Most puppy classes are glorified playtime. Ours is focused on raising a properly behaved adult dog. Real commands, controlled socialization, bite inhibition that actually works, and house manners. that stick for life. Four sessions, under 5.5 months.
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Dog older than 6 months? Our Obedience Classes (Beginner + Advanced) are a better fit.
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Nipping, jumping, ignoring commands. Every day without structure, these get stronger and harder to fix.
Conflicting tips, outdated methods, no system. You're trying everything and nothing sticks.
Socialization, confidence, bite inhibition. Miss the first 16 weeks and you spend years fixing what 4 sessions could have prevented.
Your puppy's critical window is open right now.
4 sessions. That's all it takes to set the foundation for a lifetime.
"By 5 months old our puppy was better behaved than most adult dogs we see at the park. Best thing we did as new dog owners."
Priya S. · Lab mix, started at 12 weeks · Foundation Program
Classes fill fast. Under 5.5 months only.
This isn't a puppy playgroup with treats. Every session follows a structured curriculum designed to build real skills during your puppy's most critical development window.
Controlled socialization
Your puppy plays with dogs of all types. It's controlled — if there are issues, we fix them on the spot. Not a free-for-all.
Biting and nipping — actually fixed
We show you how to stop it for real. Not the reinforcement-based methods other places teach that usually make it worse.
Sit, down, place, and come commands
Commands that work outside, not just indoors with a treat in your hand. Real obedience from session one.
Leash walking fundamentals
Loose-leash habits built from day one. No pulling, no lunging, no dragging you down the street.
Crate + potty training protocol
A clear system that actually works. No more guessing or cleaning up accidents at 2 AM.
Recall foundation
Your puppy comes when called. The skill that keeps them safe for life starts here.
Impulse control + focus
Your puppy learns to think before reacting. Sit before eating, wait at doors, settle on command.
Confidence building
Novel surfaces, obstacles, and agility intro. A confident puppy is a well-behaved puppy.
All of this in just 4 sessions. Under 5.5 months only.
Most puppy classes are glorified playtime. We're building properly behaved adult dogs.
| K9 Academy | Other Puppy Classes | |
|---|---|---|
| Structured curriculum | ||
| Commands that work outside | Every session | Only with treats indoors |
| Controlled socialization | With any dog, issues fixed live | Unstructured free play |
| Biting + nipping fixed | Actual fix, not management | Methods that make it worse |
| Leash walking fundamentals | ||
| Extensive take-home handbook | ||
| Trainer experience | Most experienced in Ontario | Varies widely |
| Certificate of completion | ||
| Bridge to full obedience | Beginner Program | |
| Focus on raising adult dogs | Yes, that's the whole point | Puppy playtime |
| Results from session 1 | Yes, every time | Rarely |
What Puppy Owners Say
We had no idea what we were doing with our first puppy. K9 Academy gave us the structure and confidence we needed. By 5 months old our puppy was better behaved than most adult dogs we see at the park.
Priya S.
Lab mix, started at 12 weeks · Foundation Program
We waited until our puppy was 4 months and already had some nipping issues. Within two weeks of the Puppy Class, the biting stopped completely. The socialization alone was worth the entire price.
Alex & Jen M.
Golden Retriever, 4 months · Puppy Class
At our last vet visit, they actually commented on how well-behaved our puppy was compared to most dogs they see. That is all from K9 Academy. The Foundation Program set him up for life.
Marcus T.
Bernese Mountain Dog, 14 weeks · Foundation Program
Puppy Programs
4 one-hour sessions · Under 5.5 months
Build a strong foundation with socialization, basic commands, and house manners. before problems have a chance to develop. Includes the K9 Academy Puppy Handbook, training materials, and certificate of completion.
Puppy + Level One combined. 10 classes total
The complete package. Start with puppy fundamentals, then graduate seamlessly into our Beginner obedience program. Your puppy gets the strongest possible start. and you save $260. Includes handbook, training materials, and certificate.
3 × 2-week stays across the first year
Three stays timed to your puppy's development. not one long board and train too young. Each stay builds on the last as your puppy matures. Socialization first, then obedience, then full off-leash reliability.
No hidden fees. No upsells. Just everything your puppy needs to start right.
4 expert-led sessions
Not group playtime — structured, curriculum-driven training
Extensive K9 Academy Puppy Handbook
Take-home guide with exercises, schedules, and training protocols
Socialization protocol sheet
Week-by-week exposure checklist for at-home practice
Training materials included
Everything you need to continue the work at home between sessions
Certificate of completion
Proof your puppy graduated from the best program in Ontario
Lifetime alumni support
Questions after the program? We are always here
All of this for $450 — that's $112.50 per session for expert puppy training
Upcoming Class
Classes are small and fill quickly. Get on the list early to secure your puppy's spot.
4 one-hour sessions · Under 5.5 months
4 one-hour sessions · Under 5.5 months
Don't see a time that works? Get on the list anyway. we open new sessions based on demand and notify the waitlist first.
Why K9 Academy
Commands, leash work, and controlled socialization from session one. Your puppy leaves every class better than they arrived — not just tired from running around.
Every session is designed to build the behaviours your dog needs for life. We're not here to entertain your puppy for an hour — we're building the foundation for a properly behaved adult dog.
15+ years and 10,000+ dogs trained. No other puppy class in Ontario has this level of experience behind it. Not a weekend-certified trainer reading from a binder.
Graduates bridge into our Beginner Program for razor-sharp obedience, then Level 2 for full off-leash reliability. This isn't a one-off class — it's the start of a trained dog for life.
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Getting Started
Under 5.5 months? You're in. Older? Our Level 1 group class is a better fit.
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Come to our Leaside location. Your handbook and clicker are waiting for you.
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