Forging Reliable Dogs. Building Confident Handlers.

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Forged Canine Academy

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Forged Canine Academy provides results driven dog training built on clear communication, ethical methods, and practical real world application. Our approach focuses on helping dogs understand expectations in a fair, consistent, and humane way, creating lasting behavior change rather than short term compliance.

We work closely with owners to develop confident handling skills and a deeper understanding of canine behavior. Training is not limited to a controlled environment. We intentionally prepare dogs for the situations they encounter every day at home, in public spaces, and around real distractions. This ensures reliability, clarity, and trust between dog and handler.

At Forged Canine Academy, success is measured by more than obedience. We help build calm, reliable dogs that can settle at home, remain focused in public, and adapt appropriately to the world around them. Our goal is to strengthen the relationship between dogs and their owners, providing the structure, tools, and guidance needed for long term success and a higher quality of life for both.

Reliable Behavior in Real Life — For Everyday Families, Reactive Dogs, and Aspiring Service Teams.

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AKC S.T.A.R Puppy ✦ Puppy Training ✦ AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Training & Testing ✦ Basic Obedience ✦ Intermediate Obedience ✦ Advanced Obedience ✦ Behavior Support Services ✦ Lifestyle & Real World Training ✦ Family Dog Coaching ✦ Group Classes ✦ Private Lessons ✦

Training That Fits Your Life

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At Forged Canine Academy, we believe training should work in the real world, not just during a session. Training That Fits Your Life means your dog’s training is built around your daily routine, your home, and the situations you actually encounter.

We focus on practical skills, clear communication, and flexible training plans that integrate smoothly into everyday life. Instead of asking you to rearrange your schedule or adapt to a rigid program, we meet you where you are and create a plan that is realistic, effective, and sustainable.

Our goal is not perfection in a controlled environment, but calm, confident behavior in the moments that matter most to you.

MEET YOUR Trainer

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Eric Roberts is the founder and lead trainer of Forged Canine Academy, a veteran owned dog training business serving Dallas, Fort Worth, and the greater DFW area. He provides professional dog training built on structure, clarity, and trust, helping dog owners across North Texas achieve reliable, real world results through clear communication and ethical training methods.

The philosophy behind Forged Canine Academy centers on building dependable behavior through trust, consistency, and a practical understanding of canine behavior. Rather than relying on quick fixes or gimmicks, training focuses on long term success through obedience training, behavior modification, and clear handler education. A background as a military veteran influences this approach, reinforcing calm leadership, accountability, and consistency while maintaining compassion for both dogs and their owners.

As a Fear Free Certified dog trainer serving Dallas Fort Worth, emotional wellbeing remains a priority throughout every training program. Sessions are designed to reduce stress, build confidence, and strengthen trust, creating an effective and humane learning environment. Owners receive hands on coaching to become confident, capable handlers while their dogs develop skills for in home dog training, public manners, and real world reliability.

Professional credentials include graduation from the CATCH Canine Trainers Academy Master Program, active membership with the Association of Professional Dog Trainers International (APDT), and AKC approval as an evaluator for programs such as Canine Good Citizen training and STAR Puppy. Continued education ensures training methods remain aligned with current science based best practices.

This results driven training style blends modern, science informed techniques with practical application, ensuring dogs are not only responsive during training sessions but calm, reliable, and adaptable in daily life. Forged Canine Academy proudly serves dog owners throughout Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, Frisco, Denton, Little Elm, Prosper, and surrounding North Texas communities who are seeking professional dog training that delivers lasting behavior change.

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Forged Canine Academy

Training That Fits Your Life

MEET YOUR Trainer

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