Confident Canines Academy helps families throughout Morgan Hill, Gilroy, San Jose, and the Bay Area create calm, obedient, and reliable dogs through proven, real-world training programs. Founded by retired police officer and veteran Michael Miller, we specialize in puppy training, obedience training, leash manners, reactivity, behavior modification, off-leash reliability, and family dog training. Whether you're raising a new puppy or struggling with barking, jumping, pulling, or aggression, our Board & Train and Day Train programs deliver lasting results and lifetime support. Our mission is simple: help families enjoy more freedom, confidence, and trust with their dogs wherever life takes them.
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5/5It's hard to imagine something so sweet looking being such a handful. Puppies large or small ALL benefit from proper training. Our darling girl most of all. After her 6 week training she is well on her way to becoming the best furry family member we have ever had. Don't just ta…Read full reviewClose full review
It's hard to imagine something so sweet looking being such a handful. Puppies large or small ALL benefit from proper training. Our darling girl most of all. After her 6 week training she is well on her way to becoming the best furry family member we have ever had. Don't just take my word for it....she can't wait to get out of the car when we pull up. That speaks volumes!! You will get out what you put in and Confident Canines can help you reach the level of behavior you seek.
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Kawailani Somera-Rickard
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Mike and his staff is amazing, our dog went in for the 4 week board and train program. After the 4 weeks he came out a different pup! I would highly recommend Confident Canine Academy!
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Geri Patterson-Kutras
5/5From the initial contact with Mike at Confident Canine to working with Camilla it was a positive experience. I have a small dog (12 lbs) who loves to walk with me but pulled so hard that the experience was difficult and sometimes painful…sort of like being pulled around by a 12l…Read full reviewClose full review
From the initial contact with Mike at Confident Canine to working with Camilla it was a positive experience. I have a small dog (12 lbs) who loves to walk with me but pulled so hard that the experience was difficult and sometimes painful…sort of like being pulled around by a 12lb tug boat. With the guidance of Camilla, Rose & I learned the skills of walking together in an enjoyable manner for both of us! These skills gave Rose & me a new respect for each other and an even greater friendship bond. Many thanks Confident Canines Academy!
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kim tran
5/5Camila and Mark are amazing at what they do. Before training, my puppy was struggling on walks, constantly pulling, and reactive to many things, especially other dogs. Now, leash pulling has decreased significantly and he is much less reactive than before. With every review after…Read full reviewClose full review
Camila and Mark are amazing at what they do. Before training, my puppy was struggling on walks, constantly pulling, and reactive to many things, especially other dogs. Now, leash pulling has decreased significantly and he is much less reactive than before. With every review after each one of his sessions, Camila and Mark have provided great communication and gave me the knowledge and tools I need to continue setting my pup up for success! Not just that, but they’ve built amazing rapport with both me and my pup.
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robert gomez
5/5We took our Bernese Mountain Dog Pup Cooper to Confident Canines for the 6 week Training Program. Mike initially did our evaluation and was very informative!! We were convinced this was the place. Camila was the trainer who took on our big Pup. She did amazing with him and explai…Read full reviewClose full review
We took our Bernese Mountain Dog Pup Cooper to Confident Canines for the 6 week Training Program. Mike initially did our evaluation and was very informative!! We were convinced this was the place. Camila was the trainer who took on our big Pup. She did amazing with him and explained everything very thoroughly on what Cooper learned that day and what homework was to be done with him.After 6 weeks Cooper is doing amazing. The staff at Confident Canines is great and very friendly and very Knowledgeable..I highly recommend them to anyone who wants the best training for their dog!! Thank you again Camila!!
Robert & Gloria Gomez & Cooper
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