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Professional Dog Training in Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville & Norfolk County

Practical, personalized dog training for puppies and adult dogs—helping families build reliable behaviour at home, on walks, and in everyday life since 2013.

Is your dog calling all the shots?

Dragging you down the sidewalk

Jumping on every guest at the door

Only listening when treats are involved

If life with your dog isn’t what you pictured, we can help you get back on track.

Trusted by Dog Owners Across Southern Ontario

COMMUNICATION

Clear signals so your dog understands what you expect.

LEADERSHIP

Build trust, structure and consistent guidance.

EXERCISE

Meet your dog’s physical and mental needs.

ACCOUNTABILITY

Create clear rules and follow through consistently.

RELIABILITY

Build obedience that works beyond the training room.

If you are struggling with any of the following behaviours with your dog, we are here to help;

Pulling • Jumping • Barking • Biting/Mouthing • Excessive Energy • Anxiety
Leash Reactivity • Counter Surfing • General Bratty Behaviour • And More!

Not Ready to Book Yet? Start With Our Free 4-Day Mini Course

The Root Cause: Discover exactly why your dog ignores you the second you step outside (even when you have their favourite treats).

The CLEAR System: Learn our proven 5-step framework to stop the leash pulling, jumping, and embarrassing behaviour for good.

First-Time Listening: How to stop yelling, nagging, and repeating commands, and get your dog to listen the very first time.

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Thank-you so much for all your help! The dogs are no longer fighting and we couldn’t be more thrilled!

Jess with Cruz and Rocky in Stoney Creek

Seeing a great improvement in my Weimaraner puppy after only a short time working with Katherine!! She’s an excellent trainer!

Natalie with Sawyer in Grimsby

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Patti-ann Nechelput
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I took my German Shepherd puppy for the basic obedience training levels 1 and 2 also a few in home sessions. I was very impressed with the trainers, atmosphere and the confidence the classes gave me as an owner of a big dog !

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Thank you, Patti-ann, for the kind review. We are so glad the Level 1 and 2 classes and the in-home sessions helped build your confidence as the owner of a big dog, and that you enjoyed our trainers and atmosphere. We look forward to continuing to support you and your German Shepherd as you both progress.
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Cathy S
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We recently completed the Reactive Rover program and I don't dread walks like I had before. Lia was great helping us with our challenges. I had no idea where to start and she explained everything clearly and was very patient with us. It's nice to know that I can still contact Lia if I have questions. I recommend The Crunchy Canine.

Owner's reply
Thank you so much, Cathy! We're thrilled the Reactive Rover program helped and that Lia was patient and clear in guiding you. It's wonderful to hear you no longer dread walks and that you feel comfortable contacting Lia with any future questions. We truly appreciate your recommendation.
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Leigh Milner-Chapman
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My dog Tilly and I really enjoyed our time in the basic obedience class! We got all the attention and encouragement we needed and the instructions were straight forward and easy to follow. The online portal really helped solidify what we were learning and gave us something to practice from home. It was a fun, professional environment and we look forward to going back!

Owner's reply
Thank you so much for the kind review! We’re thrilled that you and Tilly enjoyed the basic obedience class and found the attention, clear instruction, and online portal helpful for practicing at home. Our team works hard to create a fun, professional environment, and we appreciate you noticing. We look forward to having you both back soon.
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Sarah Robinson
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We used private in-house training sessions for our reactive 9 and 10 year old mini dachshunds to help prepare them for the arrival of our baby. Danielle was so knowledgeable and helped us drastically improve our dogs door manners, leash walking and reactivity with new people. We used the e-collar and our dogs can safely enjoy time leash free now as well. Our dogs have had a much easier time adjusting to the baby because of the private sessions. The sessions were so successful that our dogs were able to attend some classes at the facility - which they were far too reactive to have done before which helped with their socialization. I could not recommend the Crunchy Canine more !

Owner's reply
Thank you so much for this wonderful review and for trusting Danielle and Crunchy Canine with your pups during such an important transition. We’re thrilled the private sessions improved their door manners, leash walking, reactivity, and allowed safe off-leash time, and that they were able to join classes for socialization. Congratulations on your new baby, and we’re so glad the training helped your family adjust more easily. Please reach out anytime if you need continued support or refresher sessions.
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Kathleen Bixby
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We are so happy a friend recommended The Crunchy Canine to us. We completed 7 sessions of private training with Lia and have made so much progress. The thing that I loved the most about private training was being able to work at our own pace in environments that we are in everyday. It really helped using real life situations and problem solving on the spot. Lia answered questions as we went and provided great feedback for us. Lia always listened to what our goals were for our dog in our home and gave us space to talk honestly about challenges we were working through. We look forward to continuing training with Lia & The Crunchy Canine community!

Owner's reply
Thank you so much for your kind words and for trusting The Crunchy Canine after a friend's recommendation. We’re thrilled that Lia’s private sessions and real-life practice helped you make so much progress and that her attentive coaching matched your goals. We appreciate you highlighting the personalized pace and practical problem solving, and we’re excited to keep supporting your training journey with Lia and our community. See you at future sessions!
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Dave T
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We took the basic obedience course with our timid terrier at the Simcoe location. Danielle, our trainer, was very knowledgeable in helping us with her insecurities and building confidence. So much so, that when we started to experience some issues a few months later, we enrolled in personal home lessons for our pup with Danielle. She quickly gave us the tools and techniques to encourage the positive behaviors we wanted from our little girl. Highly recommend Crunchy Canine for all your dog training needs. Thank You Danielle

Owner's reply
Thank you, Dave, for your kind review and for trusting Crunchy Canine with your terrier. We're delighted Danielle at our Simcoe location helped build your pup's confidence and that the follow-up home lessons gave you practical tools to reinforce positive behaviors. We appreciate your recommendation and are always here if you need further support or guidance.
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kristen leone
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Professional, friendly, knowledgeable and successful with our 100lb ,5 year old American bully, Rotty mix. Danielle taught us recall, nail cutting, relating to other dogs, play, visitors behaviour and machines, motorcycles and kids calmness. We are more than pleased that our girl is of leash with an e collar with boundaries and joy.

Owner's reply
Thank you so much for the kind review, Kristen. We’re thrilled Danielle and the team could help your 100 lb American Bully/Rottie mix with recall, nail cutting, socialization, play, visitors, machines, motorcycles, and calmness around kids. It’s wonderful to hear she is confidently off leash with an e collar, enjoying life with clear boundaries and joy. We appreciate your trust and are here if you need continued support or refresher sessions.
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Ben Scott
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We couldn’t be happier with The Cruncy Canine. We have used them for private training, in class training, and now Ryder goes to day camp! We have learned so much from the trainers and have seen a marked improvement in Ryder’s obedience and reactivity. Would highly recommend if you’re looking for professional dog training!

Owner's reply
Thank you so much for the wonderful review, Ben. We’re thrilled private lessons, in-class training, and day camp have helped Ryder’s obedience and reactivity. Our trainers appreciate your trust and recommendation and look forward to continuing to work with Ryder.
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Whether you are dealing with puppy behaviour, leash pulling, reactivity, unreliable recall or everyday obedience challenges, our experienced trainers can help you choose the right training program.

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