Kevin Wu
Founder & Head Trainer of Captain K9
Kevin Wu is the founder and head trainer of Captain K9, bringing more than 25 years of hands-on experience working with companion dogs, working dogs, and advanced obedience programs.
Since establishing Captain K9 in the Greater Toronto Area in 2017, Kevin has helped thousands of dogs and their owners build stronger relationships through clear communication, structure, consistency, and practical training.
His work includes puppy foundations, obedience training, behavioural rehabilitation, protection work, trainer education, and raw feeding guidance. Kevin’s approach focuses on understanding how dogs think, communicate, and learn so owners can create lasting results beyond the training session.
Building Trust Through Communication
Kevin believes that successful dog training begins with understanding how dogs think, communicate, and learn. Every dog is an individual, and every training program should reflect that.
Rather than relying on quick fixes, Kevin focuses on creating lasting habits through structure, consistency, repetition, and clear communication. His goal isn't simply to teach commands—it is to help owners develop a relationship built on trust, confidence, and mutual understanding.
Whether working with a young puppy, a family companion, or a challenging behavioural case, Kevin tailors every lesson to both the dog and the owner, ensuring the skills learned today continue long after the training session ends.
Choose the Right Training Path
Whether your dog needs puppy foundations, obedience training, behaviour rehabilitation, or advanced working-dog development, Kevin Wu brings over 25 years of experience helping dogs and their owners build lasting results through clear communication, structure, and consistency.
Private Lessons
One-on-one coaching tailored to your dog’s specific needs, goals, temperament, and training challenges.
From $180/hrPuppy & Obedience
Build strong foundations in engagement, manners, leash walking, recall, impulse control, and everyday obedience.
From $180/hrBehaviour Rehabilitation
Structured support for reactivity, aggression, anxiety, resource guarding, and more complex behavioural issues.
From $200/hrProtection & Bite Work
Specialized training for sport, personal protection, confidence building, grip development, and decoy foundations.
Memberships AvailableTrainer Education
Professional coaching for aspiring trainers learning puppy classes, obedience, behaviour work, and handling skills.
Programs AvailableSeminars & Consulting
Seminars, business consulting, and coaching for trainers, kennels, grooming salons, boarding facilities, and raw food businesses.
Available by RequestExperience You Can Trust
Kevin’s approach combines decades of hands-on training experience, clear communication, and a deep understanding of canine behaviour to help owners build lasting results with their dogs.
25+ Years Experience
Decades of practical experience working with companion dogs, working dogs, and advanced training programs.
10,000+ Dogs Helped
Kevin has supported thousands of dogs and families through puppy training, obedience, and behaviour rehabilitation.
International Instructor
Kevin has shared his knowledge through seminars and professional training in Canada and across Asia.
Police K9 Experience
His background includes training and instruction connected to working dogs and police K9 handling in China.
Behaviour Specialist
Kevin works with reactivity, aggression, resource guarding, anxiety, and other complex behavioural challenges.
Structured Teaching
His training is shaped by discipline, repetition, timing, and clear communication between dog and handler.
Your Dog Deserves the Right Start.
Whether you're welcoming a new puppy, overcoming behavioural challenges, or preparing for advanced training, Kevin will help you build a calm, confident, and lasting relationship with your dog.
Every dog is different, which is why every training plan begins with understanding your goals. Together, you'll create a program tailored specifically to you and your dog.
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