Mattox Dog Training Academy

Mattox Dog Training Academy offers three main programs: Basic Obedience (8–12 weeks), Advanced Anxiety (12 weeks), and Advanced Aggression (12 weeks). All programs include board-and-train services at their farm facility. Training covers socialization, on- and off-lead obedience, recall, crate training, grooming, and confidence-building activities like wobble boards and trampolines. Advanced programs address root causes of anxiety or aggression with additional focus on behavioral correction. Programs are structured around daily consistency and include AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy, C.G.C., and Urban C.G.C. preparation. Training is customized per dog and includes owner education for continued practice at home.

Pricing Summary

Basic obedience training is an 8–12 week program with a $1,505 deposit and billing every 4 weeks, totaling $3,010–$4,515. Advanced anxiety training is a mandatory 12-week program totaling $4,515. Advanced aggression training is a mandatory 12-week program totaling $6,300. Multi-dog discounts are available. All programs require upfront deposit and contract commitment.

Policies

All training programs require a mandatory contract: 8–12 weeks for basic obedience, 12 weeks for anxiety and aggression programs. Payment requires an initial deposit followed by billing every 4 weeks. No cancellation or rescheduling policies are explicitly stated, but program completion is required to receive training benefits.

Mattox Dog Training Academy is a dog training facility located on a scenic farm in Eltopia, WA, offering comprehensive training programs for puppies, adolescent, and adult dogs. They specialize in obedience training, behavior modification for anxiety and aggression, and specialized programs for therapy, emotional support, and service dogs. Their training is rooted in pack order, consistency, and treating dogs as dogs—not humans—while emphasizing trust, respect, and loyalty between dogs and owners. They also provide boarding services, and partner with Mikey’s Chance Canine Rescue and Service Peace Warriors to rehabilitate rescue dogs and provide service dogs to veterans and first responders at no cost. Their facility is designed for structured learning, with training that includes socialization, confidence-building exercises, grooming, and kennel training. Trainers Mary and Chance Mattox bring over 67 years of combined experience and are deeply committed to community service and ethical training practices.

The academy uses a board-and-train model for most programs, with mandatory 8–12 week contracts, and integrates the Gingr app for convenient scheduling. They train all breeds and sizes, and their approach combines foundational obedience with behavioral correction tailored to each dog’s needs. Their mission extends beyond training to building lifelong companionships and giving back to those who serve.

They offer in-person training at their facility and do not provide in-home, group, or video training services.

Accomplishments

Founded by Mary Mattox, who has over 48 years of dog training experience starting in New Zealand, and her son Chance Mattox, who specializes in ADA-compliant service dog training. They co-founded Service Peace Warriors, a nonprofit providing service dogs to veterans at no cost. They also partner with Mikey’s Chance Canine Rescue to rehabilitate adoptable dogs. Their team has over 67 years of combined professional experience.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients must enroll through the Gingr app portal by selecting “Enroll” and completing the new customer form. A consultation is not mentioned as free or required, but program enrollment begins with selecting a training type and signing the contract.