How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%99+58.1Reliability 26%99+25.8Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 99Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.99SCOREThe Academy for Canine Behavior and Training (formerly Taming the Wild)
Pontotoc, MS · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #6Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 75 dog trainers · 5.0★ from 245 Google reviews
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Customers hired The Academy for Canine Behavior and Training (formerly Taming the Wild) for 4 kinds of job.
The Academy for Canine Behavior and Training (formerly Taming the Wild) for dog boarding with training
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I have nothing but good things to say about the Academy and its basic training program. I now have the tools I need to be a better owner with better-mannered walkers. Shout out in particular to their trainer Nick. He went above and beyond on a Sunday evening when my 6yr old rescue needed medical attention.
Maury, one of our shelter dogs, went for training and we have been amazed at his progress! Before Maury came to Bryan and crew, he would walk you wherever he wanted to take you. There was no stopping him or slowing him down until he was ready. He was also reactive/aggressive to other dogs that he came across. Now,…
Their training of our shelter dog who had been labeled aggressive was nothing short of miraculous. Maury went from being a lifer to being totally trainable and adoptable. From the beginning, his humans were all in as was Bryan and his staff, and Maury. The outcome was success beyond our wildest dreams. Thank you again and again.
Nick and Bryan are excellent combination for training. Their training methods are far superior than other training facilities. Highly recommend.
I can't believe we have such an amazing place in Tupelo, MS for dogs. It shows how much our area has progressed. We have our own Dog Whisperer here in NE Mississippi. Our Niko attended the Reactive Dog Program for a month. Bryan and Nick worked on training with Niko, but also understood his previous trauma and…
Brian and his staff are fantastic. He took the time and listened to our needs for OUR Rottie where other trainers have a one size fits all approach. Proven results!!!
Truly an amazing facility. I took my Dood there for the three week board and train. I was amazed at the obedient work that Nick and Bryan had done in such a short time. They totally transformed my sweet Dood in the best of ways. Love this place. Super clean, the staff is incredible, and so attentive to each furry…
In February, a very pregnant dog was abandoned at our place. We took her in. 10 days later, she had puppies. Six months later, our dog family has expanded to include sweet Vallie, and 3 of her pups. I was and am still, completely in love. However; we already had 2 extremely bossy, adult dogs who had very little…
We are only a couple of days away from finishing Charli’s two-week board-and-train, and I already know this review is going to be easy to write. I brought Charli here because she is a Great Pyrenees—and as much as I love her, I knew I needed help learning how to communicate with a dog who is going to be VERY big…
Bryan and Nick did an excellent job training Benito
Sent my dog for the two week board and train, and his progress is incredible. All of the staff are very supportive and helpful and have constantly sent me videos and texts updating me on Bleu’s progress. I would recommend them to anyone, and do this process over again 100 times.
We recently had our pup attend the Academy for Enhanced Board and Train. The investment in his training was worth every penny. We have experience with our older dog being trained with Bryan and knew the foundation he built at his Tupelo facility would be worth our commute from Memphis to ensure the best for our…
Nick exceeded our expectations with our inherited dog, Jack. He was 5 years old and we were skeptical if we could change some very bad behaviors but WOW! We went from a family that did not enjoy our dog to quite the opposite. We always loved our dog but now we like him too!!! We are so thankful! Highly recommend!
Turned my good dog into a great dog. I will be forever thankful. Trainers are always available to answer questions and reinforce learning. Daily videos showed my dog’s progress.
The Academy for Canine Behavior is top notch !!!! Everyone is so professional in the training and the communication during the process was amazing!!!! Would highly recommend!!!!
Can’t say enough good things about Byran and his team. I have 2 male Boston terriers ages 2 and 5 years. When the youngest turned 2 fights started erupting between the two. I was at the point that I was ready to rehome or even to euthanize the younger dog. The younger was the aggressor. Then I found Bryan and The…
Great service!!! Awesome facility with top notch trainers
Bryan did a great job with my pup. They communicated the entire time and kept me updated throughout. This was my first experience with a dog trainer and I will be using them again.
We couldn’t be happier with our experience at the Academy for Canine Behavior and Training. We enrolled our dog, Dexter, in their 3-week program to help address some of his anxiety and prepare him for the arrival of our baby this October, and the results have exceeded every expectation. One of the biggest…
WORTH EVERY PENNY! These guys were so open with the process and were very communicative they’ll entire time. We did a month long training for our dog Mack, and he has been doing amazing since we’ve transitioned him home. Every dog will now be costing as much as this training for us because we want it for every dog…
We took our rescued dog Holly! Nick did an amazing job with her. We received daily updates with videos of her progress! He was patient with my endless questions! This place is such an asset to Tupelo and anyone that needs training with their dog!
Great experience! The Academy did a tremendous job in helping our dog to interact with family and friends in a positive manner. Would definitely recommend the Academy to others.
