Koda K-9 Academy

We did the 2 week board and train for our boxer puppy and are absolutely thrilled with the results. We were kept up to date with pictures and videos the entire time. Most importantly when we visited him we could tell he was a confident and happy puppy who trusted his trainers. Not once was I ever concerned about his safety. The staff have been incredibly supportive even after bringing Henry home. Best decision we could have made.

Thrilled with our training experience & results!! Faith was amazing! She was so patient with me! (I’m much slower to catch on than our AmStaff, Sadie 😄) She walked us through, step by step for each new goal and was available for consult if we forgot something, or had challenges pop up before our next session. She set us up for success! We loved working with her! Koda K9 Academy is worth the time and price! If you put your work in with your dog, you’ll end up with the dog you hope for!

My German Shepherd, Athena, and I have been working with Connor in private lessons. Athena is full of energy but used to struggle with confidence and had some tough behaviors—jumping, counter-surfing, destroying things for fun, and constant leash pulling. I’ll never forget our first visit to Koda K9. I walked in practically being dragged, gripping the leash for dear life, and hoping this place could truly help us. Fast forward to today—Athena is like a whole new dog. She’s more confident, happier, and finally getting the healthy mental stimulation she needed. And best of all, I no longer need a white-knuckle grip on the leash! Our family pack feels balanced and happy now. If we ever add another pup, Connor will absolutely be the first person we call!

We cannot say enough great things about Connor! He truly worked wonders with our little Charley and made the entire training process such a positive experience. Connor was patient, encouraging, and clearly knows dogs inside and out. We saw such a big difference in Charley’s behavior in a short amount of time, and it was amazing to watch everything click. What we appreciated most was that Connor didn’t just train Charley—he trained us too! He gave us practical tips and tricks that are easy to use at home, so we feel confident continuing the training on our own. Charley is happier, better behaved, and still very much her sweet, playful self.

We couldn’t be happier with the progress our dog made as a result of our sessions. Our girl had been a stray before the shelter so her past was unknown. She is very sensitive, and didn’t have boundaries. Faith, our trainer, took the time to read her body language, adjust the pace when she needed it, and celebrate even the smallest wins. From the very first session, Faith approached her with patience, gentleness, and genuine understanding. Instead of forcing her into situations she wasn’t ready for, her confidence was built step by step. I was initially nervous about the use of a prong collar and an ecollar, but they were used responsibly and thoughtfully. There was never a moment where these tools were used harshly. They focused on us as a team. We learned how to support our girl bett