Our Legacy of Excellence in Canine Training
Since opening our first canine facility in 1986, our family has been dedicated to raising the standard for working dogs. Driven by passion and determination, we have built a thriving business, training over 15,000 dogs to date. Our love for dogs and commitment to excellence remain the cornerstone of our success, ensuring that every dog trained by us meets the highest standards.
A Team United by Passion and Expertise
We believe in the power of teamwork. Our team is composed of highly skilled and experienced K9 professionals who share a profound love for dogs and a passion for training. Each staff member is extensively trained in our unique methods and philosophy, ensuring a consistent and effective approach to every dog we work with. We take immense pride in the daily efforts of our team to place exceptional working dogs with our clients.
Fully Trained Dogs, Ready to Assist
A fully trained dog from our program provides immediate assistance and support. Each dog is carefully selected, tested, and trained by our professional trainers from an early age. This rigorous preparation ensures they excel in their designated roles, significantly reducing the risk of failure.
Acquiring and training a dog independently is a time-intensive process with no guarantee of success. Our program offers a simpler alternative: professionally trained dogs ready to seamlessly integrate into your life and meet your specific needs.
Comprehensive Training and Preparation
All of our dogs complete extensive off-leash training to ensure they respond promptly and reliably to verbal commands. Each dog undergoes a minimum of 12 months of training and socialization, with most receiving 18–24 months of preparation. This thorough training ensures they are well-equipped to handle everyday challenges and join you on life’s daily adventures.
Custom Training Tailored to Your Needs
Once you complete the application process and commit to adopting a dog, we begin the final phase of training customized specifically for you. This includes personalized Therapy Dog, Emotional Support Animal (ESA), or Service Dog training.
We refer to this final phase as custom TASK training because it is tailored to the unique ways the dog will assist you. While foundational task training is introduced to every dog, the specialized training is only finalized once we understand your specific needs. This ensures the dog’s skills are aligned with your requirements and fully prepares them to support you in real-world scenarios.
By adopting a dog from our program, you gain a trusted, professionally trained companion ready to enhance your life and meet your needs with confidence and reliability.
I can’t say enough about the incredible experience I’ve had with Zachary and the entire team at TZ Performance K9’s. From the very first conversation, they were professional, responsive, and deeply committed to matching me with the right service dog. I came from out of state, and they made what could have been a complicated process incredibly smooth and stress-free. They worked around my schedule, kept communication clear and consistent, and truly made me feel supported every step of the way.
Now, almost two months later, I’m living a life I never thought possible thanks to Bravo, my amazing black lab. Bravo is trained for epilepsy assistance, and he has already proven his worth in several successful episodes. He instinctively guides me to safety, cushions me to prevent injury, and continues to grow more in tune with me every day.
He’s not just a service dog—he’s my partner in independence. Before Bravo, I needed constant supervision. Now, I have the freedom to live an active, engaged life on my own terms. Whether it’s folding laundry or being out in public, Bravo is right there with me. He can accompany me into a grocery store, stay in a perfect off-leash heel behind the cart, and even drop into a down position as I shop. His level of obedience and discipline is incredible—and it’s all thanks to the expert training he received from TZ Performance K9’s.
I am beyond grateful to Zachary and his trainers (who I thank truly!). They changed my life, and I wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone in need of a service dog. Their dedication, professionalism, and care are unmatched.
We are beyond grateful for the amazing support we received from Zac and the entire team at TZ Performance K9s. From day one, Zachary and John were incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring. They took the time to understand our family’s unique needs and matched us with the perfect autism service dog, Yogi.
Yogi has been living with us for almost two months now, and he’s already made a huge difference in our daughter Chloe’s life. He’s gentle, loving, and so in tune with her needs. One of the things we appreciate most is how the team customized specific task training tailored to Chloe — everything from safety support to emotional regulation. Watching their bond grow has been truly heartwarming. TZ Performance K9s goes above and beyond. We always felt supported through every step of the process. John has been an absolute rockstar—his patience, kindness, and expertise made the transition smooth and stress-free.
Thank you for changing our lives in the best possible way!
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