Professional dog training that actually lasts.
Board and train, 1-on-1 sessions, emotional support, and therapy dog programs — built on 20+ years of experience and backed by free lifetime tune-up support.
- Years training
- 20+
- Board & train
- 49 days
- Tune-ups
- Lifetime
- Service area
- Gulf Coast
The Mississippi Gulf Coast's trusted dog trainers for over 20 years.
Ace's Dog Academy is a professional dog training facility in Kiln, Mississippi, serving Hancock County and the entire Mississippi Gulf Coast for over two decades. We specialize in board and train obedience, 1-on-1 hands-on training, emotional support dog development, and therapy dog certification. Whether you need a Labrador with bulletproof off-leash recall, a Doodle that stops pulling on the leash, or a calm, focused emotional support companion, we have a program built specifically for that goal.
Our roots are in working dogs. Our sister company, Ace's Retrievers, has been breeding and training championship-caliber retrievers for decades — and that experience with high-drive working breeds shapes everything we do.
Real video updates throughout your dog's program — never staged marketing footage.
Free lifetime tune-up sessions keep your dog's obedience sharp for years to come.
Who we serve
Clients drive in from across Mississippi and the Gulf region — Kiln, Bay St. Louis, Waveland, Diamondhead, Pass Christian, Long Beach, Gulfport, Biloxi, Ocean Springs, Picayune, and beyond. Many also come from Slidell and the New Orleans area in Louisiana, and from the Mobile area in Alabama.
See all service areasBuilt on trust. Reinforced through repetition. Designed to last a lifetime.
Positive Repetition
Thoughtful, positive repetition builds real muscle memory — so good behavior becomes your dog's natural habit, not something they have to think about.
Lasting Results
Quick fixes fade. Lasting obedience requires consistent practice, a trusting bond, and reward-focused methods that work with your dog's physiology.
Personalized Training
We shape confident behaviors first, then hand the reins to you. You'll learn to read your dog's body language, give clear commands, and handle distractions with ease.
Lifelong Partnership
The result: a reliably well-mannered dog who listens instinctively — and an empowered owner who genuinely enjoys the lifelong bond you share.
Four programs. One proven foundation.
Every program builds from the same balanced training fundamentals. Pick the path that fits your dog, your goals, and your schedule.
Board & Train
Your dog lives at our facility and learns reliable obedience from the ground up — sit, down, place, heel, recall, and rock-solid off-leash work around real-world distractions.
1-on-1 Sessions
Bring your dog to our Kiln facility for structured sessions, then do daily homework at home. Same proven techniques as board and train, more affordable, more involvement.
Emotional Support Dog
Built for owners who need their dog to remain attuned and grounded during anxiety, panic, or overwhelm — at home and in public.
Therapy Dog
Prepares dog/handler teams to provide comfort to patients, students, and residents in approved community settings across the Gulf Coast.
Most trainers send your dog home and disappear. We don't.
Free Lifetime Tune-Ups
Every program graduate gets free 1-on-1 tune-up and problem-solving sessions for the lifetime of their dog. Forever.
Honest Video Updates
Real progress reports throughout the program — not staged marketing footage.
Required Owner Sessions
We won't send your dog home until you've trained alongside us. Multiple handler sessions are built into every program.
Tune-Ups During Boarding
Boarding your dog with us? We'll keep their obedience sharp while they're here.
Continued Support
Issues at home after training? Get on a call with us. We don't disappear when the program ends.
Real-World Distractions
We finish every program off-lead around small animals, other dogs, and real-life chaos — so the training holds up everywhere.
See the dogs we've trained.
Browse our directory of current and past students — real dogs, real families, real results from across the Gulf Coast.
Frequently asked questions
Answers to the most common questions we get from dog owners across the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
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Kiln, MS 39556