The Puppy Academy in Hermosa Beach has been crucial in my family's journey in raising a puppy. We have a Doberman Pinscher puppy who started at the Puppy Academy around almost 3 months old. They built a structured routine for our puppy which set the perfect foundation for good habits and positive behavior. Our puppy learned many things from commands such as sit, stay, proper walking, come here, lay down, place, house. I think the most important thing built though was the potty training and the socialization provided. Puppies NEED early socialization to develop into confident and friendly dogs. We have happy to see our puppy grow (and still growing) into a friendly, brave "teenager" puppy. Friendly play style! A Doberman is a high energy and demanding dog breed. Normally I would train our puppy fully on my own as I did with prior Dobermans I had in the past, but due to demanding work hours and obligations, I am so grateful for the opportunity The Puppy Academy provided during these critical socialization and learning periods. They train and interact with the puppy all day until I pick him up after work. Then I can continue with following their training methods throughout our time at home and on the weekends. It made it so easy! I wish I had the Puppy Academy all along for my prior dogs too. I'm impressed with the friendly staff and how well they did with our puppy! Even though our puppy has completed the program and graduated, we have still seen ease with the teenager/adolescent phase and training on our own again because of all the Puppy Academy set up for us. Thank you!! read more

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Could not ask for a better experience for my little guy . Everything about this was great- all the staff made me feel welcomed and comfortable. More importantly, they took such great care of my little Mochi. As a first time puppy mom, it was intimidating but Puppy Academy was the safety net I needed. I get compliments on Mochi's calm and sweet behavior all the time. From his dog walker to the groomer, they all love how well-behaved he is and it's all thanks to the trainers who put in the work. It speaks to the fact that the trainers took the time to get to know my puppy and really understand what his learning experience would require. Definitely recommend taking the homework seriously, the time you invest is absolutely key to your puppy's success! read more

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I was looking for a good school that was nearby work for a first time puppy owner. Luckily I was able to come across the Puppy Academy., which checked both criteria I was looking for. Close to work and a reputable school to help train my puppy. Being a first time puppy owner, lI was overwhelming with what to do and what not to do. The Puppy Academy laid out clear training instructions as well as did most of the work everyday. Just very thankful my dog was able to learn how to be an obedient puppy and now 2 year old happy dog. Thank you Puppy Academy for helping Ginger learn in her first year!! Would highly recommend The Puppy Academy for new puppy owners! read more

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Update 12/1/24: My last update, unless something changes. To close the loop - as soon as I said my review could not be bought, I never heard a word from Marco again. We never received the additional training we were offered and accepted. We never received the refund we were offered and accepted. Given our experience, I have no choice but to believe the vast majority of the reviews were bought. My recommendation is to save your money and find another trainer. We'll take our $5k loss and lick our wounds. So many ways this could have been addressed and remedied and they went the shady route. read more

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Once we gulped down the high price (which, acknowledging there are absolutely cheaper ways to train your dog, but when Puppy Academy's price is broken down on a daily or hourly basis isn't exorbitant), we have been so happy with Puppy Academy. Everyone there is wonderful and really cares about the dogs and the owners being fully supported and knowledgeable. Our dog just graduated and I very much miss PA but also have a very well behaved dog that i understand how to manage. I also feel like they left me with a good understanding of how to continue the training myself post program and that they are available should I have any questions in the coming months. Overall, great program, great results, great people. read more

PA has been a blessing for our family! The structure and outstanding level of support during the most formative time in you and your puppy's life is priceless. They helped us thru all the troublesome stages from 12 weeks to 5 months old. We get compliments daily while walking her about how good she is and people are shocked how at 5 month's old she is as well behaved as she is. Can not recommend them enough !!! read more

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My partner and I are extremely grateful for the team at TPA and how they've transformed my puppy!! We both work full time and the anxiety of having a new puppy was a lot. We came across TPA and it was exactly what we were looking for! Their team consists of some of the kindest and enthusiastic people and we couldn't have asked for a better team to train our dog. read more

