Dave McMahon's Dog Training Academy

The Good:- The techniques they teach you work.- There is no shortage of assistance from Dave and his trainers. If you give it your best effort, they are there to help you succeed.- This is a great opportunity for your puppy to be desensitized to other dogs and people.The Bad:- It is a small room with a lot of dogs and people. It can get overwhelming while you’re trying to listen to the instructor, an assistant is also talking to you, and your puppy is misbehaving.- They give a lot of SPECIFIC verbal step by step instructions. I wish they gave a sheet of paper with these instructions written down so that you don’t forget the specifics (i.e. step forward with your left foot, hold the leash overhand, etc.)- They expect you to spend 30 minutes twice per day walking your dog and practicing everything learned in class, which can be unattainable with busy schedules. I wish they gave a better idea of what to expect before signing up for the non-refundable course.

My dog Gracie passed her novice training today! It’s been an amazing 10 weeks. Dave McMahon and all of his trainers do a fantastic job and Gracie and I are looking forward to the intermediate class

HowdyI’ve taken novice course, intermediate one year, reality recall and other courses with Dave. I love all the information and detail. Train the person to train their dog. Being able to do group and have the option for one on one help. Pricing is great and fair. I can go for a hike with my dog and call them back each time. My dog is focused on my training and I love it. The wholeTeam he has there is amazing and helpful.

It’s my pleasure to offer my unreserved recommendation for Dave McMahon's Dog Training Academy. It is a very reputable academy and have been providing professional dog training to an impressive number of people in Niagara Region of Ontario. Dave's passion for obedient dogs and responsible dog owners is an asset of our community. His dedication for teaching and instructing makes class engaging and enjoyable. He has a tremendous depth of knowledge with extensive experience in a wide range of training and behavioral situations. Dave teaches so much more than just sit, down and stay and educates us about our dogs and how to practice proper dog ownership.

I've had a great experience training my German Shepherd pup at Dave McMahon's Dog Training Academy. So much so that I am returning with another Pup to train. Dave and the staff are genuinely caring about training dogs to be well behaved.This is only my 2nd and 3rd dogs in life and I'm learning a lot as well. Actually Dave trained my first dog about 25 years ago. So this man knows his training methods to stand the test of time in business for such a long period of time. All the staff are friendly, professional and approachable with any questions I've had whatsoever.If your looking to enhance your best friends behaviour I recommend signing up for training at Dave McMahon's based on my experience.

I enrolled in the Novice Group Training and followed up with Board &Training to secure my pups foundation. Novice Group Class teaches the human techniques on how to handle and train your dog. I really appreciate this team, as they are serious about their craft and truly have your animals best interest at heart. I want to give Sue and the team all the praises, they worked 1:1 with my pup during Board & Train and what a difference in him! He came back to me with obedience and habits I didn't even know I wanted for him. If you are in the position to do so, I 100% recommend Novice and Board & Training, or whatever training they offer for you and your best friend to build and bond from!I read alot of comments before taking Novice of highly satisfied and a select few disappointed folks who expected their dog to attend 10 weeks of training, 1 hr per session, and have a miracle occur, in the sense of the team getting their animal to respect and obey them, without having to do the homework. PRO TIP: Trust and respect start and end with the owner, build that and then get serious and consistent on the skills this course will provide you, because you will definitely get back what you put in, plain and simple.Thank you all at Dave McMahons Academy

My fiance and I have had our rescue Bonnie for a year now. We've done various training programs both in person and online and we never saw much progress until doing Dave's class. We can finally see an improvement in our dog after completing the beginner class and we will be going back for more specialized training and further obedience training. Thanks to Dave and his team for the work they do!

My dog Zoey has completed, and passed the novice obedience course twice, and just passed the reality recall course. Dave McMahon's dog training academy is absolutely fantastic. His trainers are all great, very professional, and knowledgeable. Dave himself is a master of his profession, and great guy. There are so many positive things I could say about the school, and everyone who works there. I ask my dog if she wants to go to school, and she lights up and gets excited. We shopped around different obedience schools, and we chose Dave McMahon for best value for price. You also get many perks when you do classes here. Dave is extremely passionate, and uses a great mix of verbal, physical, and treat rewards. I highly recommend bringing your dog here.

I recently finished my 1 year intermediate training with Charlie and was so pleased with this course. Dave and his team made it so much fun for both, owner and companion. I am truly amazed at the bond created between us because of the understanding we have of each other and how well Charlie responds to all commands. It took a lot of time, effort and determination but once you get there it makes it all worthwhile. With the knowledge that I gained through Dave's training and asking questions after class, I was even able to train Charlie to get the paper at the end of our long driveway every morning! I recommend Dave's Dog Training Academy to anyone needing puppy training and really encourage dog owners to continue to the intermediate level if they can, it is well worth it.