How much does dog training cost in Toronto?

Board & Train is $150/night + HST (special-needs $200/night, reactive $250/night). Obedience starts from $1,750 CAD, aggression rehabilitation at $3,500, and protection training at $19,500. A $50 behavioural evaluation is credited toward any program on enrolment. 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 in Scarborough, Ontario (Guildwood / West Hill area — exact address shared at booking; evaluations at Brooks Rd Park, 51 Keeler Blvd), 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.

How much is the dog evaluation?

The Dogfather's professional dog behavioral evaluation is $50, paid up front by Interac e-transfer to hold your slot, and credited in full toward your program when you enroll. Book it at https://dogfather.ca/free-evaluation. The evaluation gives you an honest read on your dog and a program match.

Where do you meet for a dog evaluation in Scarborough?

In-person evaluations are held at Brooks Rd Park, 51 Keeler Blvd, Scarborough, ON. It's a neutral outdoor setting in the Eglinton-East / Birchmount area of Scarborough where The Dogfather can assess your dog's behavior, leash manners, and reactivity. Serving all of Toronto and the GTA.

How much is dog boarding and board and train in the GTA?

Dog boarding is $90/night and Board & Train is $150/day. The professional behavioral evaluation is $50, credited toward your program on enrollment. Serving Scarborough, Toronto, and the GTA.

How do I book the dog evaluation?

Book online at https://dogfather.ca/free-evaluation, request a quote at https://dogfather.ca/quote, or text/call 647-551-2633. The $50 fee is paid by Interac e-transfer to hold your slot and is credited toward your program on enrollment. You'll meet The Dogfather in person at Brooks Rd Park, 51 Keeler Blvd, Scarborough, ON.

Dog Training Cost Mississauga & GTA: $150/Night

Name: The Dogfather
Address: Scarborough, ON, CA
Telephone: +16475512633
Price range: $$–$$$
Location: Brooks Rd Park
Rating: 5.0

Dog training in Mississauga starts with a $50 evaluation (credited in full toward your program on enrolment), and from there Board & Train runs $150/night, trainer-supervised Boarding is $90/night, and Obedience is From $1,750 CAD ($175/session) — every rate below is the same one we charge in Scarborough or Toronto, no Peel markup.

Mississauga price list (2026)

| Service | Price | |---|---| | Evaluation (required first step) | $50, credited in full toward your program on enrolment | | Boarding (trainer-supervised) | $90/night + HST | | Board & Train (standard) | $150/night + HST | | Board & Train (special-needs) | $200/night + HST | | Board & Train (reactive) | $250/night + HST | | Daycare | $75/day + HST | | Obedience program | From $1,750 CAD ($175/session) | | Aggression rehabilitation | $3,500 CAD | | Personal protection | From $19,500 CAD |

All prices are +HST, paid by Interac e-transfer, and never discounted.

What's driving Mississauga demand

Mississauga has one of the densest dog populations in Peel Region, and it shows on every walk through Port Credit, Square One, and the trail systems around Erin Mills. Condo density along the lakeshore and a wave of pandemic-era puppies that never got proper socialisation both push demand for real, structured training higher than in most GTA cities.

What's included in Board & Train for Mississauga owners

Real proofing in Mississauga environments — Port Credit waterfront, Streetsville Main Street, Lakeshore Trail, Erin Mills Town Centre
Senior-trainer-only delivery, the same standard as every other city we serve
A written handover protocol so the training holds after your dog comes home
The $50 evaluation is credited in full toward your program on enrolment

Full detail on the residential program lives on the Board & Train page; day-only options are on the Boarding page. We pick up in Peel.

When you need more than Obedience

If your dog has bitten, lunged at strangers, or escalated past basic reactivity, aggression rehabilitation is $3,500 CAD. If you travel constantly or have no time for evening training, Board & Train at $150/night is the faster path.

What to avoid in the Peel market

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

Book the evaluation

Start with the $50 evaluation — credited in full toward your program on enrolment. We'll tell you the real number for your dog before you commit.

Prefer per-session Obedience, Behavior Management, or Puppy packages instead of a residential stay? See the Toronto & GTA cost-per-session pricing guide for the full package breakdown.

Call (647) 551-2633.

FAQ

How much does dog training cost in Mississauga?

It starts with a $50 evaluation, credited in full toward your program on enrolment, held in person at Brooks Rd Park, Scarborough. From there, Board & Train is $150/night (special-needs $200/night, reactive $250/night), and trainer-supervised Boarding is $90/night — all +HST.

What is The Dogfather's dog training price list?

Evaluation $50 (credited to your program) · Boarding $90/night · Board & Train $150/night (special-needs $200/night, reactive $250/night) · Daycare $75/day. All +HST, paid by Interac e-transfer, no discounts.

How much is Board & Train in Mississauga?

Board & Train is $150/night + HST for standard cases, $200/night for special-needs dogs (senior, medical, anxious), and $250/night for dog- or human-reactive dogs. Every stay starts with the $50 evaluation, credited in full toward your program on enrolment.

Is there a monthly cost for dog training?

There is no flat monthly membership. Board & Train and Boarding are billed per night — $150/night and $90/night respectively, +HST — for the length of the stay. Ask at your $50 evaluation for an exact total for your dog's stay.

Does Mississauga pricing differ from Toronto or Scarborough?

No. Every rate — the $50 evaluation, $90/night Boarding, and $150/night Board & Train — is the same for Mississauga as it is for Scarborough, Toronto, or anywhere else in the GTA.

How do I pay, and is the evaluation refundable?

Payment is by Interac e-transfer to support@dogfather.ca. The $50 evaluation isn't a fee you lose — it's credited in full toward your program on enrolment the moment you enrol.

How much does a dog trainer cost?

In the GTA, The Dogfather's core program is Board & Train at $150 per night plus HST ($250 per night for reactive or bite-history dogs). Day Train, where your dog trains with us by day and sleeps at home, is $150 per training day ($200 reactive). Every dog starts with a $50 evaluation, credited in full toward your program on enrolment.

How much is puppy training?

Puppy programs are priced the same way as adult programs: $150 per training day for Day Train or $150 per night for Board & Train, plus HST, after a $50 evaluation that is credited in full toward your program on enrolment. Group classes are also available for socialization and basics.

How much does private dog training cost?

One-on-one is the default at The Dogfather. Day Train is $150 per training day plus HST ($200 reactive) and Board & Train is $150 per night plus HST ($250 reactive). There is no per-session upsell: the daily rate includes the training, the daily photo and video log, and the written protocol you keep.

How much does obedience training cost?

Obedience is built into every program rather than sold as a separate add-on: $150 per training day (Day Train) or $150 per night (Board & Train), plus HST. Heel, recall, place and calm greetings are proofed in real GTA environments, and in-home handover sessions are included so the dog listens to you, not just to us.

What are dog training prices near me in the GTA?

The same rates apply across Mississauga, Toronto, Scarborough, North York, Markham and the rest of the GTA: boarding $90 per night, Board & Train $150 per night, reactive Board & Train $250 per night, daycare $75 per day, all plus HST. Chauffeur pickup or drop-off is $45 per leg within 15 km and $65 per leg for 15 to 30 km.