The owner and head trainer has years and years of experience with multiple types of dog training…read moreand is continually increasing her education to increase knowledge on different levels for different specialties. After years and years of searching for a legitimate service dog trainer, we ended up in wonderful hands and and I am so thrilled with the training and support that I have received. Academy of Canine Excellence received the Best Dog Trainer in the City 2024 for a reason. I have had one service dog trained with them and now he is getting older and closer to retiring so we are now working with my 1-year-old pup and he's doing amazing with the help of these trainers.I would never go anywhere else for any training that involves dogs! They are very willing to work with scheduling and payments that make it a lot easier for many people to get the help that is desperately needed. I have also boarded my other dogs with them and have never had any worries about how they are treated or cared for.

Took my dog there and was extremely disappointed and felt taken advantage of. My fur baby was…read moreinjured and Brianne refused to continue and also refused to refund my money and only gave me back less than half of the amount I paid in advance. I asked to be given back the amount for the remaining visits and was only refunded a small amount. My dog learned basically nothing there and the floors are very slippery. Asked if she'd put down some mats and was refused. Please be very careful.

Jon (the owner and dog trainer) is FANTASTIC!…read more My husband and I adopted an adult, 4 1/2 year old rescue/stray named Bolt in January 2021. He's a whopping 8lb. and a Chihuahua/poodle/Yorkie terrier/Maltese mix aka a mutt! He had no training at all. He was definitely a mess. Anyways, we desperately needed some dog training, and I searched all over Albuquerque. Jon was the only person I could find that offered a free consult. I really didn't want to pay to meet a trainer. What if it didn't work out? However, He came to our house for the consult, and Bolt LOVES him. Jon does 3-4 private lessons (sit, place, walking on a leash) and then "promotes" them to dog group class. He's really patient, loves to talk about dogs, and helps to trouble shoot weird dog behaviors. We have been in group class for about a month to 6 weeks. Bolt went from being scared of poop bags and not knowing his own name to being able to sit, place, come when called, and is working on down, off, leave it, and leash walking. Group classes are great, everyone is very supportive and friendly, plus Bolt gets to work on tuning out distractions, as they are held at local parks. Overall, I have been SO happy with Jon and Swagger Dog Training. He's amazing and the service he provides is top notch. If you need a dog trainer, PICK JON.

Jon came out to our home and worked with Katie, our 65 pd. goldendoodle about 4 years ago. She is…read morenow almost five. He has a way with him that dogs respond to. Katie is well behaved, mostly, and is now a big sister. Hoping to get our 25 pd. labradoodle trained by him. If you've ever researched dog trainers you know that that are many that overcharge, don't return phone calls or texts or do what they say they can do. Jon is a star!

PAULY IS NOW OFFERING VIRTUAL TRAINING. I was desperate for help with my big rescue dog who was…read morerather out-of-control. I also have 2 untrained small dogs. I contacted Pauly because of his excellent reviews and discovered that he is now doing virtual training. I learned so much in my first session and immediately saw a difference in my big dog. Pauly is knowledgeable, non-judgmental, and a nice guy. If you need help with your dog, I highly recommend Pauly. Check out his website: https://onlinek9advice.com/

Very knowledgeable. Able to assess needs, best training techniques , and deficiencies in owner pet…read morerelationship. Very personable

Bought dog food today at the store on Academy in Albuquerque. The clerk who checked me out was…read morerude, dismissive and not helpful. She ignored questions, did not offer to put the cans in the cart . She had handled my purchases on previous trips, was never friendly but was usually moderately helpful. Disappointing.

Today I used my local Petsmart (Eubank store in Albuquerque) for their dog grooming services. I…read moreused their website to select the grooming choice I wanted, and took my dog in to have her groomed at the time I selected for her. After she was done I picked her up and was presented my bill for her service. I was suprized at the amount I was being charged. It was twice as much as I thought it was supposed to be and got upset about it. The cashier got snippy with me and told me that this was the amount that I had agreed to and instead of showing me the mistake I made when I made my choice online, she got a little rude with me and called her store manager over. I was very embarrassed, there were other customers in line by then. Turns out it was my fault, I did make the mistake, but they didn't help me to understand what I did wrong online and how not to do that again in the future. Very poor customer service. On top of that, I paid for my dog to receive a plus toy, a bandana and a coupon book, NONE of which I received. Makes me wonder what else was left out. I tried to leave this review on their website but couldn't find anywhere to do that Im one very upset customer !

Camp Bow Wow is essentially my dogs' second home when I'm having meetings all day. I loved being…read moreable to spy on them through the cameras and watch their antics. My dogs are very happy and excited whenever I take them there. And I feel that's the best review ever! I'm so glad I found a second home for them in Albuquerque.

