Looking for a dog trainer near you? K9 Connection provides professional dog training for owners in Buffalo and throughout Western New York since 2011. We help dogs and their owners build strong relationship with a focus on clear communication and leadership.
Our experienced dog trainers:
- Use proven, balanced training methods
- Communicate clearly and honestly
- Create customized training plans
- Offer private lessons and board & train programs
- Support you throughout the training process
Training success through partnership:
We guide you through the process and ask for consistency and follow-through at home to help you and your dog achieve lasting results.
Basic Obedience, Behavior Modification, Reactivity, Aggression and more.
Training & services
Training goals
Behavior consultationProgram details
Canine Good Citizen preparationProgram details
Leash trainingProgram details
Obedience trainingProgram details
Basic commands, better leash walking, socialization, better manners, and much more.
Puppy trainingProgram details
SocializationProgram details
All of our training programs include some focus on safe and proper socialization training for your dog and you. We also offer a fun weekly Puppy Social Hour for dogs just starting to learn how to socialize.
Behavior support
Aggression trainingProgram details
Fear and confidenceProgram details
Reactivity trainingProgram details
Resource guardingProgram details
How training happens
Board and trainProgram details
Board and Train programs for everything from puppy foundational skills and socialization to behavioral concerns including reactivity, resource guarding and aggression.
Group classesProgram details
One of the best reviewed Puppy Classes in WNY! We also rotate various offerings throughout the year including Confidence Building, Scent-work, Rally, Puppy Socials and more!
Pack walksProgram details
Private trainingProgram details
Customized private lessons are conducted at our training center and last approximately 60 minutes each. Our Private Lessons programs focus on making you a confident and effective handler (and trainer of your dog) so that you and your dog succeed for long after your program is completed.
Dog age
PuppiesProgram details
Support between sessions
Go-home lessonsProgram details
Personalized training plansProgram details
Dog sports
AgilityProgram details
Scent workProgram details
Dog size
Small dogsProgram details
Training approach
Balanced trainingProgram details
Additional services
DaycareProgram details
Enrichment focused daycare with small play groups, pack walks and one-on-one engagement activities.
GroomingProgram details
Five star reviewed groomer with multiple years experience working with all sizes and breeds. Bath and Blow Dry, Full Grooms, Nail Trims and more.
Consultations
Free consultationProgram details
Other listed services
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Dog trainingProgram details
Behavioral and Obedience Training, Board and Train, Private Lessons, Puppy Class, Group Classes, Free Training Consultations
Boot CampProgram details
Canine BehaviorProgram details
Collars and LeashesProgram details
Dog EnrichmentProgram details
Dog ParkProgram details
Dog PlaysProgram details
Dog TreatsProgram details
Enrichment ActivitiesProgram details
Online LearningProgram details
Retail shopProgram details
Our small retail shop is stocked with training equipment, leashes, enrichment toys and supplies and high value dog treats.
Confirm current programs and availability directly.
Questions & answers
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What people have asked about this business.
Do they have daycare service
K9 Connection offers an Enrichment Daycare program where your dog is physically and mentally engaged with different activities throughout the day. So much better for your dog than traditional daycare.
Do they have service dog training? If yes how much
We specialize in obedience and behavior rehabilitation. For service dog training we recommend finding a trainer that specializes in the specific type of service work/task training that you need.
Community answer · K9 Connection · 2019-09-21
They do training and have pkg. Send them and email for details
Community answer · David Vanini · 2019-09-21
Definitely obedience training but you would have to call and talk to them about service training.
How much are your trading classes. We have a aggressive female dog with men and children.
lol. Auto correct? They don't have trading classes. Hehehe. I can't speak for the cost of behavioral correction classes, but their puppy class was amazing. Also, a trained dog doesn't STAY well behaved. Don't bother spending the money if you aren't going to keep up with the methods given to you AFTER you finish your sessions, it'll be a waste and your dog will easily regress.
We are trying to call and no one is picking up the phone. Was wondering why no one picking up .please let me know thanks
Most of the time, employees are either outside with the dogs or in the training facility away from the front office. Messages are checked throughout the day. Also try email, as those go to employees' cellphones.
Community answer · Lisa Forbes-Smith · 2018-09-21
Leave a message and they will return your call within a few hours.
5/5I have been taking my dog here for about a year more for enrichment daycare. She seems to really enjoy her time, is excited to be dropped off in the morning and is very tired when she returns home.
They prioritize small play groups and are trained in averting behavioral problems…Read full reviewClose full review
I have been taking my dog here for about a year more for enrichment daycare. She seems to really enjoy her time, is excited to be dropped off in the morning and is very tired when she returns home.
They prioritize small play groups and are trained in averting behavioral problems. Which keeps dogs safe and avoids overstimulation. Not all dog daycare prioritize this type of care, as I have found out recently.
I am grateful for the great care my dog has received and will continue to take her to enrichment daycare for as long as she enjoys her time.
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Jamie Wilday
5/5
My handful of a dog has been coming here for a years now and they are fantastic with him. They tailor programs to your dogs specific needs and are all so nice !
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Ruby Caggiano-Cooper
5/5The team at K9 Connection worked wonders with our 10mos old Airedale Grizzy. We witnessed his month-long transformation from rambunctious puppy to a happy, gentle pup with self-control and focus.
Our trainer Jay was patient, responsive and very informative. He took the time to ex…Read full reviewClose full review
The team at K9 Connection worked wonders with our 10mos old Airedale Grizzy. We witnessed his month-long transformation from rambunctious puppy to a happy, gentle pup with self-control and focus.
Our trainer Jay was patient, responsive and very informative. He took the time to explain how a dog’s mind works so that we could easily reinforce his training at home.
We are now comfortable taking Grizzy on walks, to patio restaurants and anywhere dogs are welcome.
We highly recommend K9 Connection!
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Kristin Belanger
5/5Hobbes and I worked with Maia via board and train. He missed some important socialization time as a puppy and at 8 months was at a critical inflection point with his response to strangers, particularly men. She helped Hobbes get used to new tools and helped us use them together t…Read full reviewClose full review
Hobbes and I worked with Maia via board and train. He missed some important socialization time as a puppy and at 8 months was at a critical inflection point with his response to strangers, particularly men. She helped Hobbes get used to new tools and helped us use them together to communicate better. At nine months old and a week out of training he is doing brilliantly. He has more confidence and his behavior with strangers has evolved from fearful to more neutral, and it continues to improve everyday. He is still a willful, too smart for his own good English Shepherd, but we have everything we need to work through any inevitable setbacks and for him to be a happy and confident dog at home and out and about.
It did hurt my pride to ask for help with him, but this was about taking care of his needs and not my ego, so I sucked it up. I'm very glad I did.
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Olivia Polakiewicz
5/5
My dog completed the 4 week board and train and his trainer was Maia. Maia was amazing the whole time and kept us updated on his progress. He completed basic commands and a few more to prepare for a new baby on the way. He has improved in those 4 weeks. Now the rest of the training is on us and making sure we keep that structure for him. The staff was amazing and Maia has a special gift with dogs.
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