Black Belt Canine Academy

We had our first session with Andrew today for our 4 1/2 month old Husky Mix. Huskies are one of the more difficult breeds to train, but Andrew says they are his personal favorite and is very confident that our pup can become a great dog. I loved that the session happened in our own home and Andrew could evaluate how our dog is doing and help us come up with a training plan for her. He encouraged us to ask questions as they came up and we had a lot of questions. He answered them all and provided realistic examples that helped the concepts make perfect sense. We were able to implement his suggestions quickly and see a difference in our pups behavior. Prior to the session I had also read his book which I highly highly recommend. Pricing is very clear and Mallory makes scheduling very easy to fit in with our busy calendar. We can’t wait to complete the basic obedience package!

If you're looking for a dog trainer, stop searching and call Black Belt Canine Academy. From my very first phone call to ask about helping my three-year-old Borgi, JennyBee, with her barking, I knew I had found the right place. Everyone was friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely interested in understanding what was going on rather than offering a one-size-fits-all solution. Just two days later, Andrew came to our home, and I was blown away. He took the time to observe JennyBee's behavior, explain why she was reacting the way she was, and gave us practical, easy-to-follow techniques that made sense. The most amazing part? We saw noticeable improvement while Andrew was still here. Even better, JennyBee has continued to maintain that progress since the visit. The training wasn't just about correcting behavior—it was about helping us communicate with our dog in a way she understands. And, according to JennyBee, she wasn't barking...she was simply performing her duties as Chief Barking Officer and making sure she was included in every important family meeting. Thankfully, Andrew gently helped her transition into her new role as Senior Security Consultant, where she now saves her expertise for the things that actually matter! I can't recommend Black Belt Canine Academy highly enough. Their professionalism, responsiveness, expertise, and genuine care exceeded every expectation, and we're so grateful for the positive difference they've made for our family—and for JennyBee.

Andrew has been absolutely incredible to work with! From the very beginning, it was clear how knowledgeable, patient, and passionate he is. He took the time to understand our goals and tailored the training to fit our family’s unique needs. What impressed us most was how he explained not just what to do, but why it works. His book is also incredible. We highly recommend it! We read it as a family and it helped prepare us for what was to come. His positive, encouraging approach made training enjoyable, and we saw noticeable improvements much faster than we expected which made us sign up for more lessons. Andrew was always professional, dependable, and genuinely cared about our success long after each session ended. If you’re looking for someone who extremely experienced, kind, and truly invested in helping you build a stronger relationship with your dog, I can’t recommend Andrew highly enough. We are so grateful for everything he’s taught us and would recommend him without hesitation to anyone looking for an exceptional dog trainer.