Based on a Collaborative Model, this is Dog Training for the Real World.
Our Experience
Our programs are the most comprehensive dog training and canine behavior programs in the Buffalo, NY area. We specialize in real world training and behavior modification, for those who want a well-mannered dog who listens every time, any place, with any distraction.
Our staff have also familiarized themselves with all the varying styles of dog training, which makes them capable of offering the most well-rounded and versatile programs in Buffalo.
Their love for learning means that our staff continuously strives to better their techniques by furthering their education in animal behavior and the most current training protocols. We regularly attend seminars, conferences, and enroll in online courses to ensure that our clients are getting the most up to date training in the industry.
Our Philosophy
K9 Connection was founded on the belief that the most important thing in dog training, whether it be obedience or behavior modification, is a healthy relationship between dog and owner. Many training difficulties and behavioral problems stem from an imbalance in this relationship. For this reason, our programs are prioritized around building better behavioral wellness for the human and canine relationship.
We recognize the dog as an individual and we do not advocate any single training method or tool. Each dog is fully evaluated before the most impactful method can be determined. The effectiveness of communication between you and your dog, supersedes which type of collar or flavor of treat that you use. Our team works to help dog owners improve their body language, posture and vocal intonation to show them how to make their language match their intention.
We also understand that each person in the human-canine relationship comes to us with a unique set of skills, perspectives and experiences. We strive to better understand these experiences while creating a collaborative model of learning between the human client, the trainer, and the dog.
Our Methods
Just as there are many different ways in which people learn, there is no single training method that works best for all dogs. At K9 Connection each and every training program is tailored to you and your dog’s individual needs. These programs integrate the most modern tools, and techniques from the schools of behaviorism, applied ethology, and dog psychology. However, regardless of methodology, all of our programs and every dog trainer uses praise and positive motivation as the cornerstone for success to ensure that training is enjoyable for both you and your dog.
Our Founder
Tyler Muto is an internationally recognized dog trainer, entrepreneur, and advisor. After moving to Buffalo, NY in 2007, he began researching local dog training facilities, and was instantly dissatisfied with the services available to dog owners in the area. Tyler decided to start K9 Connection to offer a higher standard in behavioral services previously unavailable in Western New York.
For over 10 years, dog owners from all over the United States and Canada brought their dogs to K9 Connection for training. Tyler’s passion for training, along with his ability to help families and dogs achieve harmony, is unparalleled, and has earned him recognition as not only one of the best in Western New York, but one of the most sought-after trainers throughout the world.
Tyler sold K9 Connection in 2022 to focus on Consider the Dog, his coaching and development platform for the next generation of dog trainers. Tyler’s methods and philosophies remain as the core principals in our approach to training dogs and their humans. Tyler also continues to be associated with the business offering his expertise as a training and behavioral consultant.