How much does dog training cost in Toronto?

The Dogfather offers obedience from $1,750 CAD, Board & Train from $2,500, aggression rehabilitation at $3,500, and protection training at $7,500. A $50 behavioural evaluation is credited toward any program. Call 647-551-2633.

What is the best board and train program in Toronto?

The Dogfather's Board & Train is GTA's most results-driven program. Dogs live with the trainer for 2–6 weeks with daily real-environment proofing. Every program includes 3 in-home handover sessions — in your home, with your family and triggers.

Can you train an aggressive or reactive dog?

Yes. The Dogfather specializes in cases other trainers turn away — dog-on-dog aggression, human aggression, bite history, fear-based reactivity, and resource guarding. Call 647-551-2633 before considering rehoming or behavioural euthanasia.

Do you offer dog daycare in Scarborough or Toronto?

Yes. Structured trainer-led dog daycare in Scarborough with obedience reinforcement, structured play, enrichment, and rest — not a free-for-all. Limited spots. Serving Toronto and GTA.

Is dog boarding available near Toronto?

Yes. Premium dog boarding in Scarborough — trainer-supervised, home environment (no kennels), with daily photo and video updates for peace of mind. Serving Toronto, Scarborough, and the GTA.

Do you offer puppy training in the GTA?

Yes. Puppy obedience and foundational training for dogs 8 weeks and up. Builds from foundational obedience to real-world reliability. Book a $50 evaluation to get started: 647-551-2633.

Where is The Dogfather dog trainer located?

The Dogfather is based at 29 Edenmills Dr, Scarborough, Ontario M1E 4L1, and serves all of Ontario. Primary in-person service area: Toronto, Scarborough, North York, Etobicoke, Downtown Toronto, Markham, Richmond Hill, Aurora, Newmarket, Vaughan, Brampton, Mississauga, Oakville, Burlington, Milton, Ajax, Pickering, Whitby, Oshawa, Bowmanville, Hamilton, plus all of Durham, Peel, York, and Halton regions. Long-distance Board & Train pickup and virtual coaching available across Ontario.

Best Dog Parks in Scarborough (2026 Trainer's Guide)

We're based in Scarborough — this is our home turf. Here's the 2026 trainer's ranking, with no marketing fluff.

Tier S — Best in Scarborough

Wishing Well Off-Leash Area

Small but genuinely well-run. Strong regular community. Best first off-leash park for Scarborough dogs after obedience training.

Bluffer's Park Beach (Off-Leash Hours)

Stunning lakefront, long beach for recall work. Mind the tide and the cliff edges. Best Scarborough park for high-energy water dogs.

Tier A — Workable

Morningside Park

Trail-style off-leash sections. Good for confident, trained dogs with reliable recall.

Bridlewood Off-Leash

Mid-sized, polite community. Decent everyday option.

Tier B — After Training Only

Kennedy Commons / Adjacent Plazas

Informal off-leash spaces near the commercial corridor. Inconsistent crowd, lots of through-traffic. Not for green or reactive dogs.

Most Scarborough condo communal yards

Same problem as the rest of the GTA — small, repeated exposure builds tension, not socialisation.

The Scarborough Reality

Scarborough has a wide range of off-leash quality. The best parks rival anything in the GTA. The worst parks (informal commercial-corridor spaces) are reactive-dog factories. The difference is your dog's foundation training.

Our facility is 10 minutes from Wishing Well and 15 from Bluffer's. We proof every Scarborough graduate at these parks before we hand the dog back.

Scarborough obedience — $1,750 →

Call (647) 551-2633.