Excellent program! I would not have been able to keep my puppy if it weren't for them. They trained her in grooming, socializing, heeling with walks, no longer pulling, barking is under control, etc. They took my 10 week old puppy and taught her manners so I can take her anywhere. Not to mention teaching her potty training within a few weeks with their crate program. They give you daily repots on what to work on at home and absolutely loved my puppy. I highly recommend. Sparky, personal trainer which I had 4 private sessions with is AMAZING! He is like the dog whisper. As is Josh and Miriam who worked with my pup daily while she was at school. I absolutely couldn't have done it without them. Beautiful graduation ceremony at the end as well. The program is worth every penny. Thank you so much Puppy Academy!! Miss you guys so much ‍ read more

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Truly the best staff and best experience. Everyone there is so nice and knowledgeable. Our puppy loves the staff and other puppies and is super comfortable there, which makes us comfortable. Helped make puppyhood so much easier for what felt like something that would be impossible for a working couple. Totally worth it! Can't say enough good things read more

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Super friendly staff. Owners is a great guys and very hands on! I recommend this business to anybody that need dog care.

The puppy academy was AMAZING to work with!! I sent my 4 month old corgi puppy to them and they helped shape her into a dog that is potty trained, friendly, great on walks, and great at home. She responds to commands and plays well with others. I am so thankful for all of the trainers who answered all of the many questions I had as a first time dog owner!! I feel like I have the knowledge and tools now to keep my puppy on the path to growing into a well behaved dog! I am no longer overwhelmed or worried I am training my puppy incorrectly! THANK YOU THANK YOU! read more

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Worth every Penny! We were in over our heads with our 1st puppy (Frankie, a Whippet). Taking her to The Puppy Academy was the best decision for us! Not only did I know she would be closely watched and cared for the entire day, I could see the results in her behavior at home within a couple weeks. It's a commitment. If you put in the work outside of class and commit to their practices your pup will transform before your eyes. We were extra thankful for their owner sessions within the program, which help you become more confident in your at-home training & reinforce the work they do. When her 1st 36-ish sessions were coming to an end we asked about additional classes and to our delight they accepted her for 24 more sessions of which she (we) really benefitted. I only wish we enrolled her sooner! read more

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We are thankful for The Puppy Academy. They have helped us raise our lil man Koopa through his puppy stages and after regular training we even enrolled him in the Bachelor's program because he was loving the training and responding so well to the lessons. We have seen him become more disciplined in the areas we needed work on with him. They also offer online courses which have helped tremendously when we are stumped at home. They answer all your questions and are always so helpful. The staff is so nice and the trainers are very skilled and knowledgeable. read more

We had such a wonderful experience with our pup at The Puppy Academy!! The trainers and staff were all amazing & really helped us with our puppyhood journey! Charlie (our King Charles Cavalier mix) is much more well adjusted to going on walks and has gotten his basic commands down. We loved the piece of mind having our pup learning at the Puppy Academy & would absolutely recommend the program to anyone looking for a good training school program for their puppies! Kimberly and Stephany were super communicative and flexible with requests. Thank you so much to all the trainers at the Puppy Academy! :) read more

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Puppy Academy! This facility is amazing when it comes to training your new pup :) The early puppy stages can be real ruff, but with puppy academy they made this transition so much smoother/easier and made us puppy parents more confident when raising our little boy. Communication with Kimberly was amazing with any needs and scheduling we needed to accommodate my schedule, as well as, my husbands. Shout of to Paula! Amazing with our little Obi with his training and being patient with him. All the trainers were amazing! 10/10 would recommend this program to any new puppy owners. Obi is now able to follow commands, is potty trained, walks with us rather than pulling, able to handle loud noises/stimulation, so kind when socializing with other dogs, and so much more. Not only did Obi learn a lot, but as puppy parents we learned so much too! Thank you so much Puppy Academy! read more

