As the world leader in pet education for over a decade, our award-winning training and behavior tools are developed by experts and performance tested by thousands of dogs at Starmark Animal Behavior Center.
Our Goal
As the facilitator of world-class education and training programs for dogs and professional dog trainers, we understand how dogs think, play, and learn—this hands-on knowledge makes our products unique. Our goal is simple: keeping pets happy in their homes by improving relationships with their owners.
Starmark Academy
Starmark Academy is the largest, most comprehensive training, behavior, and event center in the world. With a 100,000 square foot facility situated on 360 acres, we cater to everything from pets to pros. Our extensive staff of certified professional trainers and behavior specialists offers a wide array of techniques and specialties. Starmark Academy offers something for everyone, from the pet owner to the dog sports enthusiast; including training in basic companion obedience, solutions for common behavior problems, agility, police K-9, search and rescue, schutzhund, and more.
Our Facilities
Our 200-kennel boarding kennel features spacious climate controlled indoor/outdoor runs, play yards, beach club activity area with swimming pool, treats, massages, and more. Also onsite is a 2-mile professionally built nature trail, complete with various agility-style obstacles for dogs.
Keith Benson
Keith Benson is a certified professional dog trainer and animal behavior specialist with over 15 years of experience. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with continuing education in Animal Behavior. He is the President/COO of Triple Crown Dog Academy, Inc, which is one of the largest, most comprehensive training and behavior centers for dogs in the world. As President and Academy Director for Triple Crown’s School for Professional Dog Trainers, Keith oversees the school’s international curriculum and growth. The school attracts students from around the world seeking to learn the art and science behind a career as a professional dog trainer. Using client and behavioral research from these two corporations Keith helped found Starmark Pet Products, Inc., which designs award-winning training and behavior tools that are distributed in over 20 countries around the world. In addition to his executive role in these companies, Keith frequently provides media commentary and consulting for companies throughout the pet industry.
Rob Dunn
Rob is Vice President of Training for Triple Crown Dog Academy, Inc., and is a head instructor for Triple Crown Academy for Professional Dog Trainers, Inc. He has been with Triple Crown Dog Academy since its inception and is a Certified Professional Trainer. Rob has helped literally thousands of dogs and owners to reach their training goals. He has competed successfully in many areas of dog sports including AKC Obedience, and he has represented the United States in several World Championship Schutzhund events. Rob is also the head trainer for the Round Rock Police Department K-9 team. Rob instructs students in all areas of training while at Triple Crown Academy.
Jessy Gabriel
Jessy is Vice President of Training for Triple Crown Dog Academy, Inc., and is a head instructor for Triple Crown Academy for Professional Dog Trainers, Inc. She has been with Triple Crown Dog Academy since its inception and is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer. Jessy has trained thousands of dogs and owners through private lessons, group class and In Kennel Training to reach their training goals with their dogs. Jessy has successfully competed in many areas of dog sports including AKC Obedience, Agility and Schutzhund. She has trained and certified several police dogs. She has shown at Regionals, Nationals and represented the United States in WUSV World Schutzhund Championships as well as the FCI World Schutzhund Championships. Jessy is a Certified Professional Animal Care Specialist, she uses her knowledge and teaching skills to instruct students in all areas of training while at Triple Crown Academy.
Jerry Wolfe
Jerry Wolfe is owner and CEO of Starmark Academy, Triple Crown Dog Academy, Inc., and Triple Crown Academy. He is a certified training and behavior specialist with over 15 years training dogs, and many more in business. His vision has always been to have a world class training and behavior center for dogs, and to utilize that experience to develop unique pet products.
