Kai's Dog Training Academy

So this is an updated post. Since coming to Kai's my girl Koda has changed for the good. She loves going to Kai's and getting the much needed mind stimulation. I am glad I didn't follow the reviews that would have scared me because now my dog has become a dream. Thanks Kai's! More...

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The trainers here are fantastic! I came up on a weeked at the end of business hours with three dogs and a boat load of questions and issues accross the board and when I leedt I was so relieved, not only that but she gave me REAL advice, she wasn't in a hurry to push me out the door or sell me something. She generally wanted to help correct the situation. I left with a more balanced better behaved pack. More...

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Currently still in class really good wit German shepherds it’s fun goin to class would highly recommend for anyone having troubles with there dogs

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Amazing after the first visit my dog I feel more confident and my dog listens:) no more Dragging me down the street

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I went in to the point of tears not knowing how to communicate with my dog properly on how to walk on a leash. Now I get compliments literally every time we go out on how obedient she is. 10/10 would recommend to friends and loved ones. More...

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Kai’s is EPICALLY amazing!!! There is nothing like it around. I have done fostering for dog rescues for 15 years. I have lived all over the country and I have always reached out to different experts to have a resource when I felt I needed more assistance with a foster dog. I moved to Iowa in 2015 to Cedar Rapids, I called around I meet with 11 trainers and I disliked them all!!! They didn’t listen or their style was . give me the dog and $3600. This is a foster I volunteer my time and money. I then was told about Kai’s and I decided with the results I had found so far why not drive two hours for thirty minutes to talk to this trainer I heard was FANTASTIC!!!! Half hearted thinking I would never find anything in Iowa. It was true love with in 10 minutes. I again have been to many places because everyone has different ways, however while I’m in Iowa I will look no further. The facility is the whole package and an amazing community. I know if it is aggressive dog this facility has my back, if it is abused dog this facility can help me!!!!. It may be a 2 hr drive one way but I can’t not think of a better place to take my animals or my self to continue to grow and help more animals others have turned their back on and given up on!!!!! I can not speak high enough of this facility or the community it is building!!!!! More...

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Kai’s has been a great place for us and our Portuguese Water Dog. Being a high energy, non-pleasing breed—working out weekly has been a great way to expend our dog’s energy, build trust with him and gain obedience.

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The trainers at Kai's are engaged in your learning about dog behaviors. Results are amazing and happen so quickly. Thank you for making us better dog parents!

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Wonderful dog training

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When I came in with my dog he was very timid, nervous, didn’t like other male adults, as well as didn’t walk well on the leash. He now responds well to whoever has control of the leash and walks great! He also is more social with others! More...

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Very intuitive trainers. Helped me understand how my apprehension about my dog possibly behaving poorly actually triggered the bad behavior. Worked very patiently with me to overcome the nerves (it was basically dog training me, my pup always did fine once she understood what was needed). I feel like the trust between us strengthened immensely. More...

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I went to Kai's Dog Training Academy today Feb 6,2019. I will update my experience as time progresses with the training. My 8 month old female German Shepherd is well full of attitude and likes to jump and pull while on the leash. Derrick put the prong collar on her and within 10 seconds she was leaning on him and not even thinking about jumping or even pulling. I did research and saw the negative reviews but not all methods work with each dog. You have to go in with an open mind and know that you are working with your dog so you have to put time and effort into training your dog. I wished that I would of started the training at 8 weeks as I want to get my dog to service dog status and maybe more such as showing, barn hunt, etc. I love my dog and know that she needs a lot of mental stimulation as she is very smart. More...

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This team of trainers will help you and your dog reach your goals in the show arena, agility field, obedience trials and more.

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Great trainers... knowledgeable and really individualized the training to your dogs needs

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I have been working with Derrick since mid October. My husband and I rescued a 2 year old lab mix. He is a big boy and I did have an incident where I was drug to the ground while on a walk with him! Ever since we have been working with Derrick our dog is totally different! He is so much more enjoyable now and walking is amazing! He listens better and we can even let him outside WITHOUT A LEASH and he will not run away!! Amazing results! Totally worth it all around! My bond with my dog is stronger than the day we brought him home! More...

