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K9 National Services

West Hartford, Connecticut

4.8/5· 138 Google reviews

About K9 National Services

Inside every dog is the potential to be a well-mannered, happy-go-lucky companion. At K9 National Services, we're passionate about bringing out this side of your furry friend. Our local dog trainer can customize any program to meet your specific needs. And the best part? He'll come to you. We provide mobile dog training services in West Hartford, Hartford, CT and beyond. Call 860-209-1986 now for details.

Training & services

Training goals

  • Behavior consultation
  • Leash training
  • Obedience training
  • Puppy training
  • Socialization

Behavior support

  • Aggression training

How training happens

  • In-home training
  • Private training

Dog age

  • Puppies

Training level

  • Advanced obedience
  • Beginner training

Assistance and working dogs

  • Medical-alert and mobility assistance
  • Psychiatric service dog training
  • Service dog training
  • Therapy dog training

Your dog’s background

  • Rescue dogs

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  • We provide I'm Home dog training. We Come to your place and trained your pet and you too.
    Program details

    In home dog training- dog training at your door step . We work all seven days

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Questions & answers

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What are the best dog training tools to correct common behavior problems?

At K9 National Services, with positive reinforcement we professionally guide owners in choosing tools that correct aggressive behavior, leash reactivity, jumping, fear responses, and poor obedience.

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Do you train all dog breeds?

Yes, our mobile obedience training uses positive reinforcement techniques suitable for all breeds and ages.

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Can I get online dog behavior training classes with expert instructors?

Yes. K9 National Services provides online dog behavior training consultation, virtual obedience classes, and real-time video coaching with certified trainers. Perfect for dogs experiencing aggression, reactivity, separation anxiety, fear issues, or basic obedience challenges.

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Do you help with aggressive dogs?

Yes, we specialize in behavior modification to address aggression, begging, leash pulling, and other unwanted behaviors using positive reinforcement methods.

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What's included in puppy training?

Our comprehensive puppy training includes potty training, socialization, leash training, and basic commands tailored to each puppy's specific needs.

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Where can I find dog behavior monitoring devices for home use?

Popular dog behavior monitoring tools include home pet cameras, barking monitors, motion sensors, dog activity trackers, and nighttime behavior recording devices. K9 National Services helps owners choose the right products to track barking frequency, crate stress, pacing, destructive habits, and separation anxiety symptoms.

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Do you offer mobile training?

Yes, we provide mobile dog obedience training and conduct comprehensive puppy training programs in-home for your convenience.

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Where are you located?

We are located in West Hartford. We proudly serve all of Connecticut and Massachusetts and will come directly to your home. We proudly serve Avon, CT, Farmington, CT, Simsbury, CT, Hartford, CT, West Hartford,Ansonia Beacon Falls Bethany Branford Cheshire Clinton Danbury Derby Fairfield Fairfield County Farmington Glastonbury Greenwich Guilford Hamden Hartford County Killingworth Madison Manchester Middlebury Milford Mystic New Haven New Haven County New London Newtown North Haven Norwalk Old Saybrook Orange Oxford Prospect Seymour Shelton Shoreline South Central Southbury Stamford Trumbull Wallingford Watertown West Hartford West Haven Wolcott Woodbridge Woodmont Yale and the surrounding areas.

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Can you train therapy dogs?

Yes, we train dogs to provide comfort and emotional support in hospitals, schools, and nursing homes with proper certification preparation.

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What are the benefits of enrolling in a dog behavior modification program?

Dog behavior modification programs deliver faster improvement, safer training, expert assessment, and long-lasting behavior change. K9 National Services offers aggression rehabilitation, reactivity management, fear and anxiety training, and structured obedience programs tailored to each dog’s triggers and temperament.

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Do you serve areas outside west Hartford?

