Anchor Up K9 Academy

Belle Singletary a month ago

We adopted a dog and the only history the shelter could give us was that she was surrendered as a stray that had been living on the streets for about 2 weeks. She terribly underweight and unsure of people and her surroundings. A very nervous dog with a broken spirit. She began to show some concerning behaviors about a month after being in our home. I contacted Dwayne and took his recommendation for a 4 week training/boarding program. She returned to us from his care a completely different dog. Calm, well mannered and obedient. She’s happy and living her best life. It was the best decision I could have made to have a rewarding relationship with our new pet. I cannot thank him enough for changing our troubled dog into a loving companion.

Travis Keeter 5 months ago

DeWayne is amazing! Our dog Kingston is great at listening, but we felt like Kingston and us needed training. DeWayne was patient and very personable. I’m a worry wort, and while he was away on his 3 week boarding school, I literally didn’t feel like I had to worry at all! He sent amazing non-edited videos with amazing pictures daily of Kingstons progress. Kingstons first day back we had to make a Home Depot run, and let me tell you, this dog stayed at the heel position the entire time and didn’t act up once. Seriously can’t say how thankful we are for DeWayne helping us feel like better owners, teaching us the important things to know, and also training Kingston. It was a school for all of us at the end of the day and I could tell DeWayne appreciated that! He loves his job and your dogs, so don’t look any further, he’s your man!

Ken Wims 6 months ago

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Highly Recommend Anchor Up K9 Academy! I can’t say enough great things about Anchor Up K9 Academy and the transformation I’ve seen in my dog, Marley. I have an XL American Bully, and I needed training that could handle a strong, powerful breed—not just basic commands, but real control, structure and better understanding of K-9 behavior. Before training, Marley struggled with leash pulling, overexcitement around other dogs, and not consistently listening to commands, especially in distracting environments. Walks were stressful, and I didn’t feel fully in control. After working with Anchor Up K9 Academy, the difference is night and day. Marley now: ✔ Walks calmly on leash with little to no pulling ✔ Responds to commands the first time (sit, stay, recall) ✔ Is much more neutral around other dogs and people ✔ Shows improved impulse control and overall focus ✔ Is easier to manage in public and high-energy environments What really stood out was how knowledgeable and hands-on DeWayne is. He doesn’t just train your dog—He teaches you how to lead your dog with confidence. The balance of discipline, structure, and care is exactly what dogs like Marley need. If you have a strong breed

Emilee Villar 7 months ago

Our 8 month old German Shepherd / Black Lab mix, Koa, spent 3 weeks with Dewayne and his family for a board and train program. We had some big goals for our puppy when we dropped him off. 1) We homeschool and wanted to be able to have him hang out with us all day without being destructive, mouthy, or running all over the house. 2) We are a very active family and wanted to be able to bring him along with us on our travels, on the trails, and to our kids’ sports practices. 3) We needed to greatly improve his manners around the home (eliminate counter surfing, respect our kids’ space, learn to co-exist with our cat, etc.), and on walks when out and about (stop pulling, reduce his reactivity to other dogs, not eat everything in sight). We would have been thrilled to have Koa make progress on even just one of these goals, but Dewayne worked his magic and has helped our sweet Koa boy gain the confidence and training to transform into the best version of himself. He’s able to be with us all day, lays down by our feet during our lessons, and is doing a much better job of listening and obeying. He is now so sweet and gentle with our 4 month old baby and 2 year old — an absolute gentleman —

Nicole Morris a year ago

When we first started training, I was at my wit’s end and seriously considering rehoming my less-than-a-year-old golden retriever. Fast forward to session 8 of our 10 one-on-one lessons with Dewayne, and my pup is now the best-behaved boy on the block! Dewayne’s training style is individualized and personal he really takes the time to understand both you and your dog. Each session builds on the last, and the progress has been nothing short of amazing. If you’re on the fence about training with Dewayne, don’t hesitate, make the call today! This has truly been the best investment I’ve made in a long time, and I couldn’t be happier with the results.