3 Best Dog Trainers in Kelowna, BC

"Canines & Co. has been in the industry for over 9 years. The company is a progressive dog training school based on FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale) obedience standards. Mya Kondor is the head instructor of this business. Mya Kondor is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, a Certified Bite Prevention Educator, and has a business degree. She explains the dog's body language and carefully works with each training team to tailor the lessons to address individual needs. Her classes use positive training techniques focusing on play to encourage a strong bond between dog and trainer. Canines & Co. curriculum involves positive, cooperative play, exercise, and obedience-based training systems tailored to each dog and handler. Students find a high standard of education, friendly, committed support, and a real canine community. Canines & Co. has trained thousands of pet dogs, many competitive sporting dogs, therapy dogs, and rehabilitated dogs with behaviour issues. They ask for 2 months of commitment so they can get started with their working relationship. You can pay online with their booking software with a credit card or e-transfer. Their property and facility are under video surveillance at all times. They check all dogs' nails, ears, teeth, and body for injuries and health, and let you know if anything, such as nails, needs to be attended to. Canines & Co. communicates homework, progress videos, educational resources, and pictures via email, text, and WhatsApp.

"Polite Paws Training and Rehabilitation Centre's mission is to build better relationships and better understanding between humans and dogs. Your dog will enjoy one-on-one training and group sessions with other dogs to learn about good behaviour and self-control. Their method of training dogs consists of motivation, praise, and correction. They tailor each dog's specific needs and always respect the handler and dog's dignity and abilities. They have designed an E-Collar Board and Train program to bridge the gap between dogs being obedient to their trainer and having the same success with their owner at home. Polite Paws Training and Rehabilitation Centre offers various services for your dog. Laura Puffalt is the owner and master trainer of Polite Paws Training and Rehabilitation Centre. Polite Paws Training and Rehabilitation Centre has two full-time trainers. Each trainer works with 4 dogs per week. They are more than happy for you to call and email for updates, and they will post videos and pics on FB and IG to track your dog through the week.

"K9 Connection Pet Dog Training is owned and operated by Lynne. She has over 14 years of experience in the dog training field. Lynne is also an adjudicator and assessor for the Companion Paws Therapy Dogs for the Central Interior. K9 Connection Pet Dog Training is certified with 300 hours of hands-on training experience working with professional trainers and hundreds of different breeds of dogs, and the CCPDT organization. The mission is to strengthen the bond by helping people understand how to communicate with their dogs and create a harmonious relationship instead of a stressful one. Lynne has been certified for over 10 years by the Certification Council of Pet Dog Trainers (CCPDT), the leading independent certifying organization for the dog training profession. Her Training philosophy focuses on providing effective, client-centred solutions tailored to each dog’s unique needs. She remains committed to following the Prohibited Practices statement, using force-free, science-based training methods that never rely on fear, pain, or intimidation. She does not use dominance-based techniques, physical punishment, or aversive equipment. Instead, she helps you understand your dog’s body language and guides you through a fair, effective behaviour modification plan that builds trust and lasting results.