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Roger Richards - Lead Dog Trainer at TorontoK9Center.com

Director – Dog Trainer

Roger Richards

Roger Richards, who emigrated from his native Trinidad and Tobago in 1988, began working with dogs at the age of 15 specializing in Obedience and Personal Protection dog training. He founded Toronto K9 Center in 1988 and has slowly built a stellar reputation for quality service, and animals that remain well-balanced and manageable throughout their lifetime. Roger’s Dog Training covers Toronto, Ajax, Whitby, Brooklin, Pickering, Hamilton, Brampton, GTA. People come from all over Ontario to train with Roger.

About Roger

World Class Dog Trainer, Consumate Pigeon Breeder, Award Winning Racing Pigeons, and Father

With almost 40 years of training experience, Roger is the head trainer at the Toronto K9 Center. He works with an Assistant Trainer for a hands-on, one-on-one program designed for greater customer satisfaction. “Don’t just look for a cute pet. Learn a little about the personality and traits of particular breeds. Stability has to do with the nervous system of the dog. Selection is very important for an animal you would have around your children. We have to remember that a dog is an animal and there is that degree of unpredictability. It is our business to minimize and even eliminate that unpredictability with a behavioral structure that the dog learns to trust. But that also means that the family must know and understand the rationale for the structure in order to maintain it.

The second area of overriding interest  for Roger is  the sport of competitive “racing pigeons” and that for Roger is “pure pleasure!” Racing pigeons have been a life long passion. Roger loves his birds, knows their needs, supplies these needs 24/7 365 days per year.

Roger Richards - Lead Dog Trainer at TorontoK9Center.com
Roger Richards - Lead Dog Trainer at TorontoK9Center.com at Pickering, Ontario
Roger Richards - Lead Dog Trainer at TorontoK9Center.com

Dog Trainer

Michael Wong

Toronto K9 Center welcomes Master Trainer Micheal Wong from Hong Kong . Micheal has trained dogs in the art of obedience and personal protection. Micheal has worked in Hong-Kong, Shanghai, and Toronto. Mr. Wong brings a wealth of knowledge to the team and will be instrumental in dealing with the Asian community in the GTA and its surrounding cities. Micheal Wong is fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin, and English language. 

Michael Wong - Lead Dog Trainer at TorontoK9Center.com

About Michael

Master Dog Trainer, Security Dog Expert, Specialist in Mastiffs, Boerboels, and Akita’s.

With over 20 years of extensive dog training experience, “K9”  expert Michael Wong is as good as it gets in this field. Michael speaks Mandarin Chinese ( as well as dialects commonly used throughout Hong Kong and Shanghai). Michaels expertise covers all dog breeds and it is interesting to note that Michael was a “Canadian Paws Member” that was responsible for the training and educating of  “dog doctors” who in turn volunteered their time in regularly visiting the elderly and patients in long term care and hospital settings. In Hong Kong Michael trained patrol dogs at the “Sun Hung Kai Villa” Sun Hung Kai Properties is one of the largest property companies in Hong Kong that specialized in developing premium quality residential projects as well as shopping malls, offices, and hotels. In Shanghai, Michael founded a  specialized K9 center to train very special dogs including Tibetan Mastiffs, South African Boerboels, Japanese Akita’s, and American Akita’s.  Michael advises that this group of dogs is fearless and courageous when threatened. They require specialized training and firm handling from an early age. This group of dogs also requires a significant commitment in time and energy as they need to be expertly trained and properly socialized to be happy, reliable, and most of all well-adjusted family members. Whatever breed, whatever the need, whatever the circumstances Michael Wong has the experience, the knowledge, the commitment and the real life insights to provide the right approach or answer to your unique situation and needs.

Michael Wong - Master Dog Trainer at TorontoK9Center.com
Michael Wong - Master Dog Trainer at TorontoK9Center.com
Michael Wong - Master Dog Trainer at TorontoK9Center.com

Agitator

Jordan Prendergast

It takes a very special, very dedicated, very focused, very brave, and certainly very agile and fearless person to fill the position of “Agitator/Trainer”. Jordan has been a key player on our team since 2014.

Dog Personal Protection dog with dog trainers from TorontoK9Center.com

About Jordan

Dog Agitator-Trainer

This key position is not for the timid, nor weak of heart.  Protection/guardian dogs are specially selected then carefully trained for police, military, or personal protection careers. This specialty training is referred to as “Agitation and Bite Training”. Lunge and bite the “Agitator” must agitate the dog/dogs being trained to get them to lunge at and forcefully bite the sleeve of the agitator ( or bad guy). Jordan has gained invaluable experience and skill under the direction and guidance of Roger Richards the director of TorontoK9 Training center. Jordan has decoyed for many high profile dogs that were educated at our training center. Jordan has a knack for bringing out the very best ( confidence/intelligence/courage/determination/fearlessness and incredible bite and hold instincts in this select group of dogs.

Jordan Prendergast - Dog Agitator - Trainer at TorontoK9Center.com
Agitator Instructor with Beligan Malinois dog by TorontoK9Center.com
Dog Personal Protection dog with dog trainers from TorontoK9Center.com
Woman training her dog at TorontoK9Center.com

Handler

Caitlin

Caitlin may be the youngest member of our team having joined the team in the summer of 2020  however her dedication, insight, and observation and implementation talents shine and enabled her to quickly become a Master handler. 

About Caitlin

Master Handler

Caitlin has worked, her companion, “Shadow” a beautiful “Dutch Shepherd” to a very high level of obedience and personal protection in just a few short months. Caitlin’s handler skills are second to none and, we feel that she will be instrumental in the development and coaching of all new handlers with basic obedience.

Caitlin - Dog Trainer at TorontK9Center.com

The Professionals "dog trainers"

Toronto K9 Center

Introducing – The Dog Training Team

Roger Richards

Director – Head Trainer

Jordan Pendagrass

Dog – Agitator Specialist

Michael Wong

Master Dog Trainer

Caitlan

Dog Trainer

Toronto K9 Center

Dog Trainers

Toronto K9 Center our team

Director - Head Dog Trainer

Cliff Roger Richards

Director – Head Dog Trainer
Master Dog Trainer

Michael Wong

Master Dog Trainer
Dog Trainer

Caitlan

Dog Trainer
Dog Trainee

Samuel

Dog Trainee
Dog Agitator Specialist

Jordan Pendagrass

Dog Agitator Specialist
Dog Trainee

Rocky

Dog Trainee
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