I just picked my dog up from his 3 week board and train program. It was very difficult for me to get comfortable with the idea of leaving my buddy for a prolonged period of time and I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t stressed the whole time. However, everyone at AOD was extremely communicative and responsive each and every day along the way. You can tell they really care about the dogs. While it’s only been a day, I was very impressed with everything they showed me when I picked him up and am eager to continue this journey with their support.
July 2026
It took us over a year to finally choose a board and train program for our two herding breeds that showed a lot of reactivity toward other dogs and some people. It made it difficult to take them anywhere and our world became a lot smaller. We decided to go with Art of the Dog Canine Academy because of their lifetime support, positive reviews, and program philosophy. We are so happy we did. We still have a long road ahead of making sure WE are consistent in keeping our dogs following the protocols and holding ourselves and our dogs accountable, but it is like night and day. We feel so much more confident and comfortable in taking them out on walks and are actually looking... read full review
July 2026
Five stars isn't enough for Art of the Dog Canine Academy!
I'm a returning client with my second dog, and I couldn't be happier with the compassionate, knowledgeable training provided by every trainer at AOD. I would recommend them a million times over!
Dolly (8 months old) came home with so many essential skills that will help her grow into a happy, confident dog, and she now has an amazing foundation for the rest of her life. Even though she didn't have many problem behaviors to work through, I would 10000% recommend balanced training for any dog. The communication and relationship that's been built between... read full review
I just picked my dog up from his 3 week board and train program. It was very difficult for me to get comfortable with the idea of leaving my buddy for a prolonged period of time and I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t stressed the whole time. However, everyone at AOD was extremely communicative and responsive each and every day along the way. You can tell they really care about the dogs. While it’s only been a day, I was very impressed with everything they showed me when I picked him up and am eager to continue this journey with their support.
It took us over a year to finally choose a board and train program for our two herding breeds that showed a lot of reactivity toward other dogs and some people. It made it difficult to take them anywhere and our world became a lot smaller. We decided to go with Art of the Dog Canine Academy because of their lifetime support, positive reviews, and program philosophy. We are so happy we did. We still have a long road ahead of making sure WE are consistent in keeping our dogs following the protocols and holding ourselves and our dogs accountable, but it is like night and day. We feel so much more confident and comfortable in taking them out on walks and are actually looking... read full review
Five stars isn't enough for Art of the Dog Canine Academy!
I'm a returning client with my second dog, and I couldn't be happier with the compassionate, knowledgeable training provided by every trainer at AOD. I would recommend them a million times over!
Dolly (8 months old) came home with so many essential skills that will help her grow into a happy, confident dog, and she now has an amazing foundation for the rest of her life. Even though she didn't have many problem behaviors to work through, I would 10000% recommend balanced training for any dog. The communication and relationship that's been built between... read full review