Meet Althea 2.0. A federally protected beast of a service dog. Thanks to @k9u_ny for doing such an incredible job training her into the super dog she is today. Couldn't be more proud of this pup. 6 weeks ago she was everything to me but was also very tough to manage. She was the sweetest dog 1 on 1 but had her special way of going complete berserko any time someone else entered the room. A few weeks ago a photo like this wasn't even worth trying for. She always moved out of frame and could never stay still for more than a few seconds. Marlon of @k9u_ny trained her to become not just more obedient, but a focused presence that is always looking for ways to ensure I'm loved. I feel as though I have a dog that's constantly on the look out for me. It's hard to put into words how comforting that is. It's the whole reason why I got her and after two tough years of losing hope that she'd always be a handful, here she is posing with easy for me to snap a portrait... without even the need for treats. Their service top to bottom is extraordinary. Marlon was always quickly reachable, he provided constant updates, his team was always on point and on their A game. Whether your dog is an intentional Covid pup or an unintentional one like Althea, consider reaching out to Marlon. He will change your dog's life and yours as well. I can't recommend him and his team enough. Althea, I'm looking forward to all of our adventures ahead. Especially now that you're not just a sane dog, but because you've become the best dog. Highly recommend K9 University across the board. They've changed our lives. Thanks again Marlon! read more

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My husband and I started using their services a few months ago for private lessons for our new rescue dog, August. We wanted to teach our dog basic obedience and work on making sure he didn't bolt right out the door whenever he saw the door open. Our dog made a tremendous amount of progress in just six weeks working with *Uncle Marlon*. At this time, we also sprinkled in a bit of day care facility to get August used to socializing properly with other dogs and learning to seperate himself from us On Saturday, for our wedding day, Marlon picked up August at 10:30 from our house and took him to daycare at his facility. He brought him to meet us at our venue at 4 and the took him back to be boarded that evening. We were so excited to have pictures with our baby on our wedding attire and can't wait to see pictures! We picked August up that Sunday ... and boy did he have a great time! 10000/10 for the greeting we got when we picked him up!! The staff is so sweet and makes the dogs feel so at home while they're away from home. We usually send August with his food, treats and a few things from home (toy, bed, blanket). Alyssa sends us pictures and videos of him playing and making new friends. It's the cutest thing ever. read more

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Marlon is the best! I have been taking my 6-month-old Australian Cattle Dog for personal training, daycare, and boarding for almost 2 months now. Marlon and his staff take special care of each and every dog - even when my pup was having digestive issues Marlon offered to pick up boiled chicken and feed him a bland diet to help him feel better. I am always updated with text messages and photos during daycare and boarding, and Marlon makes himself available to answer any general or training questions that I may have. He also helped me research daycares closer to where I work full-time, and I think that really shows how much he cares about my pet. As far as training goes, I tried to handle the first two months on my own - which was fine, but we hit a plateau. Since we started personal training with Marlon I have seen tremendous progress and learned how to properly incentivize/correct certain behaviors, all while never feeling pressured into any specific training approach. For anything you are struggling with, Marlon can help. I cannot recommend enough! read more

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We have a now 8 month old German Shepherd puppy who was on and off with her training. She is usually very good with obedience but she wouldn't walk good on a leash (VERY pully) and she would drive us crazy by non-aggressively lunging at us, resource guarding, being too excited or barking at strangers. We had enough and so we contacted local trainers, but their prices were either too high or tried to push boarding or more expensive lessons for "aggressive dogs". That's when we were lucky to find Marlon! His rates are extremely reasonable, he is fast to respond and always willing to help answer any question. We have only had 2 lessons and our dog is a completely different dog! Our relationship with her improved tenfold and it is SO much easier to handle her. I will definitely be contacting Marlon again for any help I need! read more

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I've been taking my dog there for a year and a half she is a two year old golden doodle just had her second birthday party there hosted by K-9 University and without any reservations I would send my dog or dogs they are they are loving caring and Marlon who is the owner, is a renowned dog trainer and his wanted from all over the tri-state area. I first heard about them through a client of mine who I have known for many years so and trusted her recommendation, she did not steer me wrong and honestly neither am I my name of course I cannot say but maybe in my next review I can I'm going to find out and I would gladly give my phone number out to so please don't hesitate to give them a call and always remember that I have a real email address and a real phone number too! read more

