Our academy is rated among the best dog trainers in Florida because we consistently exceed our promises to customers. As an A+-rated business by the Better Business Bureau of Central Florida, a member of the Chamber of Commerce, and a 411 Verified Business, we stand by our reputation for excellence.
At Russell's K9 Academy, we specialize in training dogs and their owners using a deep understanding of the Universal Laws of Canine Pack Behaviors and the genetic traits of working dog breeds.
We are a family-owned and operated business with over 50 years of expertise. Our multi-generational team offers:
We firmly believe there are no bad dogs, and we offer personalized services so your dog can be happily integrated into your lifestyle.
I’m Albert J. Russell Jr., a third-generation professional dog trainer. My passion for dogs began when my father gave me my first dog at age five. By 12, I was working as a kennel caretaker, and at 17, I began training competition hunting dogs, learning about prey drive and hunt drive from my father.
At 18, I rehabilitated my first feral dog—a nine-month-old German Shepherd named Prince. This experience ignited my lifelong commitment to training.
In the late 1990s, I expanded my expertise into K9 protection training, studying defense and prey drives under a retired K9 veteran. These foundational principles became integral to my behavioral training methods. Over the years, I’ve worked with master trainers worldwide, further refining my understanding of canine psychology, genetics, and the universal laws of pack behavior.
After 52 years as a professional dog trainer and behavior specialist, my approach combines classical conditioning, operant conditioning, and Pavlovian techniques. These methods lay the groundwork for advanced obedience and off-leash training for:
I strive to share my knowledge with others, teaching dog owners how to combat behavioral problems before they arise.
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