Legend Acres - Dog and Horse Training Solutions - Surprise, AZ
At Legend Acres Dog and Horse Solutions, we pride ourselves on being an award-winning, veteran-owned business delivering exceptional pet services across the United States. With over a decade of experience, we are dedicated to providing affordable, kind, and evidence-based training solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of your beloved pets. Our comprehensive services include private in-home sessions, engaging group classes, and board and train dog training programs. We specialize in behavior modification, trick classes, therapy and service dog training, and even offer live interactive online sessions for your convenience. Our team of professionals is committed to helping pets of all ages and breeds thrive.
Our credentials speak for themselves, establishing our credibility as a trusted pet service provider. We are American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen Approved Evaluators (AKC CGC), American Red Cross Pet First Aid and CPR Certified, and Animal Behavior College Certified Dog Trainers (ABCDT), to name just a few. Our team also includes Certified Veterinary Technicians and CHA Certified Riding Instructors. We are bonded, insured, and actively participate in esteemed organizations such as the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) and the Pet Professional Guild (PPG). Whether you're seeking dog obedience training, canine fitness, or equine structural therapy, our certified experts are here to ensure exceptional care and results.
We understand that life can be unpredictable, which is why we offer flexible mobile services to accommodate your busy schedule. Our commitment to excellence and personalized care has earned us the trust of countless pet parents. Registration is now open for both online and in-person group classes, offering a variety of packages to fit any budget. Ready to get started? Book us through Petworks today and experience the unparalleled service that Legend Acres is known for!
- Licensed
- Certified
- Bonded
- Insured
- BBB Accredited
- Online Sessions
Pricing Packages
Schedule a Phone Call to learn more about Legend Acres Services and how we can help you with your dog or horse training needs!!! Make sure you have your phone on at the time of your scheduled call as one of our team admins will be calling you at the number that you provided.
Our tailored 1.5-hour Behavioral Sessions offer personalized solutions for dogs exhibiting resource guarding, fearful, reactive, or excitable behaviors, including those stemming from trauma or anxiety. Led by experienced trainers, these sessions are available both virtually and in-person, providing flexibility and accessibility. Through a holistic approach, we delve into the root causes of your dog's behavior and implement practical techniques to foster positive change. Whether your dog struggles with resource guarding, fearfulness, reactivity, or excessive excitability, our sessions are designed to empower both you and your furry friend towards a happier, more balanced life.
Join us for our comprehensive Legend Acres Fundamentals Course, a 6-week program that seamlessly blends basic obedience training with targeted behavioral solutions. Whether you're a new pet parent looking to establish a strong foundation or seeking to address specific behavior challenges, this course offers a holistic approach to canine training. Led by experienced trainers, sessions are available both virtually and in-person, providing flexibility to suit your schedule and preferences. Throughout the course, you'll learn essential obedience commands while also tackling issues such as resource guarding, fearfulness, reactivity, and excitable behaviors. Our goal is to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and techniques needed to foster a harmonious relationship with your canine companion and overcome behavioral obstacles. Join us on this transformative journey towards a happier, well-balanced life for you and your dog.
How do you serve precious pets?
- Dog Trainer
- Animal Behaviorist
- Puppy Trainer
- Dog Obedience Training
- K9 Training
- Service Dog Training
- Private Dog Training
- Dog Behaviorist
What training tools do you use?
- Back-clip Harness
- Barriers
- Clicker
- Head Collar
- Leash
- Long Line
- Martingale Collar
- Muzzle
- Praise/Affection
- Toys
- Treats
Which training type do you employ to encourage paw-sitive behaviors?
- Detection Dog Training
- Dog Agility Training
- Dog Obedience Training
- Dog Therapy Training
- Pet Behavior Modification
- Service Dog Training
What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?
- Dogs
- Horses
What licensing do you have?
- Business License
- Licensed Veterinary Technician
On a scale of snail to elephant, what size animals do you work with?
- 20-39 lbs
- 40-79 lbs
- 80+ lbs
- under 20 lbs
Pet Certifications
- American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen Approved Evaluator (AKC CGC)
- American Kennel Club Temperament Test (ATT) Certified
- American Red Cross Pet First Aid and CPR Certified
- Animal Behavior College Certified Dog Trainer (ABCDT)
- Balanced Equine Structural Therapy Certified (BEST)
- Certificate in Canine Studies (CCS)
- Certified Canine Fitness Trainer (CCFT)
- Certified Integrative Aromatherapist
- Certified Nose Work Instructor (CNWI)
- Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)
- CHA Certified Riding Instructor
- Fear Free Certified Professional
- FitPaws Master Trainer (FP-MT)
- The Family Dog Private Trainer Certified
Proud member of...
