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★ 5.0 from 123 Google reviews · 12 years of experience
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12Years of experience
5.0Google rating across 123 reviews
4 wkIn-home board and train
V3Versatile, vigilant and valiant
Why Owners Trust Us
Calm, Confident Dogs For Real Life
Based in Willimantic, serving Eastern Connecticut and the Hartford area
Founded by Jeremy Cormier, a full-time police officer
Jeremy has helped local police departments train their K9 units
12 years of experience
We train all breeds and all behaviors
In-home board and train: your dog lives in one of our trainers' homes
A go-home lesson and follow-up private lessons after board and train
We focus on training you and your dog
Jeremy Cormier, founder
Google Reviews
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BBrooke H.2 years ago
★★★★★
We were having an incredibly hard time with our 3 year old Akita who lacked obedience and was showing signs of aggression. We had been turned away by other trainers and were feeling hopeless. That’s when a friend recommended V3. The 4 week aggression board and train program with Chewy completely...
CChristine C.5 months ago
★★★★★
I sent my dog away for four weeks of boarding school because he was completely out of control jumping, not listening, and just full chaos all the time. I was nervous about how it would go, but the transformation has been incredible. He came back calm, attentive, and actually listens to commands....
DDylan C.5 months ago
★★★★★
I got myself a 9 week old chocolate lab puppy for Christmas, with no prior dog ownership - I had no idea what I was getting into.. but thankfully with the help, guidance and non stop support from Jeremy and Shae, I am comfortable handling my dog and he is SO well behaved. I receive constant praise...
NNikki U.a month ago
★★★★★
Our dog is a German Shepard, he was having a hard time adjusting after some big changes in our home. He wasn’t listening, was showing barrier aggression, and just didn’t seem like himself. We knew we needed help, and we’re so glad we found it. The difference in Ralph has been amazing. He’s so much...
MMalik B.an hour ago
★★★★★
I did the 4-week board and train recently here at V3 and the training that my dog received was truly effective. My dog is a little bit over 4 years old so she definitely had a lot of bad habits, however, Jeremy and his team at V3 were able to work through the quirks and I definitely feel a lot more...
KKevin G.6 months ago
★★★★★
We sent our 1 year old Aussie boy to Jeremy to straighten out his aggressive behavior toward strangers. We had concerns that our pup wouldn't be the same happy with us pup when he finished. And while the program is a bit stressful for our dog and us, Jeremy did give us updates during the week and...
PPatrick O.a year ago
★★★★★
Absolutely great group of guys! They helped me with obedience training on my puppy that was too smart for his own good as well as helped socialize him. They also gave me advice on better ways to continue his training on my own. Even though I have moved, they will still answer any questions I have.
KKelsie M.5 months ago
★★★★★
I first want to start off by saying I had a great experience with this training program and with Jeremy and would definitely recommend it! I have a staffordshire bull terrier who was just under 1 years old when she attended the 4 week board and training, when she first arrived she was a very...
AAmy V.9 months ago
★★★★★
Jeremy turned our rambunctious, overly friendly and stubborn puppy into a well behaved dog. We can now put him in challenging situations with people and other dogs with us in control. V3 did an amazing job. Thanks. Mark & Amy
RRobert T.6 months ago
★★★★★
Our dog Jax was a mess. He bit my wife and I multiple times. Brought him to V3 and Jeremy and his staff transformed a devil into an angel. Thank you. We'll worth the money. We now have a loving gentle dog.
BBryan S.a year ago
★★★★★
We had a fantastic experience bringing our dog to V3 for their 4 week training program. The training she received at V3 is allowing us to include her in more of our lives outside the house. Thank you to Jeremy and especially Matt for all the work you did with Luna!
AAntonio E.2 years ago
★★★★★
V3 is the embodiment of tried and true. They do what they say and get it done right. Our 6month old Aussie Shepherd, Archie, was there for 6 weeks and came out a new dog and we came out better owners. Jeremy and his trainers took the time to help us understand what they were doing with our dog and...
SSpark C.2 years ago
★★★★★
We recently picked up our shepherd from his 3 week off leash board and train. Jeremy gave us an entirely new dog! More importantly he gave us the confidence to continue working in public with our once reactive dog. We are beyond pleased, thank Jeremy at V3!!!
