The Canine Training Center -

Aaron Martinek

After a year and a half of struggling to get my 2 year old APBT rescue (Idgie) to be consistently obedient when visitors came over the house (jumping, etc.), as well as healing properly on walks, and staying put when told to stay put; I started researching dog obedience classes online. I came across the CTC, and read about their 2 week board and train program. It fit perfectly with my schedule and wallet. Easily the best investment I've made thus far for my pup (and myself as a dog owner). I could not (and still can not) believe the transformation upon picking her up. Andrew went into detail about what she learned, and what needs to happen during the transition back home (as well as correcting my own bad habits). I'm more confident, and she's more confident, which has lead to success. I can't thank the crew at CTC enough for taming the high energy that is... Idgie.

Riley Cruey

We had our dog attend board and train and asked that he work on basic training and crate training. We asked if he was okay with an anxious puppy and he said yes. He told us two days before pick up he needed to keep him for an extra week telling us he still had problems with distraction. Andrew neglected to tell us that our puppy was constantly peeing in the crate and required almost daily baths. At the end of 3 weeks we picked up a frightened puppy who refused to go in to a crate and would pee immediately, who did not listen and would get upset when left alone. When I contacted the owner he only addressed a part of my concern but did not acknowledge the majority of my issues with the conditions my dog was clearly in. I strongly urge you to look around, and if something seems more expensive, know that after you pay for the third week he requires, it will have been worth it to go elsewhere. I waited a month to write this, and in a month of working with my dog watching videos he is doing much better.

Benjamin Goodman

I highly recommend The CTC and Andrew as its owner and head trainer. We took advantage of their 14 day board and train program during our Thanksgiving travels to have them work with our 3 year old 35lb Catahoula mix rescue dog on some problem behaviors. He is a very sweet and loving dog, but has some general anxiety and fear/aggression issues that he brought with him when we adopted him. He was around a year and a half when we adopted him and we've worked with him a lot on our own since then. He had improved a lot but had still had some triggers and stubborn habits.

Anyway, The CTC was very professional and thorough in signing us up and preparing us for the training. I was able to speak with the staff and Andrew about our dog's personality and behaviors in preparation for the training. Based on those discussions alone, Andrew was able to recommend some treatment for our dog to use before he started the program which turned out to be very helpful.

I can see this is going to be way too long if I continue at this pace, so let me just summarize by saying there was no magic cure for our dog but he has made great strides forward. Andrew is very in tune with dog (and human) psychology and by working with us and our dog on the basics of human/dog communication was able to lay the groundwork for a healthier (and calmer) relationship with our precious boy!

MOTA Board

While my dear dog Bubbles has always been a sweet boy - his manners were not the best. After speaking with Andrew I decided to do the two week board and train. While Bubbs was at "boot camp", I had my own work to do. Andrew has several training videos that really prepared me for carrying over what my pup had learned. Andrew spent plenty of time with me when I picked Bubbles up and made sure I knew how to follow through.

When you board and train, you are able to schedule one additional session to follow up on any concerns. I have to say that the training did wonders for my dog and my family, so much so that I requested to use my follow up at a later time. That was not an issue for the CTC which allowed me the opportunity to identify specific things that I needed to continue to work on.

Andrew and his staff are committed to ensuring that you are successful and are available for questions as you go through the process. Great Place that works wonders!

Megan Velez Rivera

We have used The CTC for both level 1 and 2 group classes for both of our dogs and loved it. With the great experience in the group classes, we decided to try the board and train for our German Shepherd puppy. He was definitely a handful when we dropped him off and when we picked him up, the difference was night and day. The great training base has really helped me continue with it at home. I can't say enough good things about Andrew and his staff! We will be back for many other levels.

