Canine Academy

Canine Academy offers a tiered training structure: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Obedience programs, each available in Oxford and Birmingham locations. The Professional Off-Leash Program is a specialized intensive course for advanced reliability. Online Training complements in-person programs. Each level includes video lessons, workshops, and graduate videos. Clients can access ongoing practice sessions twice weekly for up to a year. Private consultations are available to support program participation. Day Training is offered as a supervised, skill-building alternative to daycare. Agility Training and Summer Camp are additional program options.

Pricing Summary

Private Training Consultations cost $30 per 30-minute session and require advance scheduling. Programs are offered in tiers (Beginner to Advanced) with location-specific pricing; Off-Leash and Agility programs are premium offerings. Day Training is available as an add-on service. No public pricing listed, but testimonials indicate programs are considered worth the investment.

Policies

Private Training Consultations require reservations and are limited in availability. Consultations are only available to clients actively enrolled in their programs. Training center locations are fixed, but clients may attend consultations at either Oxford or Birmingham regardless of where they take group classes. Information is shared between centers to maintain consistency.

Canine Academy is a dog training business founded in 1998 that offers structured obedience training programs for dogs of all breeds and life stages. They provide Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Obedience classes, along with specialized programs like Professional Off-Leash Obedience and Agility Training. Training is available in-person at their Oxford and Birmingham locations, as well as online. They offer Private Training Consultations for one-on-one guidance and Day Training as an alternative to daycare with integrated instruction. Their approach emphasizes crate training, housebreaking, and real-world outings to build reliable behavior. They focus on helping owners transform a “good dog” into a “GREAT dog” through consistent, positive methods and owner education. Their team includes experienced trainers like Lisa, Tessa, Patti, and Sam, who are praised for their knowledge and dedication.

They also provide supplemental resources including video tutorials, workshops, and downloadable content on topics like crate training and housebreaking. Clients can access ongoing practice sessions twice a week for up to a year after completing a program. Their services include drop-off day training, which combines supervision with skill reinforcement, making it more than standard daycare.

Canine Academy supports dog owners with personalized guidance, such as custom training videos for specific issues like nail clipping, and ensures communication between training centers to maintain consistency.

They offer summer camp programs and have a strong focus on safety for dogs living on farms or near busy driveways, with proven results in off-leash reliability.

Accomplishments

Founded in 1998, Canine Academy has trained thousands of dogs over 25+ years. Their Off-Leash Program is highlighted as exclusive and highly effective, with clients reporting life-changing results for dogs on farms and near traffic. They have been featured in media and maintain a photo wall and video testimonials showcasing successful outcomes.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients should first choose a program (Beginner, Intermediate, etc.) and enroll online or by phone. Private Training Consultations are available for enrolled clients to receive personalized guidance. New clients are encouraged to review online resources and contact the office to schedule an initial consultation or class placement.