Dog training in Durham Region, Durham

Dog Training · Durham

Durham Region owners from Ajax to Oshawa trust The Dogfather for the GTA's most results-driven Board & Train. We pick up in Durham, transform your dog, and deliver back with 3 in-home handover sessions.

Best dog trainer in Durham Region?

The Dogfather serves Durham Region via in-home mobile training appointments. Programs: Obedience $1,750, Aggression $3,500, Protection $7,500. $50 evaluation. Phone (647) 551-2633.

Investment

Five elite programs designed for measurable transformation. All prices in CAD. No hidden fees. No excuses.

Most Popular / Elite

The Gold Standard

Elite Board & Train

Quote— Custom Assessment Required

Immersive 3–6 week residential

Concierge Transport Included

The ultimate transformation. Your dog lives in a luxury, trainer-led environment with 24/7 management. We handle the heavy lifting and hand back a refined companion.

  • Total-immersion residential training
  • 3-5 structured sessions daily
  • Real-world city & social proofing
  • Private handler-transfer workshops
New / Global

Self-Paced

Online Academy

$97— From

Lifetime Access

Watch Anywhere, Anytime

Master the Dogfather's methods from anywhere in the world. High-definition video modules covering reactivity, foundation obedience, and more.

  • 100% self-paced online learning
  • Lifetime access to all updates
  • Detailed visual demonstrations
  • Lower entry-point investment
Limited Availability

Boutique Stay

Boutique Boarding

$150/ night

Limited to 4–6 dogs max

Trainer-Led Supervision

High-end, structured boarding for discerning owners. No chaotic pack environments—just professional care, calm rest, and behavioral reinforcement.

  • 24/7 professional K9 supervision
  • Custom nutrition & exercise plans
  • Training maintenance included
  • Daily video updates to owner

Foundation

Obedience Training

$1,750CAD

Comprehensive obedience overhaul — heel, recall, place, stay, and impulse control. 10–14 structured sessions engineered for lasting results in any environment.

  • Off-leash obedience fundamentals
  • Impulse control conditioning
  • Public access manners
  • 10–14 structured sessions
High Demand

Transformation

Aggression Prevention

$3,500— Consultation First
Specialist Assessment

Specialized behavioral rehabilitation for reactive, aggressive, and fearful dogs. No case too complex. We restore safety and control to your home.

  • Aggression root-cause assessment
  • Reactive dog desensitization
  • Resource guarding elimination
  • Safety protocol training

In-home sessions available throughout Scarborough, Toronto, Markham, Pickering, North York, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Mississauga, Brampton, Etobicoke, East York, Thornhill, Woodbridge, Aurora, Newmarket, Stouffville, Downtown Toronto, Durham Region, York Region, Peel Region, Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville. Mobile surcharge applies. All payments non-refundable. Read the FAQ.

NEIGHBOURHOODS WE SERVE

Mobile in-home training available across Durham Region.

AjaxWhitbyOshawaPickeringClaringtonBowmanvilleCourtice

Durham dogs face unique challenges — high traffic on Brock and Taunton, busy waterfront parks in Whitby and Ajax, and the social pressure of large suburban neighbourhoods. We proof your dog against all of it.

Our Board & Train ends with 3 sessions in YOUR Durham home, with your kids, your routines. Most programs don't do this. It's why our results stick.

Knowledge Base

Everything you need to know before your first session.

Still have questions? We answer within minutes.

READY TO TRANSFORM YOUR DOG?

Join 500+ successful owners in the GTA. Your journey starts with a professional behavioral evaluation.

Book Your $50 Evaluation