PPatricia S.Edited 3 months ago
★★★★★
UPDATE: almost a year later and she’s still thriving. This program really works. We brought our 3 y/o pitbull to V3 for obedience training, we ended up doing a 4 week program due to her extreme anxiety and I don’t think I’ve ever been happier with a purchase. Jeremy worked with her and she’s a...
MMisty S.a month ago
★★★★★
My dog went in a hyper dog ready to bite people that came over. We had to have him in a crate when family was over, after 6 weeks our dog was returned to us a whole new dog. We can have friends over now he’s calmed down a ton. He doesn’t whine on car rides like he used to. Thank you guys for giving...
CChad P.3 years ago
★★★★★
Called Jeremy a month before I got my puppy and interviewed me for a half hour about everything from my home life to what I was looking to accomplish with my puppy. Jeremy has a skill at learning a dog’s personality and leveraging that for success. As someone who wanted to do a majority of training...
AAlexa W.a year ago
★★★★★
Prior to V3 Zucc had issues with obedience and dog aggression. In under three weeks of trainings with V3, Zucc not only follows commands given, but moves with a purpose. Zucc no longer needs to be told repeatedly basic commands or to do basic things. Prior to V3 Zucc was unable to be in the same...
RRachel W.2 years ago
★★★★★
There is not enough I could fit into this review that will ever be able to explain the experience we had with Jeremy from V3. We had our young dog spend a couple weeks with V3 and the entire time we were so impressed with the enrollment, communication and ongoing support. Our dog is behaving in a...
SSue J.a year ago
★★★★★
Jeremy and Mike were Amazing! We dropped our Bodie off to them with some behavior problems and bad habits. After spending 4 weeks there with them, Bodie came home transformed. Their team taught Bodie the habits and routine that he needed to boost his confidence. This helped to reduce his anxiety...
TTamara H.3 months ago
★★★★★
I really don't even know where to start. we adopted Bode from a rescue at a very young age. He lacked confidence and was fearful of everything. Our first training session was at Petsmart After two minutes in the trainer was already scared of him and the whole session was a waste. Then we brought a...
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Our Programs
Pick The Program Your Dog Needs
In-Home Board & Train
Four weeks living in one of our trainers' homes. House manners, place, on and off leash obedience and public outings, then a go-home lesson and follow-up private lessons so it carries over at home.
Behavior Modification
For aggression, reactivity, fear, anxiety and biting. A 4-week program built around safety, with on and off leash control and owner coaching so you can handle your dog with confidence.
Puppies & Private Lessons
Private lessons in our facility and out in public for puppies and young dogs, with hands-on coaching for you. Leash walking, sit, down, place, recall and good habits from the start.
Why V3 Canine Academy
What You Get With V3 Canine Academy
01
We train you, not just your dog
Long term success means training you too. We show you how to communicate with your dog so commands are understood and have meaning, at home and out in public.
02
Board and train in a real home
In our in-home program your dog lives in one of our trainers' homes, learning structure, boundaries and house manners in a real household, not a kennel run.
03
Help for aggression and reactivity
Aggression, reactivity, fear and anxiety are what we work on every week. We assess your dog first, then build a plan around safety and your dog's temperament.
04
Obedience that holds in public
Sit, down, place and heel, plus recall, loose leash walking and staying calm in public. We train through real outings and distractions, not just in the living room.
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Support after the program ends
Board and train ends with a go-home lesson and follow-up private lessons, and we stay available for questions so the training keeps working.
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Led by a police officer who trains K9s
Jeremy Cormier is a full-time police officer who has helped local departments train their K9 units, and his experience ranges from basic obedience to protection and detection K9s.
How It Works
From First Call To Trained Dog
12 years of experience. We train all breeds and all behaviors.
1
Reach Out
Tell us about your dog and what is not working. Takes a minute.
2
Free Consult
We schedule a call to talk through your goals and your dog's behavior.
3
Tailored Plan
We recommend the right program for your dog: lessons, board and train or behavior work.
4
Start Training
Your dog trains with us and you learn to keep it going at home.
Service Area
Proudly Serving Eastern Connecticut
Private lessons, in-home board and train, behavior modification and puppy training from our Willimantic base, across Eastern Connecticut and the Hartford area, plus nearby Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
Schedule your free dog training consultation with a trainer. Jeremy and the team talk through your dog, your goals and what is not working, then recommend the right starting point.