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UNLEASHED POTENTIAL K9

(5.0 Score)
22 Myrtle Street,
Stratford, ON C1B 2W2 Directions

Since 2010

Specialty:

✓Puppy Training ✓Puppy Group Classes ✓Basic Obedience ✓Advanced Obedience ✓Off-leash Training ✓Leash Training ✓Behavior Modification ✓Reactive Dog Training ✓Aggression Rehabilitation ✓Recall Training ✓Board and Train ✓Residential Dog Training ✓Day Camp ✓Private Dog Training ✓Online Dog Training

“2026 Highlights: Unleashed Potential K9 offers the UPX Homecoming Program, a reimagined board-and-train experience designed to improve your dog’s behavior under the full-time care and guidance of a professional trainer. They focus on training in both structured environments and real-world situations, helping dogs apply their new skills to everyday life. Their program includes personalized owner coaching for 30 to 90 days after your dog returns home, along with ongoing support for the rest of your dog’s life. They also equip and educate owners to maintain progress and turn newly learned skills into lasting habits, building on the foundation of structure, knowledge, and training their dogs have already developed. Their graduates receive complimentary access to weekly group classes for life, providing continued opportunities to reinforce good behavior and maintain social skills. They offer a free 30-minute session.”

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(902) 367-3647 (844) 364-3647

Mon-Fri: 9am - 4pm
Sat & Sun: Closed

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MP CANINE ACADEMY

(4.8 Score)
3780 County Road 122,
Stratford, ON N5A 6S4
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Specialty:

✓Puppy Training ✓Puppy Classes ✓Group Training Classes ✓Private Dog Training ✓Board and Train Programs ✓Dog Obedience Training ✓Gundog Training ✓Hunting Dog Training ✓E-collar Training ✓Leash Manners ✓Recall Training ✓Behavior Modification ✓Reactivity Training ✓Dog Agility Training ✓Online Dog Training ✓Boarding

"MP Canine Academy has over 10 years of experience in dog training and has assisted over 1000 dogs. They specialize in providing comprehensive dog training services through their Board and Train programs in Stratford. Their goal is to transform your dog into an obedient, well-trained, and socialized companion. MP Canine Academy's state-of-the-art facility offers a structured environment where professional trainers work closely with your pet. Each trainer is experienced in teaching commands, correcting unwanted behaviours, and reinforcing positive actions. With cooperative and engaging methods, both you and your dog will build confidence, develop new skills, and form lasting friendships.

2026 Highlights: MP Canine Academy helps you and your dog impress your buddies in the field and your wife at home. They train twice per month, receive video and text support, and attend monthly live field days. Their training takes place on their 130-acre property, featuring grassy training grounds, dense bush, and water environments."

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License #1000681705

Price:

Private Coaching $600-$1000
Board & Training $3000
Level 1 Agility $175.15
Level 2 Agility $271.20
Private Dog Training Session $500

Contact:

(548) 906-5211

Mon-Fri: 9am - 6pm
Sun: 10am - 6pm
Sat: Closed

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FIDO'S PLAYGROUND DOGGIE DAYCARE

(4.8 Score)
141 Monteith Avenue,
Stratford, ON N5A 2P6 Directions

Since 2007

Specialty:

✓Dog Daycare ✓Dog Training ✓Puppy Training ✓Puppy Classes ✓Puppy Imprinting ✓Level 1 Training ✓Basic Obedience ✓Walking 101 Classes ✓Leash-walking Training ✓Rally-o ✓Scent Work ✓Dog Socialization ✓Behavior Training ✓Pet Shuttle Service ✓Dog Pickup and Drop-off

"Fido's Playground Doggie Daycare is a fully certified canine behaviour training facility that offers a variety of classes and packages to help your Canine develop and grow in an ever-changing world. Fido's Playground Doggie Daycare is owned and operated by Cheryl Mayberry-Smith, a Certified Canine Training Behaviourist and Canadian Pet Dog Trainer. She continues to serve her customers with the best in canine behaviour training and psychology by attending seminars, classes, and conferences with Dr Ian Dunbar, Patricia McConnell, PhD, and many more outstanding positive canine trainers. Fido's Playground Doggie Daycare provides excellent animal care for their community. The company has developed into one of Stratford's top choices for training and daycare, where dogs come and make friends in a safe and secure environment while learning proper socialization. Fido's Playground Doggie Daycare is trained rigorously using their Knowing Dogs 101 and 201 training packages.

2026 Highlights: Fido’s Playground Doggie Daycare provides daycare and training that come together in one fun, engaging environment for puppies ages 8 weeks to 6 months. They can enjoy the freedom to explore a spacious 2,500-square-foot indoor playroom, giving your furry family member plenty of room to play, socialize, and learn while you enjoy a clear view of their daytime activities. Their adventures continue in a fully enclosed 1,000-square-foot outdoor area, where they can run, play, and burn off energy in a safe, open space."