I reiterate the comment below. Same thing just happened to me! If you don't want the business, don't waste people's time. Just let the recorder answer. ***************************************** Jessica L. NY, NY 01 1/6/2022 Terrible customer service. I called this place the other day to get pricing for daycare and the woman on the phone had a very Heavy accent . I could barely get two words in and she hung up on me . It seemed like the business didn't really care for my business. I will be going elsewhere. read more

K9 is absolutely the best! My puppy Gustavo is deaf and we were really struggling with obedience and communication. Charlie and his amazing team of dog trainers gave us all the tools and confidence we needed to have a well behaved dog. Not only did they do a great job training Gustavo, they did great training my human pack, too. Thank you K9!! read more

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Stella is a 5 month old Shepherd/Pitbull mix who was terrible on a leash. Marlon trained her to be the perfect little pup! After two weeks at K9 University, Stella now listens to all of her commands (heel, sit, stay, place, etc) and is such a good girl! We are even able to let her roam around off leash with full confidence that she will come right back when we call her. We've been getting compliments on how well trained she is. Marlon sent us daily updates and pictures and was so good about answering all of our questions and making us feel so comfortable. He took such great care of our girl. We would recommend Marlon and K9U to anyone and everyone. read more

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Kylo was adopted at age 1. He was a show dog and didn't know how to behave like a pet. Marlon took his time and gave us skills to correct my dogs behavior. He trained Kylo and taught Kylo commands. Our boy continues to go to to K9 for daycare, grooming and training. I get updates during the day of how our boy is enjoying his day. I highly recommend this place. it's trainer, and entire professional staff! read more

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Left our dog for boarding for 2 weeks and our pup did so well! He has separation anxiety but daily photos assured he looked comfortable.

Marlon and his staff are the most qualified and skilled dog trainers I've ever worked with and the many other people I know who've had K9U assist with training have all said the same. This team not only can ensure that your dog reaches maximum level training in efficient periods of time but treat all the dogs under their care with the utmost love and respect. I could not imagine feeling more comfortable leaving my dog with any team and I will be supporting and working with K9U for every dog I ever own. We live in Manhattan but have taken our German Shepherd to Colorado where the K9U off leash training over just a few weeks was demonstrated - perfect recall up to hundreds of yards. Incredible team read more

K9 University has done a wonderful job taking care of our dog for both daycare and boarding! He is not the smallest or easiest of dogs, and they took him on with enthusiasm! We had a difficult time finding a place that would take him for boarding and daycare due to his size and temperament. K9 University was happy to work with him. They have put us at ease that we can travel or go to other commitments and know that our dog is safe and taken care of. I am extremely thankful for their help and so glad to have found them! read more

Marlon IS the dog whisper of the Tri-state area! My boyfriend and I took our St. Bernard, Bubba to Marlon when he was just a few months old. We knew that not only would our Saint grow to be a massive dog, but that he would also grow very quickly! Marlon connected with Bubba right away--he worked on his recall, leash pulling, basic commands, respecting our authority and so much more! He also gave us great tips to continue Bubbas training while at home. We never felt rushed and he always took time answering all of our questions. Bubba is now 3 years old and 200 lbs! He is obedient, gets along with other dogs, doesn't pull on the leash, he's great off leash & has next to perfect recall. Plus he listens to all of our commands. Overall, such an awesome dog! We also board our pups at K9U whenever we travel. Not only are the boarding rates affordable, the establishment is very well kept and most importantly, our pets are happy! We highly recommend Marlon and the K9U team! Everyone is so helpful, patient and kind! read more

