Gentle, effective dog training in Ottawa for every dog.
Liam the Dog Trainer provides patient, knowledge-based dog training in Ottawa, offering private lessons, beginner puppy training, and agility classes. Reviewers praise his kindness, reasonable prices, and tailored approach—often avoiding e-collars while focusing on canine behavior. Clients report personalized plans, thoughtful guidance, and real progress for reactive dogs and dogs of all ages and levels.
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One-on-one sessions tailored to your dog's specific behavioral issues, such as reactivity, barking, or basic obedience, with personalized homework and follow-up.
Beginner classes for young dogs focusing on fundamental skills, socialization, and building confidence in a supportive group or private setting.
Fun and engaging classes that teach dogs agility skills, improving coordination, focus, and bonding through obstacle courses and exercises.
Specialized training where dogs learn to use their natural scenting abilities in structured activities, boosting mental stimulation and confidence.
Expert help for reactive or anxious dogs using positive, knowledge-based methods to reduce barking, aggression, or fear without e-collars.
Social learning environments for dogs to practice skills alongside others, enhancing obedience and socialization in a controlled setting.
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Overall rating
Letha Henry
We've had 3 private lessons with Liam and could not be more pleased with the level of knowledge, thoughtfulness, and professionalism he brings to each session. It's evident that he truly loves his work! He took the time to really get to know our pup Bozzy, making all of his recommendations truly individualized and therefore much more effective than anything we'd tried in the past.
S M
Liam is a very kind and patient dog trainer who has very reasonable prices. He helped us with our reactive dog who barks a lot without having to resort to an e-collar. He is very knowledgeable and I highly recommend Liam to anyone looking to train their dog. I did both individual classes and group classes and my dog learned so much! Liam is the real deal.
Eric Wagar
Absolutely incredible dog trainer. We have a 10 month old puppy, and started at 2 months with a number of other trainers, but I wish we had found Liam sooner. He's extremely knowledgeable as an animal behaviorist and with effective training methods. Now that we've found the perfect trainer for him, we'll be taking him back for as many courses as we can. Private lessons are also available, and highly recommended.
Katie Yk
Liam is an exceptional dog trainer. We did two classes with him - beginner puppy training and agility class. So much better and more individualized than the trainings at your classic big box pet stores. He puts much effort and care into his lessons as well as homework. He loves dogs and has thorough knowledge of their behaviour. We wouldn't go anywhere else for training - highly highly recommend.
Lisa Aucoin
Our little London has been trained exclusively by Liam since he was a puppy: He has learned so many fundamental skills, participated in agility training, taken part in scent classes and built so much confidence over the last 3 years. Liam understands dogs. He has worked with us so that London can travel (he’s been on over 50 flights), thrive in social settings and be reliable in any live environment. We are so grateful for Liam and his dog training. Our little pug is a standout everywhere he goes and that is with significant credit to Liam’s teaching of both him.. and us! As first time per owners we don’t know what we would have done without his guidance, expertise and care.