Avid K9 Training

Avid K9 Training Training dogs since 2011, in North Hollywood.

Specializing in play-based training, rehab, puppy raising, and service dog prep, helping owners build strong, lasting connections with their dogs.

04/21/2026

We spend so much time asking our dogs to listen, to behave, to get it right…
but how often do we give them space to just be dogs?

Digging, sniffing, exploring, these aren’t problems to fix, they’re needs to fulfill.
When we meet those needs, everything else gets easier.

04/21/2026

A lot of people think socialization means letting dogs “meet and play” with as many dogs as possible, but that’s not actually the goal.

Real socialization is about exposure, helping your dog experience the world in a way they can handle. That includes sights, sounds, people, environments, and yes, other dogs… but not always direct interaction.

When we constantly push playdates or uncontrolled greetings, we can actually create more overexcitement, frustration, or reactivity.

The goal isn’t a dog that wants to engage with everything, it’s a dog that can stay calm, neutral, and confident no matter what’s around them.

Structured exposure builds stability. Not chaos.

04/13/2026

🔥 Group Social Class This Weekend! 🔥

Looking for a structured way to work your dog around other dogs without the chaos of a dog park?

Join our small group social class this Saturday in NoHo West, where your dog will learn how to stay calm, focused, and responsive in a real-world environment. This is a hands-on, coached session, not just “let them play."

During the class, we will be actively working on:

• Calm behavior around other dogs
• Proper introductions and controlled interactions
• Engagement and focus on you, even with distractions
• Building confidence in new environments
• Reducing overexcitement, pulling, or reactivity

Dogs will be guided through structured exercises with space, control, and clear direction throughout the session, making it ideal for dogs that get too excited around others, struggle to focus in public, or need safe, structured exposure in a controlled environment.

🐕 Limited spots available per day at $50 per dog

📅 Sat Apr 18 at 9am in NoHo West • Sun Apr 19 at 9am in Valley Plaza Park

📍 Exact location provided after booking to registered clients only

Message now to reserve your spot!

🎥 4 Virtual Training Sessions – Community ProgramI’m opening up 1–2 spots for a 4-session virtual dog training program a...
04/12/2026

🎥 4 Virtual Training Sessions – Community Program

I’m opening up 1–2 spots for a 4-session virtual dog training program as a way to give back to the community and help dog owners who are ready to make real progress.

This program is designed for owners who need structure, guidance, and support with things like obedience, behavior issues, or building a better relationship with their dog.

You’ll receive:
✔ 4 private virtual sessions
✔ A personalized training plan
✔ Step-by-step guidance you can apply in real life

This is a selection-based program, and I’m looking for someone who is:
• Committed
• Consistent
• Willing to follow through

To be considered:
• Follow my page
• Share this post
• Fill out the Google Form

A refundable retainer is required if selected to ensure commitment.

If you’ve been needing help and are ready to put in the work,this is your chance.

📩 Apply here: https://forms.gle/PXtP9wuLG3PhZ1kR7
⏳ Limited spots available

🚨 Private dog training mini packages now available in North Hollywood! 🚨Avid K9 is back in North Hollywood this week wit...
04/09/2026

🚨 Private dog training mini packages now available in North Hollywood! 🚨

Avid K9 is back in North Hollywood this week with a limited number of discounted training spots. Offering relationship-first, play-based dog training focused on clear communication, engagement, and real-life reliability. With over a decade of experience working with everything from puppies and family dogs to high-reactivity cases and service dogs, Avid K9 helps strengthen the bond between you and your pup while building trust, confidence, and lasting real-world results.

Designed to address common training challenges in a condensed format, these mini packages give practical, focused training without a long-term commitment.

3 Sessions x 1 Hour - $450
• Puppies (nipping, jumping, obedience, potty training, crate training)
• Adoptions (home manners, socialization, crate training)
• Advanced obedience (sit, down, heel, stay, recall - at a distance)
• Minor behavioral issues (separation anxiety, reactivity with no bite history)
• Building engagement and play-based training for continued success
• AKC Canine Good Citizen test available after completion

2 Sessions x 1 Hour - $325
• Intermediate obedience (sit, down, heel, stay, recall - on leash)
• Leash manners (lunging, pulling, walking loose leash)
• Meeting new people (excitement, jumping, barking)
• Home manners (household structure and boundaries)
• Crate training (introduction and routine)

1 Session x 1 Hour - $175
• Introduction to obedience
• Best practices for proper socialization
• Canine nutrition & essential grooming
• Basics of play training for relationship building
• General leash manners (reducing lunging & pulling)

All booked clients have the option to add discounted virtual training to support continued results!