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Marlon saved my relationship with my dog - I am not exaggerating when I say that I was at my wit's end before sending my retriever mix puppy to K9 University for a 3-week board and train. Canyon was a stray rescue who'd never been in apartment or on a leash; he was found wandering in fields in Louisiana and was terrified of EVERYTHING in New York. He was so timid and had virtually no confidence, and every walk was extremely stressful for both of us and had my hands sore and blistered by all his pulling and fearful skittish jerking. We originally planned to only board Canyon for 2 weeks, but Marlon gave such great updates and was so patient with answering all of our questions and sending videos that we extended his boarding an extra week. He was patient and kind with Canyon, who is fearful/anxious and needed a little more time to come out of his shell- I appreciate him taking the time to build the trust and not pushing my dog into forced situations. Canyon had plenty of doggy playtime and had a blast! Post-Marlon, Canyon is a COMPLETELY different dog. I swear Marlon is a wizard and worked some magic or hypnosis because I couldn't believe my eyes. Canyon walks the streets of New York unphased by loud trucks and rolling trash cans, now understanding the 'heel' command and staying attentive to me. We are able to walk down the busy 23rd street without much leash pressure, something I thought would've taken YEARS to build up. Not to be dramatic, but I really do feel like Marlon gave me my life back and restored our relationship. I no longer feel overwhelming dread while getting ready for walks and he also gets so excited and loves going out now. Most importantly, Marlon taught me how to move forward with training Canyon and gave me the right training advice that ACTUALLY works! It's incredible to see Canyon's progress and results unfold before my eyes- his confidence is growing day by day. Marlon's always so responsive and willing to help. His team is also so awesome, accommodating, and friendly. They all seem to genuinely love dogs. Like someone mentioned in another review- don't walk to K9 University, RUN!!! We will definitely send our dogs back. Thank you Uncle Marlon! read more

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I'm not trying to brag on my dog, but it's part of me bragging on Marlon. My dog is now three but when I got him as a puppy he was only eight weeks old. He was very beautiful and loving, but he was very, very stubborn. I had plenty of trouble communicating with him what I wanted. I went through several trainers and was dissatisfied with the results. Then a friend of mine suggested that I contact Marlon. That was a true Godsend! Marlon taught me how to, much better, clearly understand and communicate with Ramses. He taught him to follow directions, to be calm, and be obedient. He is astoundingly obedient! As a result, he has become a great pleasure to everyone who meets him. It's actually amazing, the impact he has on people. In a two-week span, Marlon trained him to be a therapy dog and got certified at one year old. As a result, I am able to bring him regularly to schools, nursing homes, to visit with foster children and many others who are able to connect with him in very special way that brings an inordinate amount of joy and some kind of spirit rising impact on them. He's a very special beast, and Marlon is largely responsible for being able to bring that out in him and to share it the sweet experience with others. All of this was a major change from how the little fellow was before. And much for the better. Marlon has trained my dog to do many tricks as well. He runs obstacle courses beautifully! Imagine this: Not only can I bring Ramses to my office, but he is a big hit with everyone who works on the whole floor. Every office is happy to take him in for as long as he can stay. Marlon is responsible for making both our lives, and for many others as well, a much happier, rewarding and easier experience. Marlon is a truly masterful trainer and dog whisperer! Whenever I am unexpected trip comes up, I board my dog with Marlon, Ramses is like a part of the family . His rates are great and it's very convenient. Besides that I know that my dog is being very well cared for. Marlon truly loves animals and he is really amazingly at home with them. This dog has been very well trained! I am referring Marlon to everyone read more

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I can not say enough good things about K9U. Sending my Ella girl away for so long was one of the hardest decisions I ever had to make, but I would do it again in a heartbeat after the experience we had. The staff at K9U is beyond caring and so so sweet. Alyssa and Marlon were our saving grace when we were missing Ella. From the numerous updates and videos a day, to answering any questions we had, they really helped us through this time. We also sent Ella's younger sister Zoey, and seeing them get to work with each other was amazing. Now that Ella is home, she is such a happier dog and we are able to communicate with her so much better. I would never send my dogs anywhere else besides K9U!! We LOVE them! read more

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Marlon has been a God send! My once aggressive, stubborn and "alpha" Shiht Zu is now the family lap dog we've always wanted. We've wasted money on training in the past so we were skeptical at first because we didn't think our dog was "trainable" We decided to go with the 2 week boarding for training and I am so happy my husband and I chose that package. No more barking, nipping and aggressiveness. We were even able to introduce another dog to our family because of Marlon, and I never thought that would have been possible. I cannot say enough about Marlon. His facility is gorgeous, and I never have an issue leaving my dogs while we go on vacation. He offers way more than other places do, and you can tell he truly loves each and every dog as if they were his own. I would give K9 University 20 stars if I could. read more

