Mitchell Adcock, the owner and head trainer at Xcaliber Dog Training, brings a background in military working dog handling and training. According to his site, he joined the Marine Corps at 17, served as a military police officer, and later trained military working dogs in Texas. He describes about a decade of experience working with owners on behavioral issues, aggression, and anxiety cases, and notes attending training workshops internationally covering hunting dogs, military dogs, and service animals.
The San Antonio business, co-founded with Raegan Adcock, describes its approach as "balanced training," combining accountability with positive reinforcement. Their board-and-train program houses dogs in a home-style setting with the trainers rather than kenneling them throughout the day. They state dogs receive structured social play, daily routines, and 24/7 camera monitoring, with kennel time limited to rest periods.
Program options span puppy foundations for dogs six months and under, behavior modification for anxiety and reactivity, and aggression rehabilitation for dogs showing aggression toward people or animals. Their advanced package includes e-collar training for off-leash reliability, while the top tier adds Canine Good Citizen test preparation and environmental exposure in places like airports and crowds. Graduates can attend free monthly group walks at a local park, which Xcaliber Dog Training describes as ongoing reinforcement for alumni.