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A wonderful group of well educated trainers who I swear are dog whisperers! Two of my dogs have been trained with them, and I will never trust my dogs training with anyone else. Highly recommend ankeny dog training academy More...

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Thank you for helping a first time dog owner learn the basics and so much more.!! Highly recommend going to train here

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I've been other places for training and none of it comes close to the way you train with ADTA. Its almost embarrassing adding up the amount of money I wasted other places considering I got a fraction of the knowledge in MONTHS of training than I got in four weeks of training with Shanna and Emily. I highly recommend them to anybody looking to train their dog. I'm really looking forward to the CGC class we are signed up for and can't wait to continue learning from them! More...

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I have been working with these trainers for a year now and cannot imagine working anywhere else with my furry companion. .. I have a high energy, working German Shepard who requires daily mental and physical activity... Working with ADTA has provided me with educational experiences and activities that work best for me and my dog... They are very eclectic with their training and help each handle and dog accomplish goals personally set with each team and the trainers.. My dog and I are working towards competing in shows in multiple disciplines and it has become a true hobby... Other handlers and their furry companions are there to work on negative behaviors and to learn how to work together, keeping in kind the best interest of the dog... I have seen many handlers and dogs come through and I can promise you that every dog and handler team left changed with tools to handle many social dog situations... The trainers are very flexible with all their clients and try to make training available for for those with complicated schedules.. There is not another training facility out there like this one, you have to check it out! More...

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had my cosult with dirrick. showed my son and i some of the problems that we were making with our new rottie dog remeo . been practicing can't wait to start our classes. hurry up new years. More...

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Absolutely amazing! Best training we have ever been involved in!

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Shanna and Derek are truly the best out there. ADTA gives you more than proper training for your dog, they teach the best way to love and connect with your dog in a deeper way. I would recommend ADTA to all of my canine loving friends and family. More...

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I am full of praise for these instructors. Not only are they working with every breed imaginable, but including every age of ownership! Our grandson, James, is 11 years old and just completed the course ! I was so aware of watching his confidence grow throughout the course. That confidence and the skills learned give Ruby, a yellow lab, the chance to be the best farm dog she can be ! Thank you Derrick ! More...

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Our boy Connor has had such a great experience with kai’s. They are so great to work with. We appreciate the time they have taken to help us with our pup. We wouldn’t recommend anyone else.

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I've worked with Derrick only twice and after the first session I saw results. compared to another trainer in town where I didn't see anything. I can't wait to see how well our troubled pup turns out. I truly believe in this trainer and everything he does. More...

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This is the first training that has worked for our Dog drake! He’s high energy and an excited boy, but the trainers have helped us tons! ! We can now walk with chasing squirrels up trees and he listens to us. We had tried lots of different training and this is the first place he responded to....thank you and we look forward to more classes this winter
Laura & Mark Mears More...

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By far the best obedience training we have done. The trainers know their stuff, are super friendly and couldn't be more happy with the decision to come here. Highly recommended!!!

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I started my Heeler on basic obedience through advanced and was amazed at how well he picked up and retained the training, the staff has always been absolutely wonderful and very personable. Going here has not only created a bond between my dog skunk and I that I haven’t had with any other dog I’ve owned in the last but it made it to where I could work cattle and other livestock with him at an earlier age. I love the techniques used here and the staff I would hands down recommend using them for your dogs. More...

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I have really appreciated everything the folks at ATDA have done for our family! We have been working with them for about two years since we adopted a dog that was very difficult to handle. After going through obedience training, he is now much more pleasant to walk and just be around in general. We get compliments all of the time regarding how well behaved he is.

In addition to training our dog, ADTA demonstrated they truly care about rescue dogs in general when they trained two dogs from the rescue I worked with free of charge. These dogs were essentially deemed unadoptable because both had been adopted and returned numerous times for serious behavioral issues. The trainers at ADTA offered to work with the dogs and as a result of their efforts, both dogs were able to work through their behavioral issues and are now in wonderful homes. More...

