Ballistick9Canada - Belmont, Ontario

Natalie J. B.

Thank You, Ballistic K9!

My 10-month-old German Shepherd, Sadie and I just completed our Level One Obedience and Handler Program. Sadie had a bit of a late start with her training and as a result, she has developed some behavioural issues, as well as a strong determination to be the alpha.

Prior to our first class, Vedran conducted an initial introductory meeting over the phone, explaining in detail what his program entails and requesting a list of my concerns and goals. He then met with us and carefully assessed our situation, recognizing and stressing the cruciality of my gaining respect and control of my dog.

During the course of our training sessions, we have learned a multitude of both verbal and nonverbal, basic commands, with attention to details such as; consistency, voice intonation, gestures, and footing, that remarkably impact the understanding and progress of our dogs.

Vedran strategically set up classes with other dogs that shared similar needs for improvement and that would present intentional distractions and challenges for our dogs to work through. These groupings varied from two dogs to six or more in a class, in order to promote focus and compliance in a variety of situations.

Vedran’s vast experience and knowledge is exceedingly evident, as he provides strategies and solutions for every goal and challenge encountered. Skills and commands are taught with demonstration and are explained with comprehensive reasoning, that helps the handler to understand the purpose of the procedure and to remember it. With keen and constant observation and correction, he instills the importance of consistency and precision in the handler.

Vedran and his associate trainers, Fabio and Savanna exemplify a superior level of experience, knowledge and professionalism.

Thanks to Ballistic K9, Sadie and I have come a long way since our very first training session, when she was actually trying to jump on my back during our drills! We still have much to learn and we look forward to continuing our education in the Level Two Program and beyond, with Vedran and his team.

Much thanks,
Natalie Brown and Sadie

Chantelle L. B.

My 2-year-old bully mix just completed a 3-week board and train with Fab and Ved. She went there to work on her leash reactivity, “stay in place” command, and leash-walking skills. Ved and Fab truly know how to deliver results. When I came to pick up my girl, she was like a new pup! She was able to stay in place when she saw me (the true test) and didn’t break until given the command. She now walks perfectly on the leash, and her reactivity level is much lower. They also helped build her confidence, and I’m now able to take her wherever I go.

Thanks to them, Paisley and I have a much better quality of life. I highly recommend these guys—they understand dogs on a deeper level than any of the many trainers I interviewed before choosing Ballistick9!

Jackie K.

Highly recommend Ballistick9.
Very much worth the drive from Petrolia. I knew my Harvey going to be a lot of dog to handle when we got him. I brought him to a local training facility and told them I was worried he would bite and they suggested getting him into obedience, so we did. When he tried to bite the instructor, she agreed I had a problem, but no solution.
A coworker suggested Ballistick9, and after seeing 120+ 5 star ratings, I booked a consultation.
When we met Ved, Harvey greeted
Him by lunging, growling and baring his teeth. Ved, completely unbothered, commented on what a good looking dog he is lol. He felt sure that we could build up Harvey’s confidence and he would be a dog that I could take out in public safely.
We’ve completed level one and are halfway through level 2. I can now take Harvey anywhere and he is well behaved. We are continuing to learn and Harvey really enjoys the training.
Thank you Ved, Sav and Fab.

Danelle K.

Cannot say enough good things about BallisticK9. I had been training my working line dobie Lu (my first dog) by myself, just watching videos online, but kept finding myself getting frustrated. I never really vibed well with other trainers I inquired about, but then found these guys through the dog training community online! And wow, what a crazy difference going to this trainer has made! I just want to thank Ved, Fab, and Sav for completely changing my mindset, connection, and training relationship with my dog! I've seen more improvement in the last few months with you guys than the last year of what I was doing. These guys are elite level, with their K9 enforcement and tracking experience, they understand dogs and how to communicate with them as a handler in a way that most people don't, and you can't learn this from any video. At first going to lessons made me nervous and worried to prove myself; now I'm confident in my myself and my dog and always look forward to sessions! Also, I loved staying behind to chat and ask a ton of questions each session, they are very patient and great people to be around. Through BallisticK9 I've been able to start to learn about and hopefully get involved in dog sports, so thank you for showing me the way - this is a dream come true! If you're truly passionate about dogs, don't hesitate to check them out, you won't regret it.

Canadian S. C. C.

I highly recommend Ballistic K9! As a Reputable breeder of the Cane Corso it is critical that this breed, my dogs and puppy owners/clients are set up for success and are able to learn and build as a team with someone who has breed experience and dedication to the bred itself. At Ballistic they exceed all expectations, right from the start of puppy foundations, building confidence, stability to climb that ladder of proper expectations, rules and guidelines in further training. They have a variety of different disciplines you can get into or achieve; along with tons of knowledge with all doggy avenues. They are one of the best in Ontario for sure and you cannot go wrong by choosing them as your trainer. Canadian Shield Cane Corso thanks you for all your hard work on assisting my dogs and clients in the right direction. Kudos and keep up the good work guys! 🥰 grateful for another doggy friendship 👌🏼

Arjun B.

Ved, Savanah, and Fab were all amazing during our Level One obedience training with Zeus!

Jess and I were a bit nervous at first since Zeus had a history of reactivity after being attacked as a puppy. We had tried other training programs before, but none of them were a good fit for him.

We came across Ballistick9Canada on Instagram and booked a consultation with Ved. He assessed Zeus and created a clear game plan that gave us confidence.

The first few lessons were one-on-one, and then we transitioned to group training. The variety of settings really helped Zeus progress, and we’ve seen such a positive change in him.

Highly recommend Ballistick9Canada to anyone looking for professional, effective, and caring training for their dog!

Taylor B.

I first heard of Ballistic K9 through a friend and decided to sign up with my boy Bronco. Ved was amazing to chat with, informative, laid back yet professional. Most of all, he’s extremely knowledgeable and experienced.
Later on I met Savannah and Fab, both of which were equally amazing to learn from.
We recently completed Level One Obedience and have been joining other classes within the facility. We absolutely love it there and hope to continue for years to come! Highly recommend!

Tara F.

I have a very strong willed confident dog, who likes to be in control. I was having trouble with her at home. I searched for some professional help and for Ballistick9. They are amazing and my dog is still her silly loving self but understands boundaries and commands now! She recalls like a champ, can learn new commands so quickly due to their amazing leash techniques and is overall happier! When you see her in public it is evident that she has had amazing training. Without their help we would have a very chaotic unpredictable dog but they have helped her so much! I would choose them over and over and would recommend them to any large breed dogs for training! Even after training we have continued to do leash work and teach her new commands which is her favorite time of day! Thank you for the great experience! You will not find a better place for your best friend to learn training, did I mention they include socializing with group classes! You really get it all!