“I adopted a shelter dog in November 2025, when she was 3 years old. She had been returned to the shelter at least once by an adoptive family and had been through other unknown traumas. As a result, she had multiple behavioral issues such as sensitivities to loud noises, jumping on people incessantly, bolting any chance she got, chasing cars and other animals, and being overall unruly on or off the leash. I tried everything I knew to do with no results. Training with Bailey at Clark ‘s Canine Training was a last-ditch effort before I had to make the difficult decision to return her to the shelter. My goals were to resolve the obedience issues, have a dog that was pleasant for me and others to be around and establish a peaceful owner/pet relationship. After eight weeks of in-person training it has happened. She is truly an obedient dog. She comes when I call. She stays close by when off leash. The change in overall behavior has been remarkable and in the course of training, a bond was created between us that did not exist before. I highly recommend Bailey to anyone who is looking for a good trainer who gets results.”
Training in Brandon at a glance
- Based just outside Brandon city limits in Rankin County
- Indoor training space, so heat and rain don't cancel lessons
- Free in-home evaluations, usually scheduled within the week
- Board and train dogs live in Bailey's Brandon home, not a kennel
- Public lessons at Brandon Park and dog-friendly stores in town
- In-home lessons Monday through Saturday, 8 AM to 6 PM
- No travel fee anywhere in Brandon
Why Brandon is different for us
Brandon is not just a town we drive to. It is where Bailey lives and trains. Board and train dogs spend their four to eight weeks in his home here, and their real-world practice happens on Brandon's streets, in its parks, and in its stores before they ever go home.
For Brandon families that means shorter waits for an evaluation, easy board and train drop-off and pickup, and lessons that can move from your living room to a public place in a few minutes.
An indoor training space in Brandon
Bailey now has a dedicated indoor training space on his property just outside Brandon. Lessons and board and train work keep going on the hottest summer afternoons and on rainy days instead of being rescheduled, and nervous or reactive dogs get a calm, controlled room to start in before training moves out into the real world.
What Brandon owners call about
Brandon calls cover the whole range: rescues on their last chance before going back to the shelter, dogs fighting other dogs in the house, puppies showing fear and aggression far too early, and young dogs with more energy than the family can handle. Many come in right after something has gone wrong, which is why the first visit always includes a safety and management plan, not just obedience.
Where We Train in Brandon
Bailey's indoor training space
A calm, controlled room on Bailey's property just outside Brandon. Nervous and reactive dogs start here before moving outside, and summer heat or rain doesn't cancel the lesson.
Brandon City Park
Behind the Brandon Library and next to the Police Department on West Government Street. Quiet enough for a dog's first public outing, with a short trail, a pond with waterfowl, and tennis courts for ball-distraction work.
Shiloh Park
A 111-acre park on Shiloh Road with walking trails, ballfields, and a splash pad. Busy evenings and weekends make it the next step up from Brandon City Park for loose-leash walking around families, strollers, and other dogs.
Pelahatchie Shore Park on the Reservoir
Open shoreline on the Ross Barnett Reservoir where leashed dogs can practice ignoring geese, boats, and wind. A real test for dogs with high prey drive.
Petsense on Crossgates Boulevard
A pet store that welcomes leashed dogs, so it's a good controlled spot for practicing calm behavior around other dogs, shoppers, and carts.
Brandon Dogs We've Worked With
A shelter dog on her last chance
Adopted at three after being returned to the shelter at least once, she was jumping on people, bolting, chasing cars and animals, and scared of loud noises. Training was her owner's last try before returning her. After eight weeks of in-person training she comes when called and stays close off leash.
A rescue fighting the other dogs
For three years she attacked the other dogs in her Brandon home, once sending one to the emergency vet, and medication had not fixed it. Six weeks of training took her off medication with only one minor incident in two months.
Tuck, aggression showing far too early
Tuck showed fear, reactivity, and aggression so young that his family was afraid to let the kids near him without heavy supervision. After board and train he meets strangers calmly, walks without pulling, no longer jumps or nips, and stays in his open kennel during dinner.
A young, extremely hyper dog
He jumped on everyone and barely listened. Over eight weeks of lessons the family learned to channel that energy, and by the end he was, in their words, a different dog.
Goose: potty training to off-leash
Goose was not listening, misbehaving, and struggling with potty training. By the end of the program his family could walk him without a leash and he came when called, and they are now using the same skills with their other two dogs.
