★ USMC Veteran • Military K9 Handler

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.

Mo, founder of K9 Obedience Academy, USMC veteran dog trainer Rochester NY
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Karen Drysdale2 weeks ago
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"I was very pleased with the results of Bella's 3 weeks board and training. My main wish was for her to not be so reactive to other dogs. I brought her home a week ago and we went for a long walk. We saw three dogs and she was calm."

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Yvette Elliotta month ago
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"I really appreciate the training that Karma received. Because I had just gotten her as a rescue and didn't know much about her past, I was hesitant to leave her all day. My worries were put to rest immediately. Esa was warm and welcoming."

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Carrie Anne Mullena month ago
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"I absolutely love K9 Obedience Academy!! Great caring people and very good at what they do!! Mason came home after the 5 weeks board and train a completely different dog!"

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lisa jones4 months ago
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"I am so grateful to K9 Obedience Academy. I was at my wits end trying to tame my 2 year old German Shepherd Bruno. He is very protective. I couldn't take him anywhere. K9 Obedience Academy has worked with Bruno to show him what behavior is acceptable."

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Jennifer4 months ago
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"My training with Mo was incredibly valuable. Our time was immediately tailored to specific goals and objectives. Every part of the session was understanding how to get to where we wanted to be."

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Vicky Brown4 months ago
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"I thought we would have to get rid of our dog because he is so big and strong. We couldn't get him to listen, walk on the leash or anything. Now I can walk him and he listens to commands. Thank you so very much."

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Sandy Burns5 months ago
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"I put my pup, Arty, in the care of Moe and Esa at K9 to give him some much needed basic training. He did receive that training and Arty is a really sweet boy with new skills thanks to them!"

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Kuo Reese8 months ago
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"Mo is fantastic!!! He took my rescue from uncontrollable and defiant to completely off-leash trained and obedient in 8 weeks. My dog is now doing his public access training for service dog."

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James Fumia8 months ago
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"Mo is the best dog trainer I've met. My dog had aggressive behavior and was not responding to commands. A four week program with Mo and I got a different dog back. Not only is his on leash behavior great but he's just as good off leash."

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Patricia A. Barber9 months ago
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"Mo did a wonderful job with my pup. He would just sit down when I put a leash on him. Now he wants to go everywhere for a walk on his leash. Mo does a great job teaching these pooches."

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kelly reed10 months ago
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"We cannot say enough about Mo and his team! Our dog was a rescue found emaciated and infected. She was afraid and anxious and used barking and biting to fend off anyone. Mo transformed her completely."

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Laura10 months ago
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"I moved up here and needed dog training ASAP. I found Mo and his team on Instagram and went in for a consultation. After boarding my dog, I can confidently say the results speak for themselves."

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Darrell Wright11 months ago
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"Mo and Jose are both knowledgeable and professional. I had a great experience working with the two of them and my Rottweiler puppy. If you put the work in you'll see the results."

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ciel roama year ago
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"Mo was truly life-changing for our family and our dog. We were at a breaking point with our dog's reactivity. Barking nonstop, lunging, and snapping at anyone new. We felt defeated until we found Mo."

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Stephen Fennellya year ago
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"Best training ever! I have used many others for my other dogs but none of them spent the time with us after board and train was over like K9 Obedience Academy did and still does."

Mo, founder of K9 Obedience Academy, with German Shepherd in Rochester NY

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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A Team of Certified Trainers

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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K9 Obedience Academy team and training van, Rochester NY
K9 Obedience Academy trainer working with dog in real-world setting, Rochester NY

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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