Legend Acres

  • Legend Acres Academy

    Force-Free. Fear-Free. Science-Based Education for Dog Owners, Horse Enthusiasts, Service Dog Teams, Therapy Dog Handlers, and Animal-Assisted Service Professionals.

    At Legend Acres Academy, we strengthen the human-animal bond through behavior science, communication, confidence, and connection. Our self-paced online courses, live workshops, certifications, and continuing education programs help you build practical skills while creating lasting relationships with the animals in your life.


    Whether you are raising a puppy, preparing a therapy dog, training a service dog, developing horsemanship skills, or advancing your professional education, we provide a structured pathway for success.

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  • Legend Acres Academy

    Force-Free. Fear-Free. Science-Based Education for Dog Owners, Horse Enthusiasts, Service Dog Teams, Therapy Dog Handlers, and Animal-Assisted Service Professionals.

    At Legend Acres Academy, we strengthen the human-animal bond through behavior science, communication, confidence, and connection. Our self-paced online courses, live workshops, certifications, and continuing education programs help you build practical skills while creating lasting relationships with the animals in your life.


    Whether you are raising a puppy, preparing a therapy dog, training a service dog, developing horsemanship skills, or advancing your professional education, we provide a structured pathway for success.

    Browse Courses

  • Legend Acres Academy

    Force-Free. Fear-Free. Science-Based Education for Dog Owners, Horse Enthusiasts, Service Dog Teams, Therapy Dog Handlers, and Animal-Assisted Service Professionals.

    At Legend Acres Academy, we strengthen the human-animal bond through behavior science, communication, confidence, and connection. Our self-paced online courses, live workshops, certifications, and continuing education programs help you build practical skills while creating lasting relationships with the animals in your life.


    Whether you are raising a puppy, preparing a therapy dog, training a service dog, developing horsemanship skills, or advancing your professional education, we provide a structured pathway for success.

    Browse Courses

  • Legend Acres Academy

    Force-Free. Fear-Free. Science-Based Education for Dog Owners, Horse Enthusiasts, Service Dog Teams, Therapy Dog Handlers, and Animal-Assisted Service Professionals.

    At Legend Acres Academy, we strengthen the human-animal bond through behavior science, communication, confidence, and connection. Our self-paced online courses, live workshops, certifications, and continuing education programs help you build practical skills while creating lasting relationships with the animals in your life.


    Whether you are raising a puppy, preparing a therapy dog, training a service dog, developing horsemanship skills, or advancing your professional education, we provide a structured pathway for success.

    Browse Courses

  • Legend Acres Academy

    Force-Free. Fear-Free. Science-Based Education for Dog Owners, Horse Enthusiasts, Service Dog Teams, Therapy Dog Handlers, and Animal-Assisted Service Professionals.

    At Legend Acres Academy, we strengthen the human-animal bond through behavior science, communication, confidence, and connection. Our self-paced online courses, live workshops, certifications, and continuing education programs help you build practical skills while creating lasting relationships with the animals in your life.


    Whether you are raising a puppy, preparing a therapy dog, training a service dog, developing horsemanship skills, or advancing your professional education, we provide a structured pathway for success.

    Browse Courses

Featured Course

Choose Your Learning Path

Prepare for Pet Partners registration and community volunteer work.

Therapy Dog Training

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Develop reliable public access skills and task training foundations.

Service Dog Training

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Learn horse behavior, groundwork, riding, and relationship-centered horsemanship.

Horsemanship & Riding

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Meet Your Instructor

Kristi May, MS, CVPM, LVMT, BSA, AHT, ABCDT, is the Founder of Legend Acres and a nationally recognized educator, author, public speaker, certified riding instructor, animal behavior specialist, and veteran entrepreneur.
​Her work combines behavior science, positive reinforcement training, cognitive enrichment, and trauma-informed education to help people and animals thrive together.

Kristi has been recognized as:

• Arizona Vetrepreneur of the Year 2026

• BBB Torch Award for Ethics Finalist 2025

• Best Dog Trainer Winner 2020-2026

• Equestrian Training Provider of the Year 2026

• Featured on FOX 10 Phoenix 2025

• Featured on Operation CEO 2026 - Coming Soon

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Real Students. 
​Real Progress.

Thousands of students have used Legend Acres programs to improve communication, confidence, behavior, safety, and partnership with their dogs and horses.


From first-time puppy owners to service dog handlers, therapy teams, riders, and trainers, our programs are designed to meet you where you are and help you reach your goals.

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Learning Beyond the Classroom
Online is not going it alone
Communication is key in understanding
Legend Acres Academy 
​Force-Free • Fear-Free • Science-Based Education 
​Serving students worldwide through online education, live workshops, and professional development programs. 
​📍 Surprise, Arizona 📞 931-516-3064 📧 info@legend-acres.com
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Legend Acres Academy

Force-Free • Fear-Free • Science-Based Education

Serving students worldwide through online education, live workshops, and professional development programs.

📍 Surprise, Arizona

📞 931-516-3064

📧 info@legend-acres.com

www.Legend-Acres.com