★ 5.0 Stars • 500+ Rochester Families Served

Dog Training in Rochester, NY

Get started with K9 Obedience Academy's dog training in Rochester, NY today. USMC veteran trainer Mo and his team have helped 500+ Rochester families transform their dogs with proven, balanced training methods. Whether your dog needs basic obedience, behavior modification, or an intensive board and train program, we deliver real-world results backed by 5.0 stars on Google.

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Karen Drysdale2 weeks ago
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"I was very pleased with the results of Bella's 3 weeks board and training. My main wish was for her to not be so reactive to other dogs. I brought her home a week ago and we went for a long walk. We saw three dogs and she was calm."

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Yvette Elliotta month ago
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"I really appreciate the training that Karma received. Because I had just gotten her as a rescue and didn't know much about her past, I was hesitant to leave her all day. My worries were put to rest immediately. Esa was warm and welcoming."

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Carrie Anne Mullena month ago
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"I absolutely love K9 Obedience Academy!! Great caring people and very good at what they do!! Mason came home after the 5 weeks board and train a completely different dog!"

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lisa jones4 months ago
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"I am so grateful to K9 Obedience Academy. I was at my wits end trying to tame my 2 year old German Shepherd Bruno. He is very protective. I couldn't take him anywhere. K9 Obedience Academy has worked with Bruno to show him what behavior is acceptable."

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Jennifer4 months ago
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"My training with Mo was incredibly valuable. Our time was immediately tailored to specific goals and objectives. Every part of the session was understanding how to get to where we wanted to be."

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Vicky Brown4 months ago
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"I thought we would have to get rid of our dog because he is so big and strong. We couldn't get him to listen, walk on the leash or anything. Now I can walk him and he listens to commands. Thank you so very much."

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Sandy Burns5 months ago
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"I put my pup, Arty, in the care of Moe and Esa at K9 to give him some much needed basic training. He did receive that training and Arty is a really sweet boy with new skills thanks to them!"

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Kuo Reese8 months ago
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"Mo is fantastic!!! He took my rescue from uncontrollable and defiant to completely off-leash trained and obedient in 8 weeks. My dog is now doing his public access training for service dog."

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James Fumia8 months ago
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"Mo is the best dog trainer I've met. My dog had aggressive behavior and was not responding to commands. A four week program with Mo and I got a different dog back. Not only is his on leash behavior great but he's just as good off leash."

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Patricia A. Barber9 months ago
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"Mo did a wonderful job with my pup. He would just sit down when I put a leash on him. Now he wants to go everywhere for a walk on his leash. Mo does a great job teaching these pooches."

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kelly reed10 months ago
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"We cannot say enough about Mo and his team! Our dog was a rescue found emaciated and infected. She was afraid and anxious and used barking and biting to fend off anyone. Mo transformed her completely."

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Laura10 months ago
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"I moved up here and needed dog training ASAP. I found Mo and his team on Instagram and went in for a consultation. After boarding my dog, I can confidently say the results speak for themselves."

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Darrell Wright11 months ago
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"Mo and Jose are both knowledgeable and professional. I had a great experience working with the two of them and my Rottweiler puppy. If you put the work in you'll see the results."

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ciel roama year ago
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"Mo was truly life-changing for our family and our dog. We were at a breaking point with our dog's reactivity. Barking nonstop, lunging, and snapping at anyone new. We felt defeated until we found Mo."

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Stephen Fennellya year ago
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"Best training ever! I have used many others for my other dogs but none of them spent the time with us after board and train was over like K9 Obedience Academy did and still does."

Find the Right Program for Your Dog

Every dog is different. Every program is tailored. Whether you have a new puppy or a serious behavior case, we have a solution.

Australian Shepherd training inside K9 Obedience Academy facility, Rochester NY

Every Program. One Goal.

From first-time puppy owners to families dealing with serious aggression cases, K9 Obedience Academy has a structured program for every dog and every situation. Private lessons, day training, and board and train — all taught by a USMC veteran with military K9 experience.

Every program includes owner coaching so results last beyond graduation, plus lifetime support so you're never on your own.

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How It Works

Simple, fast, and structured. Most clients start within the same week they reach out.

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Free Consultation

We assess your dog's behavior, history, and goals. No charge, no commitment.

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Custom Program

We match your dog with the right program and build a training plan around your schedule.

