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Family K9 – Montreal’s Dog Trainer
Montreal’s best dog training for over 25 years. Using scientific, proven and humane dog training methods.
Building relationships
Through training, communication and understanding.
Montreal’s Dog trainer for 25 years, Family K9 Dog Training – provides dog owners across Montreal and it’s surrounding areas with the best private, in home dog training available. Family K9 Dog Training has a track record of success for over 25 years. Nick is often called upon by dog owners who have already tried to train their dogs with other dog trainers and not been able to achieve quality results.
In home dog training, one on one private dog training courses at the kennel and in kennel boarding and training options are available.
Professional Dog Training Services
Referred by Veterinarians, other trainers, groomers and dog owners.
Nick is a big believer in providing the highest level of service to his clients and their dogs. He enjoys relationships with many clients that have spanned over the course working with of multiple dogs. Family K9 Dog Training guarantees its training programs (except for Puppy Pre School since this is just the very beginning of raising an obedient dog).
Family K9 has proudly earned it’s reputation the old fashioned way. By providing Montreal area dog owners with the best dog training available for over 25 years. Attention to detail , professionalism and treating clients and their dogs with the utmost caring and respect. Backing all this up with a guarantee.
In the 25 plus years that Family K9 Dog Training has been in business there have been a proliferation of new dog trainers that crop up each year. Anyone can claim to be a dog trainer – please make sure you are working with a professional who has a long standing track record of success in canine training.
Nick is sought after in the training of from across Canada, the US and abroad as well. See the Dogs trained across Canada and USA page for details.
Obedience training, help with canine behavioural problems and dog training consultations
Maryvonne Robert
22:02 22 Aug 23
I can only say thank you to Nick for the support and trust he gave us in our dog Trotsky. When we brought Trotsky in for his evaluation, Nick gave us the straight-forward on what to expect from training, along with Trotsky's challenges. On the other hand, he told us that all dogs can improve. For the record of Trotsky, we had him during COVID. From the moment he arrived, Trotsky reacted to EVERYTHING he encountered during the marches and EVERYTHING we could move or add to the house including new visiting humans! We saw a canine behavior vet, a trainer who came to the house eventually started medication but no change or improvement. In February 2022, my spouse and deceased and we found ourselves, the children and I with our Trotsky, who is a love in the house, when we are alone with him, to organize ourselves in our new life. The children were afraid to take Trotsky out because they could not control him. As parting with him was out of the question, we went to see Nick and now, 1 month later, Trotsky back home, life is easier. Trotsky manages to walk longer, maintain focus and listen to commands. Does he still react? Yes, but much less and with practice and our consistency, he will become a calmer dog, less anxious and pleasant to walk. Trotsky is with us for a long time and a heartfelt thank you to Nick for the energy he put towards Trotsky and thus allowing our family to have beautiful moments with our dog outside the house. And, we can now receive people at home 😁Thanks
Alex Gruber
12:57 02 Aug 23
Couldn't be happier with the training Nick did with our chihuahua. Even though she's definitely no longer a puppy, he was able to build trust with our doesn't-like-new-people dog and had her listening and understanding a few simple commands. Before coming to Family K9 we hadn't exactly been the most consistent with our training. Nick laid out clear expectations for a dog her age and helped us understand how we can better communicate with her.
Riv Chénier
09:42 01 Aug 23
Nick is amazing. So knowledgeable, compassionate, and perceptive. I brought him my nutty 8-month-old Aussidoodle (Tig), thinking there was no hope that my pup would ever listen / cooperate. Yesterday we brought home a new and improved pup. He listens and understands four invaluable commands: Heel, Place, Leave it, and Off. It has been transformative. I feel so much closer to Tig now. Thank you, Nick!!!
