Edinburgh · Force-Free · Est. 2004

Having a dog should be a pleasure.

K9 Edinburgh trains and modifies dog behaviour across all breeds and ages using motivation and affection only. Training classes create lasting bonds with pets while providing behaviour modification in group and one-to-one settings.

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Marco working calmly with a dog during training
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How can we help?

Whatever your dog needs, we've seen it before.

Dog focused on handler cue

Got a puppy?

Modern understanding shows that training can start much earlier — as soon as the puppy finishes their vaccination period, which is at eight to ten weeks old.

Puppy training →
Owners training dogs in a guided group class

Behaviour problems?

Classes provide comprehensive insight into common behavioural characteristics and problems.

Find your problem →
Trainer helping a nervous rescue dog feel calm

Tried other trainers?

All training methods are force free, with behaviour modification support in group and one-to-one settings.

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About Marco

A career built training the world's most demanding dogs.

The founder began with pure breed dogs in the early 1960s, trained under William Haggerty in Mexico, and later helped create the Mexican dog police force before relocating to Scotland in 2004.

  • Trained under William Haggerty, former NYPD dog police chief
  • Created the Mexican national dog police force
  • 60+ years working with dogs of every breed
  • Force-free methods — no exceptions
  • Based in Edinburgh since 2004
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Trainer and owner with calm dog after a session
Testimonial
“The goal is to make a happy dog that enjoys been with other dogs and humans.”

— K9 Edinburgh mission

Ready to enjoy your dog again?

Full-day programmes run Monday–Thursday with 30-minute individual sessions included. Dogs arrive 6:00–8:30 AM and depart 11:00 AM–12:00 PM.