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Training Begins

Often same week. Daily or weekly sessions with progress updates sent directly to you.

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You Take Over

Owner coaching ensures you can maintain results. Lifetime support means we never disappear.

Dog heeling perfectly on a downtown Rochester sidewalk during real-world training

We Train Where Life Happens

Group class obedience doesn't hold up on a busy sidewalk or at a crowded park. Our training is proofed in real-world Rochester environments, busy streets, parks in Pittsford and Fairport, and everywhere your dog actually needs to behave.

That's why our graduates maintain their results at home, on walks, and in public — not just in a training facility.

Not Just a Trainer, An Elite Specialist

Mo's military and police K9 background means he's handled dogs that most trainers never will. That expertise now serves Rochester families.

  • USMC Veteran, Military & Police K9 HandlerReal-world experience with working dogs. Not just obedience theory
  • 5.0 Stars on Google, 20 ReviewsReal results from real Rochester families, not marketing claims
  • Owner Coaching IncludedYou learn alongside your dog. Results last because you understand why they work
  • Lifetime Support After GraduationQuestions 6 months later? Call us. We're not going anywhere
  • 500+ Rochester Families TransformedPittsford, Victor, Brighton, Fairport, Penfield, Webster, and beyond
  • Vet Recommended • AKC CGC Prep IncludedTrusted by local veterinarians. AKC Canine Good Citizen prep built in
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Calm dog waiting in a trained down-stay inside the K9 Obedience Academy facility

500+ Rochester Families Transformed

Our results aren't marketing slogans — they're backed by 20 five-star Google reviews from Rochester families in Pittsford, Victor, Brighton, Fairport, and beyond.

When you graduate from K9 Obedience Academy, you leave with a well-behaved dog and the skills to maintain it for life.

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Rochester, NY Deserves a Local Specialist

Rochester dog owners face challenges that national franchise trainers don't understand. From the tight sidewalks of the South Wedge to the parks of Pittsford, your dog needs to behave reliably where you actually live. We train in your neighborhood, proofing recall at parks in Brighton, Fairport, and Penfield. That's why our results stick.

Happy Australian Shepherd after dog training in Rochester NY

Why Most Dog Owners Struggle to Get Results

You've tried YouTube videos, group classes, maybe another trainer. The dog improves for a day, then goes right back to pulling, jumping, and ignoring you. The problem isn't your dog, it's the approach. Balanced dog training, Mo's method, combines positive reinforcement with clear, fair boundaries. The same methodology behind military working dogs, applied to family pets.

Trained dog walking calmly in store after K9 Obedience Academy training Rochester NY

Serving All of Greater Rochester

K9 Obedience Academy serves Pittsford, Victor, Brighton, Fairport, Penfield, Webster, Henrietta, Greece, Irondequoit, Gates, Chili, and all of Monroe County. In-home training means we come to you. Board and train brings your dog to us for intensive residential training, the fastest results in Rochester, NY.

K9 Obedience Academy graduation, dog training Rochester NY

Dog Training in Rochester, NY, Your Questions Answered

What is the best dog training method in Rochester NY?
Balanced training, combining positive reinforcement with fair, consistent corrections, produces the fastest results for most dogs, especially those with behavior issues, high drive, or established habits. It's the same methodology behind military and police K9 training, adapted for family pets.
Can you train any breed in Rochester NY?
Absolutely. We work with all breeds, Golden Retrievers, Labs, German Shepherds, Belgian Malinois, Rottweilers, Pit Bulls, Huskies, Dobermans, and everything in between. Mo's military K9 background means no breed is too challenging.
Do you offer in-home dog training in Rochester NY?
Yes, throughout Greater Rochester and Monroe County, including Pittsford, Victor, Brighton, Fairport, Penfield, Webster, Henrietta, Greece, and Irondequoit. In-home training is especially powerful for behavior that only happens in your environment.
What dog behavior problems can you fix?
Leash pulling, jumping, excessive barking, recall failures, destructive chewing, resource guarding, dog-on-dog aggression, human-directed aggression, leash reactivity, fear, anxiety, counter surfing, door bolting, and more. If another trainer gave up, call us.
How soon can training start in Rochester NY?
Most clients start within the same week they reach out. Free consultations are usually available within 24-48 hours. Board and train fills fast, private lessons and day training typically have immediate openings.

Ready to Transform Your Dog?

Free consultation • Often available same week • guaranteed

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