K9U - If people knew what Dixie (black and white) was like before training, you would know how incredible this picture is. Thank you Marlon! - Pet Training Near Me - Lindenhurst, New York

After being recommended by my moms neighbor, I wanted to send my mixed breed (boston boxer) rescue to Marlon to get some training and to help work on her dog aggression. After a month with Marlon, Chewy has become much more manageable around other dogs and is much more obedient. In addition to training, when we travel, and can't take our dog, we have left her with Marlon for boarding. Chewy is happier than ever to see Marlon and that, of course, thrills us! Not only is he a great trainer, but he's trustworthy and I wouldn't leave our girl with anyone else for extended periods of time. Marlon makes himself available to all his clients, he constantly follows up on your pups progress, and is always available to lend an ear, or advice, even questions arise. Highly recommend. Thank you a million times Marlon and the K-9 University team! read more

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cannot express the gratitude I have towards Marlon, Milly, Javier and the entire team over at K9-University in Lindenhurst. They are simply THE BEST. My 3 year old French Bulldog Owen falls under the criteria of a "reactive" pup- reacting(and fearful) only towards other dogs... I decided to try out K9U for training after receiving recommendations and reading all the positive reviews. Owen bonded with Marlon after a few training sessions and the results really showed. I then trusted K9U and enrolled Owen in their 4 week board and train program. I received daily updates and videos of Owen's progress. Owen came out a new pup and goes to daycamp now at K9U 2-3 times a week. I love receiving all the texts and photos of Owen playing with other pups at camp- my normal text back to Milly and the team is "are you sure thats MY dog?!" (he'd never play in the past with another dog) I really can't express how great this facility is. K9U has gone above and beyond to try and help my frenchie....socializing him safely with other dogs and going that extra mile for me as a customer. I would HIGHLY recommend K9U for all your daycamp/training & boarding needs. read more

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Terrible customer service. I called this place the other day to get pricing for daycare and the woman on the phone had a very Heavy accent . I could barely get two words in and she hung up on me . It seemed like the business didn't really care for my business. I will be going elsewhere. read more

Let me start by saying Marlon is so good that we traveled from Washington DC for his training in New York. As nervous dog parents, we wanted to make sure our pup was in the best hands and K9 University checked all of the boxes. Marlon has completely changed our relationship with our pup, Dirk. Dirk has always been a ball of love and fun but as he got older and more stubborn, his energy never ran out (especially when playing with other dogs)! Marlon took the time to train our English Bulldog and he now knows many commands, rarely pulls on walks and FINALLY listens to us when we tell him to stop!! Marlon kept us updated daily on Dirk's progress with photos, videos and was/is always there to answer any and all questions. Marlon is a dog whisperer so if you are debating whether to send your pup to Marlon, THINK NO FURTHER! Thank you for everything you do, Marlon! Dirk misses you so much! - Hadley and Michael read more

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My husband and I went to many dog trainers for my 2 year old German Shepard and Marlon the owner is by far the most professional dependable and devoted trainer we have met I didnt have to wait months for an appointment and he went out of his way to accommodate us at all times. months after training he still checks on us to see how we are doing read more

Marlon, the owner, is amazing and a gem! We met him at the beginning of the pandemic lockdown. We rescued an 8-week old Black Lab - Pit Bull mix who had incredible, endless energy. Marlon is fantastic at training both puppies/dogs AND their owners! He is articulate and kind. Clearly explaining the reasons for his techniques and recommendation. And genuinely cares and loves dogs. We started with at-home training lessons that had immediate positive changes in the behavior we wanted to modify (nipping at shoelaces, running around the house, sit, place). Then quickly moved on to a 2-week training camp where he stayed at Marlon's facility. A year later, we sent him for more training on additional skills. For us, the extended training was worth it because our dog is a much happier and well-trained member of the family. Two years later, we also take advantage of Marlon's boarding facility and send our dog to stay with them for a week at a time. We have also recommended Marlon to several friends who adopted dogs and they are customers now as well. read more

