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 consultation
Canine Good Citizen preparation
Leash training
Obedience trainingProgram details
Basic commands, better leash walking, socialization, better manners, and much more.
Puppy training
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 training
Fear and confidence
Reactivity training
Resource guarding
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 walks
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
Puppies
Support between sessions
Go-home lessons
Personalized training plans
Dog sports
Agility
Scent work
Dog size
Small dogs
Training approach
Balanced training
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 consultation
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 Camp
Canine Behavior
Collars and Leashes
Dog Enrichment
Dog Park
Dog Plays
Dog Treats
Enrichment Activities
Online Learning
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
From Google
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 were looking for personalized training for our dog Louie to help get him on a pathway to become a Therapy Dog, and found k9 Connection… and we’re so glad we did! They took the time to figure out our specific needs and Louie’s training goals, developed a plan to help us get the…Read full reviewClose full review
We were looking for personalized training for our dog Louie to help get him on a pathway to become a Therapy Dog, and found k9 Connection… and we’re so glad we did! They took the time to figure out our specific needs and Louie’s training goals, developed a plan to help us get the together, and guided us every step of the way. Louie has transformed over the past couple months, and due to the diligent expertise of Tracy and k9 Connection, just passed his Canine Good Citizen tests! Our family recommends k9 connection enthusiastically! Thank you k9 Connection!!!
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5/5
The staff at K9 have been wonderful. Board & Train with Jay, in addition to weekly enrichment, has really made a difference for Siggy, a smooth collie my partner and I adopted a year ago.
They all helped us better understand the needs of our dog and help provide a time for her to socialize in a safe environment.
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5/5I took my dog, Rocky, to K-9 Connection in Buffalo for their board and Train. Our trainer was Adrianne DiBrog, she is amazing. My dog bonded with her almost immediately, which made my stress level of leaving my dog decrease immensely. My husband and I are so pleased at how she w…Read full reviewClose full review
I took my dog, Rocky, to K-9 Connection in Buffalo for their board and Train. Our trainer was Adrianne DiBrog, she is amazing. My dog bonded with her almost immediately, which made my stress level of leaving my dog decrease immensely. My husband and I are so pleased at how she was teaching Rocky, more than I could have begun to do on my own. Adrianne is very knowledgeable about all aspects of feeding and training. He is doing so well on his new food, that Adrianne suggested...He loves it. Thank you, K-9 Connection, for lending Adrianne to us...best thing to happen for our Rocky...Sincerely Phil and Karen Liberatore
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5/5
We had an amazing experience with our 8 month old puppy. All of the staff at K9 are wonderfully helpful. We worked with Jay for board and train and his knowledge, communication and guidance is exceptional!
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5/5I cannot thank Jay and K9 Connection enough. When my German Shepherd rescue got out of hand, it really worried me, and I lost a lot of sleep over it. I am as attached to him as he is to me, but I could not let him place us in jeopardy just because he (or I) might lose control o…Read full reviewClose full review
I cannot thank Jay and K9 Connection enough. When my German Shepherd rescue got out of hand, it really worried me, and I lost a lot of sleep over it. I am as attached to him as he is to me, but I could not let him place us in jeopardy just because he (or I) might lose control of a situation. I did not know really what to expect when I brought him in, and I figured he would be a tough case. At the end of it I got my buddy back, for which I am grateful.
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