Best Dog Trainer Hamilton Near Me

4worldlovers: In just a few weeks, your dog becomes a well-behaved family member!

Prepare your puppy for lifelong success with a strong foundation of training!

Get quick results and build a better relationship with your dog!

Master the basics and then join us for more learning and fun!

McCann Professional Dog Trainers, originally known as McCann vs McCann, was established in 1982 by Deb & Marti McCann. Over 40 years, our expert dog trainers have worked on refining this method with a wide variety of dog breeds at different life stages. Our principles drive us to help pet owners train well-behaved 4-legged family members by building a close relationship first. Our training methods are solidly rooted in positive reinforcement with a common sense approach that uses the least correction possible.

Over the years, McCann Dogs has added the world’s best and brightest dog trainers to our team! Our instructors are dedicated to helping you teach your dog to have good manners and excellent skills. One of the most incredible things about our team’s trainers is they all started as students in McCann Dogs programs, so they know what it’s like to learn about training dogs from the student’s perspective.

4worldlovers: Having a dog in your life should be fun! Yet, you may be feeling stress, confusion and even embarrassment over your dog’s behaviour — where do you begin?

I help you understand why your dog is doing the behaviours you don’t like, and more importantly, help you see what’s possible and what life will be like once those problems are solved. We also make sure to have fun along the way!

You have a dog, now what? You want to do everything right, that’s where I can help! I can help you understand your new friend better and get past the jumping, chewing, potty training and get on with enjoying your new companion.

Does your dog bark and lunge at other dogs and people on walks? Are you concerned about growling over food, toys or stolen things?

Are you as stressed out as your dog thinking about taking your dog to the groomer or veterinarian? Do you dread basic husbandry care such as brushing your dog or trimming their nails?

“Mackenzie is an absolutely amazing trainer. She has worked wonders with my pug, Charlie, and he ADORES her! Mackenzie is patient, thorough, kind, understanding, and most importantly, professionally educated!

Mackenzie is a certified Force Free, Fear Free, R+ (positive reinforcement only) trainer who takes the time to teach you how to work with your dog without any harmful corrections or punishments.

Mackenzie is a godsend to Charlie and I and I am so glad I found her. So few trainers are force free, and even less professionally certified, so Makenzie is one in a million. I cannot say enough good things about her!! Thank you Mackenzie!!”

4worldlovers: I have a small, exclusive dog training business based in Hamilton, Ontario. My goal is to help owners achieve the well-balanced, behaved and fulfilled dogs they deserve by increasing their knowledge and leadership skills. I do this by keeping my client base small in order to maintain a close relationship with the owners and their dogs.


I have been training my own dogs for more than two decades. Several years ago I decided to make a career change to a life working with dogs and their owners to help bring balance to their relationships. I am a graduate of The Ferndog Trainer Academy and went on to increase my understanding of canines with an apprenticeship under Dave McMahon at his training academy in Niagara Falls, Ontario. I study the methods of the top dog trainers around the world and continue to improve my methodology. I am a certified Master Dog Trainer as well as a member of the International Association Of Canine Professionals. I am fully insured through ProFur, bonded and Pet First Aid Certified through St. John's Ambulance. I am the owner and sole trainer of my own private training business: The Dog Philosofur. I specialize in canine behavioral rehabilitation through private, in-home, one on one training with clients for a range of skills and issues. These range from novice & advanced obedience, off-leash training, advanced low-level e-collar training and behavioral modification of a wide range of canine issues.

My dog training philosophy is based on leadership with a focus on consistency, structure and routine. The techniques used have been tested and proven to be effective and humane to dogs. My first concern is always for the well-being of the dog, as well as its success in becoming a trusted, obedient member of its family. I used a balanced approach to dog training which means the program will consist of praise using food rewards, verbal and physical praise, toy rewards but also correcting unwanted behavior. Corrections may come in many forms: sound stimulus (verbal “no”, pet corrector, boat air horn, etc) tactile (water bottle, leash and training collar, e-collar) or withholding rewards (toys or treats until behavior is corrected).

Dog training like all things in life needs both the yin and yang to be successful. Unwanted behaviors cannot be diminished or extinguished without feedback for the dog to understand to stop. Once the unwanted behavior has been identified and corrected a wanted or acceptable behavior is taught and rewarded. Corrections are always on-time, fair and to the lowest level possible to induce a behavioral change. Praise is immediately given when a desired behavior is demonstrated.

I do not use or advocate for any form of physical correction such as using your hand, feet or object (such as a rolled towel) to “correct” a dog’s behavior. This can create a dog that is fearful or mistrustful of its owner.

