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★ 5.0 Stars • 1,000+ Rochester Families

Set Your Puppy Up for the Life You Want Them to Have.

The first 16 weeks shape your puppy for life. Mo helps Rochester families build the foundation now, calmly and clearly, so you don't end up fixing problems a year from now. Potty training, bite inhibition, basic commands, and safe socialization, all done right the first time.

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"I just want to do this right. I don't want to look back in a year and realize I missed the window because I was figuring it out alone."
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Sandy Burns5 months ago
★★★★★

"I put my pup, Arty, in the care of Mo 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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Patricia A. Barber9 months ago
★★★★★

"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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Darrell Wright11 months ago
★★★★★

"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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Kuo Reese8 months ago
★★★★★

"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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Stephen Fennellya year ago
★★★★★

"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."

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Vicky Brown4 months ago
★★★★★

"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."

What New Puppy Owners Actually Deal With.

Biting everything, including you

Sharp puppy teeth on your hands, arms, ankles. It starts cute and gets out of hand fast. Bite inhibition needs to be taught early.

Accidents everywhere despite your best efforts

You're watching constantly, taking them out every hour, and they still go inside. Potty training is a system, not luck.

Won't come when called

They look at you and run the other direction. Recall is the most important command you can teach, and the hardest to teach yourself.

Pulling on the leash from day one

You imagined peaceful walks. Instead you're being dragged. Starting leash training right is much easier than fixing it later.

Jumping on everyone who comes over

Guests get bowled over. Kids get knocked down. It's embarrassing now and it gets worse the bigger they get.

You don't want to look back and wish you started sooner

You've heard 8 to 16 weeks is critical. Your puppy is growing fast. You want to do this right, not figure it out alone.

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8 to 16 Weeks Shapes Everything.

The socialization window is the most important period in your puppy's life. What happens now shapes their temperament, confidence, and behavior for years.

8-10 wks

Fear Imprint Period

Negative experiences right now can create lasting fear. Gentle, positive exposure is essential.

10-12 wks

Primary Socialization

Dogs, people, sounds, surfaces. Whatever they meet now becomes normal. Whatever they miss can become scary.

12-16 wks

Command Foundation

Sit, down, stay, come, leash introduction. The commands that form the basis of everything else they'll ever learn.

16+ wks

Habits Lock In

Good or bad. Whatever patterns formed in the first 16 weeks become much harder to change after this point.

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If your puppy is already past 16 weeks, don't panic. You haven't ruined anything. The window is the easiest time to start, but Mo helps Rochester families with puppies of every age. Reach out and he'll tell you honestly what to do next.

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A Foundation That Actually Sticks.

Potty training, crate training, bite inhibition, basic commands (sit, down, stay, come), leash introduction, and safe, structured socialization. Mo doesn't just train your puppy. He teaches you how to keep everything going at home so the results don't disappear the moment they leave the facility.

Training is proofed in real Rochester environments so your puppy behaves at home, at the park, and everywhere in between.

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Day Training or Board & Train. You Choose.

Day Training. Drop your puppy off twice a week. Mo trains while you work. Puppy home every night. Perfect for easygoing puppies who need foundation work.

Board & Train. Your puppy lives with Mo for daily training. Fastest results. Daily video updates. Full graduation walkthrough included.

Both options include owner coaching so you know exactly how to maintain results. The consultation is free and Mo will help you pick the right fit for your puppy.

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Honest, Structured, No Pressure.

Most puppies start within the same week their owners reach out. Only when you're ready.

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Free Consultation

Mo assesses your puppy's age, temperament, and what you want to achieve. No charge, no commitment.

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Right Program

Day Training or Board & Train. Mo picks the fit based on your puppy and your schedule.

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Training Starts

Often the same week. Daily sessions with video updates sent directly to you.

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You Learn Too

Owner coaching ensures you maintain results. Lifetime support means Mo never disappears.

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The Calm, Steady Trainer Rochester Keeps Recommending

Mo's background handling military and police K9 teams gave him something most civilian trainers don't have: the patience and emotional steadiness to handle any dog, including a wiggly, distracted puppy, without raising his voice.

That's exactly what families need. Someone calm, consistent, and trustworthy, who builds the foundation your puppy needs without rattling them or your home in the process.

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Honest Answers to Real Questions

I'm worried about anything too harsh. Is your training balanced and modern?
Yes. Mo's methods are calm, structured, and balanced, especially with puppies. Positive reinforcement to teach what's right, gentle and predictable boundaries for what's not. No yelling, no fear, no "alpha" or "dominance" framing. Most clients are families who specifically wanted a trainer who wouldn't be rough with their dog.
How old does my puppy need to be to start?
Mo works with puppies as young as 8 weeks. The 8 to 16 week window is the most important for socialization and foundation. The sooner you start, the easier the long-term results.
What if my puppy is already older than 16 weeks?
You haven't ruined anything. The window is the easiest time to start, but Mo helps Rochester families with puppies of every age. Reach out and he'll tell you honestly where to begin.
What does puppy training cover?
Potty training, crate training, bite inhibition, sit, down, stay, come, leash introduction, and safe, structured socialization with people and other dogs. Mo also teaches you how to maintain everything at home.
What's the difference between Day Training and Board & Train for puppies?
Day Training: your puppy comes to Mo twice a week and goes home every night. Board & Train: your puppy lives with Mo for daily training. Both include owner coaching. Mo helps you pick the right option at the free consultation.
How long does puppy training take?
Program length is customized to your puppy and goals, discussed at the free consultation. Most puppies see real progress within the first few weeks.
Will my puppy be safe around other dogs?
Yes. Safety is always the priority. Socialization is structured and supervised, never chaotic. Mo introduces your puppy to other dogs in a controlled, calm environment so they build confidence, not fear.
Do you serve Pittsford, Brighton, Penfield, Webster, Fairport, and Victor?
Yes. K9 Obedience Academy serves all of Greater Rochester including Pittsford, Brighton, Penfield, Webster, Fairport, Victor, Mendon, Perinton, Henrietta, Greece, Irondequoit, Gates, and Chili.

Start Right. Stay Right.

The first 16 weeks shape your puppy's behavior for years. The sooner you start, the easier everything gets.

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