Next Gen Aussies, Collies & Shepherds -

Ke'ana - Renee

Great place to board and train dogs! I've trained 2 dogs here and lemme tell you it's been an amazing life saver for one!

First off, lots of space for the dogs to actually run. There's an agility course with an attached run that you can go in one at a time and let your dogs stretch their legs. Around the course is a trail where you can walk your dogs while you wait. This has been super helpful before classes !

Now, my own personal experience: both trainers have helped with my dogs ! My service dog always had problems with an off leash recall when there were distractions nearby. Devon really helped us with off leash, so now I feel comfortable taking him out on trails to enjoy his break time when I don't need him to be 100% on service dog mode.
NOW, my other dog? He's blind with a history of abuse and major reactivity. I couldn't even trust him near my kids. With their help, he now has done a full 180! He wants to engage with the public , wants to make friends with other dogs, and LOVES being near my kids. Now it'll take time to get him to 100%, but if it wasn't for Next Gen, I might have had to rehome him. Which for this baby would have been a death sentence.

Thank you, guys ! You've helped our family so much !

Kim Galindo

After searching for a clean, knowledgeable of Australian Shepards training place. I came across Next Gen. It was a little drive from Concord area. Well worth the drive. Devon is very knowledgeable of this breed. She has a great team of people that have helped in the training. Highly recommend their boarding facility and training.

Dylan Blau

Summer Camp for Dogs and Dog Owners! Next Gen ACS is the future of dog training and boarding and they are located right here in the Bay Area!

Lauren Guevara

Our newly adopted 2 year old border collie, Buster, attended a 4 week board and train and LOVED his time at Next Gen ACS! We have seen a large change in his obedience and have learned the tools to deal with Busters reactivity. We enjoy having a safe place for him to be around dogs, practice agility and attend fun events and group classes with other dog lovers!

Paul Prieto

I want to express my appreciation for the exceptional team at NetGen ACS – they truly are amazing!

We initially enrolled our two dogs, Pam and Hughie, in a two-week board and training program last summer. Originally, we were focused on addressing Pam's aggressive behaviors, but during the evaluation, it became apparent that we lacked control over both dogs. Upon arrival, Pam and Hughie exhibited protective behaviors, lunging at trainers and barking aggressively. This was a clear sign that both dogs needed training.

Dylan Blau, who conducted our initial evaluation, became the trainer for both Pam and Hughie. Throughout the two weeks, Dylan and the team ensured our dogs received ample love and playtime between training sessions.

The initial days of Pam's training posed challenges, as she displayed aggression towards Dylan and anyone approaching her. However, by the end of the first week, significant progress was made, with Pam accepting treats from Dylan without aggression. Recognizing the need for my involvement, Dylan and I collaborated for the remainder of Pam's stay, focusing on leash control, placing, and attention redirection during our daily sessions.

Hughie's training, given his friendly personality, followed a different approach. His independence allowed for effective training by the staff, covering areas such as placing, responding to leash commands, and attention redirection.

Overall, the training experience for both dogs was positive. Dylan adeptly adjusted to their unique personalities, prioritizing their well-being. I highly recommend NetGen ACS for boarding, training, or socializing your dog. They conduct training sessions every weekend, providing a valuable opportunity for all dog owners to participate.

Photos of my dogs:

Pam Left, Hughie Right

Lia

This is a fantastic boarding and training facility. They treat your dog as their own. My (usually anxious) dog is always thrilled to arrive, and returns home happy and exhausted. Their facilities are clean, and unique - including an air conditioned boarding facility, outdoor runs and a huge field/agility course for the dogs to play in. Dylan is clearly very experienced with dogs - and often gives me small training tips which i appreciate - plus my dog loves him. Their own dogs are very well trained - and great examples of their process. I look forward to having my dog trained there as well.

Lily Ochs

Just relocated my dog to the Bay Area. I was interested in training options for my mini Aussie to continue working on his leash reactivity. Initially hopeful in Next Gen ACS since they specialize with Aussies and seemed to have stellar reviews on their website regarding progress with reactivity. However we will not be going with Next Gen ACS after a rude and condescending conversation over the phone with one of their trainers and digging a little deeper into reviews not posted on their website.

Kris Rivas

The only 5 star reviews are from the abusive and corrupt people running this excuse for a buisness. Dylan Blau has a history of rebranding and scamming people. He abused my dog at his old buisness and it took so much time and money to rehabilitate her. He never was a dog trainer and uses the animal platform to gain sympathy and trust. He is as evil as they come. Please do your research and stay away from him and his affiliation to ANY buisness.