MOUNTAIN STATE K9 ACADEMY

Patrick has been working with my 16 month old Doberman Omen since he was 8 months old in bitework and we have since started nosework here. Omen has gained so much confidence all around since working with Patrick. Omen has found his passion and I have found mine! Omen is still an all around pet dog(even got his CGC title here) and has gained a lot of clarity from working with Paddy. I also had an accident in June that required me to be hospitalized for days - I messaged Patrick the situation and was able to have all my dogs boarded immediately. I am so grateful to have this resource and for Gator and Patrick for all they’ve done with Omen! While Omen will always be a mammas boy, Patrick is a VERY close second to being his favorite person! The front desk is always so easy to talk to and the community here is outstanding!

Owner's reply
Thank you so much for the incredible review! We’re so happy to hear how much confidence Omen has gained and that you’ve both found something you’re passionate about through bitework and nosework! Patrick will be thrilled to know he’s a close second to Mom! 😂 We’re also so glad we could be there for you when you needed us most in June. Being a resource for our clients and their dogs, both in and out of training, means so much to us. We’re grateful to have you as part of the MSK9 community and appreciate your trust in Gator, Patrick, and our entire team. We can’t wait to see what you and Omen accomplish together! 🧡🐾

Great staff and they take great care in our pet

Owner's reply
Thank you for the kind words! We appreciate you trusting us with your pet and are so glad you’ve had a great experience with our team. We look forward to seeing you both again! 🧡🐾

We've been bringing our Malinois mix in for private lessons with Gator and have been thrilled! Our dog is very high energy and used to be really neurotic but since his time at MSK-9, he is more focused and obedient. Gator is very knowledgeable and has an apparent passion for dog training. He is also very friendly and has given us so many useful tools to use at home with our dog. An expert in this field and someone who loves what he does, I highly recommend Gator!

Owner's reply
Thank you so much for the amazing review! We’re thrilled to hear how much progress your dog has made through his private lessons with Gator. Helping dogs build confidence, focus, and obedience while giving owners the tools to continue that progress at home is what it’s all about! We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Gator. We appreciate your trust in MSK9 and are grateful to be part of your training journey! 🧡🐾

Gator was a huge help with Louie from the first time we met gator during consultation all the way through his training. Gator kept in contact with us to let us know how he was doing to when we picked up Louie and did his 3 private training classes it really has been incredible gator even had us bring our other puppies so we could work with both our pups together. we could not ask for a better trainer not only for Louie but he also helped train us so we could be better dog parents. Thank you to everyone at MSK9 we appreciate everyone that cared for and took care of Louie while he was at your facility. Definitely will be sending everyone we know your way. We truly can’t say enough good things about Gator!

Owner's reply
Thank you so much for the amazing review! We’re thrilled to hear how positive your experience with Gator and the MSK9 team has been! We believe training is just as much about educating owners as it is about working with their dogs, and we’re so glad you feel more confident as dog parents. Gator will be happy to hear how much his communication and dedication meant to your family. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with the entire team who cared for Louie during his stay. Thank you for trusting us with your pups and for recommending MSK9 to others. We appreciate you being part of our pack! 🧡🐾

There is no other place like Mountain State K9 --> I came here on a personal recommendation, and I've been passing that recommendation along ever since. Apollo, my ride or die, did a three-week board and train. Picking him up was night and day. The obedience he came home with changed how we live. I can take him to the park, trust him around people, and give him actual off-leash freedom instead of white-knuckling the leash. That foundation let us move into bite work, and we're a year into it now. The long-term goal is a PSA title and a full on personal protection dog. Apollo is obsessed with it. He gets to work, get his aggression out in the right place, and be the dog he actually is. Gator has been our trainer since day one and has become a great friend, not just the guy holding the sleeve. Everyone puts real time into Apollo like he's family, and he lights up when he sees them. Everybody here is the best, from the the front office to kennel techs to trainers. They genuinely love animals and they want you to enjoy the dog you have. I recommend this place to anybody who asks, and to a few people who didn't. THIS IS THE PLACE TO GO!!