Spots are limited for this week - DM to book or ask questions.

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This week only, Mini package sale! Don’t miss out 3 x 1 Hour Sessions - $450• Puppies (nipping, jumping, obedience, pott...
04/01/2026

This week only, Mini package sale! Don’t miss out
3 x 1 Hour Sessions - $450
• Puppies (nipping, jumping, obedience, potty training, crate training)
• Adoptions (home manners, socialization, crate training)
• Advanced obedience (sit, down, heel, stay, recall - at a distance)
• Minor behavioral issues (separation anxiety, reactivity with no bite history)
• Building engagement and play-based training for continued success
• AKC Canine Good Citizen test available after completion

2 x 1 Hour Sessions - $325
• Intermediate obedience (sit, down, heel, stay, recall - on leash)
• Leash manners (lunging, pulling, walking loose leash)
• Meeting new people (excitement, jumping, barking)
• Home manners (household structure and boundaries)
• Crate training (introduction and routine)

1 x 1 Hour Session - $175
• Introduction to obedience
• Best practices for proper socialization
• Canine nutrition & essential grooming
• Basics of play training for relationship building
• General leash manners (reducing lunging & pulling)

Past client? Refresher sessions available for $100!

01/21/2026

It’s been a year since Aragorn left.
I’m forever grateful to all the friends, old and new, who reached out and helped me through his loss.
Picking up the pieces and continuing a dream that started with him… that’s the hardest part.
He should still be walking it with us.

🐶 New Puppy Training eBooks – Just $5 Each!These eBooks are a great resource for new puppy owners, families bringing hom...
12/21/2025

🐶 New Puppy Training eBooks – Just $5 Each!

These eBooks are a great resource for new puppy owners, families bringing home a new dog, and current dog owners who may be struggling to understand proper socialization or potty training. They’re designed to provide clear, supportive guidance to help prevent common behavior issues and set dogs up for long-term success.

📘 Socializing Puppies With Purpose
A 34-page guide focused on thoughtful, relationship-first socialization. Learn how to safely introduce your puppy to new environments, people, and dogs, manage pushy interactions, read body language, teach kids appropriate handling, and create positive on- and off-leash experiences. Ideal for raising confident, well-adjusted dogs.
🔗 https://www.etsy.com/listing/1886414495/puppy-socialization-training-ebook

📗 Puppy Potty Training eBook
This 30-page step-by-step guide walks you through building a reliable potty training routine. Covers scheduling, recognizing potty cues, using positive reinforcement, managing accidents, nighttime training, and choosing the right tools—perfect for puppies or dogs needing a reset.
🔗 https://www.etsy.com/listing/1871782584/puppy-potty-training-ebook-comprehensive

Both eBooks are easy to follow, affordable, and designed to support real-life dog ownership—whether you’re starting fresh or working through challenges with your current dog.

11/20/2025

My programs include structured socialization classes designed to give you and your dog real-world skills. Clients don’t just meet other dogs, they learn how to handle pressure, distractions, and new environments with confidence.

These classes help owners become better leaders and help dogs stay stable, focused, and clear-headed around everyday challenges.

🌐 www.avidk9.com

Many people believe dogs need to directly interact with other dogs to be considered “socialized.” That’s not true.Real s...
09/23/2025

Many people believe dogs need to directly interact with other dogs to be considered “socialized.” That’s not true.
Real socialization is about your dog being able to exist calmly around others without stressing out, overreacting, or losing focus.

Your dog doesn’t have to be best friends with every dog it sees. In fact, forcing interaction can sometimes create more anxiety. The real goal is teaching your dog how to feel comfortable and neutral in different environments, especially around other dogs.

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Burnaby, BC

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 7pm
Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 7pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm
Friday 8am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+18188532265

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