iTrainK9 Dog Training

My 1.5 year old German Shepherd, Kyro, attended a 4 week behaviour modification program at itraink9 back in 2019. He was becoming extremely aggressive, barking and lunging at people and dogs on walks, pulling on his leash, and just overall he was unmanageable. We could not have guests over as he would bark and jump on them incessantly, and we couldn't take him anywhere because he was so reactive. We decided to send him to iTrainK9 for 4 weeks and he came back a completely changed dog!! We're actually able to take him on walks and in public places comfortably now and have guests over! We are so thankful for Jason and the team at iTrainK9 for taking such good care of Kyro and teaching him manners and confidence. It has been several years now since he attended and he still remembers his training! Honestly, I cannot say enough good things about iTrainK9. Anytime someone tells me about their struggles with training their dogs, or people compliment me on Kyro's behaviour on walks and in public, I always tell them about iTrainK9. I seriously cannot recommend them enough!

Taking my dog Cashew (1.5yr cockapoo) to itk9 was the best thing I could have done for both of us. Before Cashew spent 4 weeks with the ITK9 team, he was extremely leash reactive to anyone and everyone, barked out the front window all day and was incredibly timid/skiddish. I was so nervous to drop him off, constantly wondering if he would be ok and manage his seperation anxiety but the team kept us updated and sent many photos/videos throughout his stay. It was also so great to see how happy he was to return for our second lesson.Cashew has been home for about 2 months now and he is overall a WAY more confident and happy dog, we get to enjoy off leash trail walks, a quieter house and I know how to manage his reactivity (he used to bark from across the street, now we can confidently pass right by other dogs without a peep from him), hes even made a few friends. His personality didn't change one bit, he just listens to commands and has confidence!I can't recommend and thank the team at ITK9 enough, they truly love and take great care of your dog.

Thank you iTrainK9 for your exceptional work with our 2 year old American Bully Freddie. After participating in the 4 week board and train program Freddie's obedience went from 10 to 100! He happily performs commands, is a joy to walk (used to pull a lot), and gladly takes a time out to rest. iTrainK9 enabled a new level of relationship with our man and we are forever grateful. Thank you again, and we highly recommend iTrainK9 to anyone looking to both get more from their dog and have a more positive relationship with them. We are bringing Freddie back this spring to take things to the next level with him.

I have always had dogs, and after losing our dog last year, I decided to adopt a rescue. Immediately I knew this would be a new experience as he was extremely fearful, loud noises, trucks, other animals (especially dogs), and reactive.I began training immediately, was not seeing results, sought out another trainer, again no results. It was to a point that I was unable to walk or manage my dog, due to his reaction to other dogs. I truly felt defeated.I found ITrainK9 and it is the best decision I have made. When Rosco (our dog) came home it was evident he had progressed. He was calmer, listening, and walks are now manageable. The staff were able to reinforce some training/questions I had at the follow up lesson, and we continue to work daily on his progress.Certainly it takes a lot of follow up work, time and commitment to maintain his progress but I’m grateful for the foundations ITrainK9 gave us, and would highly recommend!

iTrainK9 was the best decision we have made for our 15 month old Cane Corso Storm. She was never left alone. She was anxious, insecure, loud, hyper and stubborn. She would do whatever she felt like doing with no response to commands. Walking wasn't fun as she pulled, barked and was aggressive to other dogs and people. We just got Storm back home today and we can't believe the difference in her behavior and how much calmer she is. The transformation is unreal. Before training she would rarely rest...it was either running around the house with toys or bouncing off the furniture. Now she stays on place calm and relaxed. We are so impressed with her progress that we are going to bring our Boxer to iTrainK9 to fix a few problems that Mom and Dad overlooked. No words to describe how grateful we are to the entire staff. Special thanks to Megan and Steve. Thank you so much,Ola, Jeff and Storm.*New Update*Our 6 year old Boxer Zoe entered the 2 week program and she's been home for 2 weeks now and she's doing much better. Zoe now walks heel and it's a joy to go on walks with her now. Before training she would just pull and pull and our walks weren't fun. Zoe listens so much better as well, she understands many more commands and it's been amazing watching her transformation. We know that we have to work with them everyday so the journey is not over but iTrainK9 has made our lives so much better with our pups and we are forever grateful.