Owner's reply
Thank you so much for sharing Apollo’s story! ❤️ Hearing how far he has come since his three-week Board & Train means the world to our entire team. One of the greatest rewards of what we do is seeing the relationship between a dog and their owner change when training gives them more freedom, confidence, and a better understanding of each other. Knowing that Apollo’s foundation has allowed you to enjoy adventures together, trust him in new environments, and give him the off-leash freedom you always wanted is exactly why we do what we do. And watching him find his place in bite work has been just as rewarding! Apollo clearly loves having a job, and it has been incredible to see his drive develop over the past year. We know that PSA and personal protection are big goals, and we're excited to continue being part of that journey. Gator has absolutely loved working with Apollo from day one, and we know that friendship goes both ways. Apollo lighting up when he walks through the doors is one of the best compliments our team could receive. Thank you for trusting Mountain State K9 with your ride or die, for continuing to put your trust in our team, and, most importantly, for sending that recommendation along to everyone you know (and apparently a few people who didn't ask 😂). We truly appreciate you and Apollo being part of the MSK9 family! THIS IS THE PLACE TO GO! 🐾🧡

These guys are amazing. We took our 8 Month old German Shepard mix there for a board a train. We were having a hard time training her ourselves. The staff were amazing, the facility was clean and professional, and the trainers were fabulous to work with. The trainers took their time with us to explain everything and worked with us to build our skillset to set us up for success on our own for when classes were done. We have returned several times for additional skills classes and have already signed up for the agility class. I cannot say enough great things about them. Our dogs love them too they are always so excited to see them and its always a positive experience.

Owner's reply
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re so happy to hear how much of a difference your Board & Train experience made for both you and your German Shepherd mix. At 8 months old, there can be a lot to navigate, so we’re especially glad we could give you the tools and confidence to continue building on her training at home. Our goal has always been to train the dog AND teach the owner, so hearing that our trainers took the time to explain everything, work alongside you, and help build your skillset means so much to us. Your success after the program is just as important to us as the work we do while your dog is here. And we absolutely love that you’ve continued coming back for additional skills classes and are now taking on agility! Watching dogs and their owners continue learning and growing together is one of our favorite parts of what we do. Most importantly, we love hearing that your dogs are excited to see our team. That positive relationship and trust is something we work hard to build with every dog that walks through our doors. Thank you for continuing to trust Mountain State K9 and for making us part of your dogs’ journey. We’re so grateful to have you and your pups as part of the MSK9 family! 🐾🧡

My dog, who is typically nervous, gets so excited when she knows she's heading to "camp"!

Owner's reply
Thank you for trusting us with Stella. We always love having her here and can’t wait to see her for her next day at camp! 🐾

We had an amazing experience with the academy staff and Dylan for our golden retriever puppy. He did a three week onboarding training and it was an amazing investment. We could barely leave the puppy unattended or have walks with him without him pulling or trying to jump on other people. There’s definitely homework that needs to be done on our side, but with the tools Dylan gave us, it made the process 10x easier and more enjoyable. We were also very happy with his stay there during the training, and will definitely consider daycare for him in the future.

Owner's reply
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear what a difference your puppy’s three-week Board & Train made for both of you. Puppies can be a handful, and we love hearing that you now have the tools and confidence to make walks and everyday life more enjoyable! Dylan will be so happy to hear your kind words. He puts a lot of emphasis on making sure owners understand the “why” behind the training and feel confident continuing the work at home. And you’re absolutely right, the homework is where the magic happens! 😉 The training we provide is the foundation, but the consistency you put in at home is what turns those skills into lasting habits. We’re also so glad your pup enjoyed his stay with us! We’d love to have him back for daycare and continue watching him grow. Thank you for trusting Mountain State K9 with your puppy, we’re so happy to have you both as part of the MSK9 family! 🐾🧡