About Follow The Leader K9
Follow The Leader K9 is a dog training service that offers customized training approaches for dogs of all breeds and temperaments. They specialize in creating unique training programs for each dog and owner, with a focus on effective communication and building a strong bond. The business operates on a half-acre training facility and provides individual training sessions as well as day and overnight training programs. Their training philosophy is centered around the mottos "If we love them, lead them" and "We don't blame them, we train them." Clients have praised the trainers for their expertise, patience, and flexibility, and many have seen quick and positive results. Recent reviews highlight the dedication and skill of the team, with clients noting significant progress in behavior and socialization. One customer reached out in a crisis, having fostered a small dog that had bitten out of fear; with Follow The Leader K9’s guidance, the dog now sits politely for meals, walks willingly, and meets new people with manners. Another client, fostering a shelter dog named Suzie, received a free session that helped her learn tools and practices to create structure and reward desired behaviors, leading to a calmer, more integrated dog. A third customer, with a background in military training, described how Eric exceeded high standards with his calm confidence, patience, and genuine care. The client’s rescue dog was reactive and high-drive, but through the program, they learned to lead with discipline and trust. The trainer’s approach requires commitment from owners, emphasizing that dog training is a lifestyle shift, not just a drop-off service. The trainers stay late, tweak plans, and pour extra effort into each dog, creating a true partnership rooted in excellence. Overall, Follow The Leader K9 is highly praised for their expertise, dedication, and ability to produce noticeable improvements in dogs’ behavior and the bond between dogs and owners.
reached out to Follow The Leader K9 in a bit of a crisis. I had just fostered a small dog from the urgent list for growling and biting. As a lifelong vet tech, I thought I had the skills to help him…but within 48 hours he bit me out of fear, and I knew I needed professional guidance.
From the moment I contacted Follow The Leader K9, I was given the tools and confidence to turn things around. In just a short time, we’ve made huge progress. No more biting incidents, and my foster is now sitting politely for his leash, meals, and to go outside. He’s sleeping peacefully in his crate, walking in willingly, and even meeting new people with manners I didn’t think...read full review
I was referred to Follow the Leader K9 by my friend, who adopted a dog who was fostered here! I was also donated a free session as I’m fostering a long term (2+ years) shelter dog, Suzie! I learned a ton of new tools and practices to start with Suzie, and after our one session she was the calmest she’s been in the two weeks I’ve had her. We are very grateful to continue learning how to create structure and reward desired behaviors to get Suzie successfully integrated into a loving forever home!
If you're serious about your dog and ready to transform your life—call Eric. Period.
Working with Follow the Leader K9 has been nothing short of life-changing, both for me and my dog, Hercules. I don’t say that lightly, and I don’t write reviews – ever. I’ve spent 15 years in the military, over half of that training elite teams in the Special Operations community. I have extremely high standards for training, integrity, and results—especially under pressure.
Eric exceeded all of them—his combination of authenticity, skill, and calm confidence is rare. He’s not just a dog trainer—he’s a teacher, a mentor, and someone who clearly loves...read full review