Words can even begin to help me explain the gratitude I have for Coreena at 780 Kennels. As a first time dog owner I felt completely overwhelmed, not to mention the dog I adopted is a pitbull mix. We had our consult with Coreena and that's where the magic started. Everything she showed me helped right away. She gave me confidence and tools to help both me and my puppy. She took her time to get to know me and our goals so we can work together towards them. I tell her every time that she's angel, because to us, she is read more

My dogs have been with the team through puppy training, obedience training, private lessons, and overnight stays. I can wholeheartedly say the entire team (Adam, Nick, Angie, Corenna, and Brenda) are people I would trust my dogs with. Mully is a German Shepherd mix with anxiety and, although she loves people, she's not always so great with other dogs and she seems to have a thing about hats. Don't ask... Anyway, the team is so patient with her and practices from a place of reward training instead of punishment. My other dog, Cooper, literally whines for part of the drive home after leaving because he misses them (he LOVES his Corenna). He can tell when we're going there and bursts with excitement on the drive. It's funny. More than anything, I learn a lot from them. They make me feel like I am a good dog owner and I can overcome the things that I think I'm struggling with. They give me the tools to be better and are willing to call me out on my excuses. That part kind of sucks, but they're sweet about it. The only drawback for me is the pickup times - sometimes it's hard to get there by 6 pm due to the nature of my job, but I just work around it by only bringing the dogs to doggy day care on the days I know something urgent is unlikely. Whatever you need for your dog, I'm pretty sure they can help you figure it out in a way that works for your lifestyle. read more

Adam is an excellent trainer, and truly puts the saying that you can't teach an old dog new tricks to rest. My Shiba Inu has come a long way since beginning training at 780kennels. The staff here are fantastic- they are kind, knowledgeable and will do everything in their power to accommodate yours and your dog's needs. read more

Took the puppy training classes Derrick Was very helpful and intelligent answered all the questions and concerns and helped me make my dog who she is today wonderful and obedient. Only thing I didn't like was The floor where you do the classes is filthy from everyone walking on it that when my dog came back from class she always needed a bath drove me nuts lol Maybe take the time to mop it quickly and get everyone to take there shoes off or Come up with some kind of system of possible Other then that keep up the good work for puppy classes Can't really comment on anything else as I haven't used any other services read more

After we received our rescue dog, it became apparent we needed assistance to deal with the behaviours that were being exhibited. The staff at my Vet's office highly recommended this facility to assist us with our young dog. We paid for a consult and had a successful session. We then paid for a membership and for follow-up lessons for our puppy. After our second lesson, an immediate member of our family passed away. We took a break in our schedule of lessons. Once we were ready to resume these lessons, I texted the number that I had been provided but received no response. I chose next to email 780 Kennels in the hope of starting a conversation. I received no response. My next route of communication was to phone the main phone number listed on the website. The calls that I placed were spread over many days but my calls were never answered. My Vet's office offered to call to assist in finding a solution. UPDATE:: I am pleased to say our communication issues have been resolved and we have attended three lessons so far. Our dog is responding well to the directed instruction and is making fine progress thus far. After having nine dogs in our lives previously, it is amazing how much I find I am learning as well! read more

We have been leaving our dog with 780 for almost 7 years. They are fantastic with the animals and always great with us too! Very accommodating when I call on short notice. 3 years ago we actually moved to Fort McMurray and still drive 5 hours down to bring our dog to Edmonton to stay at 780. Great kennel. Well worth any drive to know your dog is well taken care of. The staff is knowledgeable and always very friendly. We loved the old facility but the new one is even better! Our dog is a great dog, but he always comes back to us a better dog than when he went in. I recommend 780 to anyone who loves their dog. read more

780 Kennels is the ONLY place we trust with our dog. We own a German Pincher that is not always good with strangers, and had tried a few other kennels before we found Adam and his team. We have peace of mind that our dog (Chopper) is being looked after by mature staff that really understand and care about dogs. We really noticed the difference the first time we picked Chopper up from 780. He was happy and it was quite obvious by his temperment that he had been in good care. Now whenever we are getting his kennel ready to go to 780, he knows where he is going, and is quite happy to go!! That speaks for itself. 780 also offers grooming services at very reasonable prices. We are very grateful to have found 780 Kennels, and highly recommend this team!! Jack & Marcia Edmonton, AB read more