Love this place! Very professional and thorough!
We had an awesome experience from start to finish with TACBT! We sent our 1-year-old golden doodle to the 2 week basic training course & it was well worth it! He’s a different dog (in a good way). Nick did an awesome job keeping us updated with photos & videos through the entire process. Also, a huge bonus they…
I couldn’t be happier with the training my dog received here. The entire process was organized, effective, and tailored to my dog’s needs. The results exceeded my expectations and my dog is more obedient, focused, and confident than ever before. A special thank you to Nick, who was an outstanding trainer throughout…
TACBT is an outstanding canine training facility. Madi was our primary trainer. She did an amazing job with Pepper’s training and keeping us updated. We brought them a big high energy puppy that would not listen and was out of control. They gave us back a dog that now listens. Bryan also took part in her training. I…
This was the best thing we could do for our puppy. Great CLEAN place, very friendly people, received multiple videos a day of the progress. Would highly recommend!!
Hazel spent 3 weeks at the academy and completed the enhanced program. Nick was her trainer and he gave us lots of feedback and video on Hazel’s progress which helped since we missed her so much! She is doing so well at home and we are very pleased with the instruction and training she received! We highly…
We strongly recommend TACBT! Our recently adopted dog had some bad habits and needed training! Bryan and his team did an awesome job transforming our new dog into a well behaved superstar family member. Bryan is a dog training expert who is passionate about what he does and it shows in the results. We feel well…
The transformation of our 4-month old puppy has been absolutely amazing! The staff is awesome and very knowledgeable. Receiving daily videos explaining what they were working on and seeing the progress every day was great.
I had a wonderful experience with The Academy for Canine Behavior and Training. My dog attended a 3-week board and training program. I decided I was comfortable with this after taking my dog to daycare at this location and being extremely impressed with the setup and cleanliness of the facility; this is the cleanest…
TACBT absolutely exceeded my expectations during our training experience. I cannot emphasize how exceptional their philosophy is! My 16 week old was enrolled in the board and train program and the reliability of the foundation that the TACBT staff created was beyond anything I could have hoped for. Not only does he…
Brian has been wonderful with Roxy and Gracie. He has sent videos and kept us up-to-date through the entire training process. I am so very excited about all that we have learned about our dogs and our…
This was a great experience. Proud of our boy, he learned so much- and so did we! We were prepared with education, resources, and equipment to make sure our boy continues to learn with us.
Excellent training services! Bryan is so knowledgeable and communicative. He tailored a training approach for our dog, her behavioral issues, and our family's circumstances. He did an excellent job implementing it and ensured we feel confident to continue the techniques on our own. Our dog is totally transformed!…
The training staff was professional , knowledgeable, and skillful, as well as being very patient and customer friendly! They have trained two dogs for us and through their kind approach helped them become beloved members of our family! I enthusiastically recommend this Academy to anyone especially those needing corrective training!
Nick has done an amazing job teaching my puppy the basics and so much more! He has also worked with me to make sure that I am speaking the same language to set us up for success. I am so appreciative of the care and attention that Nick has provided, and I highly recommend him and the services from The Academy!
I have had dogs in my life consistently since I was fourteen (14) years old. Consequently, I have had experience with dog trainers in Texas, Alabama, and Mississippi. Bryan and his team take the PRIZE for competency, caring, and were able to transfer leadership skills to us. Am I a Bryan or a team member? No.…
Bryan and his team are incredible! Our two standard poodles learned so much and so did we. We are now in control not the doggies. Thanks so much!!
Our 1 year old Frenchie was a wild and crazy dog! After 2 weeks of training, she was returned to us as a different dog! She had become extremely aggressive and attacking our 10 year old frenchie. We had tried everything we had been advised to do with no results. We now live in peace with the tools to stop…
Bryan and the other trainers worked with my dog, Milo for a 2 week custom program. Everyone there was very friendly and it was a professional operation. It was a very good experience and Milo made a lot of progress in 2 weeks. Bryan is very interactive and keeps you updated throughout the whole process. I give it a full recommendation!
We had the best experience with The Academy for Canine Behavior &Training. We took Sadie our cavapoo for a two week on-site boarding & training. We received daily interaction videos from Bryan. We are so pleased with her progress & could not recommend this experience enough!
Had a great experience at this facility with boarding and successfully helping train our dog with simple quick commands. Highly recommend for any and every dog!
