American Canine Institute

J SF 2 years ago

I recently read a review here that raised some concerns, and I wanted to offer a completely different perspective. We enrolled our one-year-old terrier-poodle mix, Cookie, in Annette's puppy socialization class, and it's been an absolute game-changer for us. Cookie came to us with no formal training, and let's just say he could be a bit...enthusiastic around other dogs. Pulling on the leash, barking, the whole nine yards. While he adored people, navigating dog interactions was a constant stressor. Enter Annette! Her class was a lifesaver. Annette is the epitome of warmth and patience. Her passion for dog training is contagious, and her expertise is undeniable. Within just eight short weeks, Cookie has transformed from a barking whirlwind to a courteous canine who can greet other dogs calmly. This newfound confidence has been amazing for Cookie's overall well-being. We're making new friends at the park, and walks are no longer a constant battle. It's truly heartwarming to see him interact positively with his furry neighbors. Now, Cookie is enrolled in Kim's obedience class. Kim's knowledge is truly impressive. There's not a question about dog (or even cat!) behavior she can't an

Dan Babcock 2 years ago

American canine is great. They are perfect for what I needed. So knowledgeable about k9’s all the way around. In fact they are the reason for me having the bread of k9 I have today. Years of experience and it shows in the progress me and best friend have made. The pricing is unbeatable, if you’re looking for next level training from puppy to adult dogs at any level they can get you there!!

Sgladiator 2 years ago

Had very bad experience with our puppy who is 7 months old Lab. He got attacked by the Trainers dog two times second time the bite was so big that our puppy bled and cried very loud. I am very unhappy with their training talent as they cannot control their own dog how can they correct and train other dogs??? They didn’t even care keep their dog under control even after first attack. Also their response was very simple after the second attack too she just mentioned “ it’s just a tear u dont have to worry” .First and second attacks had four weeks gap. As a concerned dog parent I advise all new puppy owners please BE VERY CAREFUL choosing this training center for your new puppies.

Mary Grace Yao 8 years ago

Today was our first day meeting Eugene and Robert and very glad we found this company online. It was only an evaluation but the amount of information we received was impressive. They mentioned relevant information regarding food, feeding & among others. It was as if we were having a private classes with Eugene and Robert. We enrolled our 10 week old puppy to puppy kindergarten and will update this review when done. So far, so good. Highly recommended!

Allen Waldman 8 years ago

My son and I enrolled our newly adopted dog in an ACI traning class in So. San Jose and we feel it was a very positive experience. Gene, the ACI instructor, has a wealth of knowledge to share and he would gladly do so one on one usually before or after class. Gene loves and understands dogs and that comes across during every class as he tries to enlighten the dog owners. The classes themselves are fairly routine and focus on the fundamental commands. i was surprised to learn that some of the folks there had been coming for over two years. This reinforces the fact that training your dog takes a long time so i didn't feel bad that after just 8 weeks my dog still had trouble with just coming to me when i called her. Gene says that you are always training your dog whether you know it or not. i would strongly recommend this class to any new dog owner and i suggest picking Gene's brain at every opportunity.