FirstBarkPaid a high amount of money for 5 short sessions. A short amount of time later we were still having a problem with the behavior. When I called the trainer in a panic, she recommended we rehome our puppy. We are continuing to work with our dog with another trainer. Not worth the money. Would not recommend.
The Academy of Canine Excellence
Albuquerque, New Mexico
About The Academy of Canine Excellence
Voted Best Dog Trainer of 2024 by Albuquerque Magazine! Our program centers around service dog training and specialty training for specific issues with pets. All of our trainers are certified and practice positive reinforcement training in real life scenarios, NO fear or pain based methods are ever used. We offer flexible hours with year round customized private lessons and group classes for all ages and breeds of dogs. Call today to set up a package tailored to fit you and your pet.
Training & services
Training goals
- Behavior consultation
- Canine Good Citizen preparation
- Obedience training Customer-reported
- Puppy training
Behavior support
- Reactivity training Customer-reported
How training happens
- Group classes
- Private training
Dog age
- Puppies
Class options
- Flexible scheduling
Assistance and working dogs
- Detection dog training
- Psychiatric service dog training
- Service dog training
- Therapy dog training
Dog sports
- Scent work
Training approach
- Force-free training
- Positive reinforcement
Additional services
- Boarding
Other listed services
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- Akc Evaluations
- Behavior Program
- Behavioral Evaluation
- Breeding Program
- Cancer Detection
- Deep Pressure Therapy
- Dog Evaluation
- Dog Fit
- Emotional Support Dog
- Mobility Service
- Pet Dogs
- Pet Programs
- Ptsd Service
- Public Access Testing
- Scent Detection
- Specialty Training
- Stud Services
- Support Dog Training
- Temperament Tests
- Temperment Testing
- Training Call
- Training Options
- Training Programs
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Questions & answers
From GoogleWhat people have asked about this business.
What is the best breed of dog to have for a service dog. Also do you train them or will we be training g them
Good question, there is no one breed that is best, the dogs selected are based on the disability they will be assisting with. We offer both a cooperative program where the dog lives with you and a board and train program where the dog stays with us.
Community answer · The Academy of Canine Excellence · 2022-09-21
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Customer reviews
Google listing4.9
86 Google reviews
Mentioned in reviews
- Knowledgeable staff 14
- Knowledgeable trainer 14
- Obedience training 6
- Customized training 3
- Flexible scheduling 2
- Group lessons 2
All 10 topics
- Private classes 2
- Reactivity training 2
- Scent training 2
- Trainer quality 2
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Great trainers of service dogs
The staff as well as the training is top Notch when it comes to helping train and find the perfect fit for a service dog. I have had summer my service dog for a year now and the training provided still is as fresh as day one. Thank you all so much for the the training!!!!
I needed a dog with a very specific temperament and disposition. I spoke with Briaun about what I was looking for and she was able to match me with the absolute perfect dog for Dr. Nancy Welsh. Pixie was transported from New Mexico to Kansas. They communicated with me through …Read full reviewClose full review
I needed a dog with a very specific temperament and disposition. I spoke with Briaun about what I was looking for and she was able to match me with the absolute perfect dog for Dr. Nancy Welsh. Pixie was transported from New Mexico to Kansas. They communicated with me through out the transport so that I knew exactly what time to expect her. We could not be more pleased with the service that we received from the Academy, and Dr Welsh is absolutely in love with Pixie!!
We have two rescues, one pit bull mix and the other a border collie mix heeler. They were very reactive to other dogs that we thought were an impossible distance apart. So we started going here, the owner and her staff are amazing, very nice, good trainers, and helped us train …Read full reviewClose full review
We have two rescues, one pit bull mix and the other a border collie mix heeler. They were very reactive to other dogs that we thought were an impossible distance apart. So we started going here, the owner and her staff are amazing, very nice, good trainers, and helped us train our dogs out of their reactivity. We are also now going through obedience training as well. This place is very professional, a great value for training, and the results are the proof.
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