I would highly recommend this training service! Coco was a rescue mixed breed and wasn’t sure about training, Nick and Bryan were amazing, Coco has graduated the program and I am so thankful I decided to take her here!!! She has learned so much and their commitment to her long term is wonderful!!! Thank you Nick and Bryan
Bryan and his team at the Academy for Canine Behavior and Training are phenomenal! My 208lb mastiff, Hobbes, struggles with reactivity, especially on the leash but now we have the tools to keep both of us safe while letting Hobbes explore the world more. I trusted the team with my best friend and I couldn’t be…
Staff is Awesome! Friendly, Caring, Helpful and they did everything they could to make this a good experience for my dog and me! Facilities are SO CLEAN and WELL CARED FOR!! Bryan and Nick are excellent in their knowledge and training! They also are very caring of the dogs and the owners. I received videos and text…
This is our rescue Great Pyrenees mix, Bear. He came to us spontaneously at just 3 months old and quickly became a part of our family. Bear has always been a sweet puppy with lots of love and energy, however, he came with early signs of resource guarding and unpredictable behavior. From the first conversation with…
Fantastic experience!! Bryan helped our dog Fletcher soooo much with his behaviors. Gone are the days of our dog pulling us everywhere while out for walk, jumping up on us and visitors and leaving scratches, and running out the door. Taking him for a walk is a great experience now - he can heel, sit, stay, place,…
I would like to thank Nick and the staff for training my American Akita, Sasha. The staff kept me up to date on all of her progress and videoes. She is a different dog than before she went to the training facility. I had the opportunity to take her to Petco and she was well behaved and now I have my daughter…
We had a wonderful experience with our 6 month Yorkiepoo. We were having a lot of issues of her jumping and running out of doors. We did the board and train basic obedience, and she really learned so much. The basic training is all on leash, but it transferred easily too off leash at home. The wait and place have…
Nick and the staff were amazing with Georgia! They sent us daily updates during her training, and it was the highlight of our days! She is doing great back at home now, allowing us to enjoy the puppy phase with less frustration! We will be back for advanced training when she’s older!
I wish I could give The Academy for Canine Behavior more than five stars! If you love your dog but are frustrated by one or more aspects of your dog's behavior, don't hesitate to reach out to Bryan and his team. Bryan has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the field, and he takes the time to understand each…
Our dog Kevin came back from training with his personality in tact. We were given the tools to be successful at home. We received daily updates during training and were equipped with educational materials to be successful once our pup came back. This is by far the best training program I have ever done for my…
I am absolutely delighted with the results we got from Molly's two week training at The Academy for Behavior Training. She went in as a wild child and came home a well behaved young lady. They definitely tamed the wild while keeping her personality. The program is well worth the cost and then some. Not only was she…
Took out GSD to be trained for one of rhe 2 weeks course. The daily text messages to show progress was amazing and kept you up to date with the training and offered you time for any questions. On the turnover at the end of the training was awesome. Gave you plenty of time to learn how to work with your dog and you…
I can’t say enough good things about The Academy for Canine Behavior and Training! They did an amazing job with my dog, and I could see the progress every day. The daily updates were such a nice touch, it felt like I was part of the process even while he was away. What I really appreciated was that they didn’t just…
We had an amazing experience! Our young pup learned so much. The staff is very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable.
Highly recommend using The Academy for Canine Behavior and Training! The entire team was and continues to be amazing!
We had a wonderful experience with our 5 month German Shepherd Kaiser! He loved his time at the Academy and did very well with his commands and behavior. We will definitely send Kaiser for the next level of training. The staff is awesome! They treat your baby like one of theirs! Their facility is fantastic and…
Absolutely best decision we could have made for our boy. This is not surface-level training. Bryan brings his extensive knowledge and expertise of canine behavior to his training, and it shows. Our dog is happier, more confident, and of course well-trained now thanks to Bryan and his staff! We’ll also be back for boarding soon!
As a first-time dog owner, I could not be happier with the results from The Academy for Canine Behavior and Training. My 5-month-old labradoodle/goldendoodle completed basic training, and the transformation has been incredible. Bryan and his team were professional, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. I received…
We could not be more pleased with The Academy ! Everyone has been so professional, kind, friendly, and loving to Blossom and us. They have done an amazing job with her. From each daily video they sent, you could see how much she wanted to please them and to learn. They give humans training too and are more than…
My husband and I brought Ozzy, our 60 pound mini golden-doodle, to Bryan four weeks ago. I was a bit apprehensive about leaving him for three weeks but the center was spotless, the staff knowledgeable and kind and Ozzy, who is not good with strangers went with Madi, wagging his tail happily. We were sent pictures…
I’m an animal lover but not an experienced dog trainer. So when we got our new puppy, Bella, a golden retriever at 8 weeks old, I realized I was going to need some help. At 16 weeks old, we sent Bella to the academy for the 2 week basic training program. The staff were professional, explained every step of the way,…
We did the 2 week train and board with our 16 week old lab puppy. I really appreciate the care and concern that was shown to give our precious puppy the best training experience possible. He has definitely come home a better puppy. We will continue working at home to build on the skills he learned. Also for the rest…
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| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
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| Dog boarding with training | 71 | — |
| Dog training | 30 | — |
| Dog boarding | 9 | — |
| Dog daycare | 6 | — |
