Dog Boarding Gaithersburg, MD

Caroline and Andrew did an amazing job with our energetic 5 year old mixed breed dog who was in desperate need of training. They formulated a clear plan for his board and train and made us feel comfortable throughout his whole stay with regular updates on his progress and wellbeing. When we picked him up they gave us the skills and training we needed to continue his obedience at home. Would highly recommend!ServicesDog boarding with training

After hearing about Good K9 Academy from our friend, we decided to board our dog Sully with Caroline at Good K9 Academy. Sully was extremely reactive before training, and would pull the leash to chase any squirrel, or lunge to say hi to any human or dog that passed us. After the board/train and lots of practice, Sully walks like a service dog and we feel comfortable with him off leash! We cannot say enough good things about Good K9 Academy. When we boarded with Caroline, we were out of the country, and she sent us pictures and videos each day to make us feel at ease. She is so kind, responsive, easy to work with, and great with all dogs. Thank you again Caroline!ServicesDog boarding with training

I had dogs for over 30 years with a lot of trainers. So I was spectacle to send my dog to a new place. This has proven me 100% wrong. The dog I got back totally changed . David is the one who has done this miraculous transfer. He is extremely Knowledgeable professional with exceptional dedication follow up and the most important he Cares. I am honored to have to come to know him and to have my dog trained in the academy by him. David Keep the super super exceptional work , dedication and caring . My link to you and the academy will continue for ever........ServicesDog boarding with training

David has been amazing to work with! We brought our 7-year-old husky mix, Kali, to Good K9 for help with anxiety and reactivity. She spent about eight months in and out of shelters before I adopted her in 2019. After some early success with training, COVID hit us hard — she became anxious, territorial, and leash reactive. Our recent move to Maryland only added to that!Kali’s anxiety made walks tough. She’s also stubborn, stoic, and generally unmotivated😂. David took the time to understand her, and the progress she made in such a short amount of time was impressive. She’s not perfect (and we’re still learning!), but the difference is night and day.I also love that Good K9 doesn’t stop after training. They offer follow-ups as needed and weekly pack walks for continued practice. Would definitely recommend!ServicesDog boarding, Dog training

We had a very reactive and hard to train rescue dog but David and team were great at adapting their style to her. They provided her with customized training during the bootcamp, and helped train us to be better owners as well.The team continued to provide us with support and advice through our journey, including additional training sessions, boarding, and daycare.They are great people all around and have created a supportive community for dogs and owners alike. We love good K9 and would highly recommend!!ServicesDog boarding with training, Dog boarding, Dog training

I cannot say enough great things about this place! I took my dog, Teddy, here for a two-week obedience boarding program, and it was truly the best decision I could have made. From the moment I arrived, I felt an instant sense of professionalism, care, and expertise.Our trainer, David, was phenomenal—incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and communicative throughout the entire process. He kept me updated regularly and made sure I understood everything Teddy was learning. The progress Teddy made in just two weeks was unbelievable! Not only did his obedience improve dramatically, but he also became more confident and well-mannered overall.What really sold me on this place wasn’t just the training itself, but the positive, welcoming energy of the entire facility. I was so impressed that I immediately recommended it to a friend, and as soon as she visited and met David, she signed up for the two-week boarding on the spot—she could feel the same great vibe I did!If you’re looking for top-tier dog training with trainers who truly care about your pup’s success, this is the place to go. Highly, highly recommend! 🐶👏

I can't say enough good things about the Good K9 Academy's board and train program. Our pup went with Dylan for the two week board and train, and he was amazing. When she got back, it was like having a totally different puppy. Before, she would lunge and bark at kids and runners, pull at the harness, lag behind forever, and was generally not that pleasant to walk. Now, we can go off leash in the park and on trails and she stays close by (she's just shy of 9 months), she responds to commands like come and place and sit, she ignores runners and kids, and she's just so much more behaved. It's like she matured 6 mos to a year since she went to boarding, and is a calmer, happier dog.Also, Dylan had such a lovely bond with her that we felt great about leaving her with him for two weeks, and he sent us pics and videos as well, which helped when we missed her. If you're looking for a positive reinforcement-based board and train for your pup, I *highly* recommend Good K9 academy.