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Kai's method teaches you to work with your dog as a team and produces amazing results! My 65 lb am staff/shepherd was 1 1/2 y. o, wouldn't listen and would take me for walks instead of me walking him before training. As soon as we started working with Derrick, my dog caught on (quicker than me) and I noticed he was more aware of me and behaved better over all. Learning to communicate and work WITH your dog is a beautiful thing and so much fun! More...

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I paid 6 week classes somewhere else and it was a horrible experience. Coming here just for the free half hour session was so helpful. I learned more here than in the 6 weeks of classes we had. My dog likes to jump on people and is a very stubborn Collie/Malamute. I learned effective training skills and I am excited to come back in a few weeks for full classes. More...

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Our German Shepherd puppy had JPS surgery at 14 weeks for Hip Dysplasia. After being released from his surgeon he started classes. He came to class not knowing how to climb or even jump because he physically wasn't strong enough. All of the trainers have been amazing working with him! You wouldn't know it's the same puppy that walked in the doors last fall. More...

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I have a GSD/coonhound mix that would NEVER come to me even if I was made of peanut butter. He could care less if I existed. Plus, he was very dog reactive and not to mention 100lbs. Easily pulling me down the street and wherever he wanted. After basic obedience and ecollar lessons, he will now drop everything and anything immediately to come to me on first call. No more reactivity and now he wants to do everything with me. We go walking off leash on the trail because I know he will listen to me. Training has strengthen our bond and we are both so much happier. More...

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I HIGHLY recommend Kai's. We have 2 litter mate pups and after only one lesson they have already improved greatly. We can't wait until their next lesson!

Reviewed on Google Maps

Amazing gift of training. Training techniques that are safe, responsive and lasting! You're the best! Simply magical!

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We rescued our first dog, a Husky, June 2015. After 2 months of him ruling our lives, dragging us around on leash, and running away 4 times we called Kai's. Day one Derrick came to our home and leash trained our husky. Now we are contemplating showing our Husky in obedience training.Kai's methods work. You get both amazing techniques and a fun community. I recommend everyone to Kai's. More...

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I paid 6 week classes somewhere else and it was a horrible experience. Coming here just for the free half hour session was so helpful. I learned more here than in the 6 weeks of classes we had. My dog likes to jump on people and is a very stubborn Collie/Malamute. I learned effective training skills and I am excited to come back in a few weeks for full classes. More...

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1 Year Update (11/25/18): After one year of training with Horus, he is officially a registered therapy dog with TDI! In addition, Horus has earned his CGC, CGCA, CGCU, and TKN titles! A year ago, I never would have believed any of this was possible. I couldn't be happier with everything he has accomplished so far!! 2/17/18: I have a GSD/coonhound mix that would NEVER come to me even if I was made of peanut butter. He could care less if I existed. Plus, he was very dog reactive and not to mention 100+ lbs. Easily pulling me down the street and wherever he wanted. After basic obedience and ecollar lessons, he will now drop everything and anything immediately to come to me on first call. No more reactivity and now he wants to do everything with me. We go walking off leash on the trail because I know he will listen to me. Training has strengthen our bond and we are both so much happier. More...

Reviewed on Facebook

I had my consult today and decided that I will be choosing these guys. The amount of attention to detail and the way he was able to correct myself and then the dog was amazing. I look forward to working with these guys for a long time. More...

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Derrick is the best he motivates both molly and I!

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Great team of trainers at ADTA! They really care about the success of every dog and owner.

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We just finished Basic Training and loved it! What a difference it made for our rambunctious puppy. She now knows several commands and walking her is a joy. I'd recommend ADTA to anyone. Thank you to all the trainers who worked with us! More...

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Tonight the neighbor asked me how I got my dog to walk beside me without a leash. All due to learning we got from ADTA! Wasn't easy, but it looks it I guess! Proud dog mommy.

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I just finished a basic training class with Emily. She did a fantastic job working with our group of dogs including my little Pomeranian. My dog has improved on walks leaps and bounds. This is a great class to work on basic training with you dog that is very useful. More...

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