I was initially interested in a place to Board My Dog. Contacted Adam for a consultation before Christmas Holidays. I went for a consultation and was satisfied with the facility. I decided to sign up for the full membership and have been taking My 6 Year Old Dog for some training as well. It is really good to see some good results with and good behavioral training also. I would definitely recommend Adam and 780 Kennels. They are very Professional and very informative. I decided to sign up for the full membership and continue to enjoy My Dog time more now. read more

I have a German Shepherd named Rocky and when we first got him we could handle him, but the bigger he got the more energy he had and it got harder for us to get him to listen to us. We took him to two previous trainers before we brought him to 780 kennels. One of the trainer sprained his wrist trying to hold him and contain him because Rocky has a fear of being left alone and once we started walking away he wanted to come with us. We brought him to 780 kennels and Adam ( a trainer at 780 kennel) came to greet us. He showed us how to handle Rocky and immediately became friends with him. Rocky was never afraid to be left at 780 kennel because he had a friend, Adam, that would always make him feel at home. 780 kennels is the place to go if you have a big energetic dog, or even if you just want your dog to feel at home. read more

Adam and 780 Kennels have been amazing every time we need them. We have a big rescue dog who can come off aggressive to those who do not know how to be around one. Our dog right away was comfortable around Adam and his staff as they clearly appreciate all dogs and understand them. While our dog is with 780 he is happy when he shows up as he knows the place, they send us daily videos of him on his walk with another dog(s), and he is always happy when we pick him up. We're very excited to see the new 780 facility and we can't thank them enough for taking care of our boy while when we're away. THANK YOU soooo much 780. read more

I cannot say enough good things about the service I received at 780 Kennels. As a longtime owner and lover of dogs it is clear to me that Adam and his staff don't just work with dogs they live for the dogs. The new facility is amazing place for the dogs to interact with one another as well as the staff. We went through some challenges with our dog at first but with Adams help and training we were able to find a solution that worked for us and our dog. I will continue to use their services any time we need a place for my pup to stay while we're out of town or if we need a refresher on how to properly train and care for our pups. Keep up the Good Work 780. read more

Several months ago I contacted 780 Kennels in Stony Plain to enquire about some help with training. I have a 14 month old Rottweiler who has become dog aggressive in the past few month since being attacked and since he began maturing. I have taken more than 10 training classes in Edmonton all with Force Free trainers and spent well into the $1000s but since approaching many about my current issues all I have been told is that my dog needs to be neutered and it will be like "magic". I know this is not true and have tried several trainers the most recent telling me to simply muzzle him and set him free at a dog park and refusing to work with him further until he is fixed. 780 kennels seems to have a different approach and while I am not completely comfortable with certain levels of force such as prong or shock collars I am willing to try to help my dog as currently our quality of life is not what I would like. My dog is one of the family and is my "furchild" and I will do anything I can to help him. The trainers are very open to my reservations and not pushy nor will they force me to do anything I am not comfortable with. In my consult they were very clear in explaining and very reasonable in response and expectations. I think training a dog is much like raising a child and if you never tell a child "NO" you raise a spoiled entitled brat, similarly with a dog if they do not know the word "NO" or the appropriate behavior how can you expect the dog to stop, ignoring and giving treats is not always effective. Also they do not believe that neutering will magically solve my issues. I have signed up for more training and am looking forward to some balanced training and better outcome. We have now been training with 780 for a couple of months and I am so excited about the progress we have made and how well my pup is doing. I had worried that they were not "force free" but I now realize that not being force free doesn't mean they are harming or hurting the dogs during training we still use tons of treats and praise and my dog is learning to trust me and ignore distractions and other dogs. His aggression level has improved so much we were able to walk down the road side by side with another dog a Great Dane!! If you struggle with aggression or leash manners and excitability and control I highly recommend you give 780 a call and try them out the $25 consult was one of the best things I did! Also watching the staff with the dogs who are boarding and with the rescue dogs is amazing the dogs are well looked after, there are lots of volunteers and workers on site looking after and training these dogs daily. The kennel is a great option for dogs who are not neutered/spayed or do not do well with other dogs as they get their own kennel area, most places cannot accommodate these types of dogs. Great job 780! read more

