I have been using American Canine training for over ten years with my own GSD and six foster GSDs. The training has improved the lives of my own dogs and the foster dogs. He will answer questions and give great advise to correct problems. Chris's Saturday classes and training methods at Fiesta Island are very valuable and infomative. Thanks Chris for all you do and giving back!!! read more

Chris made our lives so much easier! We have adopted 2 pittie- mixes, siblings and were dealing with sibling rivalry. Chris gave us tools and solutions that work well! I applied his techniques and the dog's demeanor in our household quickly improved! He is concrete and logical and very knowledgeable (and funny too!). Some changes in dog behavior were immediate and some took longer but overall big improvement. It has been great and fun learning from Chris ( and from my dogs) how to have a calm or at least calm-er household. In fact it got so calm we added another rescue to the mix. I volunteer for a local dog rescue and have been using what I learned from Chris in my work there. Chris also boards the dogs of his clients and I would not entrust my dogs to anyone else! His Saturday class is a great place to socialize your dog and ask questions- highly recommended. Thank you! read more

Chris is the REAL Dog Whisperer. I would not trust anyone but him to train my dog and my family. Chris helped me, my family and my two Pitt Bulls. Chris came into my home and worked with my two pitts that did not get along. Not only did he come to our home, he took me to his Kennals and helped me overcome my fears. I never thought our dogs could live in the same house, but Chris made it happen. All those Saturday classes at Fiesta Island and Sunday Bootcamp sure paid off. Chris not only trains the dogs, he invest his all in you and your pet. It does not matter how many questions you have, he has the answer. He is always a phone call away, no matter when, and that includes holidays. It was New Year Eve and I will never forget that calming voice on the other end of line telling me it would be ok, he was going to help us. When Chris speaks, we listem. He knows exactly what he is doing. I could go on and on about him. I didnt even go into all the FREE training time chris gives to everyone. Giving up his Saturday mornings and Sunday afternoons away from his family so he can help other. WOW!!! I need more stars to rate Chris and his Training, ************************************************************************************************* Chris, Your the Real thing! Thank You. read more

I can't say enough about Chris. He is the reason we still have our dog today. We got our first dog, a German Shepherd puppy, and we had no idea what we were getting into, although I really did my research. I was on the verge of getting rid of our puppy, more than once. Chris' training and help allowed us to work through the issues. Our dog is now approaching 2 and I am soooo happy with her. Chris is the best and he TRULY cares about the animals and people he helps. I have worked with other trainers and taken obedience classes. No one compares!! read more

I couldn't have asked for a better trainer! Chris is attentive, realistic, and dog-centered. He is all about empowering (and training!!) the owners, not just the dogs! I have a great dane who had a rough start and does not realize the power of her size. She's had socializing issues galore, but with Chris's private sessions and the free group class at Fiesta, we've had a lot of success. I know we are in good hands and on the right track. Chris really does care. He makes me a better, more responsible owner, and my fur baby a happier, well-behaved dog. read more

Chris was recommended to us by a friend. We have two small dogs, a Maltipoo and a Pomeranian. They both have anexiety issues, but Sam, our Maltipoo, would sometimes get aggressive when he was scared. He also did not listen well to commands. We have had Chris to our house for two sessions and it has made a big difference. He has given us the tools to change our dogs negative behaviors, and although we still have work to do, it has made a big difference. Thank you Chris! read more

Chris is AMAZING!! In 1 session he completely changed my dog for the better. Thank you Chris for giving us the tools to make my dog our dog! If you are looking for the best trainer you found him. read more

We used Chris 10 years ago, and have recommended him to everyone. His one visit with our new puppy Lola *who is now 10* helped us make her wonderful. He is the best gift you can give your dog to make him lovable to everyone. read more

I found Chris and American Canine Training 20 years ago when my puppy was 4 months old and had an unsuccessful experience with a different company. Chris trained my puppy so well, he became a pet therapy dog at a local hospital. He subsequently trained 2 other of my pups over the past 20 years. I recommend Chris to everyone I know!!! Great guy. Great training read more

Chris is the real deal. He is excellent at insight and skilled in training. I looked into several different companies while looking for a dog trainer, he came highly recommend through his customers, no advertising! We are so grateful we found him, he comes to our house sees the environment and guides us on the training we need for our bratty 9 month old boxer. We have homework and so does the dog. Chris is in high demand, so schedule early. read more

We love Chris. I swear he is a dog whisperer. We go to his classes as much as we can on Fiesta Island on Saturdays at 9:30 except for the first Saturday of a new month. Today we had 42 dogs all in down stays and some dressed up into their Halloween costumes. I can't say enough great things about his training. Thanks Chris. read more

