The Island Dog Academy

Randy was a pleasure to work with. He is very knowledgeable, patient, and able to explain and demonstrate things clearly. His methods are very effective. I have seen such a positive change in my dog's behavior and how we interact with each other! I would highly recommend this training to anyone wishing to improve their relationship with their dogs!

The island dog academy did an amazing job with shadow my German Shepard. Randy is amazing with animals and I would recommend him highly!!

Randy is by far the most awesome person to work with. This is my first experience with a personal dog trainer, and without yet having the opportunity to experience his professional demeanor, his personality immediately drew me in. From the phone call inquiring about his services to our first meeting, he's was kind, patient, understanding, accommodating and friendly. Then you throw in his professionalism, he's the perfect package. He executes thorough communication, sets realistic expectations, provides constructive feedback and follows up on progress; he's even a motivator when it comes to the pet owner's homework, and gives gentle reminders to watch the necessary training videos. I trusted my furbaby with him immediately and it was further reiterated on his return. My furbaby was his same

Had a great 9 weeks of training. Meeko is actually able to be off leash and I don’t have to worry about him running off due to a distraction. His interactions with other dogs is actually a lot better than what it was. He checking in even though it still needs shelp me work os so much better than what it was. He listens to commands a lot better now. Even though there is still work to be done Meeko is on the way. And hopefully he is able to be the perfect service dog. When I got Meeko 2 years that was the purpose so I am hopeful that thanks to Randy Meeko will become just that and love doing it. He loves to work and loves to train so I hope that he can become a service dog as I feel he would love it. Now that the 9 weeks are over I take Meeko on field trips when I can and he just loves it.

Beyond amazing! We thought our dog Huntley could not be trained. Right away after the first lesson, we were blown away with what we were able to accomplish! I now have a dog I can take anywhere. Randy is one of the best!