Windsor’s Best Training Centre & Largest Dog Daycare Facility

Our Services

  • Dog Daycare

    With both indoor and outdoor spaces, and more than enough room for 3 different groups, your pooch is sure to find their squad here.

    Find my dog's squad!

  • Positive Reinforcement Training

    From the basics to the tough stuff, we're here to help you with modern, effective training and behaviour modification. Group classes and private coaching available!

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  • Grooming

    Keep your pup looking fresh with full grooming service available to daycare clients!

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  • Pet Supplies

    Shop online or in store! We carry a large variety of Kong toys plus all the training aids we recommend in our classes!

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OUR MISSION

Bringing harmony back to life with your dog is Animal Antics’ specialty. Every pet we work with keeps them where they belong: with their family.

OUR PROMISE

We promise to provide coaching and training that does no harm. We will never use or make you use harsh punishments or corrections on your best friend.

OUR VISION

Modern life needs modern dog training. We're here to bring Windsor/Essex the best, from service to methods.

Welcome to our Home!

We have 3 separate indoor play spaces all attached to their own outdoor play spaces, allowing your dog indoor and outdoor access all day long.

Interested in having a closer look at our facility? Tours can be scheduled by appointment after hours.

  • Testimonial from Erin B

    Kelly saved my dog’s life. I don’t know what would have happened to him if we couldn’t keep him. He was aggressive with food, men and children. He hated everyone that wasn’t me or my mom. I adopted him at 3, it was only a few weeks after that that I realized I needed help. Kelly came and assessed his issues and gave us a personalized plan for my dog. It started showing results almost immediately. Now at 12, I don’t even remember everything we were instructed to do and he is an absolute angel. So sweet and cuddly and he listens very well. I think he likes my husband and my stepson more than me now! Thank you Kelly we could not have done it without you!

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 FAQs

  • Animal Antics subscribes to the humane hierarchy as the guiding principle to our training. That means we start by looking at lifestyle factors, move on to prevention, and then work on teaching and reinforcing alternative behaviours. Aversive tools are not in our kit. That means no prongs, chokes, or pinch collars, e-collars, corporal punishment or corrections. If you currently use these tools, don't despair! We are happy to help you in your journey, no matter where you are at, if you are open to working towards no longer needing those tools. Judgement free, guaranteed.

  • Yep. But not for everything, and not forever. Using food helps us get results fast, and we'll make sure you don't create the "show me the money" dog that will only do stuff if you have a treat in your hand.

    Worried that your dog isn't food motivated? That's ok! We can find out what works for your dog.

    Trainer's favourite treats:

    • Real food (boiled chicken, cooked steak, bacon, pork loin, cheese, apple, red pepper, carrot... whatever your dog likes... We have even used french fries, cheetohs, and broccoli with some dogs!)

    • Purebites

    • Pet Botanics

    • Zukes

  • Yes! We also provide training for your other pets, including cats and birds.