PRIVATE TRAINING

One-on-One Private Training Programs for Your Pup

At Red Maple K9, we understand that every dog and owner is unique, which is why we offer personalized private training sessions that are tailored to your specific goals. Our one-hour private lessons allow you to advance at your own pace and use training methods that suit your dog best.

Our Private Training Programs

All lessons are 60 minutes long and can be held in-person or virtually

1 Lesson
$150 + HST

5 Lessons
$700 + HST
(savings of $10 per lesson)

10 Lessons
$1,300 + HST
(savings of $20 per lesson)

15 Lessons
$1,800 + HST
(savings of $30 per lesson)

Ideal for pups at any age!

We believe that investing in private lessons is the best way to unlock your dog’s full potential. We specialize in tailor-made training plans that address the unique needs of your dog, ensuring progress where it matters most. Whether your dog is struggling with pulling and barking or needs help mastering basic commands, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.

INDIVIDUAL LESSONS

$600 + HST / 5 Lessons

Handler focus
Introduction to sit, down, stand, heel, place command
Crate training
Potty training
Tackling common puppy behaviours such as nipping, overexcitement, jumping and barking
Introduction to stay and leash manners

Ideal for dogs as young as 10 weeks old to dogs as old as 16 weeks.

Bringing home a puppy is very exciting, but that excitement can change into the puppy blues very quickly. Our team here at Red Maple K9 wants to make sure you and your new best friend get off on the right paw. With Puppy Pillars, the goal is to set you and your pup for future success and tackle the real world together!

PUPPY

PILLARS

BASIC OBEDIENCE

$1,100 + HST / 8 Lessons

Loose leash walking
Stay
Stay with distractions
Off-leash walk
Off-leash recall
Place Command
Eliminate Pulling, Jumping
Eliminate Growling, Barking
E-collar training

Ideal for dogs 4.5 + months

Our basic obedience lessons are ideal for owners who want to correct common unwanted behaviors while learning new skills and developing stronger handler-dog bonds along the way. From a reliable stay to a consistent off-leash recall, your dog can do it all!

$1,000 + HST / 6 Lessons

Visits to shopping malls
Visits to dog friendly retailers
Visits to restaurants
Sit, Stay and Down with heavy distractions
Socialization/Desensitization
Advanced E-collar training
Service dog certification by RMK9
Letter of Service recommendation
Life-long support

Planning to get your service dog certification? Our expert trainer is here to help ensure your dog can navigate their way through busy malls, rolling shopping carts, and even sit through an entire meal at restaurants during your outings.

*Must pass Basic Obedience lessons

*Note that we do no provide the certification, but we can help guide you through the self-training route to achieve your goals.

SERVICE DOG FOUNDATIONS

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German Shepherd and Poodle Mix dog looking up at the trees in the winter

PRIVATE HOUSE LESSONS

At Red Maple K9, we understand that not all dogs learn the same way. That is why we offer private training lessons at the owner's house for a highly personalized experience. It is a convenient and effective option where our expert trainers will come to your house, assess your dog's situation and behavior, and create a customized training plan that fits your lifestyle and schedule.

$200 + HST / Lesson

*Prices may vary if outside Markham/Stouffville

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OUR METHODS

Red Maple K9's Private Training Programs are designed to give your dog the best possible training experience. From working on puppy foundations to resolving complex behavioral issues, our program covers it all. During the lesson, our trainer will assess your dog’s current skills and develop a customized training plan tailored to their unique needs. We use positive reinforcement techniques to encourage your dog’s good behaviour and gently correct any unwanted habits

From puppy foundations to bite cases and service dogs, we've seen and worked with them all. We realized that 50% of dog training is training your dog, the other 50% is all about training the owners. This is why we structure our lessons to get hands on with the dogs and learn about their personalities, but also to spend time guiding the owners to be able to replicate the training at home on their own.

Our private lessons aren’t just about correcting behaviours; they’re about fostering a deeper understanding and connection between you and your dog. Through our specialized approach, we empower you with the tools and knowledge to lead confidently, making every interaction with your dog a positive and rewarding experience.

When you book a Private Dog Training Lesson with us, we make the process simple and straightforward. We’ll work with you to schedule a time that fits your schedule so you can focus on your training without worrying about interfering with your daily routine.

Training Gallery

Red Maple K9 has trained a variety of dogs to overcome their behavioral issues and become well-behaved pets. We have worked with breeds of all kinds and have tailored our training methods to cater to each dog's specific needs.

Explore our training stories below!

KOBE: 4 year old Rottweiler

THEN: Kobe has done some training in the past but reached a roadblock and wanted to do more with Kobe as he was a super bright boy. Kobe's owners brought Kobe for private lessons at Red Maple K9 to clean up his leash manners and further address his reactivity to dogs.

NOW: With patience and understanding, Kobe is now able to walk nicely on a loose leash and pass by the dogs on his walks. He can sit calmly and co-exist with the distractions of the world. Kobe even has reliable obedience commands such as sit, stay and come. Kobe simply needed someone who could take his training into the real world and provide structure to his everyday life.

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Hoku: 2 year old Cockapoo

THEN: Hoku came for our Puppy Basics program and his owners were not impressed by Hoku's ability to eat all the rocks and sticks he sees when going on walks. They also wanted to make sure they introduced crate training properly and develop positive habits at an early age.