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This place is awesome! If you have a new puppy in the house and you don't know how to train him/her, The Puppy Academy is the perfect spot. Even if you've had plenty of experience, Puppy Academy can help you out. Their 12 week program teaches your puppy 10+ basic commands, and it includes five 1on1 owner/trainer lessons to teach you some of the basic principles. Pick 3 days of the week for school, and drop your puppy off between 7am-10am and pickup between 5-7pm. It's like doggy daycare but way way better. They'll learn basic hand signals so anybody can communicate with your puppy. They also work on getting comfortable with walking, grooming, tooth brushing, and nail cutting. The program includes free online classes and a weekly Q & A sessions for more support. Worth the money and invaluable to instill basic principles in your puppy and gives you direction on how to work your puppy "the right way". You won't regret it! read more

The Puppy Academy is absolutely fantastic, I don't think we would have survived without them. Our puppy Goose (a golden retriever) has progressed so much during his time at school. The staff is very helpful, flexible with your schedule and responsive to questions. During the program the school keeps you involved & the owner lessons are extremely valuable, you learn a lot at the same time as your puppy. Can't recommend them enough! Thank you to Sparky, Josh, Kim, Stephanie, and the entire staff! read more

Puppy Academy is the absolute best! I am so glad I found them. We enrolled our corgi puppy in the academy at 4.5 months. The academy is 36 sessions (about 12 weeks) 3 days a week. Drop off in the morning and pick up in the afternoon. Throughout the day, they will work with your puppy to help teach them basic commands, grooming, socialization and leash walking. They post so many cute pups on their social media so you can see what your pup is doing throughout the day. The academy also comes with 4 private owner lessons where a trainer will meet with you and go over what to work on and to answer any questions. Everyone at puppy academy was so nice and I absolutely trust them with my dog. I am so sad that she has graduated but we are now considering to reenrolling her in their grad school program. Check out my Puppy Academy highlight stories on my pup's Instagram: hera_corgi read more

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We took our baby Kona to the Puppy Academy... thoroughly impressed! This is my first puppy, and wanted to make sure she was trained... The Puppy Academy was amazing. They went over everything throughout the process... And the owners meetings were Lifesavers. Paula and Josh were available all the time to go over any concerns we had... And Sparky provided guidance throughout the process. I would highly suggest taking any puppy to the school. They did wonders for our Kona and graduation was amazing!! read more

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Like all new puppy parents we tried to train Bailey ourselves and weren't getting the results we wanted. We decided to find a trainer to help us out and our vet recommended The Puppy Academy. We did our research and The Puppy Academy kept coming up so we contacted them had our meeting and we were sold. After Bailey graduated from The Puppy Academy we entered him in Grad School to get his doctorate. We love Puppy Academy and would recommend Sparky, Josh and the crew to our friends and family. They have always been helpful and nice when we have new puppy behaviors come up. The customer service always answers our questions in a timely matter and is very helpful as well. We definitely love The Puppy Academy. read more

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We all had the very best experience with The Puppy Academy. We learned so much from the trainers and our puppy has developed good habits because of this training. Having a puppy is difficult at times, but The Puppy Academy made easier for us all to adjust to having a puppy. We were provided with a schedule that has really helped our puppy learn to calm herself and helped us understand a puppy's needs. read more

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We had a great experience with The Puppy Academy! I only wish we started sooner, but it's never too late. They are superbly communicative, via email for scheduling, and via reports after each training day. The program also provides both routine and flexibility as needed (great for those who travel for work sporadically). I saw a difference in my pup within the first few weeks, thanks to the first owner 1x1 lesson. The trainers build a great rapport with their students that also makes a world of difference. read more

I can't say enough about the Puppy Academy. We have a super high-energy puppy and were not prepared at all for the challenges she presented us with. The Academy has been fantastic in helping us train and socialize our little demon. All of the staff are great to work with. We are even considering sending Billie to the graduate program! read more

