Hi, my name's Atheana, i am in charge around here. It's my job to make sure everything runs smoothly and to keep our pet people in line. There are moments when the puppies are actually better mannered. Here are several of the superb services that my academy offers. Boarding - A laid back country atmosphere with huge accommodating free run kennels to fit even the biggest of canine friends.
Reviews (10)
Michael Daniels
Jun 20, 2022
Nate Taylor
Feb 06, 2022
Martha is the Best at canine care. Her dogs are like an extension of your family. I don't know anyone else that I would rather do business with -she is professional on all levels. Looking for a great dog? ABLE K-9 ACADEMY it's more than a difference it is an experience. The female I purchased from Martha I found out at the Animal Hospital Southwest her reproductive system is abnormal she has no development of mammary tissues although Martha said in her health would not be an issue.
As I spoke to Martha on the phone she proclaimed she can't guarantee reproductive health. Please don't be a victim as I have become. I was offered another puppy for an unbelievable price yet why would I. Beware the FEMALE I PURCHASED FROM ABLE K9 CAN'T REPRODUCE. I WAS FIRST TOLD IT WAS A SILENT HEAT. I WASN'T TOLD AT THE PURCHASE OF THE ANIMAL THAT SHE MAY HAVE A SILENT HEAT OR NEVER COME INTO HEAT.I WHich is what happened, NO HEAT AT ALL.DONT LET THIS HAPPEN TO YOY!
As I spoke to Martha on the phone she proclaimed she can't guarantee reproductive health. Please don't be a victim as I have become. I was offered another puppy for an unbelievable price yet why would I. Beware the FEMALE I PURCHASED FROM ABLE K9 CAN'T REPRODUCE. I WAS FIRST TOLD IT WAS A SILENT HEAT. I WASN'T TOLD AT THE PURCHASE OF THE ANIMAL THAT SHE MAY HAVE A SILENT HEAT OR NEVER COME INTO HEAT.I WHich is what happened, NO HEAT AT ALL.DONT LET THIS HAPPEN TO YOY!
A. Baldwin
May 22, 2020
I see all of these negative reviews on here and other sites and it makes me wonder if we interacted with the same person. Martha was awesome. My baby Revan Lee Von Baldwin is perfect! Shes my first puppy, not my husbands as he only grew up around GS, and I cant wait to get another one! Shes has had no issues with anything outside of normal puppy stuff (ears and some lady parts stuff all cleared up after seeing the vet). But no worms or anything like that. Thank you for what you do Ms. Martha!
Amy C.
Dec 30, 2019
We bought a puppy here a while back she's an incredibly well rounded dog, When I visited there the dogs were not in kennels but in a family setting. It was a fenced in back yard very large and all of the dogs were clean and well fed. The puppy was purchased for my daughter but she's the whole family's dog and everybody loves her. She was very easy to train!
Risbert Risbert
May 01, 2019
Gaye T.
Feb 09, 2019
Our daughter, Kelsey, purchased a Shepherd from Martha about 9 years ago. His name is Dante. Dante has been such a wonderful addition to our family that we decided to add one to our home. So in 2014 we brought Vader home. We have been so blessed with him. He is such a smart and sweet dog. So much so that we are bringing another Shepherd home sometime in mid to late March.
His name will be Darth. Martha is always available if and when you need her or have questions. We contacted her because we realized that we had things to learn and felt like her experiences with Shepherds was the perfect place to go. So we brought Vader to Martha's place for 2 weeks of training. James is Martha's go to person and what she and James have done is absolutely amazing.
I so wish I had contacted her 3+ years ago. The training was and is top notch. I wrote to Martha to give her this update. I wanted to give you an update on Vader. Sunday we were out working on the chicken coop. Forrest and I were both in the coop and Vader was on the outside in our open yard. A neighbor came out with their 4 dogs. Normally Vader would take off and we would have to yell at him to come back and most of the time he wouldn't listen.
He loves to play with the dogs but he never listens when we tell him to come back or stay. Back to the story. the couple started to play ball with the 4 dogs and we told Vader to lay down and stay. He never once moved. Didn't even try to go over there. He just sat and watched We could not believe it. Then on another occasion I was taking him out to fetch the ball.
I did not have a leash on him. I told him heal over and over and he walked right beside me all the way down the hill into our yard. Never ever ever has anything like that happened. He normally would be jumping up and down trying to get the ball, etc. We are sooo happy with how things are going. We are still mastering the front door but it is so much better than it was.
This part is on us, not Vader. So we will have 3 of her dogs and won't ever go anywhere else. It is like he went past toddler over night. I cannot tell you what this process is worth. We will do the same with Darth when the time is right. You are welcome to contact me anytime. Gaye Lynn Trusty
His name will be Darth. Martha is always available if and when you need her or have questions. We contacted her because we realized that we had things to learn and felt like her experiences with Shepherds was the perfect place to go. So we brought Vader to Martha's place for 2 weeks of training. James is Martha's go to person and what she and James have done is absolutely amazing.
I so wish I had contacted her 3+ years ago. The training was and is top notch. I wrote to Martha to give her this update. I wanted to give you an update on Vader. Sunday we were out working on the chicken coop. Forrest and I were both in the coop and Vader was on the outside in our open yard. A neighbor came out with their 4 dogs. Normally Vader would take off and we would have to yell at him to come back and most of the time he wouldn't listen.
He loves to play with the dogs but he never listens when we tell him to come back or stay. Back to the story. the couple started to play ball with the 4 dogs and we told Vader to lay down and stay. He never once moved. Didn't even try to go over there. He just sat and watched We could not believe it. Then on another occasion I was taking him out to fetch the ball.
