Florida State K9 Academy

Chris is down right incredible and awesome when it comes to training canines and owners. He is highly knowledgeable and very experienced. I started with Chris with my highly energetic driven, strong headed 5mo old Giant Schnauzer. He has been working with me and my dog and totally amazed of how the behavior has changed tremendously but we continue the hard work and try not to get complacent. My GS is 3 years old now and with being consistent with Chris's instructions we will make continued positive progress. My GS has calmed down a lot and enjoys continuous instructions. This is an ongoing process and hard work. Chris's encouragement is ongoing and incredible. I can't say enough great things about this trainer. It's amazing to watch him train all kinds of breeds. It's truly m

I can’t say enough great things about Chris and his incredible dog training skills. From the very beginning, he showed a level of patience, professionalism, and genuine care that made a huge impact—not just on my dog, Roadking, but on me as well. Chris didn’t just train my dog—he taught me how to be a better handler, communicator, and leader for Roadking. His methods are clear, effective, and always focused on building a strong, respectful bond between dog and owner. If you’re looking for a trainer who truly cares and knows what they’re doing, look no further. Chris is the real deal. I’m beyond grateful for everything he’s done for both of us!

I am incredibly impressed with Chris's ability to transform my once very unruly Doberman into an obedient companion and protection canine. His skill level, techniques, and clear explanations makes training not only effective but also enjoyable. He tailors the sessions perfectly to my dog's needs and is always available to answer any question I have. I wholeheartedly recommend Chris to anyone looking for a skilled and dedicated dog trainer.

Attended a demonstration at Encore at Tradition yesterday. It was marvelous fun watching Chris, the other handlers and their dogs. Excellent training in every aspect, from behavior modification, obedience, personal protection, even to tricks, was apparent. All done with voice and body language. Highly recommend checking into this training facility before hiring a “wanna be.” There’s too many out there in abundance.

We met Chris today when going to simply get our dog groomed at the facility. No sooner did we walk in the door, he is picking apart every behavior our dog was exhibiting. When we told him we’ve already had him trained, he told us that our trainer had no clue what they were doing and again was criticizing everything about him - when we were simply only at the facility to get him groomed and cleaned. Unfortunately, this put a bad taste in our mouth about the facility when the women grooming were exceptionally kind, but he was bombarding us about everything wrong with our dog. If he was trying to obtain a training client, this arrogant and ‘down your throat’ way of criticizing and speaking to us was not the way to to it. If he carried himself more humbly, we may return to the facility but unf