K9 National Services

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.8 140 reviews

120 Caya Ave, West Hartford, Connecticut 06110

Positive reinforcementAggression & Bite PreventionBasic Obedience & MannersPuppy Training & Socialization

120 Caya Ave, West Hartford, Connecticut 06110

Overview

FormatIn-home

Training methodPositive reinforcement

Experience"in business for 86 years" (three generations)

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About K9 National Services

About

K9 National Services is a mobile dog trainer based in West Hartford that comes to clients' homes in towns such as Avon, Simsbury, Farmington, New Britain, Bristol and Torrington, and into Southwick, Massachusetts. Trainer Nikhil Sharma describes himself as a certified dog trainer and the third generation of dog listeners in his family, and the business says it has been "in business for 86 years" across those generations. The trainer is described as licensed and insured, a judge for the American Kennel Club, and the only licensed temperament/behaviorist in the area.

Method and services

The business says it is "all about positive reinforcement," paired with behavior modification techniques. Services include obedience training, behavior modification, puppy training, leash training, reactive and aggressive dog training, and service dog training for psychiatric service dogs, therapy dogs, and mobility and hearing assistance dogs, plus emotional support animal behavior. It also offers certification for therapy dogs. Work starts with a complimentary phone consultation, followed by a personalized training plan.

What to ask

Ask about pricing, session length and any travel fees for your town.

What they can help with

Obedience training ↗

Sit, stay, recall and reliable commands, from beginner to advanced.

Behavior modification ↗

Behavior modification for unwanted or problem habits.

Puppy training ↗

Early socialization, house-training and first manners for young dogs.

Leash training ↗

Calming a dog that barks or lunges at other dogs or people while on leash.

Reactive dog training ↗

Help for dogs that bite, lunge or react out of fear or aggression.

Aggressive dog training ↗

Help for dogs that bite, lunge or react out of fear or aggression.

Service dog training

Task training and public-access work for service-dog candidates.

Therapy dog training

Prep to visit hospitals, schools and care homes as a certified therapy dog.

Emotional support animal training

In-home training ↗

Sessions in your own home, where many behavior problems actually happen.

Certifications & verification

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American Kennel Club judge

Listed by the trainer — not independently verified.

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Licensed temperament/behaviorist

Listed by the trainer — not independently verified.

Reviews

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.8 140 reviews · Google

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K9 National Services — 4.8★ (140 reviews), West Hartford Dog Trainer