What Brandon Families Say
“Our dog is a rescue and for 3 years she would bite and attack our other dogs, even sending one to the emergency vet. After one of her “episodes” we called Bailey and told him we were on the verge of giving her back to the rescue. We had tried meds and didn’t know what else to do. Bailey came and did an assessment and said she was resource guarding and needed a leader. Bailey worked with us and her for 6 weeks. We learned so much from him. Our dog went from being a dog on medication fighting with our other dogs once a week, to a dog on no medication and only a minor hiccup in two months. Since training she has continued to improve. We can’t recommend Bailey enough!”
“We are so thankful to have had Bailey train our Tuck pup! He was showing very concerning signs of aggression/fear/reactivity extremely early. We were constantly trying to appease him to get a bit of peace in our home & afraid to let our kids be around him without heavy supervision. Now our pup responds to commands, is able to meet strangers without going crazy, walks calmly beside us without leash pulling, doesn’t jump or nip, and even sits calmly in his kennel with the door open while we have dinner! Bailey also went the extra mile to be sure we knew that Tuck was well cared for while with him by sending weekly video updates & communicating quickly about anything we asked or needed to know. Great trainer that knows what he’s doing & has a passion for it!”
“Top notch experience from beginning to end. Bailey knew what he was doing, explained everything very thoroughly, and answered questions we didn’t even know to ask. When we started, our dog was young and extremely hyper. He jumped constantly on people, and didn’t listen to commands hardly at all. By the end of the 8 week training, he was a different dog. While still hyper, we learned to control that energy in a positive way, he learned what was expected of him, and we learned how to properly train him. He was much better behaved, and that was only after 10 weeks (we had to skip a couple sessions, which Bailey worked with us on, no problem). You can tell Bailey is passionate about what he does, and that shows in his training interactions with us and our dog. I would definitely recommend Clark’s training to friends and family!”
“Bailey was fantastic to work with. Very knowledgeable and explained everything up front. Far exceeded our expectations.”
“We recently completed an 8 week training course with Bailey at Clark’s K9 Training. It was worth every minute and every penny. Before we began training, our dog struggled with listening consistently, obeying commands, pulling on a leash, jumping on people, and had tons of energy. After training, our dog confidently knows and obeys commands such as sit, down, place, come and back. He also does not pull while walking and stays beside us, does not jump on people, and has a much calmer and confident demeanor. What we appreciated most was Bailey’s teaching style. He was very knowledgeable about dog training, but he had a way of not making things complicated and he always presented things in a clear and concise way. He explained the tasks and what we were learning in a way that just clicks and helps you understand not only what to do, but why you’re doing it which helps the information really stick. He was patient, answered every question, adapted to our specific needs, and made us and our dog comfortable every session. He would even stay until he felt the information and training for that day was completed, even if he had to stay longer than our designated time. You can tell he is truly passionate about dog training. Not only was the training good for our dog, but it was life-changing for us. We left each class feeling like we had learned something useful and could apply it at home. We also felt a different level of connection and respect with our dog as the classes progressed. We have seen a major improvement in our dog’s behavior and confidence. Before training, listening to commands felt like a suggestion to our dog, and now the commands are easy for him and give him confidence and connection to us. Bailey is knowledgeable, reliable, communicative, and effective. He wanted us and our dog to succeed and we are thankful for our experience with him. We highly recommend Bailey at Clark’s K9 Training.”
“Bailey was super helpful with training our dog Goose. Goose came into the training not listening, misbehaving, and really struggling to grasp potty training. We now have a very energetic pup that we can walk without a leash and will listen when recalled, among so many other great qualities! During the program, I have had the opportunity to learn how to build relationships and communication with Goose, that I am now implementing the training skills with my other two. Highly recommend!”
“Great service, quality care for our furry family member “Sage”. Care, compassion, understanding, and gentle approach to helping pet parents help their pet to understand. Would recommend to anyone.”
Dog Training in Brandon: Questions
Where in Brandon are you located?
Just outside the Brandon city limits in Rankin County. We are a by-appointment business without a public storefront, so the exact location is shared when you book a board and train drop-off. Evaluations and private lessons usually happen at your home.
How soon can you come out for an evaluation in Brandon?
Brandon is the quickest place for us to schedule because it is home base. Most evaluations can be set up within the week. Call or text 601-751-8840.
Can I visit my dog during board and train?
Board and train families get weekly progress videos, and the program ends with go-home lessons where you learn everything your dog learned. Ask at the evaluation about mid-program check-ins for your dog.
Programs available in Brandon
Nearby: Flowood, Pearl, Jackson. See the full service area.
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