expected, and the behavioral stuff? Night and day difference. What sets Erin apart is how she works with the humans just as much as the dogs. She explains the "why" behind every technique so you can reinforce everything at home. No gimmicks, no harsh methods, just smart, patient, effective training. Training Tails has a customer for life. Highest possible recommendation!

Cathy is extremely talented dog trainer. My doberman is able to walk the neighborhood without…read moredragging me and lurching towards other dogs. Cathy also made me switch from the German choker to the leash loop over the nose. I am ready to have her train my older Doberman soon. Although I thought my dog was being trained, in the course of weeks , I also was being trained to become a more confident dog owner.

Cathy is the best..I really learned how to train my 2 French Bulldogs based on her expertise and…read moreher practical approach. Beyond her deep knowledge of how to train dogs, Cathy is so good at calming your anxiety if you are having an issue with your dog or dogs..I recommend Cathy to be your dog trainer..she is liked i said in the beginning..The Best!

I highly recommend taking dog training classes through Angel Dogs. I just finished a month long…read moresession of the Basic Dog Obedience group classes with my terroir, Charlie and I really enjoyed the classes. Eileen does a great job teaching the classes and Charlie also learned a lot throughout the session. Not only does he now know basic commands but his behavior in general has improved.

I have taken 5 of Eileen Tonick's classes through the Phoenix parks and rec program (1st and 2nd…read moreobedience classes, 1st and 2nd agility and dog adventure). All were good experiences and time well spent for both me and my dogs. I have 3 dogs with 3 very different personalities. Two are rescues and have "challenging" personalities. She was "right on" with her diagnosis and methodology of each dog. I especially like her honesty in letting me know the limitations of the dog when appropriate. I would recommend her in a heartbeat. MR, Phoenix

Great group of instructors lead by Jean who is amazing!…read more Wide variety of classes for every level of dog.

We are in the midst of a 6 week class with Beverly and WOW what an absolutely huge difference it…read morehas made. We have a very energetic Aussie and saw immediate improvements in her obedience. Even though COVID has been a challenge, Desert Dog has made adjustments along the way and we are still able to go to class during this very important learning and socialization period in the puppy timeline. No less than 3 very knowledgeable dog handlers pointed us to Desert Dog. Like any class, you get out of it what you put in!

Super fantastic. I couldn't believe how well this worked. I was very hesitant but I am impressed. I…read morehave two big energetic boys, one lesson worked. Devin is very gentle and the dogs fall under his spell, yet even after he left, the lesson stuck. The dogs still, three weeks later, still behave. My Dogs no longer charge the door when the bell rings. My dogs stay on their Murphy bed, they don't even try to get up on our bed during the night. Amazing. Solidly support this trainer.

Devin is amazing. Within one hour, he trained my dogs not to bark when people knock on my door…read moreusing a verbal command. They have since stopped jumping on visitors. He also trained them to sit and taught them impulse control (waiting for my command to eat dinner). Now we are working on their worst behavior -- going crazy when they see other dogs on leashes when we are walking. There is already a huge improvement and I know they will get better at staying calm as I practice with them using Devin's techniques. Keep in mind that my dogs are 9 and 11 years old, so Devin can teach an old dog new "tricks".

Tanja is a very calm and well knowledgeable trainer! I am so grateful that Tanja from AZ K9 Academy…read moretook us on as clients. Her methodology and approach in explaining the dogs mind and way of thinking after carefully analyzing them during training is by far the best I have seen. Every question gets answered in a well explained way and provides useful tools and instructions for your own personal downtime/follow up training with your dog after the session. We adopted Ahsoka (Belgian Malinois-German Shepard mix) at 4 months of age from a no kill rescue and found out that day there were many issues needing to be addressed - diet, confidence, and just learning how to be a dog. After reaching out, Tanja was quick to respond and set up a complimentary home visit to meet Ahsoka. Tanja built a level of comfort with Ahsoka during that initial visit and showed me immediately how to handle and respond to Ahsoka in order to stop her nervous behavior and acting out (in addition to how to help Ahsoka in diet and nutrition and get the explosive diarrhea under control, getting in and out of the car and taking short rides without the constant vomiting, and next-steps for being in the presence of other humans and their pets without the crazy barking and fear behaviors). When Tanja left, I felt hope again. We have been training with Tanja once a week since the initial visit and have learned so much already. Ahsoka is now going to public places and showing everyone what a sweet girl she really is! Currently, we have her in the 1-week Board-n-Train and were so thrilled to see her attempting play with other dogs for the first time. What an awesome moment to see Ahsoka getting to just be a dog. It has been such a great experience for our family and Ahsoka. She has been able to learn how to become more confident and we are learning how to manage her energy. Hands down I would recommend AZ K9 Academy to anyone who needs to find a great trainer. AZ K9 Academy is well informed, efficient and very professional at this craft. More than five stars for sure - very highly recommended!

