The Academy of Canine Excellence

Sarah Haak 10 months ago

I train my service dog with the Academy of Canine Excellence, and it’s honestly been such a good fit for us. The trainers are kind, knowledgeable, and use positive, relationship-based methods—exactly what my dog responds to. They took the time to understand my disabilities and what I actually need from a working dog, not just a generic checklist of tasks. We’re nearing the end of our scent training for TBI-related migraine onset and brainstem-aura symptoms, which can affect my speech and balance. This is highly specialized work, and I wouldn’t have trusted just anyone to guide us through it. ACE approached it with real expertise and care, and it’s made such a difference. We’re also preparing him for real workplace settings, including classrooms, travel for conferences, and other professional environments. I’m so pleased with how confidently he’s adapted to those settings, and I even feel more secure attending medical appointments (where extra support matters) on my own. I’ve worked with other programs before, but ACE is the first place where I’ve felt fully supported—as a handler, as a disabled person, and as someone building a long-term working partnership with my dog. They’re r

Virginia Williams-Earl 10 months ago

There isn’t a better place in the city for dog training. Academy of Canine Excellence has trained both my service dog and my oldest child’s service dog. I’m pretty sure my family gets tired of hearing how much these dogs help us. ACE absolutely has changed and improved our lives for the better. After almost 35 years of struggling with their disability, the difference in my oldest child and what they can handle is massive. The only thing that has genuinely ever worked. Having a dog myself means when I am home alone I can be safe and have help around the house while my child runs errands. They are some of the kindest people you will ever meet. My service dog is so loving, supportive and always there when I need him. Thank you Academy of Canine Excellence.

Heather Riggs 10 months ago

I have gone through training for one service dog with Academy of Canine Excellence and now im in training with my one year old pup to take over when my first SD retires. The trainers are AMAZING! In addition to private and group classes, Academy of Canine Excellence also offers boarding and daycare with extra training If needed. I would not board or train with anyone else in Albuquerque.

Aislinn Nix 10 months ago

I’ve been working with them for a few months now while training my pup for service-dog work, and honestly they’ve been nothing but amazing. They’re extremely accommodating with anything I need, and they always explain things in a way that actually makes sense to me. They give super helpful tips and tricks that make the whole process so much easier. I have Kate as my trainer, and she’s genuinely incredible. I love working with her. She’s patient, knowledgeable, and you can tell she really cares. You can go to them with any question and they’ll always take the time to answer. Overall, they are awesome to work with and I’m so grateful for them.

A Fort 3 years ago

We highly recommend The Academy of Canine Excellence for training. We are in their service dog training program and our golden doodle is doing amazing. The things she has learned in such a short time just shows how skilled and knowledgeable the trainers are. We travel a little over three hours one way just to attend training classes.