Our 11 month old puppy Leo has been home for a little over a week now after completing the 2 week board and train. Our loveable puppy was a handful (nipping, barking, jumping, pulling on leash & overly excited) driving the entire family crazy! Marlon and his team at K9 University transformed our puppy! Leo now listens to us all and is much calmer. If he has a moment - Marlon is always quick to respond! Our only regret is not knowing about Marlon 8 months ago!!! We will continue to use K9 University for other services for Leo. Best thing we ever did for our puppy and family!!!! read more

Hi Marlon, Thank you for keeping Hermes happy and skilled. He is walking well and using the blue pad for poo. He learns new skills from your University on every visit. We are amazed the passion you have for the animals.... is a great job. Your whole  team is excellent, particularly  Mike and Elisha (who  I have met them already).Hermes has another home now. Thank you again. Regards to your family and your little daughter. Mythily read more

I highly recommend K9 University! Marlon is an expert canine behaviorist. He has changed our Yorkie-poo,Tucker, for the best. Tucker had a biting problem. I have used a few trainers in the past to address this issue, but none of them took the time to get to know Tucker and my family. He has become Tucker's friend which is why we use him for boarding and grooming as well. Tucker gets very excited when he see Marlon! We refer to Marlon as Uncle Marlon!!! read more

We're a week in from our pup going to Marlon for two weeks of training and it's night and day for us. Before sending she was selectively listening to us, rambunctious in the evenings and easily distracted. After coming back she's being much calmer, listens to commands and executes them and we have more trust with her each day. We had done other training means but nothing clicked till we worked with Marlon, he's the best! read more

Marlon at K9 is the only dog trainer and dog sitter that my wife and I trust. When we had our son we realized that we needed to better train our two adult Boston Terriers because they had never been around small children before and were never really properly trained. Marlon took them for a few weeks and when they came back they were able to understand and follow commands which created a safe environment for our son. And now whenever we travel and need to board the pups we leave them with Marlon so he can take good care of them AND re-enforce their training. Its like a 2 for 1 deal ;) Highly recommend Marlon and K9. read more

Marlon and K9 University are outstanding! He was strongly recommended by a friend who has literally tried every trainer and class in NYC. When we got our first dog and were overwhelmed, his board and train program was a lifesaver. He is clearly an expert, loves dogs and is calm, confident and reassuring. He is completely trustworthy and professional. More than that, my dog loves him! Based in Long Island, Marlon has many NYC clients and is frequently available for lessons. We continue to use him and have also relied on his boarding services, which are a great deal compared to NYC prices. Marlon makes himself available, checking in and also being a vet tech, is someone I call when I need a little advice when my dog may be off. I have met a few K9 University/Marlon customers in local dog parks, and they all are happy and pleased with his dedication and results. Strongly recommended! read more

Marlon is truly the best thing to happen to me and my pup! He started training my cocker spaniel mix when he was a puppy and turned him into the most wonderful companion. From house breaking to tips for car anxiety to dog-on-dog aggression... he knows how to fix it all! I actively foster dogs and constantly recommend him to all of the families that adopt my fosters. There's no other person I would ever fee comfortable recommending time and time again. He truly is the dog whisperer. Anyone who has a dog needs Marlon! Thank you for the gift of the most well behaved, happy pup! My life wouldn't be the same without you! read more

Whenever I tell my friends about our dog trainer Marlon, they end up asking "what is he, some kind of dog whisperer?" And the answer is yes! We have a very stubborn and excitable Whoodle pup who drives us a little crazy with his energy and mischief. Marlon has been so fantastic with Briggs and more importantly, has given us the tools to continue training at home so that we can have a relationship with our pup that works for everyone in the house. Marlon is great at figuring out your individual needs in your house and helping you with the things that are most important to you. For us, it was balancing a new pup with our young children and ensuring everyone is happy and getting the attention they need. We've all come so far in the past six weeks (kids too!) and feel like we can enjoy our dog more now than we could before training. We'll definitely keep going back to Marlon as our needs change, but in the meantime, we feel like we finally have control in our household and have peace again. read more