ortizh
19:45 19 Jul 23
Words cannot describe what an amazing experience we had with Nick. Nick was able to give us confidence on how to be consistent with how we would approach training Alfie to become our family dog.Nick taught us invaluable lessons that we could simply have not learned elsewhere. We now possess very useful insights in helping us to view this experience from the dog’s perspective. We have been taught as owners how to practice and apply this new skill set with consistency. This way, we will be able to normalize our new way of living with Alfie. After only three weeks, Alfie’s ability to focus and stay focused has strengthened tenfold.We wholeheartedly recommend Nick to anyone in need of a trainer who will take the time to understand your dog and find the best possible way to achieve your desired goal. He is blessed and gifted in what he does and this can immediately be seen when you witness him interacting with your dog, and other dogs for that matter. We are forever grateful for the solidified bond he helped us build with our Alfie. We can already tell that our lives with Alfie will be better spent.Peter and Hannah
Lisa Feliziani
00:24 08 Jul 23
I refer Nick to Everyone I can with new pups . Ours came with Many issues from a bad breeder/ mill & Nick had the knowledge & experience to help us with Milo . Milo was aggressive & had fear of everything . Nick taught us the “language of Dog “ & was able to help us understand & get the BEST from our Milo with his training . Today he is able to play well with others & people & his food aggression is Healed 🙏 I have had many follow up questions over the years & Have always been met with sincere answers , interest & concern .Forever Grateful & thriving thanks to Nick . A true professional beginning to end .
A V
15:40 05 Jul 23
Nick is incredible! Maya my high drive doberman loved him and her training. Onnthe other hand we learned new tricks and tips on how to best work and help her. I highly recommend!
Isabelle Owston
17:00 16 Jun 23
Nick’s expertise from family K9 dog training is absolutely worth every penny. I had a consultation with Nick in September for my 2.5 year old Beagle and I was blown away at his knowledge and techniques. After giving it thought I decided to do the in-board training. Nick took my dog in for 3 weeks and trained her to learn essential skills and commands. We are back home now since 4 days and I can tell the huge impact the training had on my dog. It is life changing for me and my family and I know my dog is happier also. This has reduced her anxiety and made our time together more enjoyable. If you are reading this, don’t look elsewhere or think twice. Nick is absolutely the best. We had a 1.5 hour transfer lesson where I could ask all my questions. HIGHLY RECOMMEND ! Picture of me and my dog stopped and looking at me for direction during a walk which had never happened before. Forever grateful for Nick !
Sara Laimon
18:25 05 Jun 23
Nick worked really well with our puppy Anton during his three week board and train program. Anton clearly loved his time there and really bonded with Nick who got to know and understand him intimately! It took him no time at all to figure out what Anton’s needs were, his Adrenalin triggers, and come up with solutions to better our relationship with him. When we had our transfer lesson, Nick said to remember that Anton had a three week head start on the learning process and that it was up to us to reinforce. Well, he couldn’t have been more correct. It took a little bit of time for us to adapt to new routines, for Anton to accept our commands, and for confidence to emerge. He’s not “perfect” but I do understand him much better, have confidence in his fundamental character which is active but not at all aggressive, and have enjoyed walks with him so much more. And Nick has been extremely responsive to other questions that come up for which I’m truly grateful. I trust his commitment (and ability) to improve our long term relationship with Anton. Money well spent and the only thing I’d do different would be to have done it earlier! Anton was 10 months when arriving at Nick’s and now at almost 1 year of age I’m much more confident in him becoming the adult dog we wanted as part of our family.
david lambert
00:00 17 May 23
Wow! Nick has worked miracles with our dog. We opted for the board / train program, for our 4 year old Dobermann, and Jack has come back a changed dog.Nick's approach works wonders. He truly understands dogs and it shows in the results.Highly recommend!!
Kimberly Camacho
16:51 15 May 23
We enrolled our 2-year-old Shiba Inu, Mochi, in a 3-week in-kennel training program due to her serious degrees dog agression and reactivity. Nick, demonstrated exceptional skills in handling her while also helping us understand and respect her boundaries. Not only did Nick bring about a significant improvement in Mochi’s behaviour and leash walking within just a few weeks, but he also proved to be incredibly reliable. He was always available to answer any questions or concerns along the way and provided tailored options that suited Mochi’s specific needs. We wholeheartedly recommend Nick to anyone in need of a trainer. He is truly blessed and gifted in what he does, and we are forever grateful for the strengthened bond he helped us build with Mochi.