Yes, we provide services all over Connecticut and Massachusetts. we serve West Hartford, New Britain, Hartford, Simsbury, Bristol in Connecticut, and Southwick, Massachusetts. Amity Ansonia Beacon Falls Bethany Branford Cheshire Clinton Danbury Derby Fairfield Fairfield County Farmington Glastonbury Greenwich Guilford Hamden Hartford County Killingworth Madison Manchester Middlebury Milford Mystic New Haven New Haven County New London Newtown North Haven Norwalk Old Saybrook Orange Oxford Prospect Seymour Shelton Shoreline South Central Southbury Stamford Trumbull Wallingford Watertown West Hartford West Haven Wolcott Woodbridge Woodmont Yale.

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Can you help with PTSD dogs?

Yes, we provide specialized psychiatric service dog training to recognize stress signals and assist with PTSD, anxiety, and nightmare interruption.

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What basic commands do you teach?

We focus on essential commands like 'no', 'sit', 'stay', and 'heel' using positive reinforcement techniques for all breeds and ages.

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How do I get started?

The best way to get started is to contact us through our website or by phone to schedule an initial consultation. This allows us to understand your dog's needs and recommend the most suitable training program.

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How do professional dog behaviorists recommend handling separation anxiety?

Professional dog behaviorists recommend desensitization training, confidence-building routines, conditioning, and calm departure rituals. At K9 National Services, our certified trainers create custom separation anxiety treatment plans to stop excessive barking, whining, destructive chewing, howling, and panic behaviors. We specialize in in-home separation anxiety training, virtual anxiety coaching, and behavior modification for anxious dogs in Connecticut.

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Which dog behavior consultation services are available near me?

K9 National Services offers local dog behavior consultations within 30 miles of West Hartford, CT, helping owners with aggressive dog evaluations, puppy assessments, reactivity testing, anxiety consultations, and in-home behavioral analysis. Searches like “dog behaviorist near me,” “dog trainer Connecticut,” “aggressive dog training West Hartford,” and “best dog trainer in CT” lead directly to us.

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Where does the training take place?

Training locations can vary depending on the program and your specific needs. We offer in-home training, outdoor sessions, and potentially other locations as appropriate. We will discuss the best options for you and your dog during our initial consultation.

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Where can I find affordable dog obedience classes in my city?

K9 National Services offers affordable dog obedience classes and private training programs for puppies and adult dogs throughout West Hartford, Hartford County, and surrounding Connecticut towns. We provide service all over Connecticut and Massachusetts Our obedience training covers sit, stay, recall, leash walking, impulse control, home manners, and on-leash focus.

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Can you train service dogs?

Yes, we professionally train psychiatric dogs, mobility assistance dogs, hearing assistance dogs, and therapy dogs ,PTSD dogs for individuals with specific needs and disabilities.we also trained medical service dogs.

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I’m desperate. I have a four-year old shusky(shelherd-husky) who is a biter. He goes after anyone who comes on property and he has bitten family members who have come to visit. With me he is gentle and loving but won’t listen to commands.????

i would not hesitate to call Nik Sharma at K-9 National Services. he has been AMAZING with our aggressive pup. we were desperate also but now, after maybe a month or a little longer, things are looking up. incredible. and we had a previous trainer who told us our dog was hopeless. same with a friend of mine. i promise you will not be disappointed with K-9 National.

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Customer reviews

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4.8
out of 5138 Google reviews

Mentioned in reviews

  • Knowledgeable staff 16
  • Behavioral training 9
  • Clear explanations 5
  • Punctuality 5
  • Quick response 5
  • Leash training 3
All 10 topics
  • Aggressive dog training 2
  • Anxious dogs 2
  • Home visit 2
  • Reactive dog training 2

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100 collected reviews

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Christine Harris
5/5
Nick started working with my daughter and her dog Dahlia a few weeks ago. After just two sessions we saw immediate improvement. She went from being overreactive and excited to controlled and responsive. Nick is skilled in seeing things us average dog parents tend to overlook. Tha…Read full reviewClose full review

Nick started working with my daughter and her dog Dahlia a few weeks ago. After just two sessions we saw immediate improvement. She went from being overreactive and excited to controlled and responsive. Nick is skilled in seeing things us average dog parents tend to overlook. Thankfully Nick has the skills to teach my daughter and myself how to be the leaders of our Doberman. We are truly grateful for K9 National Services.

