Aspire K9 Academy

I can’t say enough great things about Gary. From the very first session, it was clear how knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely caring he is. Not just with dogs, but with their owners too. He took the time to understand my dog’s personality and tailored the training in a way that actually worked for me and my dog. The progress has been steady and sometimes incredible. My dog is more confident, better behaved, and our bond has grown so much stronger. What I appreciated most is how Gary has explained everything clearly, giving me different tools and the confidence to continue reinforcing the training at home. I highly recommend Gary for training your dog. He has the ability to explain why my dog is behaving a particular way and provides a few methods to address each item. We are so pleased with the results that we have signed up for additional lessons.

Gary has been an absolute game changer for us and our Australian Shepherd puppy. Herding breeds come with their own set of challenges, and Gary’s knowledge and experience really showed from day one. He’s patient, thorough, and takes the time to make sure both dog and owner understand what’s being asked. He’s also been consistently responsive and helpful whenever we’ve had questions outside of training sessions. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking for a trainer who genuinely cares about results. Highly recommend!

Our trainer Gary, Aspire K9 Academy, has experience with many breeds and personalities and truly understands dogs and their handlers. Our puppy is a high-drive hunting dog and he tailored a training curriculum specifically for her needs. His step-by-step process is helping us to successfully work through breed-specific (and general puppy!) challenges. The transformation has been amazing to watch. From a business perspective, he is extremely organized, follow-up emails are thorough and prompt, and the training facility is excellent. We highly recommend Gary.