Dog Training Services
Kinder K9 offers expert-led dog training services in Simcoe County, designed to strengthen the bond between you and your dog through practical, confidence-building sessions. Whether you’re looking for private lessons tailored to your dog’s needs or small group classes that focus on real-life skills, Kinder K9 has an option that fits your lifestyle. All training is grounded in positive reinforcement and led by certified trainer Lisa Buchanan, with a focus on helping dogs thrive in everyday environments.
One-on-one training in an outdoor setting, perfect for improving focus, leash manners, and recall around everyday distractions. Ideal for dogs who benefit from a quieter environment or need extra support before joining a group class. Sessions take place at the Kinder K9 property just north of Elmvale, available from May to October. Book individually to suit your schedule.
Perfect for dogs over 2 years old and handlers who already have a working relationship and want to polish basic skills. This refresher course revisits key behaviours like name recall, loose leash walking, wait/stay, and impulse control, helping to sharpen focus and reliability in everyday situations. Outdoors at Elmvale Kinder K9 premises May to October.
Is your dog walking you? Tired of relying on choke chains, prong collars, or e-collars just to get through a walk? It’s frustrating—and sometimes scary—when your dog pulls, lunges, or reacts unpredictably.
This package is designed to help you build calm, confident walking habits with your dog and includes: Four private 45-minute lessons in your home and neighborhood over 4 weeks.
Boost your dog’s leash manners and your walking confidence in real-world settings. This small-group class (max 3 dogs) focuses on calmly passing dogs and distractions, minimizing pulling, and reducing frustration. Receive immediate, personalized feedback from professional trainer Lisa. Flexible registration—join one class or attend weekly.
A structured course designed to teach essential skills such as recall, sit, stand, down, wait, and place (“bed”). Ideal for puppies 6 months to 2 years old without significant behavior concerns like anxiety or aggression. Includes weekly video tutorials (2 per week) from Kinder K9, sent in advance so you can practice before class and get the most out of each session. Indoors at Pet Valu.
One-on-one training in your home and neighbourhood. Ideal for dogs and their guardians who have specific challenges in their homes and neighbourhoods and want to achieve their goals more quickly than they might in a group class. Book individually to suit your schedule. *Additional mileage charges apply for areas greater than 20km from Elmvale.
Galen Canine Myotherapy
Coming soon to Kinder K9 Galen Canine Myotherapy is a specific complementary therapy specialising in the treatment of damaged or injured muscle and allied soft tissue, especially chronic muscle pain. Chronic muscle pain is underestimated and difficult to treat, we work using specialised knowledge and training specifically within this area. Muscular issues can manifest themselves in many different ways. The pain can cause stress that will have a negative effect on how the dog functions both physically and psychologically. Galen Myotherapy promotes muscle function especially that caused through injury, compensatory or repetitive strain issues. This results in improved mobility, performance and a reduction in pain perception therefore reducing stress and allied symptoms.