Chris is truly gifted! We were very pleased with the care our dogs received and we enjoy his informal training sessions, too. We highly recommend him. Ken K. read more

We rescued a toy puppy who had been using a potty pad indoors exclusively. We wanted to retrain her to go outdoors only, which required weaning her from pad to yard. Weeks went by and she was still using both the yard and the house, even long after the pad was removed. I have worked with our a multi dog and cat families over the years, as well as working with shelter dogs for over 20 years, but I was at a total loss about what to do with Rosebud. I called Chris on the phone and asked for his advice. He suggested a program which included things that we hadn't tried. My husband and I were both patient and persistent and although this dog took longer to fully housebreak than any dog I've ever known, the retraining process finally worked! Both of us are extremely grateful to Chris for his help and would recommend him highly to anyone who has a difficult problem to solve. read more

There aren't enough words to describe what a difference Chris has made in our lives. We were on the verge of getting rid of our dog because of his behavioral issues when our Vet recommended Chris. We had previously paid out hundreds of dollars for 2 other trainers who's training did nothing to help our dog's issues. We called Chris and he immediately gave us some feedback on the phone and invited us to join his free training classes at Turquoise animal hospital in PB. We began with those classes in fall 2016 and have been attending his (also free) fiesta island classes as many Saturday afternoons a month as we can. He is extremely friendly, understanding, and informative. it's amazing to watch him at work, take his feedback, work on the strategies he gives us and see it changing our dog's behavior. He has transformed our lives by helping us modify our behavior which in turn has modified our dog's. I've never seen so many 5 star reviews before but after having worked with Chris, i understand why he is THE BEST! read more

Over the past few years we have been going to Chris' group training at Fiesta Island on Saturday mornings for our once out of control Bulldog. Originally we called Chris to set up a personal one on one session and after just one visit he invited us to come to his group classes to work on our issues. After a few classes and much in home labor we basically have a whole new dog. I'm so thankful for the amazing training and humility Chris has to offer. Would recommend to anyone! read more

Very unhappy to see this trainer promoting outdated, aversive methods. His website claims that he uses positive ways. He absolutely does not! From squirt bottles to molding to forcing the dog to encouraging bad behavior just to punish it. I was horrified. There are much better scientific proven ways to teach a dog so that you have a great relationship with them. Scaring or intimidating a dog to comply is not training! I would choose no stars if I could. read more

I wish I could express how amazing this experience was. We adopted Liam, a malamute-husky mix from the local shelter. He was sweet, smart, handsome and very well behaved.... until he saw our cats. It was quickly clear that he didn't just want to play with them, he literally wanted to eat them. Everything intensified when our neighbors bought baby goats and put them in a pen right next our common fence. Liam would bark and jump for hours trying to get to the goats. We struggled with the idea of returning him to the shelter, but wanted to give him "one more chance" and asked friends for referrals for dog trainers. We were quickly given Chris' phone number. After explaining the situation, he came to our home for a very reasonable price. the first thing Liam did was pee on Chris! Omg. Squirt bottles, compressed air and verbal commands just weren't cutting it. Chris spent a total of an hour evaluating and working with our dog. He knew that he held Liam's fate in his hands. He suggested that, with Liam's "prey fixation", we use a shock collar. It was the only thing that seemed to make the dog pause long enough to take directions. I was hesitant, but after Chris demonstrated how it works, I was in awe. There I was, in the back yard petting my CALM dog with the goats only feet away. And Liam was focused on ME and the love I was giving him. As soon as Chris left, we ordered the collar online and started using it immediately. It only took a few times for Liam to "get it". The dog I have today is a totally different dog. He no longer tries to eat my cats and he doesn't bark at the goats. He is happy, loving and fun to have in our family. He's even allowed in the house! With the cats! (Supervised, of course). I can't recommend Chris' services enough. Please, if you ever need help with your dogs, call him!!! read more

My unruly pack (four german shepherds, we're talking over 300 lbs of dog) learned manners that I never thought possible with just two home visits from Chris. The dogs immediately behaved for Chris and he trained me to get the same results. Chris taught me a variety of techniques useful for the differing personalities of the dogs. I highly recommend him for any dog with any problem read more

Chris is the best! He came out to our house and gave us a ton of helpful tips and tricks to train our puppy. He is always a phone call/ text away too if we have questions. I can't recommend him enough. He has FREE classes that we can't wait to try. read more

