Hi! I'm Gillian. I would love to help you with your dog.

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Gillian's K9 Academy LLC was started in 2020 on the belief that

not all dogs are born equal. They each have their own unique traits and mannerisms, and therefore require their own unique and specialized training. That’s where we come in!

Whether it’s for basic manners or more complex behavioral issues, our trainers are focused on not only training your dog, but teaching you how to effectively communicate with them. This method of training is full of fun techniques that will give you and your pet a happier life together.

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I have 10 years experience working with and training dogs. When I was younger, I was in 4H dog club and did dog obedience shows with my childhood dog, Winston. My dog training journey really got started when I got my dog Daisy. Daisy struggled with fear based reactivity towards dogs and was a pretty fearful dog in general. As her issues started to cause more of a everyday battle, I looked into training. I started shadowing under different trainers, taking a few online courses, and reading a lot of books in which I applied to Daisy. Overtime her reactivity and general fearfulness started to diminish, and I realized I had found my passion and love for dog training, specifically behavior modification. I ended up getting a dog training job at a local dog training facility to further my education. I worked there for a year before I branched out on my own and started Gillian's K9 Academy. My goal as a trainer is to bridge the communication gap between dogs and owners. I want owners to learn how to enjoy their dogs and live in harmony with them. Owning a dog should be an enjoyable experience, not one full of stress or anxiety.

At Gillian's K9 Academy, we offer the most effective training programs in Fort Wayne, Indiana and the surrounding areas. Providing private lessons to fit your specific needs, we are equipped to help you achieve your goals. From impulse control and obedience to complex commands, tricks, service dog training, and behavior modification—no dog is untrainable.