Founded in 2008 by Dave Teoh, Dave Teoh Academy (DTA) also known as KNine Professional Dog Services has grown into one of Malaysia’s leading dog training academies offering a unique approach in animal care, dog psychology and dog training.
What began as KNine Professional Dog Services in 2008 has since developed into a full academy that :
- Trains dogs of all sizes, breeds, and temperaments
- Offers specialized programs in aggression rehabilitation, obedience, and protection work
- Runs the Dog Trainer Academy, teaching students from Malaysia and abroad
- Provides consultancy for K9 units, kennels, and dog-related facilities worldwide
- Extends services into dog relocation, transportation, and boarding
- Conducts seminars and workshops across Malaysia and Southeast Asia
- Partners with Ollie & Hana to expand training services and CCA (Co-Curricular Activities) program for dogs at daycare and boarding facilities
At DTA, we aim to convey the importance of human-dog relationships by building it through effective communication, positive interaction, and consistency.
To help owners not only enjoy the special bond with their canine friends but also to prevent the need for abandonment or surrender due to training or behavioral struggles. Every dog deserves a chance and every owner deserves the right support.
our mission, our values, our goals
- Trust : The foundation of every relationship. We earn it through transparency, honest communication, and delivering reliable results.
- Respect : Respecting every dog’s individuality and every owner’s goals to foster a positive training environment. We believe that a respectful approach to dog training leads to a stronger bond between dogs and their owners.
- Love : We show love and compassion towards our clients’ dogs, and encourage our clients to show the same love and compassion towards their furbabies. We believe that a loving approach to dog training leads to a happy and healthy relationship between dogs and their owners.