Chris is an exceptional, talented dog trainer. In addition, he is honest and trustworthy. He is the first trainer I met who cares about both the dogs and people he helps. I will never thank him enough for all the tips he gives me for training my dog ...and myself. I took a one on one private session with Chris and since then I try to attend to his FREE class at Fiesta Island on Saturday morning. I learn new things every time I go to the class and my dog has improved his behavior tremendously. He never raises his voice to the dogs and uses positive reinforcement method. During the class, Chris answers to all questions and he has solutions to ANY problems you might have with your dogs of all ages. I highly recommend him, you will not be disappointed!! read more

Chris is a rock star! We brought our very spoiled Great Dane to him for boarding while on vacation following a scuffle with our older Great Dane. He was willling to bring her home upon our return, and to give us our first lesson. It has made a WORLD of difference already! She is so much calmer and much more obedient! His warm manner and obvious wisdom were so reassuring. I wish we met him three years ago! We will definitely be continuing with ACT! read more

When we first rescued our extremely energetic German Shepherd/Belgian Malinois, we could not control his aggressive, wild behavior and excessive barking. American Canine Training taught us exactly what to do--starting with techniques to get our dog to sit, go into a down-stay, walk on a leash without pulling, coming when called and staying put when told. We now have a very obedient, happy, well-trained dog that we can bring anywhere without worry. Although achieving these things required homework and effort on our part, we couldn't have achieved it without the guidance we received from American Canine Training. Highly recommend! read more

Not only is Chris Moredock amazingly gifted with dogs, but he has an incredible integrity that sets him apart from any other dog trainer I've ever met. My dog (a female Belgian/German Shepherd) and I have worked with Chris 1-on-1, in group classes, and he also provides boarding to my only child when I'm away on business, which has been quite frequently. I've tried boarding at Markim and Fon Jon based on other user reviews, and every time my girl comes home traumatized for days. The fact that those places have tons of young kids manning the kennels, never let you see the actual kennels the dogs are boarded in, and don't even let you bring your own food (actually, Markim does let you bring your own food) makes me wonder what is really going on behind the scenes, especially when many things that should be included in boarding are counted as extras: $$ for evening pee-pee times, $$ for exercise, $$ for different food...the list goes on! Chris's boarding is excellent, he takes great care of my baby, and also provides ongoing training while she's in his care and she comes home even more brilliant then when I dropped her off. Chris has a genuine love for what he does and it's rare to see someone... anyone... give anything away for free when it's the core of their business. This is what Chris does every Saturday at Fiesta Island where he conducts a large group training class.. for FREE. Fiesta Island is the ideal place to work with on some of those hard to break habits with Fifi and Fido because of the constant distractions of other dogs and people passing by. Half the battle is understanding how the get your own dog to pay attention to you! Chris provides excellent direction and the results of his methods are usually immediate. And did I mention, humane! At the end of the free group class, Chris is still willing and eager to give you the answers you're looking for on other issues you're having at home. Chris is a rare breed of passion and integrity! read more

It was Chris to the rescue! We'd tried several trainers and still had an il-behaved 80 pound mixed-champion. Chris showed us how to handle our dog, and our dog learned what was expected. We've attended his class, had private sessions at our home... and given us the tools to get to where we needed to be. I've recommended Chris to others with puppies and grown dogs... each one has been pleased and grateful for Chris' good mentoring. Chris is encouraging (to both owners and dogs) and the dog really tunes in to listen to Chris. We're thrilled with the progress and want to continue training. With Chris' help, the sky's the limit as to what we can accomplish. I highly recommend Chris and would tell any dog owner to get the help they need from American Canine Training. It will be the best decision you make for your dog... and yourself!. read more

My husband & I have been working with Chris for 6 years with various dogs. We have tough cases American Bulldogs and now a boxer mix. He is not only an awesome and always growing trainer, but also a great person. Two years ago my 4 year old American Bulldog "Baby" ("Suey" was she was her nickname) had bone cancer and had to have her front leg amputated. Chris on his own time meet us at the vets office and helped us get her into the vehicle then into the house. He really loves dogs and cares for his people too. He works a free group class at Fiesta Island on Saturdays @9:30 which is a great service to many people. When we go out of town (if we cant take the dogs w/us) they stay with Chris, where we know they r safe. We are so fortunate to be a part of Chris's training program. Written by Ruth the wife read more

Chris worked wonders with my aggressive dog. He is very enthusiastic about his work. I highly recommend American Canine.