TL;DR: I would not trust Camp Bow Wow with the safety of my pets…read more My parents boarded their two small dogs at Camp Bow Wow for the very first time while we attended a family event out of state. When we picked them up that evening, one dog had a large, pus-filled wound on her face that staff described only as "a scratch." Although none of us are veterinarians, it was obvious the wound was more serious than that. The next morning, our family veterinarian confirmed it was a puncture wound that had become infected, drained the pus, and explained that it would have required stitches had it been treated sooner. Instead, the dog was prescribed a week of antibiotics. Two weeks later, the wound is healing but still not fully resolved. We contacted Camp Bow Wow to find out what had happened because no one had informed us of any incident before pickup. After investigating, management told us our dog had been injured as collateral damage during a scuffle between another dog and her companion a couple of hours before checkout. They also claimed they had called my parents to discuss the incident. That is not what happened. The only voicemail my parents received stated that both dogs were doing well and asked them to call about exit baths. They returned the call on the way from the airport, reached voicemail, and received no further attempts to contact them. When we asked why veterinary care wasn't sought--or, at a minimum, why my parents weren't notified so they could decide whether their dog should be seen--we were told the injury "did not appear to be severe enough for medical attention" and had only "occurred a couple of hours prior to checkout." This explanation was difficult to reconcile with our veterinarian's findings that the wound was already infected and that too much time had passed for stitches, despite the vet examining her less than 24 hours after the incident allegedly occurred. When we raised these concerns, management stood by their account and stated that pet owners are responsible for any veterinary expenses resulting from their dog's stay. When I asked the facility manager, Sally, about their policy for notifying owners when a dog is injured, specifically by another dog, I never received a clear answer--only a repetition of their version of events. As someone who owns my own two dogs and frequently uses boarding facilities, I understand that kennel staff are not veterinarians. I don't expect them to diagnose injuries. I do expect them to promptly notify pet owners whenever an animal is injured and allow the owner--not the kennel--to decide whether veterinary care is warranted. I also expect honesty and transparency as to when and how an incident occurred, which I do not believe we received in this instance. In my opinion, Camp Bow Wow failed to meet that basic standard of care. Based on this experience, I cannot recommend boarding your pets there.

I own an Aussiedoodle that's crazy anxious. I figure I should name the breed up front, because I…read morewas looking for other doodle people when I perused dog training reviews and ultimately went with Amanda at ABQ Bark University. I wanted to hear from someone who knew my struggle, man. The struggle of owning a dog that everyone else thinks is a bad animal. The struggle of a dog who gets spooked by strangers, strange dogs, strange sounds, strange places. It's not her fault, it's how she's wired, and as Amanda explained, I could, over time, rewire her. That's what we've been doing over the last five lessons; No shock collars, no strict scolding, just a slow reintroduction to the world she'd learned to fear. Lots of teensy, tiny treats, plenty of praise, and an easing of the natural world around her. Five lessons and we're in a spot where I'm feeling ready to send Tillie to group classes, to socialize her and improve her confidence so that, someday, everyone else will know just how incredibly sweet and loving she is. So is Amanda worth it? Absolutely. She has me writing my first review in years. That's saying something, right?

Amanda was always available for any questions. Even though our dog is very difficult she always…read morehad great suggestions on what to do. We had a great experience!

This is a gem of a place. I insist all my friends who have dogs go through this training course…read more I've had all my dogs go through Acoma and can credit what I have learned in my class to saving the lives of my dogs time and again. These people KNOW DOGS and can help with difficult cases. Their main focus for the obedience training is safety first, and always. Trish and the gang always do an outstanding job training, and making sure you understand the process. They totally understand dogs and I would say they are Albuquerque's Dog Whisperers. The methods are tried and true and I have seen totally outstanding results from them time and again. The reason for obedience is to teach the owner how to work with the dog and together the owner and dog can learn to have a happy and safe life together. Trish and her ladies will have you and your dog well on their way to a long, happy life. The snake training for life is a superb idea and I will always go back for more. :) VERY HAPPY CAMPER. For those that gave a review citing 'fear and intimidation' system was used, did you go to the same place I did? I can hardly believe that. You need to learn to be fully integrated with your dog, which at some point will include discipline, not to be confused with fear and intimidation. For those that coddle their dogs, that method will hardly do the trick for ensuring a safe and happy life together. This is a very good training place, bar non, BEST IN THE CITY. That's a fact, Jack! :D

Great trainers. The class schedule is a bit limited. Mostly evenings. They also do agility training.read more

Duke city doggery has gone downhill. I've been taking my dog there for the past 3 years. This last…read morevisit was a bust. I always ask for a schnauzer cut for Max & have always been charged the small dog fee. Surprisingly, they charged me for a Medium dog this last visit, and Max is still 18lbs. The groomer Kelly left streaks where Max had been shaven, he was left with uneven strands, very noticable on ears and tail. Now he has a razorback.(see pics). I asked to speak to the manager/owner, they said she would call me back. Unprofessionally I had a response via text stating that Max is a medium dog, therefore was charged the medium rate and to take him back for Kelly to fix the cut. I didn't want that same person cutting Max's hair. If you want your dog to have a good cut, I'd think twice before taking your fur baby to Duke City Doggery on Louisiana NE. If anyone has a recommendation for a good, honest groomer that does schnauzer cuts, please let me know.

My dog loves this place. Maddi is spectacular. She always does a great job. Thanks for always…read moretaking my dog when needed. I appreciate all of you.