- American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)
- Animal Behavior Society (ABS)
- Pet Professional Guild (PPG)
Do you offer mobile services?
- Yes
Education
Kristi May MS, CVPM, LVMT, BSA, AHT, ABCDT, CHA Cert Riding Lesson Instructor, CHA EFM, Cert Equine Nutrition, Cert Animal Cognitive Behavior, AKC Fit Instructor, AKC Evaluator, Pet Partners Therapy Evaluator and Instructor, PPG Professional Instructor
Which part of the country do you serve pets?
Throughout the Unites States via online consultations, and locally Glendale, Peoria, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Avondale, Goodyear, Buckeye, Fountain Hills, Litchfield Park, El Mirage Arizona
What year did you begin serving pets?
2010
How did you hone your craft?
Education and over 15 years of application starting with Clinical Applications to teaching classes.
What tip would you give pet parents for working with animals that you've learned as a pro?
Work with the pet you have in front of you not the one you used to have or want to have.
What is one thing you want pet parents to know about you? It can be whatev-fur you'd like!
I have a passion for education and pets and this is how I make an impact in animal welfare.
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Customer Reviews
I am so grateful for Legend Acres. I rescued a 6 week old puppy and she's been training since she's 10 weeks old. Started in home training then moved to group training. My puppy is now turning 10 months old and is such a loving well behaved puppy. I learned so much about how to train my pup and myself. Their fear free force free approach is such a great way of training. I will recommend Legend Acres and Kristi May to anyone I know who needs a dog trainer. - Surprise, Arizona
- Rebecca RIf you need a good professional dog trainer, Legend Acres is the place. I adopted a male 6 year old German Shepherd and he is my first dog. I didn't have any knowledge about dog but my dog is a really difficult dog for the entry level dog handler for his rough past. I started working with Kristi for 7 months now. I just followed her curriculum and advice. I also sometime fascinated Dog trainer youtuber like dog daddy... Well She is the professional and give a realistic and suitable training tools. My dog changed a lot. Even my neighbors ask me how I trained him. - Surprise, AZ
- Heysun YLegend acres! Kirsti is so good she understands. Our dog knows how to train us to work with her. She has improved so much in six weeks. I’m so grateful. I highly recommend them.
- Loretta VLegend Acres training is so effective, and has made an incredible difference in my dog, and in my relationship with my dog. It has been a game changer in our lives, and I will be forever grateful. Kristi’s unique background and experience makes her training work wonders.
- Elizabeth JHow do you serve precious pets?
- Dog Trainer
- Animal Behaviorist
- Puppy Trainer
- Dog Obedience Training
- K9 Training
- Service Dog Training
- Private Dog Training
- Dog Behaviorist
What training tools do you use?
- Back-clip Harness
- Barriers
- Clicker
- Head Collar
- Leash
- Long Line
- Martingale Collar
- Muzzle
- Praise/Affection
- Toys
- Treats
Which training type do you employ to encourage paw-sitive behaviors?
- Detection Dog Training
- Dog Agility Training
- Dog Obedience Training
- Dog Therapy Training
- Pet Behavior Modification
- Service Dog Training
What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?
- Dogs
- Horses
What licensing do you have?
- Business License
- Licensed Veterinary Technician
On a scale of snail to elephant, what size animals do you work with?
- 20-39 lbs
- 40-79 lbs
- 80+ lbs
- under 20 lbs
Pet Certifications
- American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen Approved Evaluator (AKC CGC)
- American Kennel Club Temperament Test (ATT) Certified
- American Red Cross Pet First Aid and CPR Certified
- Animal Behavior College Certified Dog Trainer (ABCDT)
- Balanced Equine Structural Therapy Certified (BEST)
- Certificate in Canine Studies (CCS)
- Certified Canine Fitness Trainer (CCFT)
- Certified Integrative Aromatherapist
- Certified Nose Work Instructor (CNWI)
- Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)
- CHA Certified Riding Instructor
- Fear Free Certified Professional
- FitPaws Master Trainer (FP-MT)
- The Family Dog Private Trainer Certified
Proud member of...
- American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)
- Animal Behavior Society (ABS)
- Pet Professional Guild (PPG)
Do you offer mobile services?
