Hodge Canine

The best dog trainer I have had. I was nervous to start training because one of my dogs is completely blind and wasn’t sure how that would work. But Joe truly cared about our pets and worked with each of them with so much care. He was able to adjust trainings for our blind dog and she has gotten so much more confident. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a trainer who can get the job done while still being compassionate, non judgmental and extremely knowledgeable. They are amazing! 🙂❤️

I cannot speak highly enough of the Hodge Canine team. I adopted a sweet but very wild Frenchie mix from Maricopa Animal Care & Control and decided to do the board-and-train program with Hodge. The difference has been incredible—he has been so much easier to train and continues to develop even after completing the program. Throughout the month, they sent regular video updates, which made me feel completely comfortable having him away for that long. What I appreciated most was how focused the Hodge Canine team was on my specific goals for my dog. They took the time to clearly understand what I wanted out of the training and tailored the program accordingly. We’re still working on some socialization since he gets overly excited, but he is so much more obedient, and I learned a lot as an owner to help him continue to succeed. I’m incredibly grateful for the experience and would highly recommend Hodge Canine to anyone considering professional training.

I started working with Hodge Canine when I was trying to assess whether my new heeler, Lena, should do a board and train. She lacked confidence in a way I had never experienced. Every new “thing” or experience was scary. My doodle, Lindy, has always been a sweet girl but struggled with direction and stubbornness. In hindsight, I was just not trained on how to train her :) Fast forward to spring 2025, Lena had gained enough confidence where a board and train would benefit her, and I can honestly say the dog I sent is not the dog that returned 4 weeks later. Girlfriend had grown some major confidence, and it’s just snowballed since. From the dog who was scared to walk into a new room and would hide from the pool, she’s now the first on a pool floatie. Watching both girls grow individually and together through continued training and a follow-up board and train has been amazing. The biggest test came when we took in a family members cat into the home. The intensity, especially from Lindy, concerned me for the cat’s safety and overall happiness for all three. Joe spent extra time working with Lindy on redirecting her focus, and within weeks our household shifted from tense to calm and fully integrated. It has still only been 4 months and all three now relax, sleep nearby, and coexist peacefully. I cannot recommend Hodge Canine enough. Joe and Emily are both amazing to work with. The philosophy is fun for the dogs - training becomes a game - and for me, I now know that behaviors are taught before the command. There’s no need for the word “stay”; it’s command followed by release. I am beyond grateful, and I know we’ll be back for more tune-ups in the future!

Before working with Joe, we were overwhelmed by Muffin. He was full of energy and would parkour off of everything, jump over the furniture, and was also very reactive to people and animals. Joe took his time meeting with us. (He even had a bite suit for meeting Muffin for the first time.) Asking questions to learn about Muffin and what we expected to achieve with the training. We did board and train for Muffin. Joe used a tailored approach to train Muffin. During the board and train we received update videos to see how Muffin was doing. We couldn't believe the transformation in his behavior. After the board and train Joe spent time teaching us what he had taught Muffin so that he didn't go back to his old behavior. We are so grateful for Hodge Canine's training and support. Thank you for everything!