K9 Academy Dog Training Center

Promoted destructive abusive dog behaviors within their dog communities. The “trainers” don’t know how to be pack leaders. Terrible content they should be ashamed of. More concerned with the views and filming rather than the good experience of the dog. More...

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Exceptional customer service. Super happy with my first online order.

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Website says open. Nobody picks up the phone. Drive there 45 mins each way. Nobody there. Get a text 2 hours later....."is this about dog training? ". Didn't even take the time to listen to my voicemail. Never again. More...

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Great place for training, daycare for your dog!

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I trained my two dogs a few years ago with Juliet. I felt like a lot of the comments she made about my dogs were in called for. She laughed at my oldest and said “he is so fat, look at his head and body”. Step one is respect and this woman seemed to lack that. We definitely didn’t feel encouraged or supported after that. There are ways to give advice, but the way she went about it was so awful. She also comes off as emotionless, which is great for dogs I guess but not humans. Letting a stranger into your home to train your animals (family) isn’t easy and sometimes just not worth it. Better off finding another company! Just posting this years later as someone else had me ruined a poor experience with Juliet and I felt the need to share my experience with others if it helps them! Maybe some people training would help. Edit: the owners are now claiming it is not them and asking me to remove my post while insulting me in their response. That’s comical. I’m certain the 1 star reviews are legit. This many of us aren’t getting it wrong and in the off chance we are, YOU need to fix your business profile. Poor attitude from owners/leadership. My review will therefore remain. Hope that helps! More...

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I originally left them a bad review. Needless to say I was a little frustrated in the moment and probably should have waited and gave them more time to contact me. Because when they did I felt bad. They were exceptionally polite and extremely helpful and more than willing to fix the problem. When I first called I got an answering machine left a message. They tried to call me back very promptly and I didn’t answer so they left me a message plus sent me a text. They were very persistent in making sure they fixed the problem. So I was very happy to change my review to a positive one and would recommend them to anyone in the future. Great bunch of people with a solid work ethic. Thanks again K9 ACADEMY FOR EVERYTHING. More...

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We had a wonderful experience with K9 Academy while training our first dog, Teddy. From the very beginning, Rosa, Anesh, and their team made us feel supported and confident as new dog owners. They helped Teddy learn to walk on leash calmly, which has been a game changer—our young kids can now take him on walks with confidence and ease. Even though Teddy picked up the training quickly and was showing great behavior from the second day, the K9 Academy team continued to check in with us about his behavior at home. They provided thoughtful guidance and practical tips to ensure we could lead Teddy effectively beyond the structured training sessions. We are very grateful for their expertise, professionalism, and ongoing support. K9 Academy has not only helped Teddy thrive but has also given our family the tools to enjoy life with him to the fullest. Highly recommended! More...

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My 4.5-year-old Mini Goldendoodle was not reliable, he only listened if there was a treat involved, had poor recall, was reactive to other dogs while on leash, anxious, and showed signs of resource guarding. After spending one month in the board and train program, he came home a completely different dog, calmer, happier, and so much more confident. He now listens to all commands, is no longer reactive, and consistently looks to me for direction. Anesh and his amazing team are true professionals and passionate dog lovers. They took the time to understand my dog as an individual, and their care and commitment made all the difference. I will always be grateful to them and I highly recommend them! More...

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I purchased an e-collar from K9 Academy and I had to return it for reasons not related to K9 Academy. Regardless. Anesh was great, replied when he was able to and always polite and courteous, he has met all the customer service check marks for satisfaction. Thanks

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Anesh and the K9 team were amazing to work with. We did the Level 1 & 2 obedience courses with our Australian Sheppard (Joey) and it has completely changed our lives with our dog. We signed up for these courses because Joey would pull while walking on leash and we had zero confidence in his recall when there were distractions. After the first training session his on leash walking improved immediately and was further improved after each session. Throughout the level 2 class we were taught how to properly use an e-collar and Joey learned what a correction with the e-collar meant. Now we fully trust him off leash, even with lots of dogs around and other distractions. Most of our walks now involve periods of Joey being off leash, and we live downtown Toronto with parks that are very busy. The training was worth very penny and I would highly recommend them to anyone. Our specific goals from the training were exceeded and Joey's overall behavior is much better. More...

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Outstanding puppy and obedience class. Anesh is so helpful. Also you can start early on in puppy life so they quickly learn to socialize and how to behave.