I did not have a leash on him. I told him heal over and over and he walked right beside me all the way down the hill into our yard. Never ever ever has anything like that happened. He normally would be jumping up and down trying to get the ball, etc. We are sooo happy with how things are going. We are still mastering the front door but it is so much better than it was.
This part is on us, not Vader. So we will have 3 of her dogs and won't ever go anywhere else. It is like he went past toddler over night. I cannot tell you what this process is worth. We will do the same with Darth when the time is right. You are welcome to contact me anytime. Gaye Lynn Trusty
C. P.
Dec 20, 2018
My puppy is growing from a playful, energetic companion to an undeniably loyal and protective member of my family. Thank you Martha for making my wishes come true! The love and care you put into your babies does not go unnoticed. I recommend all my friends in search of not just a 'dog', but a 'member of the family', to give you a call and make an appointment.
Destiny Womack
Mar 25, 2018
When we received our precious German Shepard puppy she was INFESTED with ticks. The whole drive home, we cuddled her and pulled ticks out. The next day we went to the vet and she was super anemic. We nursed her back to health and stayed on top of vaccines. She had outdoor allergies which is typical in some dogs. Well this month our sweet girl turned 2 years old and we had to put her down yesterday.
It all started with a bump in between her shoulder blades, then she could barely walk, then her right eye started turning blue and all the joy was stolen from our precious dog. After many trips to the vet and many tests, she was diagnosed with hip dysplasia. We were promised when we purchased her that both her parents showed no signs. Yesterday, our baby girl couldn't walk. Yep, that's right was paralyzed due to a genetic condition in her spine.
The entire 2 hours we were at the vet trying to figure out what to do was brutal. Basically, with how quickly this all took over, the outcome did not look good. Yesterday, we put our puppy that just turned 2, to sleep. Nothing in life prepares you for this, especially having to tell your kids. I was looking at the able k9 website ready to rip this place to shreds but it looks like she's doing that on her own with selling WHITE German Shepards.
Do your research folks, those puppies are super inbred and have tons of problems. When I was telling the vet about this "great" breeder and her white German Shepards, he almost fell over. Please save your money and your heart. While our puppy was the most precious and sweetest dog ever, I promise you don't want to be down the road we just went down. Save up some more, spend the extra money to purchase from a better breeder.
It all started with a bump in between her shoulder blades, then she could barely walk, then her right eye started turning blue and all the joy was stolen from our precious dog. After many trips to the vet and many tests, she was diagnosed with hip dysplasia. We were promised when we purchased her that both her parents showed no signs. Yesterday, our baby girl couldn't walk. Yep, that's right was paralyzed due to a genetic condition in her spine.
The entire 2 hours we were at the vet trying to figure out what to do was brutal. Basically, with how quickly this all took over, the outcome did not look good. Yesterday, we put our puppy that just turned 2, to sleep. Nothing in life prepares you for this, especially having to tell your kids. I was looking at the able k9 website ready to rip this place to shreds but it looks like she's doing that on her own with selling WHITE German Shepards.
Do your research folks, those puppies are super inbred and have tons of problems. When I was telling the vet about this "great" breeder and her white German Shepards, he almost fell over. Please save your money and your heart. While our puppy was the most precious and sweetest dog ever, I promise you don't want to be down the road we just went down. Save up some more, spend the extra money to purchase from a better breeder.
Susan Lee
Jan 25, 2018
I should have done more research. My GSD is only a year and we've had to go to the vet every other month due to multiple health issues since we got her. What we thought was a kennel cough may now be an issue with her heart or lungs. I've been in contact with the breeder several times but I've finally had enough. Do your research and do not purchase your GSD puppy here.
Although our little girl is a sweetheart, all the health issues she's having is unbearable to watch. It should have been a red flag when the breeder didn't show me her parents nor her siblings. The breeder promised to show the parents on day of pickup but that didn't happen. Please do your due diligence in researching reputable breeders that do not have mixed reviews.
Although our little girl is a sweetheart, all the health issues she's having is unbearable to watch. It should have been a red flag when the breeder didn't show me her parents nor her siblings. The breeder promised to show the parents on day of pickup but that didn't happen. Please do your due diligence in researching reputable breeders that do not have mixed reviews.
Mackenzie N.
Jul 12, 2014
I just got a German Shepherd puppy on July 9th at 8 weeks old and found a tick on her the day we came home, when I took her for her first check up on the 10th they found 12 more ticks plus a parasite known to puppies. The dog will be fine and there isn't anything fatal to the pup(surprisingly). The vet told us to take her home and bathe her and we found at least 8 more.
We spent $150 on medicine for the ticks and parasites. Let it be known that the dogs are kept outside in a uncontrolled shed. The puppies got no time for love, she rushed and was just in it for the money. I don't know about anyone else but I didn't think that spending $500 on a tick infested dog was right in any way and in the form she states no money is to be given back just credit to another tick infested dog. Its just inhumane on how she treats these puppies. A far warning to others looking for a German Shepherd
We spent $150 on medicine for the ticks and parasites. Let it be known that the dogs are kept outside in a uncontrolled shed. The puppies got no time for love, she rushed and was just in it for the money. I don't know about anyone else but I didn't think that spending $500 on a tick infested dog was right in any way and in the form she states no money is to be given back just credit to another tick infested dog. Its just inhumane on how she treats these puppies. A far warning to others looking for a German Shepherd