Kailin Sarrah
21:29 10 Feb 23
Working with Nick has truly been a life changing experience for us! Nick is professional, kind, and you can tell that he loves and values what he does. He's been available for follow up questions and also is very quick to reply.Tabasco spent 3 weeks with Nick and we were blown away by all of the progress he made! His leash manners are terrific, he is less anxious around people near our home, and we've seen improvement in all areas of concern. Would absolutely recommend Nick to all those looking for help and guidance concerning their pup, one of the best experiences we've had! 🙂
Matti McNicol
20:36 14 Dec 22
This is our sweetest little/giant boy, Rove. We adopted him from Lebanon about 8 months ago. We were told he was amazing with dogs/kids/people….turns out wasn’t so true. We found Nick and family K9 as a reference from a friend and let me tell you, this man does magic! We were so skeptical and worried to leave him for 3 weeks but Nick is so gentle and kind (and I happened to know his wife, who is just as sweet and lovely) so we trusted them. When we came to pick our dog up, the transfer lesson was a revelation. It was a DIFFERENT dog (yet the same sweet soul we know) but suddenly he’s listening to our commands, heeling at our feet while walking so calmly.Remember, Nick can’t change a dog’s DNA, but he can help give you and the dog confidence to deal with anything. Rove is very aggressive towards other dogs and I am sure he will never change, but now we have the proper skills to correct his behaviour with confidence and to the point of him being able to sit and lie down near another dog (MIND BLOWING). If you have a problematic fur machine at home, Nick is your man. The follow ups have been so great too, anytime we have a question, his responses are so fast and informative. Worth every penny. Thank you, Family K9
L L
13:07 11 Nov 22
Our dog Charlie was very agressive with other dogs when on a leash. We tried many trainers before but nothing worked until we met Nick.Nick really understands what drives a dog’s behaviors and he helped us navigate that through the training.Thank you Nick for all your help with Charlie!
Lindsay Dayton
16:59 17 Jun 22
We are indebted to Nicks help for our french bulldog Winston. We sent Winston for in house training a little over 3 weeks ago because of dog reactivity, pulling on leash and our dog getting overly excited with us and strangers. I love walking and I wanted to enjoy my walks with my dog, which had become a source of stress, which routes best to take in order to avoid other dogs. I do have to say, I did my research, I knew Nick was good but could he really help our excitable bulldog? From the first meeting with Nick I already had determined he knew what he was doing. All of his years of experience under his belt were very evident. He had a clear plan. In a very short time after getting Winston home from the in house training, he is a different dog, calmer, and looks up to us for direction. He can now lie on his bed quietly as we eat a meal. I can go on walks with no stress knowing Winston will not have the same reaction towards other dogs. Nick gave us the tools and foundation to have the dog we envisioned. We will keep practicing the tools to keep it up. Can't wait for all the adventures with our dog in the future. Thank you Nick for making this a reality for our family.
Keegan James
02:47 02 Jan 22
Nick is simply the best dog trainer we have worked with. We tried a few other trainers before but none were as effective. From the first lesson we noticed a difference.We have two dogs who were fighting at home and since we began training with Nick the aggression between the two has disappeared.I found Nick to have an unrivaled understanding of how dogs think and what drives them as well as how to explain that behaviour to dog owners.I highly recommend Family K9, you will not be disappointed!Thank you Nick for helping our dogs get along; our family is now at peace!
Anita Leskow
23:35 05 Sep 21
Our dog Rambo was 8 months when we had decided to begin the obedience training with Nick. We were having on going issues that were worsening with his biting. Walking him outside was risky as we would never know when he would decide to randomly jump up and start biting. Nick right away helped us understand how to change our habits and give us different tools to help him be the best dog he can.After each session we would see very good improvements. Continuing the training at home and staying consistent has changed Rambo to a whole different dog than when we first brought him. Playing and walks have since become a much more enjoyable activity. He listens to commands and understands right from wrong.When I began looking for trainers I stumbled upon Nick. I read the reviews and saw very good ones. I right away knew that we were going to go through with Family K9. In each session you can see how passionate and knowledgeable he is about his work. I would recommend family K9 to anyone who is in need of a trainer. My family and I are very happy and thankful for the help Nick has given us. Rambo has turned into such a fun-loving dog.
Training for you and your puppy to get started in a positive direction!
Puppies love to learn and teaching them good habits is much easier than correcting bad ones later on. This course is designed to help people with puppies aged between 8-16 weeks old get started on the right track . It consists of 3 private lessons and takes place in your home covering house rules and manners as well as beginning obedience.
Hands on training with you, your K9 buddy and Nick @ your home or at the kennel!
This course is designed for the owner who would like to have solid, obedience & control of their dog. Commands such as: sit, heel, come, place, leave it & off. Obedience as well as house manners are addressed and the course is taught in six 1-hour lessons.
All dogs should have good manners. Learning not to jump up on people and furniture, not to chew and destroy things which could be dangerous for your dog, not to bark excessively etc ..
