We are driven by a shared Hope - a Hope that extends beyond simple dog training
About Us
Guided by hope beyond dog training
Who We Are
We teach your dog and you the best way to communicate. As in all relationships, proper communication is essential to success. We offer a variety of training programs to achieve this goal. Obedience training is available for puppies as well as young and adult dogs. We provide specialized training that addresses your dog’s anxiety or aggression and specialized programs to train Therapy, Emotional Support, and Service dogs. In addition, some programs will assist you in receiving your A.K.C. S.T.A.R. Puppy, C.G.C. Canine Good Citizen, and your A.K.C. Urban C.G.C.
Treating Your Dog Like a Dog
We have always felt bad for people who get a puppy and don’t know what to do when it starts acting like a dog. Dogs aren’t that complicated if you look at them as a dog — not a person. Don’t get us wrong, we love cuddle time with them, but we are the top dogs here and the focus on pack order and treating your dog like a dog will help them understand what we and eventually you expect of it.
Bringing Solid Training
With good solid training, your dog can be one of the best things in your life, giving you their love, trust, and loyalty beyond words. It doesn’t matter what breed dog you choose in your home. Every dog is different and trainable, and so are you. Here at Mattox Dog Training Academy, we train you too. It is important to us to help you work with your dog so that your relationship can grow together.
Meet Our Friendly Staff
Staff Bios
Mary Mattox
She first started training herding dogs over 48 years ago in New Zealand. Not long afterwards, she brought her skills to the United States where her skill set expanded to all breeds and training. She then went on to co-found Service Peace Warriors, a 501c3 nonprofit that raises, trains, and provides service dogs for veterans and then started Mattox Dog Training Academy to help support its mission. Whether it’s basic training, high anxiety, separation anxiety, aggression or rehabilitation, anything that your dog needs she has the knowledge to provide.
Chance Mattox
He is proficient in various dog training techniques to correct behavioral problems. He provides specialized training that allows them to become service animals. He has extensive knowledge of A.D.A. guidelines and is experienced in training techniques that mitigate disabilities such as PTSD, epilepsy, mobility issues, and diabetes. He co-founded service peace warriors with his mother and is half owner of Mattox Dog Training Academy.
Rylee
She is an assistant trainer who has worked her way through the ranks at Mattox Dog Training Academy. Helping people and being around animals are some of her passions. Growing up she always had dogs and cats as well as raising animals in FFA. Though at the time she may not have known it was all prepping her for her eventual job at Mattox Dog Training Academy. Since starting she has not only increased her knowledge but shown determination to learn and shown the love and respect for the dogs she trains. Rylee now says training dogs has become her life and is proud to call this place a second home. We look forward to her continual growth and we know your four-legged family member will love her too.
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Tyler
Our Extended Team
At Mattox Dog Training Academy, our work wouldn’t be possible without the incredible individuals who support our mission behind the scenes. Our extended team includes dedicated kennel staff, assistants, and volunteers who share the same passion for helping dogs and their owners succeed.
Each person plays an important role in providing daily care and consistency, ensuring every dog feels safe, supported, and set up for success. Together, we create an environment where both dogs and people can grow.
Dedicated Hearts, Happy Tails
Creating Best Friends
By starting the right way with your new best friend, you will enjoy having that friend in your home for a lifetime. You are working towards a rewarding relationship when you train your puppy correctly.
See What Our Customers Are Saying
Testimonials
“Chance and Mary are absolutely amazing. They love what they do and it shows. I felt comfortable leaving all 3 of my dogs with them and the results are amazing. I can now walk all 3 dogs together with easy and NO pulling. And when I needed more training Chance was available to provide that for me and Princess. She was super excited to see him again. That assures me they took very good care of them. Thank you Mattox Dog Academy! Take your dog there you will not regret it.”
Robot Animations Collins
“Chance and his team are amazing. My dog went to training because she was aggressive and attacked another dog. They were able to work with her over the span of 4 months to ensure she was able to control her aggression as well as calm her anxiety. I would recommend for anyone having troubles with their dog or simply wanting them to behave better.”
Kennedy Storaci
“The staff are amazing. We have taken 3 dogs to them for training. They are caring, experienced, and patient. Chance and Mary take the time to answer all your questions and concerns. My dogs are well cared for in their care and treated like family. I highly recommend them for all your training needs.”