GTA KNINE

We took our 5 months old doberman puppy girl to Adriano for training.We did Stay and train program, where she train from 9 am to 4 pm for 5 days. Started noticing a difference from day one and it was improving with every day of training. Adriano takes time to understand the dog and issues that need to be corrected. He is excellent with the follow up on the training and making it stick, so not just do a trick and let it go. He comes up with a program based on what your dog needs. You can absolutely tell, that he is in this business for all the right reasons and wholeheartedly invested in it. We had a very positive experience with GTA Knine and will be back for improvements in the future :) Thank you, Adriano!

Having two puppies at the same time is a challenge on its own and we were so lucky to have found Adriano! We have a stubborn Rottweiler and a reactive Husky mix, both who have very different needs. After bringing Lexi to his program, and seeing how amazing her progress was, we knew we were going to bring Baz as well. Adriano was able to tailor his two-week training program to fit what each dog needed to improve / work on. He worked closely with us to ensure the pups got everything they could out of it. Both times he was super responsive and answered all our questions. We also felt that we were very much a part of the process because he kept us updated on their progress and sent us videos. Each time we felt super confident leaving with our dogs because he takes the time to really go over everything with you and ensure you understand what to do to continue with the training. We will definitely be back, whether it's extra training for the pups, refreshers or boarding. You can tell he loves what he does and bonds with every dog he works with. We would highly recommend Adriano and his training services!!!

Working with Adriano and his team has been an absolute dream. We came with two dogs: Mercy a 7 year old aggressive German Shepherd and Kauai a 4 year old mutt with terrible manners. I watched his transformations on Instagram (@gtaknine) for months and couldn’t help thinking that he was a magician- thankfully I was right! After 4 weeks we received brand new dogs! Although Mercy was older Adriano assured us that any dog at any age can be trained and the results are incredible. We can now walk our dogs loose leash in heel and pass other dogs without pulling, barking, lunging or in worst case scenarios attacking. Mercy had attacked many dogs in the past which led to us having bad anxiety while walking him. We are now gaining our confidence back and walking them has become fun again! Something I haven’t been able to say for the last 6 years!! We used to walk him at 11pm just to not meet other dogs but now gladly take him to the busy park on weekends because we know he will listen to us. It’s definitely a lot of work and there’s a lot of information to take in but I couldn’t be more grateful. Adriano was the 5th trainer we had for Mercy and his aggression/protectiveness and none has been able to actually change him until now. Also teaching them off leash has changed our lives. We can now have picnics in the park and play with a ball outside- our dogs are so much happier in their structured lives as it actually affords them more freedom. Highly recommend that you bring your dog here for anything from general obedience to severe issues. My dogs were so excited every Monday when I dropped them off for a week and I loved seeing their progress on Instagram. Thank you again!

Adriano was recommended to us by family member and soon after we reached out to Adriano and booked our puppy Hugo. When we first met Adriano we were a bit worried as our puppy is a handful and is quite hyper and as Adriano described him a firecracker that did not have a off" switch. Within the first week we noticed a change right away. Walking with Hugo was a game changer it's like we got another dog. He was calm

I cant begin to explain how happy we are with everything our Nala learnt with Adriano and his team. Our experience from start to finish was beyond anything we expected. Our girl started at 5 months and the training and structure she has in place now will set her up for success for the rest of her life.Don't look any further, GTA KNINE is the best in the business. Adriano and Andrew made us feel extremely comfortable, brought so much knowledge to the table. Not only did we learn a lot in regards to training but we learnt so much about the Rottweiler breed from the vast experience and knowledge they clearly have.Not only do they set the elite standard for dog training, you can tell they each love and care for every dog that comes through, which is so important! Thanks again GTA KNINE, we can't wait to have Nala back for a refresher in the future and the occasional boarding.