Want to refine or take your dogs training to the next level?
Private obedience, coaching to help with your dogs’ existing training can be a very useful way to ameliorate your skill set.
Family K9’s most comprehensive dog training package!
Three weeks to a happy and obedient companion that you can confidently take anywhere. Your dog will receive daily lessons and playtime with the other dog as well as tons of TLC.
At the end of the dog’s training, Nick will teach you how to properly maintain your dog’s training for the rest of his/her life.
Nick’s methods are gentle and encouraging & help to strengthen the bond between human and dog. Family K9 is so confident in this service that it is backed it with a Lifetime guarantee.
This training package is in high demand with limited space available. Advanced reservations are required.
Nick & Boss – German Shepherd Dog in Training
In certain cases a consultation can prove very useful when we need to asses a dog’s behaviour prior to training. Or for those who live very far away a phone consultation is the next best thing to training together in a hands on fashion.
Montreal dog training videos
Dog training videos. Covering a wide range of dog breeds and mixes, temperaments, drives. With a focus on helping owners of canine companions meet their needs and goals.
Indy – Border Collie Mix. Trained Fall 2022.
No more pulling on leash
Focused heeling, communication and cooperation.
From playful dogs who pull on leash to get everywhere quicker to dog reactive dogs.
Training special needs dogs
Dogs possess very impressive adaptability
Teaching canine manners
Building belief systems in dog training
Help training reactive dogs
Is your reactive dog causing you problems and stress?
Have a look at these videos.
Facebook reviews of Montreal Dog Trainer Family K9
Kimberly Camacho
2023-05-15T16:49:23+0000
We enrolled our 2-year-old Shiba Inu, Mochi, in a 3-week in-kennel training program due to her serious degrees dog... agression and reactivity. Nick, demonstrated exceptional skills in handling her while also helping us understand and respect her boundaries. Not only did Nick bring about a significant improvement in Mochi’s behaviour and leash walking within just a few weeks, but he also proved to be incredibly reliable. He was always available to answer any questions or concerns along the way and provided tailored options that suited Mochi’s specific needs. We wholeheartedly recommend Nick to anyone in need of a trainer. He is truly blessed and gifted in what he does, and we are forever grateful for the strengthened bond he helped us build with Mochi.read more
Moose Murphy
2019-10-12T12:07:33+0000
Nick’s commitment to teaching Shiloh and educating us was unparalleled. Our puppy came home confident, calm, attentive... and happy. Knowing that Nick’s dedication to support and guide us as Shiloh progresses is a testament to his passion in training. We are so fortunate to have had such a rewarding experience and beyond grateful. 🐾Shiloh and family💚read more
Maroussia Ramo
2019-06-26T15:14:09+0000
Nick first of all we want to say thank you! We sent our girl Shelby a german shepherd with SEVERE fear agression for... the 3 week in kennel training... and it was simply the BEST decision we made!Let me tell you Shelby was a piece of work for us before... we were stressed out to take her out because she would just explode at the sight of a dog or person (bark, lunge, growl). We tried about 3-4 personal trainers.. with absolutely NO success... When we found Family K9 we were at our last resort and were ready to do anything to help out our girl and ourselves live better lives !When we got there she went crazy barking, growling and all that.... but Nick built such and incredible bond with our dog and she just loved him!Nick did MIRACLES for our dog! In 3 weeks she came back to us a different dog, still fearful because that's just how she is but so much more trusting of us and controlled when faced with a stress factor! We crossed dogs, we had people over only a day after going to get her and we had NO reaction from her !! she looked more relaxed and that made us all so much more relaxed!Nick took the time to explain to us every detail of our dog's "Psychology" and gave us SO many tools that work wonders !We would recommend Family K9 any day! What he did for us and for our big girl Shelby is a miracle and we could never say thank you enough!read more
