Townson Dog Training is an award winning company (St. Catharines Standard Reader’s Choice Gold award for Best Dog Trainer 2019;2020;2021; and Niagara This Week Platinum award for Best Dog Trainer, 2021) that offers in-home training for you and your dog ranging from basic obedience to more advanced training including behaviour modification. We service the extended Niagara, Ontario region from Fort Erie to Burlington and use an approach that is rooted in the belief that every dog is different so we will strive to find what works for your dog. Like your dog, you are an individual also and we communicate in a way that takes this into account. At the end of the day, we are training YOU to train your own dog so the time is taken to properly explain and demonstrate the tools and techniques necessary for success. This is the foundation of one-on-one training.

The basis of our training is a balanced approach that uses a combination of correction and positive reinforcement to achieve results. Although we do use treats to teach some commands, the focus is on strengthening the connection between you and your dog so that they will listen to you ALL the time, not just when you have a bag of treats on hand. This philosophy carries through from obedience training to serious behaviour modifications since at the core of any successful training is your relationship with your dog.

Whether you want some advice on how to care for your new puppy; stop your dog from pulling you down the street; or help with behavioural issues, we can help. We have a variety of lessons and courses ranging from basic obedience to behaviour modification courses. Townson Dog Training also specializes in the humane use of Ecollars and offer several courses that are based around its use. We are also a Blue Box retailer for Ecollar Technologies products and are excited to be able to teach so many dogs to have controlled off leash freedom.