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.
5/5We own a bratty. little Jack Russell named Beau. Beau was out of control, so we signed him up for the board and train program at K9 Connection. Adrianne was his trainer and she did a wonderful job training Beau and educating us. He is now a different dog - much more compliant,…Read full reviewClose full review
We own a bratty. little Jack Russell named Beau. Beau was out of control, so we signed him up for the board and train program at K9 Connection. Adrianne was his trainer and she did a wonderful job training Beau and educating us. He is now a different dog - much more compliant, walks on a leash and comes when I call. Training is a lot of hard work, we never could have done this on our own. Thank you to Adrianne and all of the staff for helping us.
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Arielle Bertozzi
5/5My husband and I can’t thank K9 connection enough. We rescued our baby girl and she came with fear aggression and resource guarding. We had put her in prior trainings and day camps but nothing helped. We finally found K9 connection and with their board and train program we found …Read full reviewClose full review
My husband and I can’t thank K9 connection enough. We rescued our baby girl and she came with fear aggression and resource guarding. We had put her in prior trainings and day camps but nothing helped. We finally found K9 connection and with their board and train program we found ourselves more confident with Willow, and found Willow to be much more confident in herself! She has since made human and dog friends. The whole staff loves Willow like she’s their dog, and it shows.
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Lauren Grunzweig
5/5
2 years post board and train and it was life changing. My dog will never be a perfect balanced dog but k9 connection gave my dog the foundation and us the knowledge to manage his quirks. The relationship we have with our dog has never been better.
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Amanda Lattanzio
5/5
Tracy and Chris were so helpful and knowledgeable. I love that they listen to your concerns and do what is best for you and your dog! Love k9 connection!
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Robin C
5/5
Buddy attends enrichment daycare and he loves going so much! Afterward, he is always so bright-eyed, happy and relaxed. Buddy and I are so grateful to all the staff; everyone has been incredible!
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