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.
5/5I can’t express enough thanks to the trainers and staff of K9 Connection! My pup Olive went through their board and train program. She has learned so much and I get compliments every where I go with her on how well behaved she is. Kim, her trainer, was so patient and loving with …Read full reviewClose full review
I can’t express enough thanks to the trainers and staff of K9 Connection! My pup Olive went through their board and train program. She has learned so much and I get compliments every where I go with her on how well behaved she is. Kim, her trainer, was so patient and loving with the shy pup she met. Olive left with confidence and manners. She is a proper K9 citizen who is eager to try new adventures! I will be sending Olive to their enrichment program as well. I highly recommend K9 Connection!! At 7 months old Olive has a firm grip on basic commands and obedience. I wanted the best for her, that’s why I chose K9 Connection!
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Adam Medwetsky
5/5My puppy Kupo and I recently attended puppy classes earlier this year with Tracy, and benefitted a ton from the intro lessons and socialization with other pups and people. It was actually such a nice foundation, we then decided to continue 1 on 1 lessons with Tracy afterwards! He…Read full reviewClose full review
My puppy Kupo and I recently attended puppy classes earlier this year with Tracy, and benefitted a ton from the intro lessons and socialization with other pups and people. It was actually such a nice foundation, we then decided to continue 1 on 1 lessons with Tracy afterwards! Her combination of being knowledgeable, personable, and caring has been great to help cater training specific to Kupo.
Since then, his walking and overall behavior has improved, and we're well on our way to him being a well mannered puppy who can play with others safely & appropriately and can be taken anywhere. Hoping to get him in for enrichment daycare soon too!
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Shannon Evans
5/5
Kim taught our dog in beginner scent class and was extremely patient and encouraging. She gave great insight into what scent competition would be like while also encouraging our dog in her next steps of behavior progress. We look forward to taking future classes at K9 connection!
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Ryan Thomas
5/5We adopted Loki, the latest addition to our family, and we thought puppy classes would be an excellent way to help our new pup learn and grow. Tracy is great! Our pup learned the basic commands and developed leash skills. We learned how to better interact with our pup. Our kids e…Read full reviewClose full review
We adopted Loki, the latest addition to our family, and we thought puppy classes would be an excellent way to help our new pup learn and grow. Tracy is great! Our pup learned the basic commands and developed leash skills. We learned how to better interact with our pup. Our kids even went and participated, which was great, so now they learned the skills needed to feel confident walking Loki and taking care of him. Thank you, Tracy, for everything you do!
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Teresa Bosch
5/5
We went to puppy classes with Tracy and we not only had so much fun but learned so much! Tracy was amazing, helping us with lots of tips. Even our 3 kids were able to participate. Anyone with a puppy should go to Tracy!! She knows how to work her magic. Our fur baby is happier and so are we!!And my 5yo can walk him without us worrying he’ll push her to the ground. Such a difference!
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