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Truly the best!!!! We took our Doberman to another training facility prior to coming to K9 and was not impressed. A neighbour told us about K9 academy and it was the best decision we’ve ever made! The staff are so knowledgeable and are so nice and fun to be around! My Doberman is so amazing in and out of the house now! Plus they do such fun photoshoots at daycare! I wish giving 6 stars was an option! More...

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There is truly no one better than K9 Academy. Their obedience classes changed my dogs behaviour (I have a Doberman), and he is such an incredibly trained dog, all thanks to them. I went to another trainer before, and there is just no comparing. Don’t waste your time looking elsewhere or for a cheaper company. K9 Academy is the best. Their training, their daycare, their boarding. Every service is incredible. They have the best group of trainers ever, and seriously I cannot rave about them enough. 1000/10 recommend. More...

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K9 has really helped my dog with reactivity issues. My dog is now much more obedient and I trust him so much more walking off leash. Thank you to Anesh and his amazing team! 👏 More...

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Best decision I ever made for myself and Akira. Complete both Level 1 and Level 2 obedience training group class. Anesh is amazing as well as all the other trainers. I am now 100% confident with my dog being off leash after completing Level 2. My dogs recall is now solid! Thanks K9 Academy !! They really set up your dog for success! 10/10 recommend More...

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The trainers at K9 have just been phenomenal and super professional with my 2 reactive Jindo mixes. Especially Sophie, whom did most of my 8 private sessions. We were able to get my dogs to walk without pulling after 2 sessions and that made my daily walks with them so much more stress-free and enjoyable (for me and the pups). Since my training ended, I am now able to enjoy hiking off leash with 100% recall with my dogs, something I never dreamed of doing since both my dogs were flight risks when I adopted them. K9 educated me with the right steps and gave me confidence to change my attitude towards my dogs. I would highly recommend K9 to anyone who has reactive dogs or behaviour issues, your life and your pup's life will change drastically, for the better of course!! Thank you K9!!! More...

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If I could rate lower, I would. While reading through their website, I noticed they state: “Just as our training methods can differ, so too can our use of tools. Our trainers will only enlist the aid of training tools if they believe the dog will benefit and improve with their support.” However, once I arrived at class, I quickly learned that prong collars are not optional—they are required to participate in the program. While I am not against the use of training tools when used appropriately, I do have serious concerns about how they are applied at this facility. My dog was not given any time to adjust or be desensitized to the prong collar (fortunately, I had already taken the time to introduce it properly myself). Despite that, the trainers began using harsh corrections immediately. On several occasions, I witnessed dogs yelping in pain from corrections given by the trainer, including my own dog. When I tried to explain my dog’s training background and specific needs (he is a capable service dog in training who was attending the class solely to practice engagement around other dogs), my input was dismissed. I was told that unless I continued with their program, my dog would fail. Additionally, I observed prong collars being used on puppies in their puppy classes. It is widely advised not to use prong collars on puppies under 6 months of age, as this can cause harm to their developing neck and trachea. I would recommend saving your money and seeking out a legitimate balanced trainer who prioritizes proper tool introduction, individual dog needs, and ethical handling. More...

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Outstanding board and train by professionals who care. The follow up is terrific as well. Our bully stayed with K9 for a month. She and all of us learned so much. I can not say much more than I highly recommend K9. Thank you. More...

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Our mini Aussie Shepherd puppy had reactivity problems essentially lunging and barking at everything; dogs, people, leaves. She knew her commands and wasn’t aggressive but we struggled to get her to listen or contain her vocal excitement when we were outside. Going through level 1 & 2 was literally life changing. Now at 1 year old she is non-reactive, can be fully off leash and has complete freedom on her walks with perfect recall. Prong and e-collar training can be intimidating but she used to run away from her harness and now she’ll gladly put her prong/e-collar on. We rarely have to correct her because the consistency and accuracy of this training is unmatched. Anesh and team do a phenomenal job of teaching you how your dog thinks even down to the breed, how to use the tools correctly and communicate to make the experience positive for your dog and yourself. Not only is Sadie smiling on our walks but now we all are. We get constant compliments on her training. If you’re even thinking about signing up don’t hesitate! More...

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Anesh and his team at K9 Academy are great. They’re patient and effective with all types of dogs, and their approach works well. I noticed a big improvement after our 6-week beginner course (my dog is generally quite nervous, but I found it helped his confidence a lot and gave me the tools to keep working on it on my own). Looking forward to returning for the intermediate level! More...

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Training for the dog and more importantly, the owner.

