Black Anchor K9
Top Pro
Specific behaviors to address
Responds in about 4 hours
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About
If your dog pulls on the leash, ignores commands, jumps on guests, or shows reactivity, we build reliable obedience you can trust at home and in public.
We specialize in real behavior change, not quick tricks. Our training is built on a proven military and working dog system designed to create clear communication, calm obedience, and reliable control in the real world.
We do not rely on treats alone or temporary management. We train dogs to understand what is expected and follow through under distraction. That is why our clients see results with aggression, reactivity, anxiety, leash pulling, and off leash obedience.
Every program is customized to the dog and the household. Owners are trained alongside the dog so results last after training ends. You get structure, accountability, and a clear plan instead of guesswork.
If you want a well behaved dog you can trust in public and at home, this is what we do.
Overview
Current Top Pro
Serves Windham, NH
Background checked
5 employees
2 years in business
Business hours
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Payment methods
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Top Pro status
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2025
2024
Services offered
Dog training package
Dog size
Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs)
Small (16 - 25 lbs)
Medium (26 - 40 lbs)
Large (41 - 70 lbs)
Dog training type
Private lessons
Board and train
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Exceptional 5.0
8 reviews
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Jax*
Jan 14, 2026
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From Google
Would highly recommend! Signed up for an eight class session and noticed a difference in my dogs manners/behavior after just the first training session. Eric does a great job meeting the dog where theyre at and offering guidance on how to get where youre trying to go depending on you/your familys needs. His suggestions were simple, yet highly effective. Theyve been easy to incorporate into our everyday life, no matter how busy we can get. Everyone who has watched my red fox lab through this process has commented on his progress and I feel much more confident as a dog handler after Erics feedback and following his example. Erics understanding of dogs and dog behavior is evident and I firmly believe he could help any dog or dog owner with any needs/concerns. Thank you, Eric!
Black Anchor K9's reply
Thank you for the review Jackie.
donna W.
Jan 14, 2026
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From Google
Eric West and his magic with dogs is phenomenal during his lessons. Many dog trainers can be good with dogs but have no people skills. Eric communicates and connects with dog parents during training sessions. Eric is a great dog trainer and a skilled teacher to dog parents.
Black Anchor K9's reply
Thank you so much Donna!
Kim S.
Jan 11, 2026
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From Google
Eric is helping me with my boxer mix that's afraid of her own shadow, so much so that she shakes every time we leave the house. He leads with patience and kindness and is willing to go the extra mile. He is helping me expose her to different situations to help increase her confidence, all the while staying in tune to how she's feeling and reacting. He has taught me a lot about handling a dog with high anxiety, and I learn something new from him every session. I would highly recommend him for any type of dog training.
Black Anchor K9's reply
Thank you for the review Kim!
Kathleen W.
Jan 11, 2026
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From Google
Eric has worked to help my dog respond to commands. She no longer jumps on everybody and is ready to move to the next steps of her training. Her next step is recall, but Eric seems confident that my dog will do well. His patience and kindness go a long way, allowing Callie to learn without being afraid.
Black Anchor K9's reply
Thank you for the review Kathleen. We’re excited to work with Callie on the next phase of her training
Jocelyn H.
Sep 1, 2026
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From Google
I do not say this lightly: working with Eric at Black Anchor K9 has been life-changing. Our 1.5 year old pup is the sweetest girl; cuddly, great temperament, amazing with kids, gentle with other dogs, however, she is also anxious, very sensitive, and willful. She historically has had a strong desire to bolt when outside and run away without coming back when called. Her prey drive is extremely high so getting her attention when she is in that mode was near-impossible. The most challenging issue with her training at home has been her low food-drive combined with her high anxiety during training; she is not motivated by food whatsoever if she feels even an inkling of stress which makes it very difficult to reward her. I never felt like our efforts were clicking with her and we felt training was moving at a snails pace. Our family needed the help of a professional. From the moment we first spoke with Eric, we could tell that he has an amazing wealth of knowledge about dogs, he understands what makes them tick and that, most importantly, he believes in training in a way that is fair to the dog. His background and extensive experience in military dog training was very appealing to us. We really value his no nonsense approach of setting boundaries that are very clear to our dog, combined with his sensitivity and compassion for our dog. After spending time with Eric over the course of a few training sessions, we started to build a great relationship with him and we gained an immense amount of respect for him and his methods. Our family decided that it would be best for our pup if we sent her to Eric for his board and train program. We had a really long list of things that we wanted him to work on with her - foremost being laying the groundwork for an ironclad recall, but also a long list of basic obedience work, in addition to getting her paired with a virtual fence to help protect her in our neighborhood. Eric over-delivered. Not only was he incredibly available, attentive and willing to explain everything in a way that really helped us to understand her behaviors and how to work with her, but he also genuinely cares about our dog, our family and the hurdles we have been trying to overcome. During her time with him, Eric regularly sent us updates, including photos and videos of her progress and communicated often. The board and train truly has changed our lives. Our dog has an incredible recall that she has not failed a single time (and she has now been challenged/proofed in very tempting conditions), she now has her Canine Good Citizen Certification and she is paired with a virtual fence around our yard for additional safety. It also feels as though she is closer to us than ever before. She is attentive and glued to us, wants to be around us when outside and no longer seems to have the desire to bolt away from us, even if she sees something shed like to chase. Eric has been amazing about following up with us and checking in on our progress, answering any questions and continuing to offer advice. I cant recommend Erics board and train program highly enough. Eric took in our dog as if she were one of the family. She hung out with his kids, went on excursions to help get her comfortable in a variety of situations and learned good behaviors from Erics very well-trained dog. We would make the decision to work with Eric again in a heartbeat - it was the best decision weve made for our dog and our family since she came into our lives.
Black Anchor K9's reply
Jocelyn, it is rewarding to hear how our board and train program transformed your pup. Eric truly enjoyed working with her to build that ironclad recall and improve her overall confidence.
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