Tirana, Albania · In partnership with Tirana Vet Hospital
Dog training, behavior work, and trainer education built on evidence, not guesswork.
Besnik Canine Academy trains dogs and the people who love them — private sessions, behavior modification for difficult cases, and an online academy that certifies the next generation of professional trainers across the region.
Two ways to work with us
For your dog, or for your career.
Whether you need hands-on help in Tirana or want to build a career training dogs, there's a clear path — pick the one that matches what brought you here.
I have a dog in Tirana
In-person sessions at our Tirana location, working alongside Tirana Vet Hospital for cases that need a veterinary behavior specialist.
- Private Training Sessions
- Behavior Modification (aggression, anxiety, reactivity)
- Socialization Classes
- Kids & Dogs Safety Session
I want to train from anywhere
Our Online Academy serves owners, foster families, and aspiring professionals wherever they are — including our flagship certification for future trainers.
- Dog Trainer Certification
- Owner Training Courses
- Puppy Training Course
- Foster Home Training
Our mission
Every certification includes real hours with a stray or rescue dog.
The Stray Dog Program isn't a side project — it's built into how we train trainers. Students work hands-on with shelter and rescue dogs under supervision, so people learn and dogs become adoption-ready at the same time.
Why Besnik Canine Academy
A veterinary partnership most trainers don't have.
Founder & Executive Director
Besnik Canine AcademyLeads all trainer certification, curriculum, and the Stray Dog Program, building a training culture around evidence-based, force-free methods.
Dr. Erko Prifti, DVM
Founding Veterinarian & Behavior SpecialistA founding veterinarian at Tirana Vet Hospital, Dr. Prifti assesses aggressive and difficult behavior cases alongside our training team, bridging medical and behavioral care.
Start with an evaluation.
Every private client and every behavior case starts the same way — a short evaluation session so we understand your dog before recommending a plan.
Book an Evaluation