- Yes
Education
Kristi May MS, CVPM, LVMT, BSA, AHT, ABCDT, CHA Cert Riding Lesson Instructor, CHA EFM, Cert Equine Nutrition, Cert Animal Cognitive Behavior, AKC Fit Instructor, AKC Evaluator, Pet Partners Therapy Evaluator and Instructor, PPG Professional Instructor
Which part of the country do you serve pets?
Throughout the Unites States via online consultations, and locally Glendale, Peoria, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Avondale, Goodyear, Buckeye, Fountain Hills, Litchfield Park, El Mirage Arizona
What year did you begin serving pets?
2010
How did you hone your craft?
Education and over 15 years of application starting with Clinical Applications to teaching classes.
What tip would you give pet parents for working with animals that you've learned as a pro?
Work with the pet you have in front of you not the one you used to have or want to have.
What is one thing you want pet parents to know about you? It can be whatev-fur you'd like!
I have a passion for education and pets and this is how I make an impact in animal welfare.
Customer Reviews
I am so grateful for Legend Acres. I rescued a 6 week old puppy and she's been training since she's 10 weeks old. Started in home training then moved to group training. My puppy is now turning 10 months old and is such a loving well behaved puppy. I learned so much about how to train my pup and myself. Their fear free force free approach is such a great way of training. I will recommend Legend Acres and Kristi May to anyone I know who needs a dog trainer. - Surprise, Arizona
- Rebecca RIf you need a good professional dog trainer, Legend Acres is the place. I adopted a male 6 year old German Shepherd and he is my first dog. I didn't have any knowledge about dog but my dog is a really difficult dog for the entry level dog handler for his rough past. I started working with Kristi for 7 months now. I just followed her curriculum and advice. I also sometime fascinated Dog trainer youtuber like dog daddy... Well She is the professional and give a realistic and suitable training tools. My dog changed a lot. Even my neighbors ask me how I trained him. - Surprise, AZ
- Heysun YLegend acres! Kirsti is so good she understands. Our dog knows how to train us to work with her. She has improved so much in six weeks. I’m so grateful. I highly recommend them.
- Loretta VLegend Acres training is so effective, and has made an incredible difference in my dog, and in my relationship with my dog. It has been a game changer in our lives, and I will be forever grateful. Kristi’s unique background and experience makes her training work wonders.
- Elizabeth J🐾 About Kristi May – Expert Mobile Dog Trainer based in Surprise, AZ
Kristi is a trusted professional dog trainer in Surprise, AZ, dedicated to helping dogs and their families build lasting, trusting relationships. With years of hands-on experience working with dogs of all sizes...from playful puppies to seasoned seniors, Kristi May uses positive, effective, science-informed techniques to make training enjoyable, rewarding, and results-driven for you and your dog.
🏙️ Personalized Training Right at Your Home
Living in a busy urban or suburban environment can bring unique challenges for dogs - distractions, new neighbors, and varying routines. Kristi May’s canine training services bring expert guidance directly to your door, providing flexible schedules, personalized attention, and safe, fun walks and training sessions for dogs of all energy levels.
🐶 Obedience & Manners – Teaching reliable commands and respectful behavior
📏 Leash & Walking Confidence – Ending pulling, lunging, and stress during walks
🧠 Behavior Modification – Addressing fear, anxiety, reactivity, or unwanted behaviors
🐾 Puppy Foundations - Socialization and good habit development from the start
❤️ Transforming Your Dog’s Life - and Yours
Training is about more than obedience. It’s about connection, trust, and confidence. When your dog understands expectations and communicates clearly, everyday life becomes calmer and more joyful. Imagine stress-free walks, confident greetings at home, and a deeper bond built on love, patience, and understanding. Kristi May is dedicated to helping you and your dog experience this transformation.
📘 Training Tools & Techniques
Kristi May uses customized, positive methods tailored to each dog’s needs:
🎯 Clicker or reward-based reinforcement
🦴 Treats, toys, and praise for motivation
🐾 Safe harnesses and leashes for structured practice
🧠 Behavior plans focused on sustainable, long-term results
These techniques strengthen good habits, reduce problem behaviors, and make training fun for your dog.
📌 Book a Session With Kristi May Today
Ready to see lasting results with your dog? Book a virtual or mobile dog training session with Kristi May in Surprise, Maricopa County, Phoenix, Glendale, Peoria, Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Avondale, Goodyear, AZ at your convenience.
Whether you’re tackling basic obedience, leash issues, or more complex behavioral concerns, expert guidance is just a click away. Explore verified reviews, request quotes, and start your journey toward a happier, more harmonious life with your four-legged companion!
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