With the assistance and training of Adam and 780 Kennels, I am proud to say I am the owner/handler of the first Rottweiler in Alberta to be fully assessed and certified as a qualified service dog. In fact, she may even be the only example of her breed working as qualified service dog in Canada. I came to Adam almost a month before our assessment date. We had already been cleared by the vet, submitted the medical paperwork and an outline of our training history. Roxy and I had a very good working relationship but I felt I needed her to be a bit more attentive to me and responsive. On our first visit I explained to him what my goal was and went over the various behaviors and skills Roxy would be tested on. He had us work on some basic obedience and then had us do some exercises to help increase her focus. By the end of the first session I could tell I had made the right choice in bringing her there. Not only  did I already feel an improvement in Roxy's responsiveness, I left having really enjoyed the session. The facility was great. Clean and a good temperature. Adam really listened to my concerns and was patient with me. I was already excited for our next session. In the next few sessions Adam determined the best way to keep Roxy motivated and had us really working on increasing focus. Then he began introducing challenges like ignoring treats from others, bringing in another dog and having Roxy completely ignore it and continue to remain focused and respond to verbal commands. I should mention that up until the final two sessions before our assessment, Adam had us doing everything off leash. Every time I put a leash and her mobility harness on, I noticed a marked improvement in her responsiveness. I use voice commands for a lot of steering and everything just seemed to keep improving. By the time our assessment date came up, I had no doubt in my mind that Roxy was well prepared. She passed easily. Before coming to Adam, she was a really good dog and I didn't think there was much room for improvement in our relationship. I was mistaken. In just under a month with about ten sessions there was a dramatic change. Roxy went from really good to excellent. Our lines of communication became much clearer. My confidence in her as well as myself has improved. I rely on Roxy for independence and that communication is so important. I can honestly say I've never felt better about my relationship with my dog than I do now. I plan to try to budget to continue sessions with Adam to introduce a few more tasks to Roxy's resume. I really enjoy our training sessions. Because I have some mobility issues, I tend to find doing things in front of people who are watching me to be a little intimidating. Adam has been very patient with me and understands my limitations and I was actually surprised at how quickly I became comfortable with him. The only disappointing thing I experienced at all while working with Adam and 780 Kennels was the occasional snowed out day thanks to Mother Nature. Whether you simply want to improve things with your dog, or if they really have issues that you need help with, I highly recommend at the very least a consult. Every dog I have seen there is happy and calm. When he brought in one of the pitbulls for Life dogs to use in our distraction training I was genuinely impressed with the Quiet relaxed nature of her. On occasion as I'm leaving a session someone else is coming in and every comment I've heard from anyone else bringing their dog to him is similar. The positive change in their dog amazes them.  Or they've tried a few different trainers and got nowhere and were at their wit's end until coming to 780 Kennels and now they can manage their dog. Adam and his staff seem to understand that dogs are individuals and that there are no cookie-cutter methods that are going to work for all of them. I'm so glad that I have had the support and wisdom from Adam. Because of him and his team at 780 Kennels I had absolutely no doubt that Roxy would easily handle any of the obstacles or challenges she would have to face during her service dog assessment. I would highly recommend him to anybody with any dog. At some point I will need to find a successor for Roxy, and I know I want Adam and 780 Kennels actively involved in our training plan. Thanks to them, I really couldn't be any happier with my dog then I am now. read more

Trying to find a kennel for my dog Milo felt almost impossible as I've noticed that Edmonton does not have places for aggressive dogs. That was until I found 780 Kennels. Their website specified that they deal with larger aggressive breeds, so I figured why not bring Milo there as he is not properly socialized and aggressive towards others. After his first stay with 780 Kennels, I couldn't be happier with the service and treatment that they have given Milo and myself. The phone consult was great as they discussed how they operate, and how it is best to bring Milo in for a day first and see how he does in order to see if he would need more time to visit so he would be comfortable for his stay there. During the consult, the staff was great. They did not make me feel like Milo's behaviour was bothersome, and let him explore the grounds while off leash (this was amazing for me as he would never be capable of this and would jump on people). Milo did great and ventured out on his own. To add a piece of mind, the staff also sent a picture of Milo to me while I was away to show he was doing great and actually socializing with some of the staff there, saying he is not aggressive but just needs time to warm up to others. Milo was as happy as can be to come home in the end, and his behaviour has changed. He seems like a different dog now and does not bark as often as he did. I'm very happy that I found 780 Kennels and will continue to use their service in the future. The great part also is that since they are out of the city, the dogs also have more space to roam around outside! read more