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It has been awhile since our puppy Ollie graduated but had to take the time to write something about Josh. HE WAS FANTASTIC AND PATIENT not only with our puppy but with my husband and I. Oh boy we needed his patience lol. He was hands on and really helped us on our new puppy journey. PLEASE MAKE AN ADULT ACADEMY our other Dog Lola is 3 and would really benefit from it. I would also send Ollie back once a week if there was an adult academy because he really benefited from being around other dogs and trainers. Thank you so much we can really see a difference in our dog. Our friends have his brother who got zero training and the difference is night and day. Do yourself a favor and spend the extra money and send your puppy here.....you wont regret it. read more

The puppy academy was such a great experience for a first time dog owner. We have a more tricky breed, a Shiba Inu, and the team did an incredible job with their attention to detail, true love and care of my pup, and great tips, tricks, and feedback for us to use at home. I would highly recommend as someone who wants a well trained dog but is working full time- this was a great way to give my dog the training it needed. Would do it over again if given the chance! read more

Puppy Academy saved us. Our puppy Dudley went into the program without training and came out incredibly obedient, confident, and well socialized. The staff is incredibly friendly and flexible, and we knew right away Dudley would feel right at home with his classmates. We are sad to see the program end but look forward to our remaining training sessions that come with the program. Here is a picture of Dudley from the first day of school! read more

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This Place is AMAZING! If your looking for training this is the spot, if your looking for daycare this is the place, if you want your dog to be a perfect pet... well then you have to put in the effort but the Puppy Academy sets you up for success! If you've read the reviews you know that the place isn't going to be cheap but if you don't want a demon dog like my parents or friends have then can you really put a price on that? To break it down, your getting a daycare plus training for ( if dropped off on opening and picked up at closing) 12 hours of educational care! With 3 months it is perfect because they aren't a board and train so you can actually bind with your puppy! You have to remember with any training repetition is key and having a well trained dog means actually taking time to train them with YOU! The place really establishes a strong foundation but if you don't build from there and do the "homework" then it isn't going to last. My Corgi Artemis started here at 10 weeks and is now 5 months old and she has her sassy moments but is so well trained people compliment it all the time. I've searched as many of you may have but finding a location that takes a young puppy is hard especially one that takes the precautions to keep them safe. I loved this place and sad I couldn't continue into their grad program but I am so grateful for the whole team from beginning to end! My only critique is that they aren't in more locations because a lot of dogs should get the kind of support that they gave! read more

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Our puppy, Tigger has been going to the Puppy Academy' since August. He gets so excited every time we drop him off and looks so happy when we pick him up. We love getting the periodic videos of Tigger's Instagram And the pictures of him on Facebook. We also love the homework communication book, the private owner lessons, and the online classes that we can peruse as often as we want. Sparky, Josh, Elizabeth, and Kimberly are amazing! We recommend The Puppy Academy highly to anyone who wants to have their puppy/dog trained by amazing professionals. We give it five paws up and snaps in Z formation if he had opposable thumbs. read more

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Puppy Academy has been such a game changer in raising our puppy, Lilo. She started at PA at 3 months old before she had all her shots. The hardest part of new puppy-ownership is getting your pups socialized before it's too late. PA did an amazing job socializing her in a safe way, keeping her around the other puppies so she could get used to other dogs. They also socialize pups to different sounds (like fireworks, horns, and different music). This has been so influential, especially while we all have to quarantine during COVID. As for training, they are a dream! They have a number of trainers and they all end up working with your pup, which is great since now Lilo will listen to any one who tells her a command, not just my or my  husband. We started training her before PA, but when she started working with them, the longevity of her "stay" and other commands went a lot further. One of the greatest things about PA, was having them as a resource. In puppyhood, there are so many times when they test their boundaries or things click for them in different ways, and having Puppy Academy there to call or email with questions at any time was so helpful!! I like their training style, where it's weekly over the course of 3-4 months vs a short term program. This allowed for her to grow alongside the training. I would recommend this place to anyone who wants to have their pup trained for the long haul (which is everyone!). Also, getting daily photos and videos were the best! read more

