Meet Mo
USMC veteran, military working dog handler, police K9 trainer, and founder of K9 Obedience Academy in Rochester, NY. Mo brings military-grade discipline and genuine compassion to every dog and family he works with.

Built by a Military K9 Handler
K9 Obedience Academy was founded by Mo, a United States Marine Corps veteran and former military working dog handler. His career began in high-stakes environments where a dog's training was the difference between life and death. That experience shaped a training philosophy built on structure, consistency, and genuine understanding of canine behavior.
After transitioning from military and police K9 work, Mo brought that same level of discipline to Rochester. What started as one trainer working with local families has grown into a full-service training facility with a team of certified trainers, all operating under the same proven methodology.
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K9 Obedience Academy is not a one-person operation. Our team of experienced, certified trainers works out of a dedicated facility at 40 Stace Street in Rochester, open seven days a week. Every trainer on staff is hand-picked by Mo and trained in the same balanced methodology that has transformed over 1,000 dogs across Monroe County.
This means more availability for you, faster program starts, and the confidence that your dog is getting the same quality of training regardless of which team member leads the session. Owner coaching and lifetime support are built into every program.
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Real-World Training, Real Results
Training at K9 Obedience Academy goes beyond the facility. Our team proofs every dog in real-world environments across Rochester, from the parks of Pittsford and Brighton to the sidewalks of Victor and Fairport. Your dog learns to behave where it actually matters, not just in a controlled setting.
We offer private lessons, puppy training, day training, board and train, and specialist programs for aggression and reactivity. Endorsed by local veterinarians and pet professionals across Monroe County, including Penfield, Webster, Henrietta, Greece, and Irondequoit.
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