Kevlar K9 Academy

We sent Atlas for the 20day board&train with Kevlar. We were having issues at home with jumping and biting. Atlas was already huge at 6months old as a Great Dane puppy. So we knew we needed to seek help with him before he got too big for us to handle. Riley and Rustin are very experienced and knowledgeable. You can absolutely see their love for dogs. They immediately put us at ease in knowing Atlas was in great hands. At pick up, they spent 2hours showing us the commands and having us work thru them. They made sure we were confident in properly using the e-collar before we loaded Atlas up and left. Not only does Kevlar do an amazing job on the training but they also offer free refresher training for the life of your dog. If you are even remotely considering consulting with a trainer, plea

I brought my 1 year old STUBBORN German shepherd in for the 10 day board and train. From the beginning Riley was extremely communicative and helpful about the process. We did a consultation a couple days in advance so I could see the layout of where he was going to stay and how the process works. In that one hour Riley started to teach my dog a few commands. Even after that one, simple hour my dog was already completely different. I have taken him to several training sessions and nothing has worked like this one. It is evident that Riley and his staff truly care about what they do and love these animals. My reactive dog immediately felt comfortable in the environment and around the staff. Knowing that I would be sad leaving my boy, Riley sent me many pictures and updates on his progress. H

I have a 5 month old German Shepherd named Obi. We did the puppy behavior classes until he was old enough to enroll in the 10 day board and train program. I learned so much from the puppy class. We did are homework and I saw great results. After the 10 day program he came home with improved behaviors. He stop chewing on the remotes, which was the best unexpected surprise. The handoff, when I got my pup back, was so impressive. I went home knowing what to expect and how to maintain what Obi had learned. Ii could see the genuine passion and dedication to my pups well being. I would highly recommend any of the programs.

We brought our Rottweiler puppy, Pico, to Riley and Rustin at Kevlar K9 Academy when he was about 4 ½ – 5 months old, and after just one month with them the transformation has been amazing. Pico now heels politely on walks, and his sit, down, stay, break, and place commands are rock-solid—even with distractions. Riley and Rustin’s clear instruction and hands-on coaching have helped us understand how to work with Pico, not just what to make him do. They tackled typical Rottie stubbornness head-on, giving us practical tools to redirect any pushy or reactive moments before they escalate. The difference in his focus and confidence is night-and-day. Communication was great from day one: weekly progress updates, videos, and plenty of time for our questions so we could keep the training consist

Highly recommended. My seven-month-old XL Bully, Diesel, recently completed the 20-day board and training program. He is a high-energy breed that loves to play, but previously struggled with understanding his own strength, particularly when interacting with children. We are extremely pleased with the significant progress he has made. I look forward to our future walks and outings with my newly behaved companion.