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I've owned a dog all my life but never invested in proper training. Which resulted in dogs that never listened to me. With Ten, we decided to get her the training and it's been the best decision ever. She is so well behaved and haven't had any issues with her. The trainers really work with you to embed everything so that whatever they learn is long term. I am so happy that we made the choice to join puppy academy and am extremely happy with the results. read more

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Where do I start....I ended up with COVID 12/2023 and had several new onsets of health conditions that have been completely debilitating. I am a registered nurse who has been off work for over 10 months now. 3 months into my leave, my counselor and primary MD decided I needed an emotional support animal, (ESA). I knew I didn't have the stamina to train or even take a dog on walks. I needed time to heal and rest so I purchased, on a limited budget, their unlimited package which is 6 days a week up to 12 hours a day (their normal program is 3 days a week). The program was worth every penny. Although I had limited income, I knew this program was vital for me to make this ESA work, which I needed so desperately. Fast forward....I'm still very sick and off work, however, the Puppy Academy worked with my dog and me to make sure we were a success. Each one of the staff members are AMAZING, from administration to the trainers. They all care so much not only about your dog but the owner as well. You receive daily "report cards" on how your pup did during daily training and what homework to do to instill the training learned. A huge shout out to my dog's main trainers, Sparky and Josh who had patience with me even though I didn't follow through with all their professional advice, until the end that is. Each trainer and staff are so encouraging and loving. In addition to the training sessions, you receive 4 one hour "Professional Trainer Sessions" (which I had with Sparky) throughout the program. I would recommend this program to anybody getting a new pup. It is worth every penny! I know I wouldn't have been able to keep my puppy if it weren't for them. Thank you so much Puppy Academy!! read more

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Puppy Academy is the best decision my wife and I could have ever made for our pup. The trainers are so patient and caring and you can really tell they all have a lot of love to give these puppies. If you ever have questions about anything they are more than willing to share their knowledge and go out of their way to make sure the training also sticks at home. Rufus is considered a high-energy breed and they have done wonders for his behavior/temperament. We saw so much progress during his program that we decided to sign him up for an advanced course right after! I would recommend Puppy Academy to anyone with a puppy! read more

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The Puppy Academy team is beyond amazing! Everyone is incredibly caring, detailed and super informative. As a new puppy owner, I had so many questions tied to training, feeding and general health and the Puppy Academy team was there for me literally every step and half step of the way. If you're looking for a team to partner with you in raising your pup during those first few, hard puppy months, look no further. To say the Puppy Academy is an extraordinary group of people is an understatement. Trust their guidance and the structure of their phenomenal program and you'll have zero regret!! read more

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WE LOVE THE PUPPY ACADEMY (TPA), we simply admire and adore every single person there. The trainers and staff are amazing. It was very important for my husband and I to own a well-trained and well behaved dog, which we can take everywhere. We were so impressed by TPA's philosophy and goals that we signed up right at our free consultation appointment. Our Australian Labradoodle Nikita was 4 mos old when she started with TPA and today she is 13 mos old. She graduated from their Grad school Program 3 days ago and we are sad that there will be no more school for her. TPA is over the top. Its focus is on consistent training and a daily schedule, which TPA provides to you. The training consists of crate training, leash walking, chewing, anxiety and certainly on Obedience Commands such as sit, down, place, come and much more... It is like bringing your child to school. So Fun! You get report cards with grades and they tell you and teach you what they teach your pup at school. We truly believe a puppy must be trained and also WANTS to be trained in order to live a Happy Puppy LIFE! Thank you Puppy Academy for your dedication, patience and love - we will be forever grateful! Nikita misses you already...and certainly we do too read more

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I cannot say how amazing the Puppy Academy is enough!! I am a new puppy mom, with my first puppy ever and enrolled him at the Puppy Academy as soon as he was eligible. I wanted a place that could have him on the days that I worked but would teach him. And it was important to me that I had the opportunity to learn too since this was my first puppy experience. TPA was the answer! They have made puppyhood so enjoyable! And the best part was that my little guy absolutely loved going to school every time. They were very flexible with the scheduling and it was such a weight off my shoulders with my off work schedule and with it being just me. Not only did they teach my pup, but they also taught me how to be a pup mom and I am forever grateful. Special shout out to Josh and Rebecca for being amazing teachers to Luda and mentors for me!You will not regret choosing to enroll with TPA. They are the best!! read more

