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    Marvel K9 Dog Training Academy

    4.7 (45 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Rachael H.

    I honestly cannot recommend Marvel K9 enough. I adopted my sweet girl Tabby September of 2021. She was fearful and anxious around literally anyone who wasn't myself or my family and I honestly was on the fence about a board and train but after taking her for the first meet and greet with Erene, I knew it was going to be the best decision ever. Erene, her husband along with their staff have quite the well oiled machine running at their facility and it's impressive and puts your mind at ease when you take your pups there. You can tell everyone who works there loves what they do, they're kind, welcoming and obviously love the animals they take care of. I kind of thought tabby was going to be some weird scared dog forever and I would have to just adjust my life around her but that's absolutely not the case. She was gone for about 5 weeks and came home a totally different dog. Her willingness to go in her kennel is worth every penny alone!! (Was previously a battle every time we wanted to put her in there) it really put my mind at ease too that tabby would be with other dogs, getting passed around to various trainers, spending time in Erene's home with her family and children instead of just being locked up in a kennel all day. I really appreciate all of the time Erene has spent with me teaching me how to properly maintain tabby's training as well as encouraging my family to also be present for our post boarding lessons. I cannot recommend them enough. I would send all of my animals in the future to Marvel k9, they're absolutely rockstars and if you're thinking about bringing your dog here, absolutely go for it!

    Michael A.

    I have to say this is the best place to get your dog trained. For our King Shephard Olivia, it was a night and day difference. We enrolled her into the "Behavior Modification" program and it helped out big time. Even though our pup wasn't bad, we just couldn't have company over with out her inside her kennel or outside. Now she is great around other people, listens to commands and she's really engaged with the training. The great thing about Marvel K9 is they continue the training even after she came home. We have another one to do but we're going to enroll her into proctection training next. She is much better and all I can say is THANK YOU. If you're just thinking about doing training or just want to see if this is a good spot, send them an email and try out the free evaluation and go from there.

    Sara C.

    Irene, Francois and staff at Marvel K9 have been FANTASTIC for our 20 month old Vizsla DUKE. Recently we had a baby and Irene instructed an in home integration session with our dog and newborn, giving us direction and a plan for keeping them both safe and able to co-mingle under the same roof! We have also used Marvel K9 for both Advanced Off Leash (AOL) training and boarding and can only say the best things! All of their staff is friendly and on the same page language and messaging-wise when training our dog and teaching us humans a consistent way to be his leader.

    Kingston a happy Marvel K9 graduate
    Greg M.

    We brought our 1 year old rescue ( Belgian Malinois) to Erene and Francois for basic obedience training and behavior modification, focusing on correcting dog reactivity. We could not be happier with the results as our Mal is now a very social and well behaved K9. Both Erene and Francois spent extra time with us both at the Marvel facility and in our home to insure our understanding of how to use commands and rewards for good behavior and to help integrate our rescue with our other two dogs. They both along with the other Marvel trainers are very easy to work with and take their time to insure training is done properly. If you are in need of professional K9 training we highly recommend Marvel K9

    Alicia O.

    Please don't fall for the reviews. My dog stayed here 6 weeks and came back just as wild as when he went there. I don't believe that a dog is trained only if they have a prong collar and e collar on. I have used both these methods with my other dog and they work but my dog also is trained without them on. There was very little communication when my dog was at training and when I would get communication it would be after multiple attempts. When I came for the go home training my dog had cuts on his neck and was told it was from playing with other dogs . I know this is from excessive prong use. I am so disappointed that I spent 3600 dollars to have my dog come back skinnier, not trained and abused. I would never recommend this place to anyone. They wanted me to continue 1:1 training but I was done. I think 1:1 training with Reputable trainer is better than a board and train where your dog will be cooped up in a tiny kennel for weeks.

    I am soooo happy with the training Marvel K9 provided me and my dog, Saint. I had previously taken my dog to a different board and train program. I struggled with Saint after that training and felt like I was just not getting it or Saint and I were hopeless. Saint was leash aggressive and very hard to walk when other dogs were around. After working with Marvel K9, Saint really understood commands and I learned how to communicate with her. Walking has become enjoyable for us both! Today I walked through a small tourist town with tons of dogs around and Saint noticed them but had ZERO reaction. Everyone at Marvel K9 is so wonderful!

