Niagara K9 Training Center LLC

Niagara K9 Training Center offers a comprehensive range of programs. The Puppy Class focuses on critical social development for young puppies (under 5 months), teaching attention, sit, down, come, leash walking, and polite greetings, while addressing common puppy behaviors like house training, biting, and chewing.

The Beginner Class introduces fundamental manners and self-control, covering attention, sit, down, wait, come when called, leash walking, polite greetings, leave it, give and take, and the use of marker and release words. The Intermediate Class builds upon these skills, emphasizing performance under increased duration, distance, and distraction.

Specialized classes include Conformation and Handling, which prepares dogs for the show ring by teaching lead handling, gaiting patterns, presentation, hand stacking, standing for examination, baiting, and free stacking. Other preparatory classes include CGC Prep, Therapy Dog Prep, STAR Puppy, and Nosework. Private Lessons and a Board & Train Program are also available, with Competition Obedience and Rally Obedience classes noted as “Coming soon!”.

Pricing Summary

Group courses typically run for 6 weeks, with prices ranging from $120 for Competitive Obedience and Rally Obedience to $160-200 for Family Pet Obedience. Conformation and Handling is offered as a drop-in class at $15 per session. Pricing for Private Lessons and the Board & Train Program varies by package.

Niagara K9 Training Center LLC, founded in 2018, is the result of over 30 years of experience and dedication to dog training by its founders and owners, Ester, Louis, and Kathleen. They are passionate about helping dog owners achieve a successful life with their pets, having honed their skills through training hundreds of dogs.

The center offers a variety of services including Group Classes, Private Lessons, and a Board & Train Program. Their class offerings include Family Pet Obedience, Competitive Obedience, Rally Obedience, Conformation and Handling, CGC Prep, Therapy Dog Prep, STAR Puppy, and Nosework.

Group classes are structured into Puppy, Beginner, and Intermediate levels, focusing on social development, basic manners, and advancing skills under various conditions. The Conformation and Handling class specifically prepares dogs and handlers for the show ring, covering techniques like gaiting, stacking, and presenting the dog. The team of trainers at NKTC brings diverse experience to assist clients in their journey towards their ideal dog.

Accomplishments

Niagara K9 Training Center was founded in 2018 by Ester, Louis, and Kathleen. The founders bring over 30 years of combined experience and dedication to dog training, having successfully trained hundreds of dogs and worked with their owners. They have also built a team of experienced trainers.

How to Get Started!

For Private Lessons, clients are encouraged to contact the center directly to inquire about packages and pricing.