iTrainK9 is the leading dog training company in the GTA, providing the best solutions for you and your pet. We serve the areas of Toronto, Milton, Oakville, Mississauga, Burlington and Halton Hills. We love what we do and it shows in the results. Our service offerings are designed to utilize the latest expertise, best practices and products available in the dog training and pet-care industries. Our belief that each dog is different, motivates us to design programs tailored to that individual dog. We take time with the dog to understand his/her personality and behaviour and then implement a plan accordingly. We use multiple approaches to train your dog. We offer training for dogs at every level, be it a rowdy pup or a polished veteran. All dogs are admitted upon successful completion of our orientation program, ensuring a safe location for the whole ‘community’. Dog owners love us at iTrainK9. They know while they are busy or traveling, their four-legged family member is happier and healthier because of our many benefits, such as:

• Regular exercise to maintain healthy weight
• Enjoyable activities that relieve boredom, separation anxiety and unfriendly behaviour at home
• Socialization activities with dogs and people to calm your friend
• Focus on state of mind, NOT just obedience
• Stellar customer service
• 24/7 support, even after your dog has graduated

According to your needs, we provide the following Dog Training  services:

• Adult Dog Training
• Off-Leash Training
• Behaviour Modification
• Dog Boarding
• Puppy Training
• Leash Training

Our Mission

At iTrainK9 our goal is to provide obedience and behaviour modification training for you and your pet through our continued education and expertise. Our training is completely individualized and designed to shape your pet into a happy, obedient and well balanced family companion. We will teach you how to continue training, encourage calm and relaxed behavior, and how to maintain a healthy relationship with your pet. Let us show you what your pet is capable of. You will be pleasantly surprised at the results we can achieve.

Our Philosophy

At iTrainK9, we believe that it is imperative that dogs have routine and structure in their lives.  Lack of this structure contributes to stress and anxiety, as it does for people.

When a dog is anxious and stressed the following unwanted behaviours present themselves:  leash reactivity towards other dogs, people, bikes, skateboards and cars etc., separation anxiety, jumping on people, counter surfing, resource guarding, human aggression, pulling on leash, obsessive barking/chewing and many more.

We believe that all training should start with a good foundation.  A good understanding of the routine along with the appropriate exercise will significantly reduce the behaviours associated with stress and anxiety.  We use a variety of motivational techniques depending on your dog’s individual needs.  The majority of our training concentrates on creating a calm and stable state of mind which in turn produces a dog that will make better choices.

We at iTraink9 are here to educate dog owners on the necessary components to live stress free without the worry of inappropriate behaviour and build a balanced lifestyle with your dog.

iTrainK9 Team

Jason(Founder)

Jason founded iTrainK9 with the goal to help troubled and misguided dogs and their owners. People come to him for answers to their concerns about their dogs. He has worked with and learned a variety of techniques from many different professional dog trainers. Jason is a certified Professional Dog Trainer through the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP) and continues to educate himself on all aspects of dog training and behaviour modification and is committed to improving the lives of dog owners by providing calm and well-mannered canines that become loved family members.  He has a keen understanding of dog behaviour and their body language and uses multiple techniques to train them. He works with all breeds and is continuing to educate owners on his very successful and unique board and train programs.

Megan

Megan is an iTrainK9 trainer who has been around animals her entire life. She has a passion for dogs and wanted to learn how to deal with troubled dogs. Her passion expanded when she was young and started working in the veterinary industry.  She is certified in pet first aid and CPR.  After going through an intensive apprenticeship training period under Jason, Megan has become a knowledgeable trainer and continues to increase her knowledge about the ins and outs of caring for and training dogs.

Kat

Kat is iTrainK9’s Customer Care Specialist with many years of experience in the dog world.  She loves to be around animals. She has been working with dogs for the past 6 years. She is a serious dog lover, with practical training in dog behavior and certification in pet first aid and CPR. Kat works directly with animals and people to help create a strong bond between them.

Real World Training

We train in the real world to make sure your dog can perform in multiple environments. Take a look at iTrainK9’s Lead Trainer, Jason and his Cane Corso working on speeding up her positions.