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November 2023 by joseph harmon
Our dog Odin has done extremely well after training with Tony! We are very impressed with how well he has done and with Tony’s skill as a trainer!
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August 2023 by Lynne Bott
Tony is an awesome trainer. His methods are simple and effective. He really understands dogs and explains everything in a straightforward manner. The rest is up to you! I just took my 15 month old German Shepherd to the vet for his checkup and the vet was very impressed by what a good boy he was. My husband and I couldn't be happier!I highly recommend!
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November 2022 by Red Dragon Karate USA
Had trouble with my Doberman and a couple of visits later I was trained and Bada Bing! I’m a new Man! And the puppy is doing well also! Worth every penny!
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October 2021 by Chyna Reese
Excellent trainer.
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July 2021 by AT 16
Very knowledgeable and helpful instruction.Would recommend for any dog training needs.
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May 2021 by William Dubiak
Tony is a fantastic trainer. Not only does he train pets but is a solid law enforcement k9 trainer. My k9 partner and I go to Tony for advanced obedience and criminal apprehension. Tony is the only trainer locally I would trust with training a police dog. I highly recommend him for anyone that wants the basics all the way to advance skills.
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April 2021 by Jason Nocella
Awesome is all I can say. I went to another trainer in the valley who has been training for 2-3 decades. I got nothing. Tony is on top of his game....the best....and I don’t do reviews. If you want a good trainer, someone that understands dogs, and on top of their game, do yourself and your best friend a favor, call Tony.
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February 2021 by Robin I.
We had a dog for many years and he when he passed away we decided we would get a puppy. Of course, we thought training Maggie our new dog would be easy. Were we ever wrong. We booked an appointment with Tony when Maggie was about four months old. The transition was unbelievable. He explained to us how dogs think and taught use how to correct bad behavior. In addition to teaching Maggie, Tony taught us what we were doing wrong. I feel it was well worth the cost and recommend K-9 Academy to anyone who is looking to get training for their dog.
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July 2020 by Kelly Gioconda
Tony Mercuri the owner of K9 Academy has given me the confidence and knowledge to bond with my dog through training. Tony has great knowledge and an understanding of how a dog thinks and behaves. He has taught me the tools I needed to have a happy, well behaved dog. Tony does all his training with kindness, great praise all the while instilling confidence in you and your dog. When you put together all you and your dog have learned with the basics and continue to advanced you will be amazed at how every step leaves you with a very enjoyable companion. You can tell he is someone with a passion for what he does and he does it very well. If your looking for a great trainer you definitely will not be disappointed.
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July 2020 by Samantha Chase
We took the basic obedience and advanced obedience classes with Tony and we could not have been more pleased with the outcome. Our dog responded very well to his training and we are so happy to have invested this time for the behavior we wanted out of our dog.
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December 2019 by Kimberly Gazzillo
Tony is an awesome trainer, and I would highly recommend his obeidiance class. My Husky, Sawyer, and I learned amazing techniques. If your struggling with obeidiance issues like I was, you will be glad Tony trained you!
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April 2019 by Mark Richardson
Great dog trainer.
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April 2019 by Kristen Anderson
Very impressed with the wide knowledge Tony has in dog behavior. He is very good at explaining the breakdown of how to move forward, in obtainable amounts, to lead to a success pet rehabilitation. As a shelter employee Tony was able to give me the knowledge to work with reactive dogs we so often see entering the shelter. Because of K9 Academy I am happy to say that I have been able to successfully help several dogs that would otherwise not have gotten a second chance. I can not thank them enough for always just being a phone call away.
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April 2019 by Margaret Dietrich
I came to Tony the same day I picked my adopted lab up from the shelter and we began working on basic obedience. Tony's wealth of knowledge and understanding of dogs is incredible. His method of training works - it was only a matter of minutes before our dog began recognizing commands, and, with consistent work, she has become an obedient and loved part of our family. I can't recommend K9 Academy strongly enough - if I could I'd rate him 10 stars! Any time I hear that someone is having issues with their dog I tell them to go see Tony.
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April 2019 by Sandy Spangler
Tony has done a great job with Elsa, our German Shepherd. Elsa was fearful of people to the point that other trainers gave me no hope that she could be a good family pet. Tony was very willing to work with us and assured me that we could fix this problem. Elsa now is very obedient and is constantly improving her relationships with other people.
