Meet the people behind the pack

Built for the dogs others gave up on

UnderDog Academy helps dogs and their people move forward through practical, compassionate training for aggression, reactivity, anxiety, and everyday life.

Chris with the dogs of UnderDog Academy
Chris and Sasha together

Sasha, the original UnderDog.

Where it began

Meet Sasha

When Chris adopted Sasha, she was struggling with serious aggression. Seven trainers told him she could not be helped and that putting her down was the only option.

Chris refused to give up. After finally finding someone willing to work with them, Sasha began to change—and Chris discovered the purpose that would become UnderDog Academy.

Today, Sasha is the face of the company, the dog in the logo, and proof that a difficult chapter does not have to be the end of a dog’s story.

Never underestimate an UnderDog

Meet the team

Meet the trainers

The people behind every training plan—bringing experience, patience, and practical support to dogs and their families.

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Owner & Head Trainer

Chris

Helping dogs and their people find a practical path forward.

Add the trainer’s background, approach, experience, and what they love most about working with dogs.

  • Aggression
  • Reactivity
  • Anxiety
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Trainer

Zach

Helping dogs and their people find a practical path forward.

Add the trainer’s background, approach, experience, and what they love most about working with dogs.

  • Aggression
  • Reactivity
  • Anxiety
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Trainer & Kennel Tech

Jaide

Helping dogs and their people find a practical path forward.

Add the trainer’s background, approach, experience, and what they love most about working with dogs.

  • Aggression
  • Reactivity
  • Anxiety
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Kennel Tech

Jordan

Helping dogs and their people find a practical path forward.

Add the trainer’s background, approach, experience, and what they love most about working with dogs.

  • Aggression
  • Reactivity
  • Anxiety

What guides our work

Training with purpose

Every training plan is shaped around the dog, the household, and the life they need to share.

Compassion first

We meet every dog and person without judgment and build from where they are today.

Practical progress

Training is designed to work in real homes, on real walks, and through real challenges.

No dog written off

Difficult behaviour is part of the story—not the end of it.

Your dog’s story is still being written

Whether you are facing aggression, reactivity, anxiety, or simply want a stronger foundation, UnderDog Academy will meet you and your dog with practical guidance, compassion, and a plan built for real life.

Specialized support for difficult behaviours

A training plan built around your dog

Practical skills for everyday life

Start with a free consultation. We’ll listen, learn about your dog, and help you choose the right path forward.