Chris is amazing!!!! Our family can not thank him enough! He came to our house and worked with our destructive puppy. He gave us a routine and tools to work with our puppy that was manageable for us. He explained that every dog is different, did not stress any specific timelines and told us that when we felt he had got him to a level we were happy with to call him and we could build on it. We have had him back and are so thankful that we called him. I just wish we had called him sooner. read more

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If we were allowed to rate higher, I would. Chris is the BEST. He not only trained our Puppy to be the best - 3 years later we are still getting compliments on our dogs behavior when we are out in public. When we travel, we know that our dog will be in good hands with Chris and well taking care of. Chris has been a blessing to us.! He is awesome. read more

Chris exceeded my expectations! He is truly an amazing, gifted trainer who has this remarkable ability to zero in on what my puppy (a 7 month old german shepherd named Fred), needed as well as what it took for me to become a strong, balanced and mindful handler. His innate sense and calm presence is most inspiring and practically mesmerizing! Chris has worked with me and Fred three times to date, and within this brief period, he has provided me with the tools along with sound advice as to how to be a balanced owner which ultimately transferred into Fred. What was once a stressful and chaotic walk has now become therapeutic, productive and fun for us both. The following are what Fred and I have accomplished since Chris came into our lives: 1) When on a walk, he automatically "sits" each time I stop, or when told. 2) He "lays" on command and "stays" on command in one place for more than 20 minutes without a flinch; 3) Comes to me with a "come" command; 4) Stops barking when told "quiet" 5) Leaves things alone when told to "leave it" 6) Retrieves and Releases on command; 7) Gets down off anything you don't wish him to be on when told the "down" command. I believe the sky is the limit when it comes to training my Fred! How can any owner not be thrilled to have a trainer like Chris who has basically transformed us and the world in which we live! I am truly grateful for him and HIGHLY recommend him! He is passionate, dedicated, honest, reliable and incredibly knowledge about what he does and it shows! I promise you; you will come away thoroughly pleased and impressed! read more

Chris is easily the best dog (and people) trainer in San Diego. We've had a great experience working with him both privately and in his group classes. He hosts free group dog training classes at the Fiesta Island dog park every Saturday morning at 930 for all levels. We started taking our ridgebacks there when they were about 3-4 months and we saw great results with both our dogs and also the skills we developed. Chris also knows how to facilitate a large group (up to 40-50 people + dogs) and still leaves you feeling both challenged and encouraged. I highly recommend American Canine Training for anyone and everyone! read more

My dog Dakota and I really enjoy Chris Moredock's style of training and being a part of the dog community at large. The training at Fiesta Island creates an opportunity for my dog to be challenged socially as Chris sets us up for success. Dakota is only a puppy and he is already exhibiting excellent manners due in part to Chris' instruction. We plan to continue with the Saturday morning classes and invite Chris to our home and my work to help Dakota be good dog for me! Thank you for your love and dedication Chris. You Rock!!!! read more

Chris is at very least a very gifted Dog & Human trainer. He is patient and consistent. I love to bring my dog to the Saturday classes. I am very careful about who I allow to interact with my best friend. I have no qualms about Chris handling my dog. If I ever need to board my dog, American Canine Training kennels is the only place I would trust! If you need training for your dog (and You) this is the guy. read more

Sometimes you read yelp reviews and see so many 5 stars that is it seems a bit dubious. In Chris's case it is not, every star is certainly deserved. I found Chris on Yelp with a few other trainers that I contacted but I was first impressed by his swift reply. We have two 7 month black poodle pups, our "twins" as Chris calls them. Chris started helping us in July when they were just 4 months old. From day one Chris's advice has been spot on, truly training us first to help our dogs learn their manners. Chris is down to earth and easy to relate to. Training times two was not a problem for Chris nor did he charge extra to do so. He is a bargain and adding to that value is the free weekly class on Fiesta Island. To see 30 dogs all on a down/stay with their owners walking away and not a dog moving is a sight to behold. Chris works with each family member to ensure that we are consistent with our pups and rewarding them with lots of love. He is also available to ask questions as the need arises. Dog training (owner training?) is an investment that lasts a lifetime and Chris is worth every penny! read more

We were referred to Chris at American Canine Training and he invited us to attend a free puppy-training course he conducted in Pacific Beach. We have a shiba inu named Sake and right away we knew we needed to enroll Sake in Chris' boot camp. Sake stayed with Chris for 4 weeks and the results were outstanding! Sake learned how to consistently sit, stay, sit -stay, down, down-stay, recall, heel and automatic sit as promised by Chris and his quality of work. Chris also does follow ups to make sure he checks up on our progress and he met us at our house and agreed to go to the dog park to see what challenges we faced when Sake was around other distractions. Chris has made a huge difference in our lives by training Sake and the best part is now we get to take Sake to his classes at Fiesta Island and get free refresher training courses as well as when we board Sake with American Canine Training. Chris is committed to you and your dog and really wants to make a difference and does. His work is amazing and we highly recommend Chris and American Canine Training to anyone who is willing to make the investment for their dog and their family! read more