The Exceptional Canine

10/01/2026

08/16/2026

Amazing work! 🥰💙

08/06/2026

Does your dog have severe separation anxiety, or are they just a master escape artist?
As a dog trainer, I hear it all the time: "My dog has horrible separation anxiety they break out of their crate the second I leave!"
While that can be true, often it’s simply a dog who realized they can bust out of a flimsy crate because it isn't sturdy enough to hold them. So, how do you tell the difference?
A few months ago, I was doing an evaluation. I asked the owner to hand me the leash and walk out of the building. The moment she left, her dog began calmly exploring and sniffing around. Within five minutes, he was playing with me. The owner was convinced he had severe separation anxiety, yet the dog barely noticed she was gone.
Some might say it was just a new environment, but a dog that is truly, deeply attached will constantly monitor where their owner went and stay on high alert.
So, let me ask you again: is your dog dealing with real separation anxiety, or are they just an escape artist?
Either way, I can help you fix it.
(Attached is a photo of Elsie, Millie, and Oakley taking a break from playing!)

04/30/2026

Lots of training fun going on here! 🤩

03/31/2026

✨Are you looking for the ultimate transformation for your dog?✨

📢 Our next Board and Train program kicks off April 26

After the April 26 session, we will be restructuring and changing our program options to introduce new ways for us to work together. We are incredibly excited about this evolution of our company!

However, this is not a reason to wait. The existing Board & Train curriculum is a proven, powerhouse system that gets results. If you've been on the fence, now is the time to commit to the system that has helped countless local dogs succeed!

03/11/2026

Field trip with Kelvin with The Exceptional Canine Academy today! 🤩

03/03/2026

We had a busy February with these amazing dogs! 🤩

Nickel went home on Friday and already passed her CGC with her owner on Sunday 🥰

02/01/2026

Gracie 🥰

01/27/2026

Gracie the Golden puppy back for the second half of her puppy program. Learning the off-leash portion of her training. With added distractions from big brother Charlie who is here boarding with us!

Kelvin with The Exceptional Canine Academy has been Gracie’s primary trainer, and has done a WONDERFUL job with her. As well as built an amazing relationship with her! We’re so lucky to have Kelvin apart of our team!