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License #1000612676

Price:

Full Day Daycare (5 Hours Of Play) $34.50
Full Day Trial Day (First-Time Clients Only) $46
Full Day Package (10 Days) $345
Half Day Daycare (1–5 Hours) $25
Half Day Trial Day (First-Time Clients Only) $34.50
Half Day Package (10 Days) $250
One-Way Ruff Bus Ride $8
Round-Trip Ruff Bus Ride $16
Level 1 Training (5 Weeks) $250
Puppy Imprinting (5 Weeks) $1,175

Discount:

Full Day Package: Buy 10 Days for $345 and Get the 11th Day Free

Half Day Package: Buy 10 Days for $250 and Get the 11th Day Free

Contact:

(519) 508-3436

Mon-Fri: 7:30am - 6pm
Sat & Sun: Closed

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UNLEASHED POTENTIAL K9 REVIEWS

We were thrilled to have Kylo experience Unleashed Potential NB with Isabelle while we vacationed in Hawaii. What was scheduled as two weeks of maintenance training unexpectedly turned into 3 weeks (including over Christmas) due to flight cancellations. Our goals were to improve Kylo’s overall confidence, get him started on muzzle conditioning, and get a clearer idea of his dog reactivity in a controlled environment so we could better utilize tools and tips that would work more effectively for his personality. Isabelle completely exceeded our expectations. Being a young lab that is quite gear shy, nervous and somewhat fearful of loud noises, Isabelle was able to work at Kylo’s pace to get him comfortable in lots of new situations. Isabelle was able to provide us with some new ways to continue to see progress in training and with Kylo’s behaviours as we had experienced some plateaus as of late and were struggling to find ways to overcome them. With lots of photos, videos and text messages, we were kept up to date on his progress. Isabelle provided lots of instruction on what she was working on and working through. Kylo most definitely came home a more confident boy who was eager to work and was 100% dialled in with his training thanks to UPK9. Our first-ever experience boarding a dog while vacationing was the perfect decision for Kylo and the best solution for us. We look forward to more maintenance training in the years to come.

I can't say enough great things about Unleashed Potential. When we rescued our 1-year-old pitbull mix he was extremely dog reactive, lacked confidence and had zero recall. After hearing positive things about the team, their training techniques, and doing a free consult, we enrolled in the UPX program. I can't explain how much this has changed our lives for the better. Rico can now travel with us anywhere, enjoys off leash adventures, and has made extensive progress with his reactivity. We have also started sending him for day camp during the week and he not only loves it, but comes home exhausted and fulfilled after the day is done. Additionally, we had Rico stay with Sara for a board and train during a 10 day vacation at the beginning of this year and it took SO much stress off our shoulders knowing he was in her care. Sara, Duke, Cassidy, & Ashley - thank you for giving us the tools and support to ensure Rico reaches his full potential and that we can enjoy life with him to the fullest. I will highly recommend Unleashed Potential forever.

We just finished our 3 private lessons and are moving to the semi-private portion of training. I am so pleased with my dogs recall, heel(no leash or loose leash) and place abilities. I recently adopted a 2yr old German Shepherd and immediately started lessons in Oct. She was reactive to other dogs and strangers but is improving. A big BUT...but be prepared to put the time into your practice and slowly introduce distractions.

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MP CANINE ACADEMY REVIEWS

This facility is great for the puppy or the dog without any training. Unfortunately my dog was beyond this. I also thought that I would experience a more one on one training for my dog. The only part that may have made a difference, is that Chantal spent some time teaching my dog to put on her collar as a positive experience. Only time will tell if I can get her to do this.

Love the style and approach Morgan and his team use. No alpha or dominant pressure techniques used with training. Sessions are simple and the tools we now have are helping so much.

Highly recommend this Training facility. We and our puppy have learned so much! They really do care about your dogs success.

FIDO'S PLAYGROUND DOGGIE DAYCARE REVIEWS

Fidos is friendly, cost effective and give great personal service. Our pup comes home exhausted, happy and engaged! He can’t wait to get in - and he’s happy when he’s home with his supper dish awaiting because he’s been playing, splashing, rolling, wrestling, and whatever else he is doing, all day! We also used their resident training courses to ensure our pup was well trained from an early age. So friendly, flexible and fun! Highly recommended.

AMAZING DOGGY DAYCARE. My dog runs to get into the door every morning so excited she jumps around like a madman. The staff is lovely and incredibly kind to the animals . They are very knowledgable about dog behaviour which allows them to play to the fullest in a safe environment. They also do amazing extras like having employees use a wheelchairs, crutches, vacuums etc to get the dogs used to this. It's absolutely brilliant. Strong recommend to anyone looking for puppy daycare.

Great flexibility for you to drop off and retrieve your dog(s). Not only providing a ride to and from the day care, they also have a grooming service.... conve ient while already at day care.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

UNLEASHED POTENTIAL K9 Total Inspection Points: 120/120
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Hours: 10
Business Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Reviews Accuracy: 10
Reviews Study: 10
Social Media: 10
Videos: 10
Website Source: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

MP CANINE ACADEMY Total Inspection Points: 116/120
Business Hours: 9
Complete Info: 9
Current Evaluation: 9
Review Analysis: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Website Standard: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

FIDO'S PLAYGROUND DOGGIE DAYCARE Total Inspection Points: 115/120
Business Hours: 8
Reviews Accuracy: 8
Experience: 9
Business Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Current Evaluation: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Pricing: 10
Videos: 10
Website Standard: 10

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