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SATISFIED OWNERS. HAPPIER DOGS.
Success Stories
"I enjoy the services of Gillian's K9 Academy because she takes the time to go in depth and describe how to do certain techniques. Dog training is a serious matter but Gillian finds a way to make it fun while still taking care of the dog and owners needs. She is very committed to helping owners find ways to make living with their dog easier. She's very helpful and tries her best to answer any question you have to the best of her ability. She is very nice and just a fun person to be around. Most importantly, she gets dogs trained efficiently." Alyssa Wolfe with Ava and Scout
"I went to Gillian for fine tuning my dog's skills for his Canine Good Citizen Exam. She gave me so many helpful tips that gave me confidence in preparation for the CGC. Gillian is thorough and knows what she is doing. She will listen to you and help you train your dog based on you and your dog's personality. I appreciated that she did not try to push a certain way or certain method working with me. If you're looking for a private trainer, she's the one I will recommend!" Hannah Cho with Mochi
"Gillian has been very a trustworthy and reliable trainer who is very passionate about what she does. She has constantly went above and beyond for any animal in her care and I can say beyond a doubt that your dog would be in good hands." Arianna with Chloe
"One of the best trainers I've seen. I've seen Gillian handle all dogs with a calm professional atmosphere, redirecting where needed to create a well mannered pup." Maximus Scholer with Koda and Zoe
"Gillian is the best trainer ever!! She was very knowledgeable about dog training and if there's a question she doesn't know, she will take her time to find out for us. She always has our dog's best interest in mind and walks us step by step in the process of training. If you ever need anything or have questions she is always quick to respond. 100/10 recommend Gillian." Wendy Li with Marley
"Gillian is awesome. She worked with our schedule and even came to our house ti help us access our situation when training our dogs." Vito Li with Chip and Jack
"I have a year and a half old dog named Odin. Gillian has been helping me since I first started training him. To be honest, I've never been able to speak dog. There were some serious communication issues between Odin and I. Gillian was a life saver. She worked with me in person, even made house calls. She asked me about recent behaviors and what my goals were for Odin. The best part was how she demonstrated and talked me through how to communicate and make progress with Odin. After a few tries I would step in and try to replicate. During the whole process she was explaining how the dogs perspective was in certain behaviors and actions. Through several training sessions I was able to start communicating with Odin more naturally. In the end it has made our bond stronger and kept me from pulling out my hair. I will always go to Gillian for any questions or concerns I have regarding my fur baby. Thank you so much for all your help!" Samantha Scholer with Odin
"We adopted Buddy as an older puppy with some bad habits and behavioral issues. Through our training with Gillian, Buddy learned basic commands and how to interact better with people. We also learned how to help him handle his anxiety around other dogs. Gillian is an excellent trainer! We highly recommend working with her." Rene and Rena LeBlanc with Buddy
"I absolutely love Gillian! She is incredibly patient for us humans as well as the dogs. So in tune with the dogs and what they are going through. Each of them are an individual and have their own personality and quirks. She really takes the time to get to know them inside and out allowing the training to be tailored to the dog and what they need. She doesn't just train dogs. She trains humans too! So grateful for the tailored on one on training with her. Yes, my dog needed the extra training. But so did I! She gave me the tools i needed to further help and encourage Apollo. She helped me become more confident with my handling skills. Built my foundation as the owner. Apollo and myself made great progress. And now we have the tools and confidence to further our training and adventures! Thank you so much Gillian for all you do!" Tayler Fritts with Apollo
"Gillian provided her training services to us to help with an introductions of a new foster dog and our two dogs. She came weekly for private sessions, provided homework for us to work on between sessions, and was available by text/phone for support if there were questions (especially when we were in the middle of the more intense homework). Gillian was super personable and has a great ability to read the dogs during their interactions and provide information to help improve behavior and situations to make it the best for everyone (people and dogs) involved. We would highly recommend her services to anyone in need of help with their dogs behavior and/or training!" Misty Crouch with Lola, Maya, and Molly
"I went to Gillian to help with my dogs public socialization! He is a very friendly and an excited dog that is always wanting to be petted and acknowledge! He would always pull and lunge towards people to be petted. She helped me calm him down and progress with his healing process in public! He is now very good in public with his heal and overall behavior. We did fine touches on his skills before we did the CGC test. He was able to pass his CGC perfectly! This was all in three lessons and a lot of homework! She also greatly helped me become a better trainer for my dog! Absolutely recommend her for all your dogs training needs!" Madison Moorman and Nash
"Absolutely amazing to work with! She’s so patient and knowledgeable I definitely recommend going to her for training advice!" Ashley Short
"Gillian came to my house to complete an evaluation on a dog I’m fostering. She was thorough and provided a safe environment not only for him but my other dogs. She answered all questions and listened to everything I had noticed in the few weeks of fostering. She also sent me helpful information in a timely manner of things I can do to help him. He is a senior dog with low vision/blindness in one eye. Very grateful for her help and coming to my house to complete the eval!" Amber Miller and Duke
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