Amanda Tammaro

Highly recommend! We sent our 5 year old beagle, Bella to Andrew for the board and train program. Bella is a great dog however she never really listened to us, she always listened to her nose instead. She has never been able to be off the leash or near the door when it opens because she would bolt and run after any scent she was on. We decided to send bella to the program because she had started to become dog aggressive since our other dog passed about 9 months ago and that really started to worry us. Andrew was very knowledgeable and made me feel very comfortable to leave my dog with him. While she was away we had our own homework and that really helped me understand what she is doing day to day and what we would need to do when she came home. Bella has now been home for a week and it is literally like day and night! I am so amazed at what she is doing! She listens! She keeps her eyes on me while we are outside and i even can drop the leash and walk away and she doesn’t move! She waits for me to tell her to come and when i do she comes right to me. I am amazed that she would listen to that and not run off to the cow pasture. She also does not run out the door when it is open, she waits for us to tell her she can go! We are still practicing with her to increase times in the hold and distances we can go and have her still listen to us. When we feel comfortable enough we will bring her around other dogs. I know it will be an improvement because she’s already improved in so many different areas! I was worried after the board and train that she would be a “robot”, but she is not! We have a very happy balance! She listens to her command and holds until we tell her to but she still has her funky personality and we can play and cuddle her. Bella did have to stay at the board and train program 2 extra days. She is a beagle and very hard headed. it took her extra time to get everything Andrew was teaching her so he recommended that she stay a little longer so he could really make sure she got it. And i do have to say those 2 days were huge! He had sent videos before and after and you could tell a difference. Andrew even went in on his days off to have sessions with her. The overall experience was great! I am so excited to see where we will be in the next few months. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! highly recommend!

April Wallace

This is to enthusiastically give Andrew Wildeson and The Canine Training Center my highest recommendation. My dog and I took two group classes with Andrew (level 1 and 2), and I was thoroughly impressed with his training skills and philosophy. The class instruction was well thought out and the information was clearly presented. Andrew’s insightful teaching was evenly paced and included skill building that allowed for steady progress.
Andrew is a gifted instructor who can communicate easily with both owners and their dogs. He has a passion for helping owners with dog training and behavior, and his enthusiasm is contagious. Andrew sees the positive potential in every dog and helps owners work toward that achievement. The Canine Training Center facility is new, clean, and comfortable. It is a great working and learning environment, and the classes are sized perfectly for individualized attention.
Choosing to train with Andrew and the CTC should be an easy decision. Your bond with your dog will be strengthened through Andrew’s class exercises and assigned homework. Both you and your dog will have fun with the process and be very happy with the results!

Justin Brown

I have never written an online review of anything, ever. Hopefully this will help other people find what they need.

I looked for somewhere to send my new dog for additional training. I have always had well-behaved dogs, but none properly or formally trained. I was nervous and I took a chance with CTC.

I’m glad I did. The entire staff is knowledgeable, talented, warm and responsive. I left them alone during the training, but when I had a question, They responded rapidly and then Andrew Checked in with me unprompted later to make sure I had gotten what I need.

By coincidence, I mentioned CTC to my friend. She said, “I went there! I LOVE Andrew, I mean, um, my dog loves Andrew”. I presume all CTC customers love Andrew and the rest of the staff.

Here are the highlights that I think may be of value to others:

1. CTC uses an eCollar. I was very nervous and very skeptical. I researched it. Spoke with my vet. Talked to other owners. Read journal articles. Got two more vet opinions. I concluded that e-collars can be bad, because people buy them off the internet and then they use them incorrectly and without training. Used properly, as CTC does, they can be life changing and also life-saving. My dog is a cuddly 17 pound ball of fur. I assure you not once has the e-collar upset him or hurt him in anyway. Andrew is the first to say, “if you ever hurt the dog, the training is done”. I trust Andrew implicitly and I have seen how it works. It’s just not a problem when used right.

2. I worried about leaving my happy, cuddly dog in a kennel dog for two weeks with strangers. Others may have more aggressive dogs and dogs with special challenges. I’ve seen CTC staff working with all kinds. It’s really impressive. My dog was just as happy and fun as when I dropped him off.

3. No, there is nothing CTC did that I couldn’t do myself. HOWEVER, I learned a ton. The videos are exceedingly professional. The training was excellent. More to the point, I wouldn’t have done the training this well on my own. And my best guess is that my dog got about 3-4 months of training in two weeks.

4. You will not find a better place to go. I have gone to local group trainings. They’re fine. But they’re not even on the same level and the personal attention and aspect of CTC care is phenomenal.

I appreciate Andrew and the whole CTC team. I look forward to a long relationship with them.

JB