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The Puppy Academy is the best dog training program! We sent our sweet Lucie to Puppy academy for her degree and her master's degree. You will receive a daily report card! Sparky and his team are amazing and Lucie our pup is so well trained. The place is very organized and clean. All the trainers and assistants are just so kind and I never worried once when I dropped off our puppy. It is an extremely professional training program, and you will not be disappointed. They answer all questions and really do care about the puppies. The high-quality shows and if I ever got another puppy I would go back. I would give them a 10. Lucie learned so much and the customer service and interaction is exceptional. Thank you to all of you especially to Kimberly and Sparky! read more

You find the perfect puppy and then all of a sudden you realize or remember that having a puppy is so difficult!!! I have twin boys so I thought I had it hard when they were babies but my Goldendoodle honestly rocked my world a little more!!! His second night home he cried every hour. He was chewing anything and everything. I was talking to my boys' barber about my puppyhood crisis and he recommended The Puppy Academy. Life changing! My puppy just graduated! People often comment how well behaved he is and feel like that's his nature (no way...his inner spirit is a maniac!) I have learned how to keep him in check through the amazing trainers at The Puppy Academy. He now walks nicely on the leash and doesn't chew up my house. We have been so happy with the training process that we have enrolled him in graduate school. He is now working on more training and commands as well as an e-collar:) I do not have one complaint about the experience. If you are thinking of getting a puppy, get on the waiting list now for The Puppy Academy! You will not regret it!!!!!! read more

I WHOLE-HEARTEDLY RECOMMEND THE PUPPY ACADEMY to EVERY HUMAN who has a PUPPY!!!! Three months ago I came home with two 7-week-old lab siblings and felt completely exhausted, defeated and overwhelmed by puppies and had no idea where to start. We quickly realized we needed guidance, support and relief. That's when I reached out to The Puppy Academy and after speaking with Sparky, meeting with one of the fabulous trainer's for a tour and chatting with Kimberly I just knew this place was special and got on the waiting list right away!!! The all encompassing program is so well thought out and customizable to your needs. The team/ staff have truly poured their love and energy into our puppies, held our hands every step of the way, problem solved our endless questions, gave us our life back and gave us such a great schedule for both my human family and our puppies to be set up for success. They instilled such a strong foundation, with everything from potty training, crate training, manners, obedience and combatting littermate syndrome (if you're not familiar look it up - I promise you it's a real thing - and if you're thinking of getting two at once - I highly recommend you don't) aka surviving two puppies. The dedication, thoughtfulness and care each team member has shown our family will forever have a special place in my heart. THANK YOU PUPPY ACADEMY from the bottom of my heart!!!! Moose and Lily thank you tooooo!!!! P.S. The only word of warning I'll give, is you'll get out of it what YOU put into it (like anything in life)! But, if you trust the process, remain open minded, ask all the questions, try your best to follow their expertise and most importantly be patient with yourself and your puppy... you will have truly a super star puppy!!! I can proudly say I have 2 SUPERSTAR PUPPIES because of The Puppy Academy!!! Stay positive and do your homework... trust me it's worth every bit of your energy and every penny. And tell your friends!! read more

Absolutely amazing puppy school!! The staff are extremely knowledgeable, kind, patient and understanding of each family's needs. Our puppy not only learned many commands but loved being there everyday he went! I had full trust in their ability to train Georgie while showing him love. The studio is very clean and very well organized. Soo glad we took Georgie here for his puppy training!! read more

The Puppy Academy made having a puppy easy! The staff is fantastic, and the curriculum is second to none. This is our fourth dog, and having TPA involved has made it the best puppy experience ever. We have a well-adjusted, happy puppy. The owner training and daily communication has trained us so we can keep up with the good behaviors our puppy has learned. Thank you, Puppy Academy!!! read more

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