Bella Garzone
1/5
Sadly I can not recommend. I really wanted this to work for my dog-reactive dog but he was (of course) on his best behavior in front of the trainer so the trainer couldn't really do anything during our sessions. Trainer also did not offer any other advice/guidance so I decided to…Read full reviewClose full review

Sadly I can not recommend. I really wanted this to work for my dog-reactive dog but he was (of course) on his best behavior in front of the trainer so the trainer couldn't really do anything during our sessions. Trainer also did not offer any other advice/guidance so I decided to stop after 5 visit attempts since I was wasting a lot of money to basically have this guy just walk my dog lol. He told me using treats is a waste of time even though they advertise as positive reinforcement training. Seems more like "quick fix" training vs long term. I would strongly advise people not to pay upfront for services if they decide to go with K9 National. I was refunded less than half of what I paid upfront and really feel like I wasted money. ****edit*** now he's threatening me with my information, saying he will report me to his "credit and legal department" for breaching the contract I never signed to begin with. He wants me to take down my review. Save yourself the headache.

Kristina Baldwin
5/5
We had our first visit with Nick tonight and it was AMAZING! He was immediately able to modify some behaviors for my dog, Griffin, in just his initial visit. Nick listened to our concerns and quickly gave an accurate assessment of Griffin while at the same time demonstrating car…Read full reviewClose full review

We had our first visit with Nick tonight and it was AMAZING! He was immediately able to modify some behaviors for my dog, Griffin, in just his initial visit. Nick listened to our concerns and quickly gave an accurate assessment of Griffin while at the same time demonstrating care and concern for him. He took his time and explained everything to us clearly. We are looking forward to working with Nick for a complete behavior modification for our good boy!

Wendy Darasz
5/5
If my husband and I could give Nick 10 stars we would! We cannot say enough about how much he helped us with our two male Shiba Inus. Both our boys are rescue dogs and they have completely different personalities. They had a lot of trouble acclimating to one another. We took …Read full reviewClose full review

If my husband and I could give Nick 10 stars we would! We cannot say enough about how much he helped us with our two male Shiba Inus. Both our boys are rescue dogs and they have completely different personalities. They had a lot of trouble acclimating to one another. We took them to trainers. They passed obedience with flying colors but at home, they just could not get along. For over a year, we reached out to a number of other trainers and behaviorists for help, but nothing worked until we found Nick! Nick is an AKC trained behaviorist who truly cares about 'his dogs'. He cares about the humans too, but his priority is to make sure the dogs meet with success. On the very first day, Nick came out to our house and watched our dogs interact with each other and with us. His analysis was that our dogs were 'good boys' and that there was a lot of hope for them. (Did I mention that we were so frustrated up to this point we were ready to rehome one of them?) He analyzed my husband and me too :) Initially, most of the work was with me and Koda - the black and tan Shiba. Koda and I did not trust one another. I was nervous around him and Koda was nervous around me. Because of that Dexeter - our red Shiba, was nervous too and was trying to control the situation - all kinds of tension in our house. Long story short, after a lot of guidance from Nick, and some backsliding on our part, everyone is getting along great. After about 2 1/2 months of working with Nick, we were able to take our dogs camping with us in a confined space. The dogs were rock stars! Back home from vacation the boys are even able to nap next to each other. That never would have happened without Nick. We are so very thankful for Nick!

Tracey Duarte
5/5

He really is the dog whisperer!! We have 3 dogs. And he came in and took charge to help us acclimate our dogs to our new blended family. Highly highly recommend! You will wonder why you didn’t call earlier!

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