Fidelity K9

I recently signed my two dogs up for the six-week training program at Fidelity K9, and it has made a world of difference for both my pets and me. Prior to the training, my Siberian Husky and Akita were well-behaved but a bit difficult to manage. Thanks to the excellent foundation established by Steve and his team, I now feel much more confident and relaxed when addressing their behavior. This has significantly enhanced our ability to enjoy our outdoor activities and active lifestyle. Here are the immediate improvements I've noticed after bringing my dogs home for about a week: - Our walks have become 100 times more enjoyable without my 60lbs Husky pulling in one direction and my 100lbs Akita pulling in another. - Their recall, which was practically non-existent before, has improved tenfold. - I no longer struggle to put their collars on. (This one might seem silly until you have dogs so excited to walk they break your fingers trying to get the prongs clasped.) While we are still working on training me to maintain their skills, the lifetime one-on-one training support that comes with the program ensures that I will have their assistance for as long as I need it. I cannot emphasize enough how highly I recommend this facility and the six-week course. It's absolutely worth the investment.

AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING. I cannot say enough wonderful things about them. We did the 6 week board and train with our 3 year old pit mix Stormie and our 1 year old Corso Stevie. Prior to the program I was anxious about taking my babies out and about on my own, now I'm confident in them, they have the obedience they need to be in the world and to keep them safe. That feeling is priceless. If your thinking about sending or looking for a trainer for your dogs this is the place your looking for. 6 weeks is a long time as a fur mommy who really missed her babies I am 100% glad I chose these guys and this program. I promise they love your babies as much as you do, they will not over train them, they do not hurt them, and the education and time they take with you to get you ready for your happier healthier life is far beyond any 5 star rating I could give. Again seriously thank you to the whole team for everything you did for our family!

I have been working with Steve at Fidelity K9 almost on a weekly basis since May 2023 after acquiring my male Belgian Malinois puppy, with the goal of training him to get his PDC title in the following year. I sought Steve’s help as he has had many years of experience working with sport/working dogs. As a first-time owner of a working breed, I was naturally overwhelmed by all the challenges that comes with raising such an intensely driven dog. Steve have not only helped me hand-in-hand with training my dog in obedience work and bite work, he has also assisted me in correcting my dog’s behavioral issues that is deep rooted in his defensive nature. If your goal is to raise a well-rounded dog who can perform in dog sports and protection work, as well as become a loving and harmonious family member, you have come to the right place.

*Edit* Of course I am glad our dog appears happy with his new owner. However, I am NOT happy with paying $3,600 for his aggression to escalate while he is in your care to the point that it’s too unsafe to bring him home. The new owner also reached out to us and said your staff seemed afraid of our dog. Our German Shepherd was showing aggression towards me (growling when I approached his kennel and/or attempted to put a collar/leash on him). This behavior was beyond our experience with dogs and as such was unsafe (also have 4 daughters 10 yr and under and husband travels frequently for work). We needed more than just basic training so we went with the 6 week Board and Train. Updates were limited to a weekly video posted to the FB page until Steve called at 5 wks in stating: our dog’s progress was limited and variable, he described him as “moody,” responding well one day and not the next and that this occurred across all trainers. He suspected anxiety as a potential cause and recommended anti-anxiety medication, which we provided the next day. A few days later another positive FB update was posted stating our dog was graduating. At the reintroduction/pick up meeting, Steve reviewed with us a trainer’s report he hadn’t read yet, which included that our dog had nipped at a female trainer’s leg and ended with: “In conclusion, it is my professional opinion as a dog trainer of over 4 years that due to genetics Auggie is unpredictable. He is nervous and is constantly in an anxious state. This anxiety manifests in aggressive or unwanted acts. The fact that he acts out against the trainers he is the closest to gives me concern for the safety of those around him.” Upon entering the training room for reintroduction, our dog’s hackles were raised and he immediately began growling at me until I was asked to leave the room, then a second trainer stepped in so that there were 2 trainers each with a leash restraining our dog. He didn’t calm even after I left the room and just my husband remained with the trainers. Both Steve and another trainer present stated they wouldn't bring our dog around kids. Their recommendations included: my husband be the only person to work with our dog for at least 2 weeks, that we not use a prong collar (before training this issue was just with me but now it caused aggression with everyone), and that our kids not go near the kennel (before training approaching the kennel was only a problem with me but was now with everyone). Taking this and the trainer’s report into consideration, we said that it was not safe for him to return home with us and asked to discuss our options. Positive outcomes can never be guaranteed, however, our dog’s training was not managed responsibly. My husband and I should’ve been made aware of the very clear escalation of our dog’s aggression prior to the pick up date. This would have provided us with time to plan for the chance it was unsafe for our dog to come home. I am thankful a safer home was found for our dog, but I’m disappointed that the very expensive training ultimately ended with rehoming him.