Catherine Groulx
2019-01-22T15:44:48+0000
J'écris ce commentaire en toute modestie parce que je pense qu'il peut vous aider si vous êtes dans la même situation... que moi.Voici l'histoire de Mako. Mako est un Cane Corso/Grand Danois X Redbone Coonhound/Malinois de 2 ans. Donc, un chien ayant énormément d'énergie tout en étant gigantesque.Mako a bénéficié du service "board and train" de 3 semaines avec Nick. Malheureusement pour moi, Mako porte très bien son nom. Depuis, qu'il est tout petit, il mord, saute sur les gens, vole des objets interdits, ouvre les portes et se sauve etc. Tous les comportements négatifs qu'un chien peut avoir, Mako les avait. J'avais honte de mon chien et honte de mes capacités en tant que maître. Mes consultations avec des entraîneurs en renforcements positifs n'ont jamais eu les résultats prévus pour contrer les mauvais comportements et mon chien me considérait comme une distributrice de gâteries. Je suis la propriétaire d'un chien tellement "hyper" qu'il a mangé 3 cages et un mur pour ne pas faire son "temps de punition". Vous voyez le genre? Bref, mon chien était devenu un adulte de 125lbs et il était dangereux. Il a envoyé 3 personnes à l'hôpital parce qu'il était trop excité. J'ai pris mes responsabilités même si cela représente un investissement d'argent important. Mako est revenu transformé. Il est plus calme dans la maison. Il ne cherche plus à voler des objets pour me faire réagir. Je peux vider et remplir le lave-vaisselle sans crainte. Il ne charge plus la fenêtre en grognant si quelqu'un passe devant chez moi. Je peux avoir des invités et Mako reste à sa place si je lui demande. Nous pouvons souper en paix. Il a tellement de focus que je peux jouer à tirer et faire de l'obéissance avancée avec lui. Il écoute mes commandes! J'ai même pu lui apprendre à mettre sa muselière et à entrer dans sa cage sans crise. En laisse, il ne tire plus à moins de voir un écureuil ou un autre chien et je n'ai qu'à le rappeler à l'ordre pour qu'il reprenne sa place derrière moi. C'est incroyable! Il a un comportement exemplaire dans la maison, dans la cour et en laisse au pied. J'en suis maintenant au point de faire des exercices en longe avec distractions. Mon seul problème est son agressivité envers les autres chiens sans laisse et nous y travaillons très fort. Qu'on se comprenne bien, votre chien reviendra probablement complètement obéissant en laisse et sans laisse. Par contre, si vous avez un chien de travail très exigeant, vous devrez continuer à maintenir les commandes quotidiennement. J'ai maintenant beaucoup de plaisir avec mon chien. Je peux mieux communiquer avec lui. Il me respecte. L'investissement en valait la peine et je n'hésiterai pas à confier un autre chien à Nick lorsque le moment sera venu. Pensez-y, cela représente peut-être beaucoup d'argent sur le coup mais combien peut vous coûter une poursuite si votre chien blesse quelqu'un ou un autre chien? J'espère que mon commentaire vous a aidé à prendre une décision et je remercie Nick pour sa persévérance avec Mako. Il a sauvé mon chien d'une euthanasie certaine. Merci! Hey Nick! Thank you for your time with Mako. He is now a perfect gentleman inside. I can walk him without his halti. I am training him for competition heeling, sit, down, stand with 50 feet long leash JUST FOR FUN! I can't believe it! He loves to work! He mastered the "out" command so I can play tug with him now. Now I see the amazing working dog he is! Thanks to you! You told me that I had a F1 and I didn't know how to drive. Thank you for telling me the truth. I'm now a better handler and Mako and I enjoy working together. Thanks! See you in a few months for the "refresh" class. You wouldn't believe how far we've come!read more
Martine Labelle
2018-02-01T17:22:01+0000
Spooky est une chienne de 5 ans avec un comportement très craintif. Nick a su lui apprendre à résorber sa peur et... faire d'elle un chien beaucoup plus flexible. Les résultats sont époustouflants, j'ai tellement aimé que lundi prochain, Nick passera prendre mon chiot pour l'entrainer elle aussi!Encore milles merci Nick tu es mon sauveur.read more
Julie Munro
2017-05-16T00:37:22+0000
