Looking for a dog trainer near you? K9 Connection provides professional dog training for owners in Buffalo and throughout Western New York since 2011. We help dogs and their owners build strong relationship with a focus on clear communication and leadership.
Our experienced dog trainers:
- Use proven, balanced training methods
- Communicate clearly and honestly
- Create customized training plans
- Offer private lessons and board & train programs
- Support you throughout the training process
Training success through partnership:
We guide you through the process and ask for consistency and follow-through at home to help you and your dog achieve lasting results.
Basic Obedience, Behavior Modification, Reactivity, Aggression and more.
Training & services
Training goals
Behavior consultation
Canine Good Citizen preparation
Leash training
Obedience trainingProgram details
Basic commands, better leash walking, socialization, better manners, and much more.
Puppy training
SocializationProgram details
All of our training programs include some focus on safe and proper socialization training for your dog and you. We also offer a fun weekly Puppy Social Hour for dogs just starting to learn how to socialize.
Behavior support
Aggression training
Fear and confidence
Reactivity training
Resource guarding
How training happens
Board and trainProgram details
Board and Train programs for everything from puppy foundational skills and socialization to behavioral concerns including reactivity, resource guarding and aggression.
Group classesProgram details
One of the best reviewed Puppy Classes in WNY! We also rotate various offerings throughout the year including Confidence Building, Scent-work, Rally, Puppy Socials and more!
Pack walks
Private trainingProgram details
Customized private lessons are conducted at our training center and last approximately 60 minutes each. Our Private Lessons programs focus on making you a confident and effective handler (and trainer of your dog) so that you and your dog succeed for long after your program is completed.
Dog age
Puppies
Support between sessions
Go-home lessons
Personalized training plans
Dog sports
Agility
Scent work
Dog size
Small dogs
Training approach
Balanced training
Additional services
DaycareProgram details
Enrichment focused daycare with small play groups, pack walks and one-on-one engagement activities.
GroomingProgram details
Five star reviewed groomer with multiple years experience working with all sizes and breeds. Bath and Blow Dry, Full Grooms, Nail Trims and more.
Consultations
Free consultation
Other listed services
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Dog trainingProgram details
Behavioral and Obedience Training, Board and Train, Private Lessons, Puppy Class, Group Classes, Free Training Consultations
Boot Camp
Canine Behavior
Collars and Leashes
Dog Enrichment
Dog Park
Dog Plays
Dog Treats
Enrichment Activities
Online Learning
Retail shopProgram details
Our small retail shop is stocked with training equipment, leashes, enrichment toys and supplies and high value dog treats.
Confirm current programs and availability directly.
Questions & answers
From Google
What people have asked about this business.
Do they have daycare service
K9 Connection offers an Enrichment Daycare program where your dog is physically and mentally engaged with different activities throughout the day. So much better for your dog than traditional daycare.
Do they have service dog training? If yes how much
We specialize in obedience and behavior rehabilitation. For service dog training we recommend finding a trainer that specializes in the specific type of service work/task training that you need.
Community answer · K9 Connection · 2019-09-21
They do training and have pkg. Send them and email for details
Community answer · David Vanini · 2019-09-21
Definitely obedience training but you would have to call and talk to them about service training.
How much are your trading classes. We have a aggressive female dog with men and children.
lol. Auto correct? They don't have trading classes. Hehehe. I can't speak for the cost of behavioral correction classes, but their puppy class was amazing. Also, a trained dog doesn't STAY well behaved. Don't bother spending the money if you aren't going to keep up with the methods given to you AFTER you finish your sessions, it'll be a waste and your dog will easily regress.
We are trying to call and no one is picking up the phone. Was wondering why no one picking up .please let me know thanks
Most of the time, employees are either outside with the dogs or in the training facility away from the front office. Messages are checked throughout the day. Also try email, as those go to employees' cellphones.
Community answer · Lisa Forbes-Smith · 2018-09-21
Leave a message and they will return your call within a few hours.
5/5Went to K9 Connection to address my dog’s reactivity and had a personal trainer, Tracy, provide us with visual demonstrations and hands-on practice to ensure our carryover to home. In addition, K9 Connection is one of the only doggy daycares that limits the amount of dogs allowed…Read full reviewClose full review
Went to K9 Connection to address my dog’s reactivity and had a personal trainer, Tracy, provide us with visual demonstrations and hands-on practice to ensure our carryover to home. In addition, K9 Connection is one of the only doggy daycares that limits the amount of dogs allowed to come that day to avoid overstimulation. In doggy daycare, they provide constant supervision and 1-on-1 time with your dog. They tell you about what your dog has done that day.
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Zoe G
5/5Kim was an amazing trainer to work with. She is incredibly knowledgeable in her field and provided clear and effective expertise at every lesson for our reactive rescue dog. Lessons were fun and engaging for our dog and us! She created the perfect lessons and structure during ses…Read full reviewClose full review
Kim was an amazing trainer to work with. She is incredibly knowledgeable in her field and provided clear and effective expertise at every lesson for our reactive rescue dog. Lessons were fun and engaging for our dog and us! She created the perfect lessons and structure during sessions and targeted so many skills. She was prompt and communicative in sharing resources, videos, and feedback after lessons, and always had helpful answers to our questions. We have seen an amazing improvement in our dog over the 6 training sessions and feel confident as dog parents how to keep his progress going. We are so happy we chose K9 connections for our boy and will definitely be continuing!
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Brianna Buxton
5/5
Love K9 Connection! We first used them for our older dog, Sully, who needed some socialization work; he loved all of the staff and trainers during his boarding program. Our other dog, Ruthie, regularly attends enrichment days. She always has an amazing time. They are a great, one-stop facility for all things training and enrichment related. Everyone is very knowledgeable and friendly!
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Amy Cavanaugh
5/5
I’ve never had a dog before, so I signed up for puppy class. Tracy was the instructor and taught me so much! She had a knack for understanding my dog’s behavior and taught me what to look for. I highly recommend her and K9 Connection!
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Lysa CZ
5/5This place is amazing! My dog Yoko always seemed to have issues with some dogs, and that’s due to trauma she endured as a puppy.
Not only is she doing great in their enrichment program, but we also see a difference in her interactions with other dogs now! She seems more interest…Read full reviewClose full review
This place is amazing! My dog Yoko always seemed to have issues with some dogs, and that’s due to trauma she endured as a puppy.
Not only is she doing great in their enrichment program, but we also see a difference in her interactions with other dogs now! She seems more interested rather than scared/agressive.
The enrichment program is different than other dog day cares that just stuff all dogs into a room together and hope for the best. K9 connection hand selects small groups of dogs that get along together for playtime, let’s dog rest so they don’t get overstimulated, provides puzzles, takes dogs on pack walks, and 1 on 1 time with the attendants.
Really an amazing place and we will keep coming back :)
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