Dennis Urrutia, a highly acclaimed celebrity dog behaviorist and trainer, has made a profound and enduring impact on the United States with his exemplary expertise. Through appearances on prestigious platforms such as ABC News, Good Morning America, Telemundo Miami, and Univision, Dennis’s television presence has not only captivated the nation but has also reached a vast international audience, numbering in the millions across a hundred countries. Having been born in New York and subsequently relocating to the vibrant locale of Miami Beach, Florida in 1991, Dennis boasts a diverse background that contributes to his success.
Training & services
Training goals
Behavior consultationProgram details
Transform your dog’s behavior! Our dog behavior modification training helps correct unwanted behaviors, fostering calm & well-mannered dogs.
Leash training
Obedience trainingProgram details
Give your dog the basic foundation & teach essential commands they need for a well-behaved, happy life with basic dog obedience training.
Puppy trainingProgram details
We provide puppy training classes that help your pup learn good habits, key commands, and essential skills for a well-behaved future.
Socialization
Behavior support
Aggression trainingProgram details
We specialize in dog aggression rehabilitation, helping your dog overcome aggressive behaviors with effective training and expert guidance.
How training happens
Group classes
Owner coachingCustomer-reported
Dog age
Adult dogsProgram details
We train adult dogs of all breeds, sizes, and ages, empowering owners with lifelong skills for continued success and well-behaved pets.
Puppies
Senior dogs
Training level
Advanced trainingProgram details
We specialize in advanced dog protection training, building your dog’s ability to protect you and your family with precision & confidence.
Beginner trainingCustomer-reported
Support between sessions
Personalized training plans
Assistance and working dogs
Medical-alert and mobility assistance
Protection training
Service dog trainingProgram details
We help create a trusted bond with your dog! Our service dog training builds reliable, life-changing companions to support your needs.
Therapy dog trainingProgram details
We Bring Comfort and Compassion with Therapy Dog training! Our trained therapy dogs provide emotional support, and joy to those who need it most.
Other listed services
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Behavioral Correction
Dog Behaviorist
Dog Bite
Dog Develop
Dog Problem SolvingProgram details
Overcome your dog’s behavioral problems with Problem Solved Dog Training using effective solutions to create a well-behaved, balanced dog.
Dog Training Behavior
Dog Training Programs
Dog's Protective
Dog's Security
Dog's Specialized
First Aid
Guard Dog
Home Evaluation
Identification Tags
Military Training
Outdoor Activities
Pets Dogs
Problematic Behaviors
Specialized Training
Specific Training
Tailored Training
Training Assistance
Training Our Pets
Training Your Dog
Unique Training
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5/5My family and I worked with Darien of K-9 Specialist for training for our reactive puppy. Over 12 sessions, Darien not only trained our puppy in the common commands, but also trained us humans in the art of managing and enjoying our reactive puppy. Darien modeled for us proper wo…Read full reviewClose full review
My family and I worked with Darien of K-9 Specialist for training for our reactive puppy. Over 12 sessions, Darien not only trained our puppy in the common commands, but also trained us humans in the art of managing and enjoying our reactive puppy. Darien modeled for us proper working techniques and gave us all the confidence to do the same. We went from relying on treats to get desired behavior to using verbal and hand cues. Life with our puppy has improved tremendously since working with Darian. We went from feeling overwhelmed by our puppy’s reactivity to feeling empowered by our ability to better control our experience with our puppy. I highly recommend K-9 Specialist for all dog training needs.
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Brianna Basanta
5/5
We had an amazing training experience with K-9 Specialist and William.
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Alana Greenberg
5/5My pug and I just completed our service dog training and Debora our trainer was so amazing! Would highly recommend her if you work with K9 specialist she answered all our questions throughout the whole process and we really felt guided and supported by her. The way she taught my …Read full reviewClose full review
My pug and I just completed our service dog training and Debora our trainer was so amazing! Would highly recommend her if you work with K9 specialist she answered all our questions throughout the whole process and we really felt guided and supported by her. The way she taught my dog was amazing and I know we will carry these tools throughout his life! Dennis the owner was super hands on in everything we needed and it was such a pleasure working with them! Can’t wait to take my dog wherever we need to go and travel all over with him!
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WENDY DUFFY
5/5
Excellent dog training!! Penny is a rescue and could not walk on a leash and was not house trained. Thanks to K-9 , trainer Yossi, she is house trained, knows all of her commands, and is continuing to learn. Thank you so much!
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Nicholas Tannura
5/5
We had a terrific experience with K-9 Specialist and Yossi, our dog trainer and highly recommend them as a dog trainer.
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