Nick, Thank you so much for the time spent and energy spent training my dog Mali. After a few weeks back home, I can... tell you how still impressed I am to see the changes in her behaviour. Before the training, I could tell that my dog was stressed and reactive in a lot of situations, especially at home. Now, I can tell that she is more relaxed and laid back, she is very attentive and focus on our commands and she enjoys life around the house so much more, and so do we. I recommend you and your services to anyone who has some issues with their dogs, whatever the issue is! Thanks again!! 🙂read more
محمد ابراهيم علي
2017-03-24T15:50:26+0000
We could not have asked for a better outcome. Nick was patient and thorough with us and Stella, our 6 month old Black... Lab. We cannot put into words how grateful we are to have had Nick train Stella for her puppy class and intensive obedience class. We will definitely be recommending him to every dog owner we know and will be using him for all future dogs.read more
Lorna Peters
2017-01-26T01:39:44+0000
After only 3 sessions with you, Razor has done exceptionally well with his training. I've had many people comment on... how well behaved he is & have referred you to many. Today while walking, someone stopped their car to compliment me on how well behaved he is .. amazing feeling.Thank you Nick!!read more
Francine Goldberg
2016-09-15T15:17:40+0000
Nick is not even 5 stars, he is 10 stars. He is the best trainer in Montreal. Nothing is too daunting for him,... nothing is too difficult . He can handle the most complicated issues. I have a medical clinic and his training with Finn is almost miraculous. Words fail me to express how thrilled we are.read more
Chris Katsa
2016-07-30T13:13:14+0000
Too often we let good deeds and good people get pushed aside in the swirl of the day-to-day activities of life. While... understandable, we believe that a general lack of acknowledgement faintly supports the idea that positive interactions are no different than negative interactions.With that in mind, we wanted to share our experiences working with Nick Zevgolis owner of FamilyK9.As parents of a severely autistic boy, we wanted to ensure our dogs transition in the family unit, would be a happy, healthy and balanced experience that would not disrupt (only assist and support) the inherent delicate life dynamics of a household with a handicapped kid.We enrolled in Nick’s private intensive In Home Obedience – On and Off Leash training course hoping he could teach us how to work with our dog as well as help guide and train our young Shiloh Shepherd named Angel for our complicated lifestyle.From our very first training session, we’ve been amazed at how professional, knowledgeable, caring and discreet Nick has been with all of us. Throughout the training course, we’ve become quite fond of Nick as has Angel. He has treated us as something other than just a customer and he has given Angel a steady dose of love and effective training.Nick has been honest, forthright, kind and professional with us, in every interaction we’ve had with him.We would highly recommend Nick to anyone who is looking for a dog trainer; he is hands down one of the best out there!In closing we would like express our gratitude to Nick and let him know that our support goes beyond kind words, the whole experience from beginning to end was truly enriching, enlightening and always fun.The family of Angel the Shiloh Shepherdread more
Joy Kucer
2015-11-02T04:01:35+0000
Nick is a gentle man who cares about his people and their dogs. His results are outstanding! Thank you Nick,Bobby,Joy... and Dan.read more
Ellen Doyle Sullivan
2015-08-27T19:24:29+0000
I have had 2 dogs trained through Nick - I drove them up from Cape Cod and it was well worth the trips !! He is a... great trainer and 12 years later, Skyla and Hanzee are both wonderful, well mannered dogs!! I would travel to Montreal again for training if we ever get another dog ( or when).read more
Vicky Arghiriu
2015-04-07T19:24:25+0000
You will never be able to find someone as dedicated as Nick. He is presently training our Cane Corso Porsha and we know... she is in the best of hands. 10Years ago he also trained our German Shepard and til today Vulcan has been such an amazing dog!!!Thanks for everything!!read more
Stephanie Margaret Cochrane
2015-02-26T19:24:33+0000
We could not be happier with the training program, along with the quality of service,support and results!!!
