DON’T WAIT FOR BETTER BEHAVIOR, TRAIN FOR IT

TRAINING THAT WORKS AT HOME, ON WALKS AND UNDER PRESSURE

Helping overwhelmed dogs and their owners build structure, confidence, and calm routines that hold up at home, at the park, and on walks — even with reactivity and distractions.

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I’m Vic, owner and head trainer at TAZ K9 Academy.

I train dogs and coach owners with one priority: what actually works for your dog in real life.

There’s no one-size-fits-all approach here. Training is tailored to the dog in front of me, their temperament, environment, and learning style.

The goal isn’t obedience for obedience’s sake.
It’s clear communication, reliable behavior, and training that fits your life.

Three dogs walking in a yard with dried grass, metal folding chairs stacked against a gray brick wall, and a white wall in the background.
A large, young husky dog laying on green grass, yawning with tongue out at an outdoor dog park or backyard, with people and trees in the background.
Two dogs, a boxer and a retriever, sitting on a dry, patchy grass yard with a stone and wood fence in the background
Close-up of a fluffy, cream-colored Chow Chow dog with a thick mane, lying on grass with its tongue out.
A brown dog sitting on the ground next to a person, with the person's legs and hand visible. The dog has a pink collar and is panting with its tongue out.
Two dogs, one brown and white and the other black, sitting on a bed of leaves outdoors with a shaded background.

If training hasn’t stuck, you’re not alone.

  • Your dog listens sometimes, but falls apart around distractions

  • Walks feel stressful instead of enjoyable

  • You’ve tried advice, classes, or videos that didn’t translate to real life

Training works when it’s built for real situations, not just quiet rooms.

Board & Train
Immersive, structured training with clear owner transition.

Private Coaching
One-on-one guidance tailored to your dog and goals.

Day Training
Focused training days with your dog returning home.

Puppy School & Behavior Work
Early development, exposure, and thoughtful behavior modification

SERVICES OVERVIEW

  1. Book an evaluation

  2. We assess your dog, goals, and environment

  3. We build a customized training plan that fits your life

HOW IT WORKS

What Owners Are Saying

“Vic’s training has given us the freedom to bring Nami anywhere” - Nami and Aly

“Vic understands dog and owner needs and works at a pace” - Bambi and Esabella

“Vic was able to quickly assess my pup Splash and get her to overcome some of her fears” - Splash and Carey

Ready to stop guessing and start seeing progress?

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