It took a few weeks but we are on a roll, 4 weeks ago we picked up our pup after a 2 week board and train with ITK9 Obi (1 year old springer spaniel x) was having issues with leash reactivity and getting his attention once he fixated was impossible, I’ve never used an e collar or a prong collar with any of my other dogs and would never even think of using one without proper education. I was worried about sending him away thinking he would come home “different” or maybe be standoff ish towards us, Obi has learned so much & made such great progress in his behaviour from when we 1st got him and I didn’t want him to possibly regress. I made the decision to send him after a scary situation when his reactivity was too close a call to him possibly inflicting harm on another person.ITK9 sent us update photos and a video and finally the 2 weeks were over and we went to pick up our boy, when Megan brought him and I saw him walking at heel so perfectly I was excited but he paid zero attention to us and I thought oh lord what have I done, and then he heard my voice and the recognition set in. The rules when you get home seem overwhelming you’re not just enforcing what your dog has learned you’re also learning yourself. Every morning before I even got out of bed I watched Jason’s training video on a heel walk and the ecollar for the first weeks We took things slow with the new training and training tools, working on thresholds and place inside and outside, mostly avoided running into other dogs and triggers (squirrels) we had to modify a few things inside due to a foot surgery but always tried to follow the rules as best we could. Today was one of those perfect days where the walk was easy, we passed (giving space) numerous dog’s on leash , practiced “place” outside on the driveway, looking right into my eyes at stops and had a great game of tug in the backyard.I told Megan when I dropped Obi off he’s amazing inside but once he’s on leash and outside it’s like he drank a red bull and he just zones out.Training your dog never stops if you want to have “that dog” that everyone is envious of. Getting to the point where there is trust in the relationship takes patience, & sometimes discipline.I can honestly say after today ITK9 helped us get there.Oh and he did come home the same goofy, full of kisses, lovable guy, & he stills loves his mom !! he just came home understanding how to calm.

Kites finished 4 weeks of off leash training , avoidance, stay,come, heel,sit (I call it the dance). He is a calmer dog, amazing off leash, is able to walk with a friend, great in his crate and Place. We are thrilled with the hard work that Kitek and his trainers, James and Liana have done. I would recommend iTrainK9 to anyone having problems with your dog.

Recently, my two Great Danes attended ITrainK9’s, “The Great Reset”. This is a three week boarding/training program. Our dogs have been home almost a week and the transformation has been amazing! Although good dogs, we spoiled them and they needed to learn some manners! We did not walk them for fear of them pulling away from us. I can now walk both of them by myself and feel completely in control. As one of our dogs was reactive to other dogs, they taught us the signs to look for indicating that they were feeling anxious and how to avoid a potential problem. We now have set limitations in our home of places they are not allowed. For the first time ever they each sleep in a crate and there is no hesitation upon entering. ITrainK9 not only trains your dog but also provides the dog’s humans with online training as well as in person sessions and continuous support. If you want real results and training done right the first time, I highly recommend ITrainK9 to you. Reach out to them. You won’t be disappointed!

ITrainK9 did an amazing job with our dog. Took our Covid dog from timid and dependant to confident and outgoing. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking at doing the boarding training.

We do not have enough good things to say about the staff and program at itraink9. Our dog, Dallas (9 month old aussiedoodle) did the 4 week program and the results were substantial. She walks loosely on a leash, follows commands (place, sit, down, heel), and we also fully trust her off leash. Steve, Dan, Megan, and co are amazing and are very passionate about what they do. This was a huge tell when dallas was excited to be back on site during her follow up lesson. We cant thank the team enough and would recommend them to anyone.If your wondering or stressed about the process of a board and train stop looking and call the team at itraink9. 10 stars.