780 Kennels is the only place we will trust for boarding, training, or grooming our dogs. We've worked with 780 trainers Derrick St Pierre, Matt Secord, and Adam Kidd to help us build strong training relationships with our dogs. We now have 2 very well behaved dogs inside our home. The training we've received has helped us to become the leaders of our pack, and to have the confidence and knowledge to ensure that we will always be able to manage our dogs' needs. All of our neighbours and friends are amazed how well behaved our dogs are and have asked us where we received our training. The staff at 780 are very friendly and work hard to ensure that all of our requests are met when leaving our dogs in their care. The kennels are very well maintained and our dogs get to spend a lot of time outside, and even get to train and play with the trainers when we use the B.E.T.R. program. We've used their grooming services with Sophia often, and we've always taken home fresh smelling dogs with perfectly trimmed nails. The trainers and staff at 780 treat each dog as an individual and cater to each dog's needs. This is a major factor for our boarding decision since our dogs have particular behaviours that requires knowledgeable staff with the proper tools and training to provide the care and management our dogs need. It's been our pleasure to work with people who understand and respect each of our dogs' behaviours and work hard to ensure our dogs are always well looked after. To any dog owner looking for boarding, training, or grooming, we will ALWAYS recommend 780 Kennels. read more

I have been leaving my American Bulldogs with 780 for the last 3 years and have been very happy with the service. I can tell that my dogs are in caring hands because those that run the kennel really seem to like my dogs and my dogs really seem to like them as well. Their facility is clean inside and out and lacks the smell that I have experienced in other kennels. Although I have never trained my dogs with them I would have the utmost confidence in their ability to get results through not only my witness to their handling of dogs, but also because of the many written articles on their training and also because of the videos online. I find their pricing in line with other kennels for a higher quality boarding facility. Any size and breed of dog is welcome there which was an issue for boarding until I found 780. I would highly recommend 780 to any dog owner. read more

I cannot express how happy I am that I found 780 KENNELS! I adopted a puppy and like most people I thought that I could train him myself, after going to a different obedience class it still seemed like he was "un-trainable" he was still nipping us and it was hard for us to talk him for a walk without him trying to bite his leash, he also did not like his collar being touched and if it was he would bite. When we went to 780 KENNELS for training, we learned that he is a Dominate dog and that he needs a strong leader to handle him. 780 KENNELS thought us how to become that leader and with all of there different training techniques he is now a totally different dog!! we take him out to meet people and no one would have every thought that he had such behavior issues. Since we have been training with 780 we now also board our dog there and he is treated like the prince that he thinks he is and all the staff are fully aware of his issues are. The staff are always super friendly and make you feel so welcome, and with that it makes you know that your dog will be well taken care of. read more

I have been training and boarding my Black Lab / Rotti Cross with 780 Kennels for 5 years. Molly is a dominant female with aggressive tendencies. She is easily excited by dogs and many other distractions as well, and she is rather stubborn. Adam, and Derrick have worked with me and taught me how to manage Molly. With lots of time and effort Molly has become a well mannered dog. Molly still challenges me by pushing the boundaries and continues to be easily excited by other dogs. By maintaining a relationship with the staff at 780 we are able to continue to manage Molly. 780 Kennels is the place that we board Molly when we need to be away from her. With the techniques that 780 uses in their boarding facility I am confident Molly will not have the opportunity to be aggressive towards other dogs. In addition she receives consistent leadership from all that staff that take care of her. During her stays at 780 she participates in the B.E.T.R training program and receives extra attention with brushes, baths, and a nail trim too. I recommend 780 kennels. read more