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Obedience, behavior work, public control, searching, service dog preparation, and protection foundations.
Obedience, behavior work, public control, searching, service dog preparation, and protection foundations.
No theatrics, no tricks for the camera. This is what a real session looks like — structured, clear, and built around the dog in front of us. Every session starts with an honest assessment and ends with measurable progress.
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We contacted Take Me To K9 and trainer Vitalii a long time ago with our corgi Loki for a basic obedience course. The results have honestly stayed with us ever since. Loki used to react badly to the mop and vacuum every single time I cleaned the house. Now, when I simply tell him "wait," he calmly stays in place and waits. It still feels unbelievable to see that level of control and calm behavior. Thank you, Vitalii. Highly recommend Take Me To K9 to anyone looking for real results.
Виталий — супер профессионал, моя собака никогда не была такой послушной! И я так рада, что он русскоговорящий.
Excellent training service. I work with Vitalii for about 6 months on behavioral training for my Redbone. The dog was territorial and aggressive towards strangers. After 4 months, 2 sessions a week, we started seeing significant changes in how my dog behaved. Strongly recommend Vitalii!
An excellent trainer. The dog training program is well-thought-out and expertly designed. I am extremely pleased with the results! I highly recommend him to everyone!
We reached out to Vitalii for obedience training and behavior correction for our Beagle puppy Bucks, and we are very happy we found him. Before training Bucks was very stubborn, distracted, pulling on leash, not listening outside. After working with Vitalii we already see a huge difference in behavior and focus. He really understands dogs and knows how to work with different behaviors. He explains everything simply and actually cares about results. Prices are very reasonable. Definitely recommend!
Entrusting your dog to a stranger can be a major concern. Vitalii exceeded all our expectations, and we now feel completely at ease entrusting our dog to him. We started with training sessions, during which our young dog acquired the skills for proper behavior. Later, the question arose of who would look after our dog while we were away on vacation. We had previously had an unfortunate experience with a dog sitter, but Vitalii helped us resolve this issue as well. We left our dog with him and his family with complete peace of mind. It truly seemed as though our dog went on vacation, too! He socialized and spent time with other dogs, as well as with Vitalii's daughter — whom our dog absolutely adores. We highly recommend Vitalii as a reliable individual to whom you can safely entrust your beloved pet.
An amazing dog trainer! They find an individual approach to every dog. We saw positive changes after the very first session. Highly recommend!
We worked with Vitaliy for about 4.5 months on basic obedience training for our dog, and we are very happy with the results. Our dog learned all the essential commands and became much more responsive and manageable in everyday situations. One of our biggest concerns was his aggressive behavior toward other dogs and sometimes toward people passing by. While we're still working on it and the process isn't completely finished, the improvement has been remarkable. Thanks to Vitaliy's guidance, patience, and training methods, our dog is much calmer and better behaved than before. We have also used his boarding services several times, both for day stays and overnight stays. Our dog was always well cared for and came home happy and relaxed. The facilities are clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully designed for the dogs' well-being. Vitaliy is knowledgeable, professional, and clearly passionate about what he does. We highly recommend him to anyone looking for a skilled dog trainer or a trustworthy place to leave their dog.
We started working together in February. We have a challenging puppy — very sensitive, highly excitable, and emotional. For a long time, I felt like I was doing something wrong and that many of our struggles were the result of my mistakes. But Vitaliy helped me understand that it wasn't me — it was her temperament. That's simply who she is, and she needs a more thoughtful and individualized approach. What I value most is that the work isn't focused only on correcting behavior, but on understanding the dog's emotional state and helping both the dog and owner succeed. Recently, for the first time, I saw my usually very crazy puppy calmly walking among people and other dogs — and I caught myself thinking, "Wait… is this actually my dog right now?" 😄 It was such a warm and almost unfamiliar feeling. That was the moment I realized we were moving in the right direction and, for the first time in a long while, I felt that little spark of hope. Thank you for your support, patience, and for helping me feel that our not-so-easy girl truly has a very bright future ahead of her.
Vitalii exceeded my expectations for my Mali. He was patient and persistent rather than punitive and pushy, and left her delightful personality intact. She loves to go there and wags her tail at the door, off leash, to greet Vitalii and his family. Her endorsement is what matters. We both give him 5 stars.
We contacted Vitalii from Take Me To K9 because we had a serious problem with our Rottweiler, Goth — he was lunging at people and trying to bite, so we really needed professional help. Vitalii did an evaluation and explained it might take around 12 sessions to fix the problem, but we saw great results even faster — after 9 sessions the difference was amazing. Now we also attend his group training classes. The price is great, the training is very helpful, and we really enjoy it. We also leave our dog with Vitalii for boarding without hesitation because we completely trust him. Highly recommend Vitalii and Take Me To K9.
Vitaly is the most professional dog trainer that I ever had a pleasure working with! Very polite and knowledgeable. Thank you for taking such good care of my puppy!
Vitaly is the most professional dog trainer! Very polite and knowledgeable. Thank you for taking such good care of my girls 💕
I have a French Bulldog, and every walk used to be a struggle 😂🙏🏻 He pulled on the leash the whole time and just couldn't walk calmly. Honestly, I was ready to give up because I thought nothing would help. Then we started working with Vitaliy, and after just a few sessions I could already see a huge difference. Walks are so much calmer now, and I'm not fighting with my dog the entire time anymore. We still have a little more to work on, but the progress is real. Thank you so much! I'm really glad I decided to reach out 🙏🏻
We brought our dog to Vitalii because he barked at strangers, jumped on guests, and got overly excited whenever he met new people. Walks and having visitors over had become stressful for us. After just a few training sessions, we noticed a huge difference. Our dog is much calmer, listens better, and is far more confident in different situations. Vitalii was patient, professional, and explained everything in a way that was easy for us to understand and continue practicing at home. We honestly wish we had started sooner. If you're looking for someone who truly understands dogs and knows how to help both the dog and the owner, Vitalii is the right person. We couldn't be happier with the results and would absolutely recommend K9 to anyone who needs help with their dog!
I can't recommend Vitaliy enough. We came to him feeling frustrated after trying different training methods that simply didn't work. From the very first session, it was clear he truly understands dogs and knows how to explain everything in a way that's easy for owners to follow. The changes in our dog have been incredible. He's calmer, more focused, and actually enjoys working with us now. Walks are no longer stressful, and we finally feel confident taking him anywhere. If you're looking for someone who delivers real results—not just promises—Vitaliy is the trainer to call. Thank you for your patience, professionalism, and dedication!
Our dog was terrified of riding in the car, so every trip was stressful for all of us. After just two sessions with Vitaliy, I noticed a huge difference. He worked with our dog and showed us simple exercises to continue at home. Now our dog is calm, relaxed, and doesn't bark or panic anymore. I can finally enjoy my favorite music and drive without stress. We're so grateful to Vitaliy for his help and highly recommend him to anyone dealing with similar issues! Highly recommend! 👌
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