The Houndsman Canine Academy

Training begins with a 1.5-hour private consultation at the facility to assess the dog’s behavior and create a customized plan. Programs include private sessions, day training (dogs trained daily while owner learns techniques), and board-and-train options. Training focuses on leadership, boundaries, and communication without treats or punishment. Owners are taught how to reinforce desired behaviors and correct unwanted ones consistently.

Pricing Summary

Initial training consultation costs $50, which is applied to any purchased training package. Training is offered in customized packages, including a 6-week rehabilitation program. Pricing is described as reasonable and flexible to accommodate budgets.

The Houndsman Canine Academy is a dog training business led by Adam Wisniowski, a certified canine obedience and behavioral specialist with over 20 years of experience. Adam specializes in obedience training, behavior modification, and rehabilitation for dogs with aggression, anxiety, leash reactivity, and other challenging behaviors. He uses a leadership-based approach focused on boundaries, communication, and building a strong bond between dog and owner—without relying on treats or punishment. His methods are rooted in military dog handling experience and decades of working with sporting, working, service, and police dogs. The academy offers private consultations and customized training plans at their facility in Ferndale, WA, and has helped families transform reactive, out-of-control dogs into calm, well-mannered companions.

Adam’s training philosophy emphasizes that there are no “bad dogs,” only untrained ones, and he works closely with owners to teach them how to lead their dogs confidently. Clients report dramatic improvements in behavior within weeks, including reduced barking, leash pulling, jumping, and separation anxiety. The academy is known for its humane, structured approach that builds confidence in both dogs and owners.

While the business does not offer grooming, boarding, or walking services, it provides intensive day training and board-and-train programs for owners who cannot commit to daily sessions. Adam is highly regarded for his ability to work with all dog sizes, breeds, and ages—from puppies to senior dogs—and has successfully trained dogs for service roles.

Accomplishments

Adam Wisniowski is a certified canine obedience behavioral specialist with over 20 years of professional experience. He trained dogs in the U.S. Marine Corps with protection dogs and has worked with hundreds of families to resolve aggression, anxiety, and behavioral issues. He comes from a family of dog handlers and has trained sporting, working, service, and police dogs.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients begin with a 1.5-hour private consultation at the training facility for $50, which is applied toward any training package. The consultation assesses the dog’s behavior and creates a customized training plan. Appointments can be booked by phone, text, or email.