NOW: Hoku walks right past the rocks and sticks without giving it a second thought! Hoku is fully off-leashed trained and sees his crate as a space where he can go in and out on his own, relax and be himself. Hoku the sweetest pup and has now grown up to be a stand up fur-citizen!

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ATLAS: 3 year old Norwegian Elkhound

Atlas is in his beginning stages of becoming a service dog for his owners. After completing the basic foundations with flying colours, Atlas proved that he was up for a greater challenge. Atlas is now able to walk though busy department stores and coffee shops filled with new noises and experiences without a second thought. Atlas navigates his way without pulling, sniffing, barking, or even reacting when seeing another dog in stores. He has amazing handler focus and is always ready to spring into action should his owners require his assistance.

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MAKO: 2 year old Akita

Mako came to Red Maple K9 to join our Basic Obedience Program. By the end of the 5 weeks Mako's owner's were impressed that their Akita knew how to sit, stay and down, and could go to parks and sniff the grass as he wished but at the same time come right back to the owners when called! Mako even learned how to run on the dog treadmill so his fur stays fluffy and dry even on cloudy days.

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Rex 2 year old GSD & Chadwick 5 year old English Springer Spaniel)

CHADWICK: Chadwick's owners brought Chadwick for training as he began resource guarding his food and toys and pulled heavily on the leash during their walks. After 4 lessons, Chadwick's owners were impressed by the instant difference they saw in Chadwick's behaviour around food and toys, his amazing leash manners, and ability to stay around tons of distractions. So much so that they got him a brother!

REX: the owner's really enjoyed training at Red Maple K9 and brought Rex to complete our Day-to-Day Obedience program. From a reliable stay and recall to sending the dog into the car from a distance, Rex's owners couldn't be happier with his success.

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Kilo: 3 year old GSD x Poodle

THEN: Kilo used to be the bane of his owner's existence. He was super nippy, never listened and got distracted by everything. The owner's were about to send Kilo back as he was not cut out for service work.

NOW: Kilo now thrives at his job and helps his owners through day-to-day life. From walking down the stage at his owner's graduation day to going out to the movies, Kilo is able to sit through all distractions and help his owners navigate through life. People often comment that they didn't even a dog was sitting right behind them!

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MINTO: 4 year old Corgi

THEN: Minto owner's wanted to have more control on their walks with their happy Corgi. Minto was known to pull and get overly-excited around other people, dogs, birds, and squirrels.

NOW: After only 2 lessons, Minto is able to go one full blown walks with other dogs, around busy areas such as parks and not feel the need to pull or bark! His owners are elated that they now have happy peaceful walks without a worry.

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ODIE: 1 year old Cockapoo

THEN: Odie is definitely one of the happiest puppies we've met! However, his owner noticed that when he was overly excited, he sometimes jumped on people and would pull on the leash to get to them. Odie's owner's wanted better leash manners and for Odie to learn how to co-exist with distractions without the need to run up.

NOW: Odie is able to sit or down in a stay right beside another dog and even hang out in new environments on a placement bed without having his owner stand beside him. With Odie, we focused on desensitization and taught him a Go Place command so he can relax outside no matter how distracting it got. With a little bit of structure and guidance, Odie learned how to walk with a loose leash, wait to receive pets instead of running up to people, and is still the happiest boy on earth!

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Joey: 2 year old Husky x GSD

THEN: Joey's owners wanted to give their dog the most off-leashed freedom they can while ensuring reliability and consistency even amongst the biggest distractions

NOW: Joey consistently comes back when called and will even stop mid-play to return to his owners. After 2 recall lessons, Joey's owner's are so excited to begin a life where he can roam the trails, play with other dogs without having to worry about being fenced in and live a happy dog life

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GOKU: 6 year old Husky

THEN: Goku had a little bit of fear and anxiety with sudden noises such as car horns, someone dropping something, and even other dogs barking. Goku's owners didn't want Goku to run from the world anymore.

NOW: Red Maple K9 recognized that Goku needed strong leadership in his life and started building his confidence in his handlers by introducing obedience and using it as a way to train and form a stronger bond at the same time. Overtime, Goku knew there was nothing to be afraid of as his handlers have his back.

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KUMA: 3 year old Husky

Kuma arrived at Red Maple K9 as a puppy and their owners wanted someone who could customize their lessons and train their husky to be off-leashed. After 6 lessons, Kuma learned how to sit and down, stay in distracting locations while their owners grab coffee, unload the car, or talk to friends, and of course, Kuma was able to walk around off leashed and even recall straight back to their owners in the middle of playing with other dogs.

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TYCHE: 3 year old Golden Retriever

THEN: Tyche's owners was looking for training because Tyche was puling on the leash, running out the front door and overly excited when meeting other dogs and people.

NOW: After 5 lessons, Tyche was able to walk on a loose leash, have amazing house manners and stopped running out the front door and even continued with lessons to provide him with mental exercises such as learning a competitive heel. When Tyche's owners got married, Tyche was even able to walk down the aisle and share an unforgettable moment with his handlers.

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PRIVATE TRAINING

Our Private Training Programs