    Kristel M.

    Marvel K9 is AMAZING to work with. Let me start by saying how incredibly grateful we are to have found Erene and her team. Without her persistence and knowledge, what she's accomplished wouldn't have been possible. Dog trainer? Or dog whisperer more like. Erene is confident and you can clearly see that from our initial assessment at the BEAUTIFUL Marvel K9 facility. Our situation was unique I would say. We brought our 1.5 year old Male Frenchie to them because of some extreme fear and signs of aggression issue he was showing. From the first time we met Erene, I knew she was the right one for our baby after having hired other trainers and not seen any change. She knows exactly when and how to test your pup and NEVER makes you feel that she would let anything happen. She tested our pup with one of her large dogs, who is trained amazingly and didn't even flinch when our dog tried to react. You could clearly see she knew exactly how far she could go, safely to give you a accurate assessment. Which was something I needed to see after our last horrible experience with a past trainer. We decided to sign our Frenchi up for the Behavior Mod and advance off leash training board and train program. 4-6 weeks long. At drop off we only brought his food and pup. She boards them inside her home, which we love because it gave our baby a at home feel. She provided a bed for him while there, crate and offered to transition him to RAW food diet while there. We agreed and we are so happy we did. She does a safe; and informed transition, keeping you informed the process. She even added some supplements for skin and made him some yummy healthy treats. During his training, we were giving the option to visit when we asked, however we did not want to create any depression with us coming and going for our dog in the middle of training, we decided to FaceTime him( which was great and made it easier to not see him during training. Weekly we got a update on his training, via email and pictures of him as well. We also got photos regularly during training via text, and she answered any and every question we had. During his training he was introduced to all sizes of dogs, all breeds and all ages. He become besties with a lot of them and played well in day care as well at the facility. We also decided to board our 4 month old pug for the weekend with them at the end of his training and she also transitioned our puppy to RAW and introduced them to each other, which made it so Easy for me to have them home together again. At the end of training, we went to the facility to do our pre-home appointment we were givin some instructions on things he was trained to do so she could see if we were following the instructions right. It is not only important to Erene to make sure your pups are trained and listening, but also that you, the handler is following the commands properly as well. Because if you don't follow the commands and structures she's put into place, all the hard work she's done will go to waste. So, if you're not willing to do the work, then this might not be for you and you can't blame anyone but yourself if you don't listen to everything she teaches you and your pup. The next day, Erene personally drove our pup home, and re introduced him to our home calmly and worked again with us on "homework" for the week. We were able to ask any questions we had at this time, she showed us how to use all the tools she used for training and practiced the commands with us at our home as well. As a dog owner who has always had a fear of bad dog behavior because of past experience, getting him back home and being in charge now made me a little nervous, but I could clearly see that he was much happier, not depressed anymore and eager to please. Which made it easy for me to take the role she had been playing during his training. Our baby arrived home healthy, amazing coat, happy, non-injured, at a very healthy weight, and most importantly not fearful of many things he was when he left for training. We are so grateful to have found Marvel and Erene. We are even doing training for our puppy too with them because we realize we don't know all the answers and her help is unmeasurable. With the easy communication, and tremendous help Erene and her team have shown us, it is the BEST choice you can make for your furbaby. Any breed, any size and problem. We will choose Marvel every time and so should you. Especially if you want to be sure your pet is SAFE the entire time and NEVER left unsupervised. So excited to see how far out babies will continue to go with the trusted guidance of Marvel and Erene! Thank you all so much to every single person who took part in taking care of our baby. We are forever grateful

    Our standard Australian shepherd being well behaved at home

    We are so grateful we found Marvel! We have a standard Australian Shepherd and a mini Australian Shepherd, and both exhibited very typical Aussie behavior of being protective of us and anxious of strangers. They also were horrible leash walkers and only listened to us at dog parks sporadically. We did the advanced behavioral board and train. Marvel taught them how to communicate with us, and it was extremely obvious how much they loved and cared for them while they were there. And most importantly, afterwards they made sure we understood how to communicate with them and continue to train them. When they came home, it was night and day for their behavior issues, and we were able to spend more time enjoying our dogs instead of cleaning up after/dealing with our dogs. Marvel also came to our house and addressed specific concerns we had. I can't recommend them enough!