We have a 10-month-old dog that we believed would benefit from having a "professional" assist us…read morewith teaching proper commands, walking on a leash, etc. We wanted the training to be personal (not a group setting) and done in our home. We contacted AZ K9 Academy and Jennifer was available to provide the training. The cost was a bit steep - $496.80 for 4, one-hour sessions - but we felt we would have greater outcomes with personal training, so we booked it. On a positive note, Jennifer was always on time, prepared, pleasant and we trained the entire hour. We learned some basic tools to better assist our pup with walks, being around other dogs, etc. It was during the second training session that things went south. Jennifer wanted to try a collar that she could electronically "buzz" (vibrate) in order to get our pup's attention. We permitted it and with the first buzz, our pup became frantic and was clearly afraid of the buzz. Jennifer said this was "normal" for some pups the first time they feel the vibration. However, with each buzz, things only got worse, so we asked her to stop (she did) and we did our best to end the training on a positive note for our pup (giving her the command to sit, then down and she was rewarded.) The following week, we could not get our pup near the living room (where she had been "buzzed"). When Jennifer came the 3rd and 4th weeks, our pup was clearly afraid of her and was reluctant to do anything near her or with her. Essentially, we lost 2 to 3 weeks of training because of this incident. So we paid a lot of money and got very little training (due to our pup being afraid of Jennifer when she used the buzz collar). Bottom line - we know every pup reacts differently to various situations and when this occurred with our pup, we perhaps felt that AZ K9 Academy should have offered at least one additional week of training to compensate for the lost training days.

Dave with Empowered K9 Training has changed my life. This may seem like a bold statement but it's…read moretrue. What Dave has done for me and my dogs is nothing short of a miracle. Can you imagine your two dogs laying calmly and quietly in their beds while the Cox Cable technician traipses in and out of your house leaving the front door open and going from room to room? Well that's exactly what happened at my house last month thanks to Dave's help and training. It is an absolute joy to walk my dogs now. Dave's training techniques made a difference in our walks after just one session! I walk them twice a day now and I'm lazy! Dave is a wonderful trainer with a wonderful program. Who doesn't love being able to text and call your dogs' trainer long after the sessions have ended for help and advice? And he actually texts back and calls back! Love this guy! Do yourself and your dog a favor and give Dave a call.

I want to be crystal clear before I write this review; this is my review of Dave at Empowered K9…read moreTraining. Nobody asked me to do this and it's 100% on my own. We elected to go with the 3-week train & board, and I am extremely thankful we did. We created a poor environment for our 8-month old Dachshund mix puppy, Kona. We did everything wrong, including baby talk, no boundaries, very little rules, sleeping in the bed from time to time, jumping on the coach, etc, etc, etc. About the only thing we did right is crate train our puppy fairly well. Today is post-training, Day 6 and I am completely blown away and EXTREMELY HAPPY! I recognize, we have a long ways to go, but our pup is a rebuilt dog. After 3-weeks of training from Dave and 100% execution of his "post board & train" plan for the first 6 days, we have a happy dog and happy owners. We now have a dog that understands the rules & boundaries. She walks right next to us with a loose leash. She doesn't pull, sniff or get distracted. If she does, a small correction is made and she's back on track. She comes, every single time we say "Kona Come". She stays "In Place" for several hours at a time and is 100% housebroken. What I appreciate about Dave the most is his no-nonsense and straight forward style. If you don't like e-collar training then Dave is not for you; however, my guess is you don't understand e-collar training. Dave took his time with us, educated us (combined with my own research) and demonstrated for us the benefits of e-collar. Dave called every few days to check in and keep us updated, which was great. We now enjoy Kona and the freedom she has is much different. Last night, we were hanging out in the garage with the garage door open for a few hours and Kona was right, just hanging out with us. She never strayed far off, didn't run and if she got a little close the boundary, "Kona Come" did the trick to correct her. Truly thankful that we went with Empowered K9 Training!

Heidi was fantastic. She came to our home to evaluate our dog's unique situation and offered us her…read morehonest opinion and expertise. I would definitely recommend her for anyone that wants to not only train their dog through positive reinforcement, but also understand why they behave in a certain manner.