ABC Training Kennels

Knight - The Rough Rider. Foundation Obedience Training Option.

Before working with Akin, our dog Knight was honestly chaotic. He had very neurotic behavior, never sat still or laid down, and wouldn’t even go outside unless he was forced. We didn’t really enjoy being around him, which was heartbreaking to admit, but we knew something had to change. In just five sessions, Akin completely changed this dog for the better. Knight is now listening to commands, staying on a place cot, and actually responding to us for the first time. Akin didn’t just train Knight, he took the time to teach us in a way that was realistic and doable for our family. He made sure every technique fit our household and that everyone felt capable, confident, and safe working with Knight. We worked on place commands, sit, down, and leash work, and the difference is incredible. Knight is just shy of 15 months old, and we knew we needed to get his behavior under control before it got worse. Now, we genuinely enjoy spending time with him, which felt impossible before. We are beyond happy with what Akin has done and are so grateful for the tools, structure, and confidence he’s given our family. We absolutely look forward to continuing to work with him in the future.

- Cassie & Mike
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Frankie - The big Loveable St. Bernadoodle. Three Week Board and Train Option.
Frankie, our big and lovable 2 year old Saint Berdoodle, stayed with Akin and his wife for a 3 week board and train. Our biggest issues were pulling/lunging on walks and table manners when having family dinner with our toddler. During her stay with Akin, Frankie was trained with an e-collar as well as a "place" cot. Both of these things have been game changers for our family. The place cot has helped immensely with cooking and dinner time as well as play time when we are on the floor with our young child. The e-collar training has helped with all kinds of obedience issues as it is our way of tapping her on the shoulder to get her attention quickly. With the e-collar we are now able to take great loose leash walks in our neighborhood as well as off leash walks out in the country or on hikes. We had a tremendous experience with Akin and I will recommend him to any friends and family. Thanks Akin!

Tyler and Steph Siegert

I highly recommend ABC Training Kennels for all your furry friends' training needs. Our experience was professional and seamless, while at the same time challenging what we knew about obedience training positively. Not only did we feel that Akin cared about Whiskey's growth and development, but he also ensured we had the right tools and mindset to continue working with Whiskey after our sessions ended. As a result, all of us are more confident in building a lasting relationship, grounded in trust rather than fear, with clear communication. Thank you! And I hope to work with you some more in the future!
Whiskey has been doing amazing!

-Castro Family.