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 Mississauga (2026 Honest Guide)

Mississauga has one of the densest dog populations in Ontario — and it shows on every walk through Port Credit, Square One, and the trail systems around Erin Mills. Here's what training actually costs in Peel Region in 2026.

The Numbers

Group class (PetSmart, community centre): $200 to $350 / 6 weeks
Private 1-on-1: $100 to $180 / hour
Foundation obedience program (The Dogfather): $1,750 flat
Aggression rehab: $3,500
Board & train: $2,500+
Protection: $7,500

What's Driving Mississauga Prices

Mississauga has more reactive dogs per capita than almost any other city in Peel — partly because of condo density along the lakeshore, partly because of the explosion in pandemic-era puppies that never got proper socialisation. That demand pushes private trainer rates up. Group class rates stay flat because the supply is overcrowded.

$1,750 Obedience — What's Included for Mississauga Owners

Full obedience curriculum — heel, sit, stay, down, place, recall, break
Real proofing in Mississauga environments — Port Credit waterfront, Streetsville Main Street, Lakeshore Trail, Erin Mills Town Centre
Written handover protocol
$50 diagnostic evaluation credited toward the program
Senior-trainer-only delivery

Same price in Mississauga as in downtown Toronto. We pick up in Peel.

When You Need More Than Obedience

If your dog has bitten, lunged at strangers, or escalated past basic reactivity, you need aggression rehab at $3,500. If you travel constantly or have a young family with no time for evening training, board & train at $2,500+ is the move.

What to Avoid in the Peel Market

"Balanced" trainers who can't explain what tools they use
Group classes for high-drive working breeds
$4,000 "aggression cures" with no written outcomes
Anyone selling protection training to a dog under 12 months

Book the Evaluation

$50 evaluation — credited toward your program. We'll tell you the real number before you commit.

Call (647) 551-2633.