Arsenal K9

We took our female Chocolate Lab as an 8 month old and immediately the techniques and practice paid dividends in her behaviour. She loved the sessions and hit it off with her trainer (Kendall). I can’t say enough good about the program and the people working at Arsenal K9, I highly recommend them as a professional dog training center.

I would recommend anyone who is looking for a dog trainer to go see Arsenal K9! They’re very knowledgeable and kind. They really turned my dogs life around. Prior to their training he was almost unbearable to take out of the house, and around people. Now he is more loving, confident and mature dog! So thankful to have come across them

I had a really hard time deciding what to put in this review, but only because there’s so much to say. I don’t think I can accurately describe how life changing this experience was for me and my dogs. My dog Kevin had high anxiety, would constantly chew his fur off, scratch himself till he bled, and was a nightmare to take out of the house, barking and lunging on leash at anything that passed by, anxiety medication only took the edge off. My other dog Jacob is a big dude and does not like being told no, he would bite and jump on anyone that tried to stop him from doing what he wanted to do. Both dogs attended their board and train program, Vanessa really did an excellent job. Kevin has gained huge confidence, he no longer needs medication, and is so much fun to walk, we even go for off leash bike rides every morning! Jacob stayed at training almost twice as long as their program usually takes, with no added cost to me, he was really difficult to work with but they stuck with it. They don’t believe in sending a dog home until he is 100% ready, they'll never rush a dog out the door to re-fill a space or make their day easier. Jason and Vanessa were extremely professional and patient. Jacob is a completely different dog, he hasn’t bit or jumped since coming home, he takes direction, attends daycare regularly now, and enjoys long walks in the community and parks in the evening. As much as my dogs needed to learn to manage their own behavior, I had to learn as well. It wasn’t always easy to hear, but I didn’t realize the little things I did that were contributing to my dog’s issues. When I tell people my dog’s went to training, I always include that WE BOTH needed training. They were not harsh or rude, I never felt judged, but they were honest, and I really appreciated it. I would 100% recommend Arsenal K9, they would be the first people I would call if I ever needed help with a dog in the future. To this day, Jason is available by phone anytime I have a question or concern about my dogs, the help doesn’t stop when you walk out the door. Proper dog training really is worth the investment, invaluable and you’ll definitely find it here! We can’t thank you guys enough!

Arsenal was a life saver for us. We recently adopted an amazing Pitbull (Nori) but previous trauma made her highly reactive and anxious especially around dogs. We had no idea how to manage her anxiety so we sent her to board and train for 6 weeks and the results have left us speechless. She's a new dog and can manage her anxiety in stressful situations! We have been equipped with tools to continue her amazing progress and have on-going support from the team at Arsenal. (Vanessa is so amazing to work with. She is beyond knowledgeable, answered all of our questions and sent us updates on her training progress! Highly recommend!) I would absolutely recommend bringing your dog here. It has changed our life and Nori's life for the best. (Photos taken by Vanessa from Arsenal K9)

Thank you so much to everyone, especially Kendal, at Arsenal K9! Before we brought Nikko to Arsenal K9, he was reactive, anxious and attached to me at the hip. If anyone approached us he would bark and lunge. For anyone who has dealt with a reactive dog, you know how disheartening this can be. We felt like we had tried almost everything. Nikko did a 5 week board and train with Arsenal K9 and has come back to us a completely different dog (in the best ways). He is no longer anxious or reactive! He walks like an angel and knows all his commands. Kendal explained to us how to maintain his training and worked with us patiently, assuring us if we had any questions, she was just a phone call away. Nikko has learned to trust us again and we are so confident going forward and grateful for everything Arsenal K9 has done and taught us! Thank you so much!!!!

Arsenal K9 has been a positive experience right from the first phone call. Halle attended the board and train program in the fall of 2021. She is a rescue that came with a lot of fear and reactivity. She heavily guarded me and was fearful of most men, including my partner. After 7 weeks at Arsenal with Kendal and the other trainers, Halle had made an incredible shift. It has taken me some time to write this review because the reality of what I learned here is this: the trainers will give you and your animal the tools to succeed but, you need to keep up with them. Halle still had work to do and with the support of Kendal, we continue to train every day. Being consistent with the cues, rules and safe spaces that they taught us have worked SO well for this once scared pup! Halle is now relaxed in most settings, listening well and most significantly, forming a relationship with my partner. She is showing an increasing amount of love and comfort to him and we couldn't be more grateful for the advice and support from the Arsenal team. My advice to anyone thinking about the program is if you have the money, it's worth every penny. Your animal and you will live a better and happier life. It takes time, effort and consistency but their methods have proven to be a 10/10 in helping us.

What an amazing team. In just one session you can notice such a huge change in your dog and it keeps building and building. Jason and his team are very personable and easy to work with. It may not be the cheapest trainer in town, but worth every penny and then some. I found we could have went with a cheaper trainer, group classes etc. But who knows how many group classes we would need to pay for and attend to get the results we wanted. Plus, none of the group classes have the high level of personal service and guarantee that Arsenal K9 offers. I could go on and on and on about how wonderful they are. We love Arsenal K9!

We had a fantastic experience bringing our puppy Stu to puppy dayschool. At first we weren't sure as the price is higher at Arsenal than other options, but the training and care that Christina and the crew provided was incredible and well worth the price. Not only was Stu able to socialize and learn to interact with other dogs and people, but he was also leash trained, desensitized to the outside world, and trained in obedience so that he can sit, lie down, and place on his mat until we tell him otherwise. I would recommend Arsenal to anybody who wants the best for their puppy!