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About Unleash'd K9

WE DON'T BABYSIT.
WE BUILD.

South Florida's premier balanced dog training — built on one belief: every dog is trainable. The problem is almost never the dog.

Andre — Head Trainer, Unleash'd K9, North Miami FL
The Trainer

ANDRE MORAIS
HEAD TRAINER

Unleash'd K9 was built around a simple principle: dogs don't have behavior problems — they have leadership problems. Fix the leadership, and the behavior follows.

We use balanced training methods — combining clear communication, structure, and appropriate reinforcement — because that's what actually works in the real world, not just in a controlled classroom with no distractions and a bag full of treats.

The owners who come to us have usually tried everything. Group classes that didn't translate at home. Treat-based training the dog ignores outside. YouTube advice that contradicts itself. They come to us because nothing is working — and they need someone to be straight with them about why.

How It Started

I grew up in a small city in the north of Portugal, on a property surrounded by animals of every kind — dogs, cats, rabbits, ostriches, ducks, peacocks, and more birds than I can count. Nature wasn't something I admired from a distance. It was where I lived.

That love of movement and discipline carried me into fitness. For over a decade I worked as a personal trainer and fitness director across multiple gyms, and competed in bodybuilding. I understood what it took to build something — consistency, patience, and respect for the process.

Then came Storm.

Storm is an American Bulldog/Staffordshire mix, and from the moment I brought her home I had one goal: I wanted her to be the best-behaved dog I'd ever seen. Walk her off leash through the neighborhood, travel with her, take her everywhere — without stress, without being dragged down the street.

So I got to work. Hours every day. Learning alongside her, figuring out what worked and what didn't. The results were impossible to hide. Neighbors would stop us on walks, asking what I was doing differently. Asking for tips. Asking if I could help with their dog.

That's how Unleash'd K9 came to life — one dog at a time.

Storm is still with me today — over six years old, my demo dog. She flies on planes, helps me work new dogs, and shows every client what's possible when you build a real relationship with your dog. Calm, confident, and she takes absolutely no BS.

500+
Dogs Trained
4.9★
Average Rating
4
B&T Spots / Month
3
Counties Served
How We Train

OUR TRAINING PHILOSOPHY

Root Cause, Not Symptoms

Most trainers address what the dog is doing. We address why the dog is doing it. Fix the root cause — the behavior changes permanently.

Balanced Methods

We use positive reinforcement and clear boundaries. Treats alone don't work in the real world. Balance builds reliable dogs that hold their training everywhere.

Owner Is Always Part of It

We can train any dog. But if the owner doesn't maintain the structure, it unravels. We coach you as much as we train your dog. That's why our results hold.

How It Works

FROM ASSESSMENT TO TRANSFORMATION

01
FREE VIRTUAL ASSESSMENT
30 minutes. We ask about your dog's history, behavior, and your goals. You ask everything you need. We identify the root cause and recommend the right program. Zero pressure.
02
CUSTOMIZED PLAN
Based on your dog's specific situation we build the right plan — Board & Train, private sessions, behavior mod, or a combination. We tell you what to expect, what's included, and what it costs.
03
THE PROGRAM
Your dog goes through the program. Board & Train: 28 days full immersion. Private sessions: you train alongside your dog in real environments. Behavior mod: systematic desensitization and counter-conditioning.
04
TRANSFER & MAINTAIN
We transfer everything to you — in your home, in your environment. Drop-off session, follow-ups, and lifetime coaching access ensure the results hold long after the program ends.
Core Beliefs

WHAT WE BELIEVE

These aren't taglines. They're the actual principles behind every decision we make — from how we structure a training session to how we talk to clients about their dog's behavior.

  • Affection without structure creates an unstable dog
  • The owner is always part of the training equation
  • A dog's behavior reflects their leadership — or the lack of it
  • Clear communication is more valuable than a bag of treats
  • Results require consistency — from us and from you
  • A well-trained dog is a happier, more confident, more fulfilled animal
  • We do what's best for the dog — not what makes the owner feel good in the moment
  • Honesty over comfort — always
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