    We adopted our 4-year-old ACD in February of 2021 and enrolled him in the on-site advanced off-leash training program from mid-August through September. We just had our last at-home private lesson (1/30/22) that was included within the package, and we couldn't be happier! Odie LOVES the trainer Eric and has been so happy to see him every time. We're always getting compliments on how well-behaved Odie is. Adopting an "older" dog is a risk, but he is worth his weight in gold to us and Marvel has been a huge part of that! Despite the distance from our home, we'll definitely be taking him back to Marvel K9 for boarding and occasional on-site trainings for refreshers.

    As a first time dog owner with a high-energy/bossy Boston Terrier (Patron), our family was in need of a place like Marvel K9. Erene and Francois have been an invaluable resource in getting us on the right track! Patron had successfully completed Advanced Off Leash | Behavior Modification Board and Train program last August which had absolutely transformed our lives. Not only did Patron learn basic commands, but Marvel K9 was able to find a way to deal with Patron's crazy energy that used to come out in lots of jumping/attention-seeking/leash pulling/manipulation as well as how to help teach him impulse-control and build his confidnece. We've gotten many compliments on Patron's polite demeanor in public and it's all thanks to Marvel K9! 100% the greatest investment for our dog's well being and our comfort to date.

    We can trust Teddy off-leash at the beach!
    Jessica L.

    I can't overstate how impressed I've been with the service at Marvel K9. From the very first phone call, Diana has been prompt with her responses to calls, texts and emails, and takes her time to provide thorough information and answer all my questions. Erene and her team have been AMAZING with my dog Teddy. He started as an unstable puppy full of problem behaviors and is now a confident pooch who respects boundaries from people and other dogs. We can trust him around rowdy kids and crowded environments without stress and can enjoy taking him with us wherever we go. Given the amount of time they have spent with Teddy and I, the comprehensive training in various settings, and the equipment they have provided me, this investment was well worth the cost. I look forward to continuing to use Marvel for day care, boarding and booster trainings. My dog absolutely loves them!

    Tessa B.

    We sent our two Belgian Malinois to the Marvel K9 team for 5 weeks of advanced off leash and all I can say is WOW. Our young male had major on leash dog aggression, we couldn't even take him on a walk without worry what might happen. Now, we can take him out and about anywhere without any issue. Our beloved 9 year old female had been formally trained as a puppy but was in need of a tune up. She came home confident in her OB, and better yet 20 lbs lighter (she was fat). She is so healthy and so better off after Marvel. The follow up at home lessons have been so helpful for us. Thank you Marvel K9 for making our furry companions better dogs. Also, we would never take our dogs anywhere else to board. The dogs get to play with their friends and also get a tune up in training. 100000 stars

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    This was a really special experience for me and my dog. Unfortunately my dog is super reactive and…read moreI can't take her a lot of places because of this. I thought that was going to be a forever situation for us. When I first met with Adela the dog trainer here, I was really nervous about how my dog was going to do. Adela was instantly able to get my dog to respond to her commands and do what she wanted to do. My anxiety went away pretty fast once I saw the confidence Adela had in training, and the confidence she gave my dog to behave and respond. Adela even used her own dogs (who were insanely well trained and barked on command when needed) to help my dog know how to act in situations where other dogs were present. Over the sessions we had, and the skills she taught me and my dog, I am now able to bring my dog in public and not be so worried about what may happen. Thank you so much Adela for giving us this new less stressful life!

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    We enrolled our 5-year-old Lab/Australian Cattle Dog mix rescue in training because she struggled…read morewith severe anxiety and insecurity. Taking her out in public was stressful, she would shake, bark and become very reactive out of fear, which in turn made us anxious too. From the very first call with Manny at Off Leash K9 Training, we knew he was the right fit. He genuinely cared about both our dog and us, and took the time to thoroughly answer all of our questions, which gave us so much confidence moving forward. Throughout the training, Manny kept us updated daily with photos and videos, which was incredibly reassuring and exciting to see her progress. After 4 weeks, our Raven girl is truly transformed. She's so much more confident, calm, and equipped with amazing tools and commands that have made a huge difference in her behavior. We are beyond grateful for the care, dedication, and expertise Manny put into working with Raven. We can't thank him enough and are so excited to continue building on everything she's learned. This is just the beginning! Highly recommend!!!

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