Gian K9 Academy

Walking with my dogs has become a joy! Before starting with Gian, walks with my dogs, Raine and Iris, were a complete nightmare. They would lunge, bark, and pull on the leash at the sight of any other dog or person. I was constantly stressed, and my walks had become an anxious, dreaded activity. My dogs, being three years old with no prior training or interaction with other dogs, made the situation even more challenging. However, after some boarding and training with Gian, everything changed dramatically. When I picked up my dogs, I noticed an immediate change. The positive reinforcement techniques Gian showed me were simple, easy to understand, and incredibly effective. I practiced these skills the very next day while walking them through the neighborhood, and the transformation has bee

We can’t recommend Gian K9 Academy enough. We chose a 4 week board and train program for our 7 year old lab Ronnie. Gian and Val listened to our concerns, answered our questions and provided a training program just for Ronnie. We were amazed Ronnie came back to us a calm, confident, & well behaved dog. They provided updates on Ronnie’s progress throughout his stay and training for us after he returned home. Gian went above and beyond to explain the training process to us so we understood how to succeed with Ronnie at home. If you are looking for an experienced, knowledgeable trainer you can trust with your dog, Gian is the best!!

I cannot possibly say enough wonderful things about Gian and his board and train program. My 4lb Chihuahua rescue who was filled with so much fear that it turned into agression. Chica is now living her best life thanks to Gian’s expertise and years of knowledge. She enjoys listening and being lovingly brave. I, as her owner also received training and learned a lot about not what to do; I am the pack leader. His wife Val works side by side with Gian and made the whole process smooth and perfect. Even though I missed Chica so very much I never once worried about her safety or wellbeing. This is not a sit, lay down, rollover, shake etc. kind of program. This was getting into Chica’s little head and finding out what makes her tick. The result is amazing and she received a whole new at

As a person who treats their animals like family, I was extremely selective in my choice of a trainer to train my rescue dog, Teddie. Teddie had a lot of fear, as he had a very rough start to life. After our initial evaluation, I chose Gian’s board and train program. The results were amazing! Teddie went from being very fearful, to a more confident, obedient, and secure dog. Gian’s communication through the entire process was great, giving updates, answering questions, and sharing videos of Teddie’s progress daily. I plan to continue to work with Gian as we continue to build Teddie’s confidence and trust in people. Thank you so much Gian for a great experience!

Gian is the best. We were so comfortable and Skeeter did amazing. Gian is a true professional and helped to make a near perfect service dog PERFECT. Whether fully training or perfecting a skill, all dogs should go to Gian! Very respectful and knowledgeable. Chris Nowak and Skeeter