Dog Training Testimonials in Hamilton, Norfolk County and Surrounding Areas
Dog training testimonials from The Crunchy Canine clients. See how our programs have helped dogs and owners with puppy training, leash reactivity, obedience, off-leash skills, confidence building, and better everyday behaviour.
Our trainers work with families across Hamilton, Norfolk County, Simcoe, Waterford, Port Dover, Burlington, Oakville and surrounding areas.
Dog Training Testimonials
Layla the Reactive Husky Mix Training Success
“We had an extremely positive experience with Lia and The Crunchy Canine!
We completed the Reactive Rover program with our rescue girl, Layla, and she has made huge strides.
She is a totally different dog to walk, allowing us to go anywhere and handle various situations comfortably.
The gradual progression of the program was customized to her needs, and the weekly homework and videos were very helpful.
We will definitely be attending the ongoing group sessions to keep building off her private training. Highly recommend!”
Samantha with Layla in Hamilton
Rose the Golden Doodle Behaviour Training Success
“The Crunchy Canine and Katherine helped my Rose with pulling on the leash, jumping up, stealing stuff, and chewing it to bits. I couldn’t walk her because she was pulling and biting on the leash, so I was afraid to take her for walks.
After 1 or 2 private sessions, Rose was much calmer. Now I can walk her nicely. Over just a few weeks she really matured.
I can see the understanding in her eyes when I interact with her. She is relaxed, and I can now let her have the run of the house (with supervision).
She has also learned ‘wait’ and ‘go back’, which are useful commands when opening the front door. She waits by the door and doesn’t lunge out.
Katherine is very professional and has helped me after hours and in between our regular sessions.
I highly recommend!!”
Amy with Rose in Port Dover
Hondo the Reactive Pitbull Mix Training Success
“We rescued our boy Hondo about 8 months ago and he had zero training.
He was wild and couldn’t walk on a leash without one of us getting so frustrated that walks were no longer enjoyable.
After reaching out to The Crunchy Canine for in-home training, it was the best decision we made for Hondo and for us.
Hondo can now walk on a loose leash, walk by our side, and will no longer lash out at other dogs or squirrels on walks.
Katherine was very professional and patient with us and Hondo throughout all of our training.
I’d highly recommend hiring The Crunchy Canine for your training needs.
And the free social obedience classes are a bonus!”
Rej and Simona with Hondo in Hamilton
Loki the Miniature Pinscher Off-Leash Training Success
“We were looking for a trainer to help with off-leash reliability, and we ended up with so much more!
We did private lessons and Katherine was able to help us with resource guarding, reacting at the door, the vacuum, other dogs, crate training, loose leash walking, and settling in public.
We learned so much from our training. It has been a priceless experience.
Even since we finished our training, they have remained accessible for follow-up help. They were always punctual and open with communication.
We’ve had such amazing results and are so glad we chose The Crunchy Canine. Our boy even gets fun off-leash time now!”
Loki the Miniature Pinscher
Milo Dog Pulling on Leash Training Success
Dog Pulling on Leash Training Success
“Tara was really great! Very personable and knowledgeable.
She really listened to our concerns and offered helpful suggestions.
She came with a plan but was also willing to adjust based on our needs.”
Sarah with Milo, Brantford, Ontario
Willow the Nervous Rescue Dog Off-Leash Training Success
Nervous Rescue Dog Off-Leash Training Success
“Highly recommend Katherine from The Crunchy Canine.
We did the Freedom from the Leash course with our shy rescue pup, Willow.
Katherine was great from the beginning and was able to befriend our dog, who is nervous around strangers.
We were able to achieve off-leash obedience, something we never thought we would be able to achieve.
We also got tips and worked on things outside of the course, such as helping her feel more comfortable around people.
We even got to practice meeting Tracy, the assistant, as a ‘stranger’ for training.
We loved her flexibility to help with problems specific to our dog and how we were able to train in different settings to proof her off-leash skills.
It is clear that Katherine has your dog’s best interest in mind and is committed to helping your dog become the best version of themselves.”
Beatrice with Willow, Hamilton, Ontario
Nika the Husky Mix Dog Training Success
“We had such a positive experience working with our trainer Katie.
Nika really benefited from all the little tips and tricks we learned along the way and was a great fit for our needs.
Even though COVID threw a curveball at our training schedule, Katie was always so accommodating.
In the end, we feel confident that the training was one of the best things we could have offered Nika for a happy dog life.
Thanks so much to everyone at The Crunchy Canine for creating such a positive experience!”
Heather with Nika from Brantford, Ontario
Marmot the Nervous Rescue Dog Training Success
“We did private lessons with Katherine for a dog we adopted that had some issues.
She was great to work with and very knowledgeable. We saw a lot of improvement in our dog once we started working with her.
It’s been great to see the change in his confidence!
Would 100% recommend!”
Christine with Marmot in Burlington
Archie blossoming through Puppy Socialization Training Success
“We love puppy socials and training. Each week I notice a difference in our Goldendoodle.
He used to hide under a chair, now he’s running with the group.
As first-time dog owners, we really didn’t know how to guide our puppy. Katharine has been wonderful.
I don’t feel silly asking questions, and I appreciate that she explains why we do or do not do something.
I think my whole family has benefited from these classes. I would highly recommend The Crunchy Canine. It was the smartest decision we made for our puppy.”
Jylian with Archie
Dexter Dog Pulling on Leash Training Success
“Walking my dog now compared to before our training sessions with The Crunchy Canine is like night and day.
We truly understand our dog’s needs better, and we can walk happily together without pulling.
He’s improved so much that our preteen has been able to walk him on her own for the first time since we adopted him!
I was at the end of my rope with Dexter, but The Crunchy Canine changed that.
We would recommend Katherine to anyone, especially those who haven’t found success with traditional ‘big box’ group training programs.”
Kayla with Dexter
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