Peter Elikann
2014-10-27T02:07:41+0000
I’m not one who usually endorses businesses, but I am so motivated to write this and, at the same time, not sound like... some kind of giddy fan.We sent two incorrigible Dobermans to Nick and their transformation was nothing short of a miracle. It was an 11-hour round-trip drive from where we live in Boston, Massachusetts which I, initially, thought was a bit extreme on our part. Yet I discovered that we, by no means, would win any awards for traveling so far to use Nick as others have, apparently, flown in from all over the United States and the world.The thing that shines through more than anything is Nick Zevgolis’s over-riding love for dogs. I think if I, personally, worked with dogs around the clock, I would get a bit jaded and blasé about them and start to look at them as a job that I had to get through. But Nick, remarkably, remains enamored of each new one as he seems to delight in their individual personalities, quirks, and idiosyncrasies and appears to look at each dog as a challenge to win over and make that dog’s life that much better. So the irony is that Nick seems to be, simultaneously, a no-nonsense firm instructor with a tough self-confidence that will not be out-willed by a dog . . . while also being the most affectionate dog-lover. Ultimately, this forceful taskmaster is successful partially because the dogs just love him. The other piece seems to be (and I know the phrase “dog whisperer” tends to be popularly bandied about too much lately) that he does uncannily get into their heads and intuitively “get” them. Nick is also just a pleasure to work with. We were in the area for several days when our dogs’ training came to an end and he insisted we work with him and the dogs together even though they had already been trained. He was available to us almost around the clock and, even though it was a weekend, made it clear that he would stay with us from the crack of dawn until very late at night helping us work with our dogs if we wanted to. None of this was an extra charge. It wasn’t just a financial generosity, but, more importantly, a generosity of spirit. I have the definite impression that, when it comes to Nick, the money part of things is almost a secondary afterthought. I truly worry about this guy who seems like, if he could afford to, he would give away all his time to making happier the lives of his beloved dogs. But all this nice guy, dog-loving aspect that I write about wouldn’t count if what he does did not work. Nick Zevgolis is the singular most effective results-oriented dog trainer bar none.read more
Rosie Sacks
2014-09-21T04:32:35+0000
Nick is the only one I would ever entrust my dog, Chloe, with...his love and compassion for his dogs is evident at... first meeting him...he considers all the dogs he trains as family, and treats them as such....he excels in his ability as a trainer and goes above and beyond...Chloe loves him and considers it a treat to spend time with him...Thank you, Nick!!!read more
Herta Laporte
2014-07-13T12:47:50+0000
MY ROTTI KELLY WAS HARD TO HANDLE ,HE TOOK ME FOR WALKS,CHASED EVERY THING THAT MOVED,HE WEIGHS 120 POUNDS.------THANKS... TO NICK,HE IS NOW THE BEST BEHAVED DOG ,HE IS OFF LEACH MOST OF THE TIME IN OUR LITTLE FARM,HE FOLLOWS US AROUND AND DOES NOT CHASE ANYTHING.THANKS AGAIN NICK.read more
Rick Gioia
2014-02-21T02:42:31+0000
I hate to admit this - but - Lola is in much better hands with Nick than she is with me.
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Due to the nature of my schedule I am in sessions all day with clients and their dogs. Email is the best way to reach me as I cannot get to the phone very easily. Thanks in advance for your understanding.
Montreal Dog Training
Family K9 Dog Training provides the best dog training services to the greater Montreal area and it’s surroundings:
Dog Training in Montreal:
Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Anjou, Côte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, Lachine, LaSalle, Le Plateau-Mont-Royal, Le Sud-Ouest, L’Île-Bizard–Sainte-Geneviève, Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, Montréal-Nord, Outremont, Pierrefonds-Roxboro. Rivière-des-Prairies–Pointe-aux-Trembles, Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie, Saint-Laurent, Saint-Léonard, Ville-Marie, Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension,Verdun
Dog Training in Montérégie:
Beloeil, Brossard, Granby, Candiac, Chambly, Châteauguay, La Prairie, Boucherville, Vaudreuil-Dorion, Pincourt, Saint-Basile-le-Grand, Saint-Constant, Saint-Hyacinthe, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Saint-Lambert, Saint-Lazare, Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, Sainte-Catherine, Mont-Saint-Hilaire, Sainte-Julie, Varennes, Salaberry-de-Valleyfield
Dog Training in Laval:
Auteuil, Chomedey, Duvernay, Fabreville, Îles-Laval, Laval-des-Rapides, Laval-Ouest, Laval-sur-le-Lac, Pont-Viau, Sainte-Dorothée, Sainte-Rose, Saint-François, Saint-Vincent-de-Paul, Vimont
Dog Training in South Shore:
Belœil, Boucherville, Brossard, Candiac, Carignan, Chambly, Châteauguay, Delson, Kahnawake, La Prairie, Longueuil, Greenfield Park, Saint-Hubert, LeMoyne, Le Vieux-Longueuil, McMasterville, Mont-Saint-Hilaire, Otterburn Park, Richelieu, Saint-Amable, Saint-Basile-le-Grand, Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, Saint-Constant, Saint-Isidore, Sainte-Julie, Sainte-Catherine, Saint-Lambert, Saint-Mathias-sur-Richelieu, Saint-Philippe, Varennes, Longueuil
Dog Training in West Island:
Lachine, Dorval, Pointe-Claire. Kirkland, Greenfield Park, Beaconsfield, Baie d’Urfé, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Senneville, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Pierrefonds, Roxboro, Sainte-Geneviève,Île-Bizard
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