About The Dog Savant

Aggression and behavior specialist in Anchorage

The Dog Savant is Brett Endes, an Anchorage canine behavior specialist who trains in clients' homes across Anchorage and the Mat-Su Valley. He cites 30 years of experience and more than 20,000 dogs, and specializes in aggression and reactivity, separation anxiety, puppy training and real-world obedience. His approach is balanced: "Structure and leadership first, not bribery with treats." It is rated 5.0 on Google.

Programs

Puppy Training (eight weeks to a year) covers basic commands, manners, bite inhibition, crate and housebreaking and socialization. Aggression and Reactivity addresses dog-to-dog reactivity, stranger aggression, resource guarding and fear-based aggression. Separation Anxiety uses place training, crate desensitization and structured departures. Leash Training covers loose leash mechanics, heel position and reactive leash recovery. Zoom and telephone sessions follow the same curriculum.

Prices

The first step is a 90-minute workshop for $295, in home or online, which applies toward any package. Six private sessions cost $1,495 and ten cost $1,995. Every package includes lifetime phone, text and email support and drop-in group classes at an Anchorage park.

Credentials

Brett holds a B.S. in Comparative Psychology, is a graduate of The Academy of K9 Education and an IACP Professional Member, and hosts The Untrainables and The Dog Savant Podcast.