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K9 Academy has changed our lives! Our 4 year old cockapoo has always been anxious, but after we relocated to Toronto, his anxiety was out of control. We weren't able to leave him alone at home, he was constantly anxious and activated. I did extensive research on the best board and train programs to give him the restart he deserves and found K9 Academy. Anesh and his team truly changed our lives. After 4 weeks in the board and train program, our dog is a much happier version of himself. He still has his adorable personality, but the structure K9 Academy brought to his life really helped to tone down his anxiety. He is a much calmer and happier version of himself. His obedience is very impressive. He is now walking at heel, is crate trained and has learned many very helpful commands. Situations that we would avoid as they brought high anxiety and frustration are now enjoyable experiences. Throughout the program, we received weekly updates with beautiful pictures to keep us informed on his progress. The two in person training sessions were also incredibly helpful to teach us how to upkeep his training. Overall, we truly believe that it was the best investment we could do to ensure our dog was a happier version of himself, which has improved our family's life as a whole. Thank you to Anesh and the trainers! Annie and Sam More...

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Outstanding Experience with K9 Academy Dog Training Center! We’ve been meaning to share our experience with K9 Academy, and we couldn’t be more thrilled with the results. We have a one-and-a-half-year-old Doberman Pinscher who, admittedly, has been quite a challenge for us. After trying various obedience schools in our area without much success, we were referred to K9 Academy. Although traveling from Barrie to Toronto was a bit of a trek, we can confidently say it has been more than worth it. Since working with K9 Academy, our Doberman has transformed into a well-behaved and obedient dog. She’s now a pleasure to take on walks, and we’ve gained the confidence to continue her training ourselves. We utilized several of K9 Academy’s services, including private training sessions with Sophie, group classes, and various workshops. Every session left us feeling equipped and empowered to train her correctly and the results are incredible. The entire team at K9 Academy is incredibly helpful, experienced, and committed to providing valuable feedback. We are so grateful for the positive impact K9 Academy has had on our dog’s behavior and our confidence as dog owners. Their methods work and we highly recommend them to everyone. More...

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Finally my search for dog trainer ends. I have tried when hounds fly and some other private trainers. I have been training my dog arlo he is a poodle and is high energy. He was getting better as he was maturing but my ultimate goal was reliability. Ecollar and prong might look scary but what aneesh and team showed was exceptional. Take an example of this positive reinforcement wont work always. You take your dog out and call to give a treat and one day there a squirrel he runs to catch on the road. He doesnt give a f about your treat then this is were ecollar comes in. Generally if you go read dogs have very high pain tolerance more than humans and ecollar is i tried it on myself and felt tingled. And yes i believe that ecollar is a solid tap on shoulder for dog to listen when they are zoned out. K9 Academy does this in layered fashion over few weeks not like overnight your dog will be off leash reliable. Thanks Aneesh and team More...

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I was so overwhelmed when my young dog started reacting to kids and scooters and bikes and K9 Academy helped with all of these issues. Through both private and group lessons my highly reactive dog is now able to go on walks without a leash on and I have full control. Sophie was an incredible teacher and gave me the confidence to train my dog. I would recommend them to anyone who is struggling with a reactive dog. More...

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I took my golden retriever Daisy to K9 Academy and it was the best decision I could have made! They are immensely knowledgeable and made a difficult transition to dog life SO much easier. Daisy is now 9.5 months and everyone we meet comments how well behaved she is. Thank you for guiding me when I felt SO lost!!! Cannot wait to continue working with you guys. More...

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They call you very early, not cool. The briefing is only 5 mins. So come like 10 mins before

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I can’t say enough good things about this place! All of the trainers are so friendly and knowledgeable. We did the 4 week board and train with our dog and couldn’t be happier!

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Gus loves going to K9 daycare and their training and socialization sessions are so helpful. He waits excitedly by the door every time he knows we are going - he loves it!

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**EDIT** It's been 2 years since we took their Reactivity & Aggression Course, and we've maintained some of their "touch up" courses since then. Willy has come such a long way! He has clear boundaries and expectations and lots of love. We're not anxious anymore and it's truly thanks to Anesh and Cass and the whole team at K9! Anesh and Cass helped us to transform our relationship with Willy (our rescue from Mexico). Willy developed behavioural issues, predominantly reactivity, about 8 months into our time with him. The issues only got more and more severe and we tried many different routes to train him. Unfortunately, we experienced quite a bit of stigma around this with other trainers: the use of a prong collar or any tools that helped us clearly communicate with Willy were judged or all-out banned, and the "solutions" offered in return were very expensive behavioural assessments to tell us what we already knew. Enter K9 Reactivity/Aggression Training: It was the first time we ever felt heard in a training class. Cass and Anesh respected Willy's boundaries and helped clarify for us any of our questions that we felt we could not ask at other training facilities. They helped us breakdown Willy's behaviour into manageable chunks and gave us tools and language to address each component. Anyone with a reactive dog knows how debilitating it can be to have the thing you love most in this world cause you so much stress. We're still working on our relationship with Willy. Learning to trust him around other people. Our close family and friends say Willy is like a completely different dog now. Which is rewarding within itself - when you're in the middle of it - the changes feel long and drawn out, and sometimes you're not sure they're even happening. Attaching some cutie patootie photos of him for reference. Three big cheers to Cass and Anesh and the whole team at K9 Academy! Much much love to you! More...

