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.

Dog Training Cost in Markham — What Owners Actually Pay (2026)

Markham dog owners are some of the most informed buyers in the GTA. You research. You compare. You're not impressed by branding. So here's the honest 2026 breakdown of what dog training in Markham actually costs.

Quick Answer

Group obedience class: $200 to $350 for 6 weeks
Private 1-on-1 lessons: $120 to $180 per hour
Foundation obedience program: $1,750 (The Dogfather standard)
Aggression rehab: $3,500
Board & train: $2,500 and up
Personal protection: $7,500

Why Markham Prices Look Different

Markham's dog population skews toward two profiles: well-bred puppies from Unionville, Berczy Village, and Cornell families who want premium training, and powerful working breeds — Shepherds, Malinois, Cane Corsos — owned by professionals who can pay for serious results. We see both at our $50 evaluation.

What Markham Owners Get for $1,750

The Obedience program in Markham covers:

Heel, sit, stay, down, place, recall, break
Off-leash reliability proofed in Markham environments — Milne Dam Park, Main Street Unionville, Berczy Park
Door manners and impulse control
Written handover protocol
Email support during the program window

That price is identical whether you're in Markham, Richmond Hill, Vaughan, or downtown — we don't punish suburban clients with city pricing.

When Markham Owners Should Go Beyond Obedience

Bite history or escalating reactivity: Aggression rehab at $3,500. Most Markham aggression cases come from under-socialised pandemic puppies, now 3 to 4 years old.
Travel-heavy household: Board & train at $2,500+ — your dog lives with us for 3 to 6 weeks, returns trained.
Working-breed family with kids: Obedience first ($1,750), then assess for protection candidacy.

What Not to Pay For in Markham

Generic chain-store group classes for working breeds — the curriculum can't handle the drive
"Lifetime training memberships" — the math never works in your favour
Cheap $800 "aggression rehab" — these are scams; aggression cases require senior trainers and 50+ hours minimum

Free Evaluation — Markham Pickup Available

We pick up in Markham. The $50 evaluation gives you a written diagnosis and price for your specific dog. The $50 is credited 100% if you enrol.

Call (647) 551-2633. We're 30 minutes from Unionville on a clear day.