Good K9 Academy is amazing. Caroline and David trained our two pups Bella and Sophie. We enrolled the pups in the 2 weeks board and train program which we highly recommend.When we dropped off Bella, our 3 year old Labradoodle, we told David the trainer, that Bella had serious behavioral issues, like barking at strangers, dogs, sign posts, lunging while barking, pulling on walks, you name it. David assured us that Bella will be transformed and we will see significant changes in Bella’s behavior at the end of the program. When we picked up Bella at the end of the two weeks program, we could not believe the transformation. Bella now walks by our side, she comes when called, she is no longer barking or lunging at people.Prior to the training, our 5 year old Golden Doodle Sophie, would not take commands, she loves people so she used to jump on them and would pull on walks.Caroline at the Good K9 was amazing. She sent, videos, photos and updates on how Sophie was doing. This was very important to us since it was our first time boarding our dogs for more than a couple of days. When we picked up Sophie, she was literally off leash ❤️🙌. We now enjoy walking Sophie off leash. When called she comes and sits on the left side and no longer pulls.Thank you Caroline and David, for relieving us from what was a stressful existence with our pups.We would recommend Caroline and David at Good K9 Academy one million times over. Thank you for everything!!!!John and Grace

This review is long overdue. But, in 2021, we decided to adopt a puppy from a shelter. We’ve had two other dogs in the past and we typically did not need a trainer. But, Lani came with a personality of dominance, which we could not manage. She had a mind of her own and wanted to be the boss. I decided to train her with Good K9 Academy. Andrew and Caroline are simply the best! I boarded her for the two weeks and she came back more behaved and obedient. When I had questions or issues they taught me tips and tricks along the process to help me keep Lani in check. Thank you Andrew and Caroline - “you guys are simply the best and definitely better than all the rest”

Exceptionally well performance.David is the one that trained my 4.5 year old French Bulldog, Greyson. Not only have the results shown since his graduation, David took exceptionally great care of Greyson during his 2-week board and train. He sent me updates all along the way and took special care discussing dietary needs and other matters. David showed a true care beyond the job, as well as beyond my expectation. At graduation, David was very confident, detailed, had patience, and took his time with everything. I couldn't have asked for a better experience.Andrew is who I made first contact with, and he made everything very easy. He gave me several different options and really catered to what I was looking for. He didn't push for the highest package or the most training; he let me decide what was best for the results I wanted. That was much appreciated it.Overall, the performance of Good K9 Academy, the trainer, David, and the ease of communication and coordination were exceptional. I look forward to working with them more in the future for boarding, meet-ups, and maybe training if we have any additions to our family.Thank you David, and Good K9 Academy for everything.-Jayden

Highly recommended! Our Sheepadoodle puppy (9-months) Willow is a ball of energy. Super affectionate and social her energy needs to be focused so that we can all enjoy each other. We struggled with a puppy training course that was solely treat reward based as well as numerous harnesses and leash leaders to no avail. Walking with her was exhausting, stressful, and embarrassing. After 2-weeks of training and boarding with Tony we have a better behaved pup who aims to please, appears more at ease and happy, and who listens. She still has a lot of puppy energy and characteristics, but over time with the training we received and consistency from us she will continue to learn. She has been a great dog and now she is even better and we are enjoying each other more. The cost can be high but the results are worth the expense. Thanks Tony and Good K9 Academy!

My dog Wumbo is an Alaskan Malamute. It was my first time having a big dog and I was kinda getting tired of him being a little mischievous, not listening and always getting distracted. Sending him to boarding training gave me a break from him. When he came back he’s calmer and listens to me better. I was so surprised that my dog can walk right next to me now without pulling and sometimes without a leash. Their trainer, David gave me the right tools and the confidence to continue exercising what my dog have learned from training. Good K9 Academy is definitely worth it.