Give your dog the gift of professional, hands-on training with Aspire K9 Academy’s Board & Train programs in Montgomery County, MD. Choose from 2-, 3-, or 4-week programs, each combining daily training, socialization, and private lessons tailored to your dog’s needs.
EXCELLENTTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My husband and I cannot say enough good things about Gary from Aspire K9 Academy. We brought our newly adopted pup, George, for life training skills and we all, not just George, benefitted greatly from our sessions with Gary. He is not only incredibly knowledgeable but also kind, patient, and funny! He took the time to understand our pup’s unique personality and tailored each session to what we needed. Our pup immediately warmed up to him and I could tell that he felt truly comfortable learning from Gary. His positive reinforcement methods were not only effective, but also built a trusting relationship between us and our pup. What really stood out to me was how much Gary genuinely cares and how his training method focuses on patience, kindness, and encouragement. Never once was George punished, intimidated, or hurt. What I also really liked is that Gary explains the reasoning behind his methods and what our pup is communicating to us through his behavior. He was teaching us as well as our pup, so cool! In addition, he followed up after sessions, provided suggestions for food/treat dispensers/toys (which were game changers), and he was always available for questions. It’s clear he is doing this work because of his love for dogs and their people — and it shows! It's rare to find someone who combines such expertise with such a genuine heart. We are so grateful for all of Gary’s help and we cannot recommend him and Aspire K9 Academy highly enough!Posted on
