West Montrose, Ontario · By appointment
Professional training · Boarding · Day training
Enjoy your dog. Trust the training.
Real-world dog training in Kitchener–Waterloo
Build clear communication, dependable behaviour, and the confidence to take your dog into everyday life — with practical coaching shaped around the dog in front of us.
15+
years of training experience
12,000 sq. ft.
purpose-built facility
44
private acres in West Montrose
Since 2016
recognized among Waterloo’s Top 3 trainers
The framework behind every program
The ENGAGE System
Every dog at Endeavour K9 is trained through the ENGAGE system — a structured, personalized framework built over a decade of training reactive, anxious, and high-drive dogs.
It’s not a one-size-fits-all method. It’s a system built around your dog.
A clear path forward
Training starts with understanding.
No canned fixes. We assess the whole dog, define what better looks like in your life, then coach you through a plan you can actually use.
Step 1
Start with an evaluation
We look at temperament, behaviour, baseline skills, your handling, and the goals that matter most at home.
Step 2
Choose the right training path
Private coaching, day training, or board and train — recommended around your dog’s needs, not a one-size-fits-all package.
Step 3
Build everyday reliability
Practice, feedback, and follow-through turn new skills into calmer walks, clearer choices, and a stronger partnership.
The E.N.G.A.G.E. System
From attention to execution.
Six connected principles create communication that holds up around distractions and in the moments that matter.
E
Engagement
Build attention and a dog who wants to work with you.
N
Needs
Understand the individual dog — physically, mentally, emotionally.
G
Guidance
Create clear expectations your dog can understand.
A
Accountability
Turn learning into progress through practice and coaching.
G
Growth
Strengthen trust and reliability as the challenge increases.
E
Execution
Make training part of the life you share every day.
Does This Sound Familiar?
You’re not alone — and you’re not stuck.
Does your dog drag you down the street on walks?
Does your dog bark, lunge, or lose their mind when they see another dog?
Is your dog anxious or fearful — unable to settle at home or out in the world?
Does your dog jump all over your guests?
Does your dog ignore you the second something more interesting shows up?
Are you embarrassed to take your dog out in public?
New puppy turning the house upside down — biting, chewing, accidents everywhere?
Worried your dog is too strong for you to handle safely?
The life you want
Imagine Life With Your Dog
Imagine walking past another dog without tension in the leash.
Imagine guests arriving without chaos.
Imagine taking your dog anywhere and trusting them.
Imagine actually enjoying your dog again.
Ways to train
The right amount of support for your dog.
Every path begins with an evaluation, so your next step fits your dog, your goals, and the realities of your day-to-day life.
Dog training
Practical training for clearer communication, stronger everyday skills, and behaviour you can rely on.
Private one-on-one training
Hands-on coaching built around your dog’s specific behaviour, your handling, and long-term results.
Day training
Your dog trains with us during the day, then you learn how to carry the progress home.
Board & train
An immersive program for focused progress, followed by coaching that helps you maintain the work.
A different kind of facility
More room. More structure. More individual care.
Not every dog thrives in a big group. Endeavour K9 was designed to give dogs space, thoughtful routines, and experienced handling — whether they’re easygoing, high-energy, reactive, or simply happier doing their own thing.
- Private accommodations
- Individualized rotations
- Multiple outdoor areas
- Climate-controlled comfort
- HEPA + UV air purification
- No required group play
44 — Private acres to train, move, and decompress.
Purpose-built in West Montrose, just outside Kitchener–Waterloo.
The Endeavour Success Guarantee
Support beyond the lesson.
When the Client Success Agreement is followed, your training includes continued support toward the goals established during your evaluation.
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Shanna and her team balance a professional, thorough and structured approach to dog training and care with a personal and caring touch. The high standards and safety measures give dog owners like myself the comfort that our dogs are receiving the highest quality of care.
Jill & Piper
Good to know
Before you book.
Every dog and household is different. The evaluation gives us the information we need to recommend a responsible next step.
Do I need an evaluation first?
Yes. The training evaluation helps us understand your dog, observe how you work together, and recommend the most suitable training path.
What kinds of behaviour do you work with?
Training can support puppies, everyday obedience, leash pulling, recall, reactivity, and more complex behaviour challenges.
Will my dog train only at the facility?
The goal is behaviour that works in real life. Depending on your program, training may include homework, educational resources, video feedback, and coaching between lessons.
Is boarding available for dogs that don’t enjoy group play?
Yes. Structured boarding includes private accommodations, individualized handling, and does not require dogs to participate in group play.
A better relationship starts with one clear next step.
Tell us what life with your dog looks like today — and what you want it to become.
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