Tactical K9 Academy
Ranked #16 in San Antonio and #66 in Texas
Service area: located in the heart of the Hudson Valley, NY
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Working Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Biting / Nipping
- Fearfulness
- Separation Anxiety
Training Formats Offered
- Board and Train
- Private Lessons
- Group Classes
- In-Home
- Private Facility
Program Formats
- Sessions Package
- Intensive Program
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
- Senior (8+ years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Balanced Training
Tactical K9 Academy offers several training programs. The Board & Train program provides an immersive environment for dogs, with options for 2, 3, or 4 weeks, including daily training, socialization, and follow-up lessons.
Private Lessons offer personalized, one-on-one training sessions that can be conducted at their facility or in the client’s home. Group Classes provide a fun and interactive setting for basic obedience and socialization, including Puppy Socialization, Basic Obedience, and Advanced Obedience.
They also specialize in Behavior Modification for issues like aggression, fear, anxiety, and reactivity, and offer Protection Training to enhance a dog’s natural protective instincts while maintaining control. Puppy Training is available to help puppies with potty training, nipping, socialization, and basic obedience.
Testimonials
“Michael is an amazing trainer! He is very knowledgeable and patient. Our dog has made so much progress since working with him.”
– Sarah K.
“We highly recommend Tactical K9 Academy. They transformed our reactive dog into a well-behaved companion. We couldn’t be happier!”
– John D.
“The Board & Train program was a game-changer for our puppy. He came back well-mannered and confident. Thank you, Tactical K9 Academy!”
– Emily R.
About the Trainer
Tactical K9 Academy is a professional dog training company located in the heart of the Hudson Valley, NY, founded by Michael and Amanda. They specialize in obedience training, behavior modification, and protection training for all breeds and ages. They offer a variety of training programs tailored to meet the unique needs of each dog and owner.
Their experienced trainers use a balanced approach to dog training, combining positive reinforcement with fair and consistent corrections to achieve optimal results. Michael, a certified dog trainer with over 10 years of experience and a former military working dog handler, brings extensive expertise in obedience, behavior modification, and protection training.
Accomplishments
Michael, a co-founder, is a certified dog trainer with over 10 years of experience. He is also a former military working dog handler.

Contact Information
Certifications
- Credentialed
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- is owned by latinx
- is owned by veterans
- Women-owned
- wheelchair accessible parking