PLAY BASED DOG TRAINING

Put down the food today and learn to train thru play!

PUPPY TRAINING

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OBEDIENCE TRAINING

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REACTIVE/AGGRESSIVE TRAINING

THE KWK9TRAINING APPROACH

At Kwk9training, we don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to dog training. Every dog is an individual with unique needs and their training plan should reflect that. Rather than focusing solely on which behaviors to reward or correct, we start by understanding what your dog was genetically bred to do. We then build an outlet around that drive and use it as the foundation for obedience. This approach makes training naturally rewarding for both your dog and you because training should be fun for everyone, not just the dog.

Make owning your dream dog a reality — whether that means enjoying off-leash freedom without the stress of your dog running off, or simply taking a peaceful leashed walk without being dragged down the street when they see a squirrel.

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PRIVATE LESSONS

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BOARD AND TRAIN

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DAY TRAINING

LEARN MORE ABOUT KWK9TRAINING

Get a glimpse of what to expect when training with KWK9Training. Join hundreds of happy clients who now enjoy off-leash freedom at the park, peaceful walks without chaos, and dogs who are finally able to see the world differently — emotionally calmer, more confident, and no longer ruled by fear or aggression.

DON’T JUST TAKE MY WORD

  • "We came to David with our German Shepard to work on reactivity and recall as walks became more difficult. We saw immediate results with the training methods he used and within a month we were able to get back to enjoying our walks stress free. It’s clear the time and education he’s committed to not only finding effective strategies, but also watch out for the emotions of the dog throughout the process. Highly recommend."

    Laura Johnson

  • "We cannot say enough good things about David and his training! Our 2 year old Golden Lab is a completely different dog and we are so happy with the results. We had a fearful dog and he helped train her into a confident dog. She has learned how to fuse (heel) on command, and no longer pulls or barks at other dogs on walks. She has learned “drop it” and “leave it,” and “come” even when distracted by a rabbit. We are no longer nervous walking her when meeting up with other dogs. Everyone has noticed a huge change in our lab since David has helped train her. We loved David’s training methods because they actually work. We would and do recommend him to everyone we know."

    Lisa Matthews

  • "David was amazing with our energetic puppy. He really helped her learn the behaviors in a safe and loving way."

    Katie Shantz

  • "We cannot say enough good things about David and his training! Our 2 year old mini goldendoodle is a completely different dog and we are so happy with the results. We had a long list of things we wanted to work on and David helped us accomplish every one. She has learned how to heel on command, and no longer pulls or barks at other dogs on walks. She has learned “drop it” and “leave it,” and how to greet people without jumping all over them. We are no longer afraid of her escaping the house since she can easily be left off leash and recalled on command. And she can now look out our front window without going crazy at anything that passes by. Everyone that has seen her has commented on how different she is, in the best way possible. David is extremely knowledgeable about dogs, and his training methods are truly effective. I recommend him to everyone I know."

    Amanda Hohn

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Email: kwk9training@gmail.com

Call/Text: 519-222-8636

Servicing the Waterloo region and surrounding areas.