4worldlovers: Training your dog with a balanced, fair approach is the best gift you can give him!

Your dog's success is a direct reflection of the work you do.

If you are looking for a quick, magic wand to train your dog then this is not the place for you.

If, however, you are are ready to put in the time and work your dog deserves and you want to work with a trainer who only wants to see you and your dog succeed and will do what it takes to ensure that happens, then continue reading.

Hi everyone and welcome to For Pup Sake Dog Training. My name is Patti and as a professional and experienced balanced dog trainer, I'd like you all to know why I want to offer my services to you.

I have had some amazing dogs, some crazy dogs and some dogs who, quite frankly, weren't the sharpest pup in the pack and I have loved them all. Almost 7 years ago I brought home a 9-week old ShepherdRotti cross whom we named Wick. At the same time, I was just beginning my formal training to become a Professional Dog Trainer. Wick would train along with me and would later become my demo dog. As she has matured she has grown into a smart, sweet, wonderful dog. But something else really cool happened. Something I hadn't anticipated.

4worldlovers: We help you to understand positive forms of communication with your best friend. We have the best student to instructor ratio with a guaranteed maximum of 6 students per dog training obedience class. Each class has 2-3 highly qualified instructors per class and the head instructor of every class is a behavioral expert. Everything we do uses only positive reinforcement backed by the most up-to-date science.


Serving Burlington, Hamilton, Waterdown, Campbellville, Dundas, Oakville, Milton, Mississauga and surrounding areas.


No Choke Collars, No Prong Collars. No physical punishment, fear or intimidation. Learn to control rewards to control your dog’s behavior. A positively trained dog is a happier dog. We use only the most up to date proven methods.

Our understanding of how dogs think, feel and learn is constantly evolving. We believe it is our responsibility as trainers and dog owners to continue our quest to better understand our companions by staying up-to-date with what the modern scientific community learns about dog behavior. Positive training is the future of all dog training.

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Check out what you and your dog can do with the right trainers! Meet your head instructors:

Diane has been a professional dog trainer for over 30 years. She’s owned many dogs from Poms to Border Collies, a Wolfhound-cross, points in between and many rescues. Her insights have been published in: Dog Sport, DogsDogsDogs, Dogs in Canada and other sources. Diane has been a frequent guest lecturer at the Ontario Veterinary College at the University of Guelph, a conference speaker for the Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians and was invited to the UK to lecture on Flyball. For over a decade she was the head behaviour evaluator for the Burlington Humane Society pet therapy program and makes therapy visits.

Diane and her dogs have performed with the Superdogs (20 years) and Woofjocks Canine All Stars (5 years). They have also competed in many of the dog sports, including national level Agility, Flyball, Frisbee and formal Obedience. For the last 10 years Diane has also been a trusted animal wrangler on many film productions and several TV talk shows, such as Rhonda London Live and City TV, have called on her expertise. She makes time to stay up-to-date by participating in university-level Professional Development activities, such as programs at Wolf Park.

Joan has been a professional dog trainer for over 15 years. Her work has been published in: Dog Sport, DogsDogsDogs and Dogs in Canada. She’s been called as an expert witness on multiple occasions in the Toronto courts. She’s a sought after lecturer on Canine Behaviour all over southern Ontario and has been a Professor of Animal Behaviour at Durham College, creating and writing the program curriculum. Joan’s dog activities include: Superdogs (10 years), Woofjocks Canine All Stars (5 years), Agility, Flyball, Frisbee, Obedience and Conformation. She does all of her activities with her Bulldogs and Pugs. Joan is also the owner and head behavioural expert of “Fangs, But No Fangs K9 Behavioural Consulting Services”.

4worldlovers: In Home dog training. I come right to your home to train your dog and you.

4worldlovers:
Welcome to Dogology, your go-to for reward-based balanced training and wag-worthy relationships with your furry pals.

Our obedience training programs lay the foundation for a well-behaved companion, whether you need the basics or want to push your pup's skills to new levels. And when it comes to behavior challenges, our experienced trainers will dig deep to uncover the "why" and help you reshape or manage their behavior for the better.

But here's the real scoop: we're all about making training fun! We'll teach you how to be the ultimate treat for your dog, building a bond that's stronger than a squirrel sighting. Positive reinforcement is our jam, creating an environment where you and your furry sidekick can thrive together.

4worldlovers:
Our daycare services are managed by professional dog trainers, services will include group walks, one on one training, daily quiet time, and more!