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I cannot express enough how much we have enjoyed working with K9 Academy. Anesh is so dedicated and passionate about his work and it provided us a world of comfort with our very boisterous untrained adopted male boxer. We were really struggling and this group got us through it. I can honestly say we would not be where we are today without them. More...

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The team is absolutely great. We have a german shepherd/cane corso mix that began to show reactivity towards other dogs and was slowly starting to become reactive to people as well. As a 5ft woman, i started to become fearful and stopped taking her out on public walks out of fear. We were extremely skeptical when they said they'll fix her leash training on day 1. WE WERE SHOCKED BEYOND BELIEF THAT THAT WAS THE TRUTH. They communicated with our dog so effectively and now has a better understanding when we try to correct her. We later did 1 group workshop with other reactive dogs - the practices we were doing while exposing my dog to a lot of other dogs was incredible and worth the investment. Despite all the YouTube and google research we were doing and implementing these recommended practices, we learned through their team that our approach was absolutely wrong with our breed of dog. We still have 2 remaining sessions in our package, but our dog has been so great we don't see the point of going back -perhaps later in the year as a refresher. I now happily take my dog out on public walks with complete control and confidence. More...

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My husband and I adopted through Save our Scruff and were eager to enroll him into training to ensure we were all set up for success. We started with K9 Academy's Level 1 class and loved it so much we continued with Level 2. Our dog has mastered many critical skills and we also feel more confident in training him and leveraging various tools to help us do so. We are leaving with a confident and trustworthy dog, both on and off leash. More...

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We started working with Anesh and Sophie after our recently adopted rescue beagle and our springer spaniel were not getting along (both female adults). By the time we started training, it had gotten so bad that blood had been drawn in fights and our beagle would bark at our other dog every time she saw her. They couldn’t be together unless they were both on leash and interactions were very stressful. We did 8 sessions of private training and have seen so much progress in just a few months. Our dogs can now roam freely in the house and are even becoming friendly with each other, so much so that they recently cuddled up together in the same dog bed. We are now better equipped with the knowledge and tools to help prevent and manage negative interactions between them, and our beagle becoming off-leash trained allows them to continue strengthening their bond and have fun together outside. The training has also helped greatly with our beagle’s separation anxiety. We can’t thank Anesh and Sophie enough. They were fantastic to work with and always went above and beyond to help us get as much out of the training as possible. We highly recommend Anesh and his team and are happy to be part of the K9 Academy community! More...

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I can’t count the number of times someone has said that Linus is the best behaved dog they’ve ever seen. From strangers at the park to friends who knew him before his training, I’m happy to credit Anesh and Cass from K9 every time. I once had an overexcitable sneaky doodle who pushed boundaries and left me on edge all of the time. He’s now one of the best parts of our family, and has won over many of our friends and family who were previously afraid of dogs. Specifically, his recall, mat training, and “drop it” are now effective 100% of the time, when previously they were 30% at best. The training was worth every penny, and I wish we did it sooner so that I could have enjoyed those early years with him more. Thank you so much Anesh and Cass for transforming our dear Linus. More...

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One of the most beutiful academys for dogs and peaceful pleace

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We rescued a stray who was very reactive. After this training he is now off leash and happily interacting with other dogs. And responds to my commands. Our life has changed and so has his . Mr. Sam is now living free❤️ More...

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A wonderful place to board and train your dog

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100% worth the investment. I did a couple of group walks and a handful of 1:1 sessions with the trainers. My dog’s recall is perfect now and I have a much better understanding of his needs/triggers and how to communicate with him and advocate for him to avoid aggressive behaviour with new people and other dogs at home, at the vet, and on walks. The training style and tools are incredibly effective and humane when used under the guidance that k9 academy offers. On top of that, Anesh and all the trainers I worked with are full of integrity. Wonderful people. More...

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