GTAKNINE is hands down THE BEST in the GTA.I can't thank Adriano and Andrew enough for helping me build a solid foundation for me to continue to work on with my pup, Choji. Choji was enrolled in GTAKNINE's 3 week board and train program. I was struggling with adjusting to having a new puppy with what I thought was a very strong personality that I didn't understand, or was accustom to, while juggling life. After a week, I saw significant changes in my puppy. They have taught me more about my dog than I would have been able to do on my own. Most importantly, they've taught me ways that allow me to build a strong relationship with my dog, and how to use training tools correctly. It was worth every single dollar spent!I highly recommend GTAKNINE to everyone - whether you're struggling with basic obedience, want to fine-tune your dog's obedience, build a solid foundation and relationship with your dog, or any aggression based issues - GTAKNINE is the place to go to.What sets GTAKNINE apart is that it's very evident they pour their heart and soul into their work. They're respectful, reliable, honest, and trustworthy. Their love for dogs, their passion for helping dogs and their owners, and their knowledge really shines through in how they carry themselves as individuals and as a company, and through your dogs after training. They truly CARE. There's no egos or arrogance. They're there to support you throughout the entire training journey, and really want the best for you and your dog. They take the time to learn more about your dog and create training programs that cater to your dog - it's not like the average cookie cutter training.Adriano - from the bottom of my heart, thank you for all that you've done. I'm grateful for your never ending support, help and care for Choji and Kojak.Looking forward to continuing to work together!

Our 8.5 month old cockapoo Winston, completed the two week train program - it was the best decision we ever made! Winston underwent two operations within a 6 week period from eating rocks. He required a muzzle on all walks and washroom breaks. Winston did not have an off switch - and he simply exhausted us. We were constantly on pins and needles. Most importantly, we were at a loss as to how to keep him safe and alive. After his first week of training, we noticed an incredible difference in Winston. After the second week, we were confident that we could keep our puppy safe and healthy. Winston has been home for a month and we continue to be amazed by his progress! We are enjoying him much much more! Adriano’s passion, knowledge, calmness and patience was exactly what Winston needed. Adriano also gave us the tools and strategies we needed as a family to continue the training at home. Adriano readily answered all of our questions and concerns and took the time to train our family. We can’t thank Adriano enough for his amazing work. We highly recommend GTA Knine!! Thank you Adriano!

We took our puppy Indi to GTA KNINE for some obedience and structure training. We had a puppy that was doing all things puppy! Although we were expecting this, we wanted to give her all the right tools to be happy and confident in her day to day. She was very difficult to walk, always pulling and eating everything in sight, jumping, chewing things she shouldn't be and only listened to us when there was food in hand. By the end of the first week, we already saw a complete change in her behaviour, how she listens and responds to commands. Indi became a lot easier to take out on walks, along with a huge improvement with the other challenges we were having. Now she is thriving! During her time with GTA KNINE, we received daily updates and feedback, photos, videos, and nutritional advice. All of which were greatly appreciated! What's unique about GTA KNINE is it is not only training for dogs but for owners as well. We really enjoyed the training sessions on pick-up days.Both Adriano and Andrew are wonderful! They are very patient, knowledgeable, accommodating, and have set up a great program where dogs can learn and grow with confidence and care. We are extremely grateful and happy with the results that they have achieved with Indi. This was the absolute best decision we could have made for her and us. Thank you Adriano and Andrew for taking care of our girl and for guiding us through lessons and what we can do to keep her at her best going forward. We are happy to be apart of the GTA KNINE family and look forward to seeing you again. - Kimberly, Andrew and Indi. :)

I signed my Golden Retriever Charlie (6 months old at the time) up for a 3 week board and train with Adriano. I was blown away after the first week, Charlie was a lot more calm around the house and going on walks was a breeze. After the 3 weeks it felt like Adriano took my dog and gave me a different dog. Going on the walks was even easier, he's crate trained, he's fantastic when it comes to off leash walking and recall as well. Adriano overall is a very experienced and patient trainer. He listened to all my concerns (there was lots) and walked me through what I should do in certain situations with Charlie. Even after the training was done, Adriano still takes the time to answer questions I may have. If you want your dog to have an amazing training experience to set them up for the future, I highly recommend GTA Knine.

We have just got our little man, Bo the 1 year old male French Bulldog back from spending 3 weeks with Adriano in the board and train program. We are beyond impressed on the positive change we have seen in our crazy little man. Bo had a few issues regarding jumping up on people, excited state of mind, impulse control and recall with distractions while off leash. Let me tell you, I have enjoyed my second week of off leash walks with Bo at Boyd Park and am loving ever minute of it! We are now walking on the trail with other people and dogs off leash!!!! Bo has become a better dog and most importantly we have become better owners. Adriano has made us understand what it means and looks like when a dog is at ease and truly balanced! We highly recommend the team at GTA KNINE, and have total confidence they will deliver.