WELCOME TO WORKING K9

Working K9 is founded on a training philosophy based on a common sense approach that proves highly effective in real life situations. Our philosophy, is based on utilizing the best  traditions and techniques from around the world and works in all aspects of K9 ownership; whether in the home, on the street or in the advanced, competitive sporting arena.  A blend of multiple international disciplines from Dutch, Belgian, German, Italian, North American ,French Police, Military and sport tactics are applied to truly gain K9 control in all training aspects.  Training includes obligation, respect and trust.  Head Trainer Tony Pallotta has spent over 15 years training, researching and traveling around the world in search of the best K9 training practices. His depth of knowledge and experience makes him uniquely qualified to develop a custom training regiment that has both client and dog achieving real progress by setting individual goals and achieving success in a very short period of time.  Our site is designed to demonstrate details in a wide range of K9 handling tactics and philosophies that other professional trainers either generalize as not important, fail to adequately explore or don’t even think about.



Who we are

At Working K9, we are K9 enthusiasts first and foremost. We are a club with goals to encourage ourselves, our members and our K9 companions to new and exciting levels of excellence and competence often not thought possible. We love working dogs and we share an endless passion to learn, improve our training techniques and develop a closer bond with our animals. We take from a vast understanding of multiple disciplines and apply them in specific manners to which real, effective strategies and success can be achieved in all training goals. We have several senior members willing and able to assist newcomers in a supportive environment. Some of our members have come to us with specific training issues to overcome. Having quickly eliminated those issues, those same members stay to explore a never before known bond with their dog(s) and the lifelong adventure that can be shared with a well mannered and loyal K9.

Head Trainer

Antonio Pallotta with great respect and honour

Understudy to Erik G.J. Huft     
Understudy to Renzo Zolli    
Thanks to those whom I have attended seminars, which are too many to list.   With special thanks to Jon Naroditsky.

Assistants to Antonio Pallotta

Understudy   Allan Clelland

Understudy   Boris Mrakovich

Understudy   Matthew Pagano


Understudy Obed Laura Mackenzie
Understudy Obed Shawn Graham