Dave McMahon’s Dog Academy has won the Diamond award for Best Dog Training School in Niagara in the Readers Choice Awards 2026, covering St. Catharines, Welland and Niagara Falls. Thank you to everyone who voted. For more information, find it on our Group class page.
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Novice Class Saturday, December 12 at 11:30 AM
For more information find it on our Group class page
This is the start of a 8 week course.
All Breeds, All Sizes, All Dogs.
Dave McMahon can help you through any issues you might be having with your dog.
Novice Level: Consists Of; how to train your dog in the following area: To heel on leash without pulling, to sit nicely when being petted by someone, to stand for examination so that grooming & Vet visits go smooth, sit stay, down stay, to come when called, the dogs will learn to DROP whatever is in their mouth on command. Hand signals & voice commands are taught. All questions on problem behavior are answered. Everything taught in this course is Essential.
Have your dog trained by Niagara’s Top Dog Trainer.
Novice Class Wednesday, December 9 at 5:00 PM
For more information find it on our Group class page
This is the start of a 8 week course.
All Breeds, All Sizes, All Dogs.
Dave McMahon can help you through any issues you might be having with your dog.
Novice Level: Consists Of; how to train your dog in the following area: To heel on leash without pulling, to sit nicely when being petted by someone, to stand for examination so that grooming & Vet visits go smooth, sit stay, down stay, to come when called, the dogs will learn to DROP whatever is in their mouth on command. Hand signals & voice commands are taught. All questions on problem behavior are answered. Everything taught in this course is Essential.
Have your dog trained by Niagara’s Top Dog Trainer.
Novice Class Tuesday, December 1 at 7:00 PM
For more information find it on our Group class page
This is the start of a 8 week course.
All Breeds, All Sizes, All Dogs.
Dave McMahon can help you through any issues you might be having with your dog.
Novice Level: Consists Of; how to train your dog in the following area: To heel on leash without pulling, to sit nicely when being petted by someone, to stand for examination so that grooming & Vet visits go smooth, sit stay, down stay, to come when called, the dogs will learn to DROP whatever is in their mouth on command. Hand signals & voice commands are taught. All questions on problem behavior are answered. Everything taught in this course is Essential.
Have your dog trained by Niagara’s Top Dog Trainer.
Novice Class Thursday, November 26 at 11:30 AM
For more information find it on our Group class page
This is the start of a 8 week course.
All Breeds, All Sizes, All Dogs.
Dave McMahon can help you through any issues you might be having with your dog.
Novice Level: Consists Of; how to train your dog in the following area: To heel on leash without pulling, to sit nicely when being petted by someone, to stand for examination so that grooming & Vet visits go smooth, sit stay, down stay, to come when called, the dogs will learn to DROP whatever is in their mouth on command. Hand signals & voice commands are taught. All questions on problem behavior are answered. Everything taught in this course is Essential.
Have your dog trained by Niagara’s Top Dog Trainer.
Novice Class Saturday, November 21 at 9:30 AM
For more information find it on our Group class page
This is the start of a 8 week course.
All Breeds, All Sizes, All Dogs.
Dave McMahon can help you through any issues you might be having with your dog.
Novice Level: Consists Of; how to train your dog in the following area: To heel on leash without pulling, to sit nicely when being petted by someone, to stand for examination so that grooming & Vet visits go smooth, sit stay, down stay, to come when called, the dogs will learn to DROP whatever is in their mouth on command. Hand signals & voice commands are taught. All questions on problem behavior are answered. Everything taught in this course is Essential.
Have your dog trained by Niagara’s Top Dog Trainer.
Novice Class Wednesday, November 18 at 7:00 PM
For more information find it on our Group class page
This is the start of a 8 week course.
All Breeds, All Sizes, All Dogs.
Dave McMahon can help you through any issues you might be having with your dog.
Novice Level: Consists Of; how to train your dog in the following area: To heel on leash without pulling, to sit nicely when being petted by someone, to stand for examination so that grooming & Vet visits go smooth, sit stay, down stay, to come when called, the dogs will learn to DROP whatever is in their mouth on command. Hand signals & voice commands are taught. All questions on problem behavior are answered. Everything taught in this course is Essential.
Have your dog trained by Niagara’s Top Dog Trainer.
Novice Class Saturday October 24th at 12:30 PM
For more information find it on our Group class page
This is the start of a 8 week course.
All Breeds, All Sizes, All Dogs.
Dave McMahon can help you through any issues you might be having with your dog.
Novice Level: Consists Of; how to train your dog in the following area: To heel on leash without pulling, to sit nicely when being petted by someone, to stand for examination so that grooming & Vet visits go smooth, sit stay, down stay, to come when called, the dogs will learn to DROP whatever is in their mouth on command. Hand signals & voice commands are taught. All questions on problem behavior are answered. Everything taught in this course is Essential.
Have your dog trained by Niagara’s Top Dog Trainer.
Novice Class Saturday October 17th at 11:30 AM
Novice Class Saturday October 17th at 11:30 AM
For more information find it on our Group class page
This is the start of a 8 week course.
All Breeds, All Sizes, All Dogs.
Dave McMahon can help you through any issues you might be having with your dog.
Novice Level: Consists Of; how to train your dog in the following area: To heel on leash without pulling, to sit nicely when being petted by someone, to stand for examination so that grooming & Vet visits go smooth, sit stay, down stay, to come when called, the dogs will learn to DROP whatever is in their mouth on command. Hand signals & voice commands are taught. All questions on problem behavior are answered. Everything taught in this course is Essential.
Have your dog trained by Niagara’s Top Dog Trainer.
Fake Service Dogs
A growing and serious problem.
In recent years Fake Service Dogs have become a growing issue across North America. While legitimate service dogs are highly trained to assist individuals with disabilities many people are falsely labelling Untrained Pets as Service Dogs to gain access to public places. This trend creates serious problems for businesses the public and most importantly people who generally rely on properly trained service animals. True service dogs undergo extensive training to perform specific tasks such as guiding individuals who are blind , alerting to medical conditions , assisting with mobility , or responding to psychiatric disabilities , ect. They are trained to remain calm , focused , and unobtrusive in public settings. Fake service dogs , on the other hand often lack obedience training and may bark or lunge , have accidents indoors or behave aggressively. This not only disrupt businesses but can also pose safety risks.
One of the biggest consequences is the harm done to individuals with legitimate service dogs. When an untrained dog causes a disturbance , it can lead to increased scepticism and stricter scrutiny toward all service dog handlers. People with real disabilities may face uncomfortable questioning , denied access , or public judgement because of the behaviour of fake service animals. Additionally , poorly behaved fake service dogs can distract or even attack working service dogs , potentially ruining years of training. A single negative encounter can cause stress or setbacks for a highly skilled working dog. The solution starts with education. The public must understand the difference between service dogs , emotional support animals , and pets. Stronger enforcement of existing laws and greater awareness about responsible dog ownership are also key. Respecting the role of the legitimate service dogs protect not only businesses and communities but also the independence and dignity of the people who truly depend on them !
