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The K9 Training Institute is a social impact organization that was formed to improve the relationship that dog owners around the world have with their pets.

We teach a large number of dog owners every year on the very best ways to train their dogs based on our own research on animal behavior.

We are especially passionate about training rescued dogs and giving them a second chance at finding a loving and caring family.


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K9 Training Institute Reviews Summary

The company has garnered a positive reputation for its effective dog training techniques, with many customers noting significant improvements in their pets' behavior through the provided resources. The training methods, emphasizing operant conditioning and practical strategies, resonate well with users, fostering a sense of joy in the training process. However, a recurring concern is the affordability of the programs, as several customers express difficulty in accessing paid resources due to financial constraints. Overall, the company is viewed favorably for its informative content and supportive approach, yet it may benefit from exploring more accessible pricing options to enhance customer satisfaction.

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Training was spot on.
October 13, 2025

Chance begs for treats, he has gained a lot of weight. You showed me ho to ignore him. He pulls on the leash, but you showed me how to stop that type of behavior.

Date of experience: October 3, 2025
Florida
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Training Lucky
October 11, 2025

Very pleasantly surprized at the quality of the sample training video. I like the behind the training. Discoverd that I had been using one of the techniques presented in presentation pretty effectivley even before I watched the video. This was the example of the dog pulling on the leash and the video showing how to use this excercise. Yes, this method worked. My thought was if you are going to drag me then we are not walking adn I owuld turn around and go back home. It works! I will be ordering the Training Program.

Date of experience: October 1, 2025
Hawaii
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Great Tips
October 10, 2025

Great tips for free! We're gonna try a few that I hadn't known about before. Haven't had time to try them. Definitely will try the one for unwanted barking and for pulling on the leash.

Date of experience: September 29, 2025
Texas
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So far so good, but Penny was on leash. We did this 5 times. My behavior is having to change. She gets on a doggie bed in bedroom next to front door and waits for my command to come to the door as I open it. No barking at all. She's not a jumper

Date of experience: September 28, 2025
Australia
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Helpful advice
October 3, 2025

The free training gave me some important knowledge I needed to improve my relationship with my dog and his behavior.

Date of experience: September 23, 2025
Australia
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A job to do
October 3, 2025

The three steps demonstrated made sense - they were logical. I learned a new thing about Operant Conditioning (I've been doing it wrong all this time). Eye contact/body language has always been our goal. Lastly, giving my two 'a job to do' has been effective, almost immediately (dogs have ADHD brains made me smile - its like you'd actually MET my boofheads beforehand). Def. Informative.

Date of experience: September 23, 2025
New Zealand
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I really liked videos, made good sense. I was going to sign up until I converted cost to nz $.

Date of experience: September 22, 2025
California
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Honest Program
September 29, 2025

There is nothing better than transparent methods. The school of thinking is reliable for pet owners.

Date of experience: September 18, 2025
Georgia
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Daisy is learning and so are we.
September 29, 2025

We have learn from the tips that com via email. Haven't read the entire K9 Training course but what I have read I've been able to implement in the teaching Daisy. We almost have her completely housetrained.

Date of experience: September 18, 2025
Pennsylvania
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K9 training
September 28, 2025

The free video on Facebook was nice I wish I could afford the actual program. Even with the discount and installation payments it's still too much for me.

Date of experience: September 18, 2025
Michigan
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Free training video
September 28, 2025

I found this to be the perfect video to help review and strengthen my dogs training.

Date of experience: September 14, 2025
GB
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Advice tailored to dog breeds
September 27, 2025

As the owner of a whippet there are several behavioral issues that seem unique to sight hounds. It was lovely to read the advice and say "Have you met my dog?" It seemed like it was written just for, me.

Date of experience: September 17, 2025
New York
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K9 training video
September 27, 2025

I was offered a free training video that gave an introduction to the training methods used by K9 professionals. I accepted, watched the video, and learned some simple methods to get results. It was informative, professional and based on the experience of trainers with experience. I highly recommend it.

Date of experience: September 15, 2025
Australia
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Super useful
September 27, 2025

We're still early days with our pup, a 16 week old Kelpie but great to get a head start. We've looked at quite a few training videos but I like how this one explains the "why" and demonstrates "how" in a few clips

Date of experience: September 18, 2025
Canada
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Dog training workshop
September 26, 2025

Valuable free workshop with important techniques and tips for dealing with a new puppy. We loved it and appreciate the guidance. Looking forward to using them with our new dog. Thanks.

Date of experience: September 16, 2025
New York
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Very informative
September 26, 2025

This free workshop was very informative as to was part of the training that I was missing. I was only using two of the training quadrants. I also started implementing the 180 turn walking when Chewbacca pulls and it's been working beautifully.

Date of experience: September 13, 2025
Australia
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Never too old to learn
September 25, 2025

The title fits me and the dog. I'm a senior and my girl lilly is a 10 yold retreiver/border collie. I understood in theory much of what was shared in the video but "give them a job to do" and refocusing them by understanding not just their body language but my own, spoke again to me. We revisited some long forgotten techniques I'd let slip and its given us both a new lease on life. Thank you

Date of experience: September 15, 2025
Texas
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Great K-9 Tips
September 24, 2025

The tips that you have provided so far are really helpful. I look forward to diving into the program.

Date of experience: September 14, 2025
Oregon
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My dog did good
September 22, 2025

Seemed easy to convince my dog to do what I wanted of the exercises presented

Date of experience: September 12, 2025
Canada
1 review
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Training a grieving dog
September 20, 2025

My dog gravitated to my husband, when he passed away she was not a happy dog. She would bark at everyone that came to the house. Especially a male. She was not a happy dog Anyway, when talking it out with people on line She is a happy dog and it help immensely having a happy dog again

Date of experience: September 10, 2025