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Nanaimo dog trainer Best Paw Forward
Nanaimo dog trainer Best Paw Forward
Nanaimo dog trainer Best Paw Forward
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BEST PAW FORWARD

(5.0 Score)
154 Westwood Road,
Nanaimo, BC V9S 3A9 Directions

Since 1999

Specialty:

✓ Good Manners Level 1 ✓ 2 ✓ 3 M Rally Obedience Beginner and Trial Ready ✓ Trick Training ✓ Behavior Consultation ✓ Agility Foundations 1 ✓ 2 ✓ 3 ✓ Scent Work Level 1 2 ✓ 3 ✓ Puppy Classes ✓ Socialization ✓ and Learning Content ✓ Mini Seminars ✓ Leash Walking ✓ Jumping ✓ Recall ✓ Private Session ✓ Reactive Dog Support ✓ Recall Rescue

“Best Paw Forward is always eager to help you and your dog build your relationship, learn how to communicate effectively, and become the best team you can be. Linda, Adriana, and Bernadette are the trainers at Best Paw Forward Dog Training. Best Paw Forward provides courses for every need and ability level. They work with you and your dog to strengthen bonds through training, socialization, and exercise. Their large training area allows plenty of space for your dog to play and train, allowing them the luxury of space to learn and explore comfortably. They are also located at 154 Westwood Road, Nanaimo SPCA, and 500 Bowen Road, Beban Park.

2025 Update: Best Paw Forward is a locally owned and operated dog training business. Their certified professional trainers use positive reinforcement techniques to ensure your dog learns in a supportive and enjoyable environment. They are fully accredited and proud members of PACTA, as well as BCSPCA AnimalKind Certified, following the strictest guidelines for animal welfare and safety.”

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Price:

In-Home Private Lesson $150
Walk and Train Assessment Session $50
Walk and Train Five Pack $675
Walk and Train Ten Pack $1,250
Private Training @ Home or Park $150
Walk and Train Assessment $50
Puppy Socialization (Under 20 weeks) $300
Level 1 - Beginner Manners $300
Level 1 - Beginner Manners CEDAR $300
Level 2 - Intermediate Manners $300
Level 2 - Intermediate Manners CEDAR $300
CGN Test Prep $300
CGN TEST (CKC) $35
Rally Obedience - Continuing Education $300
Real Life @ Various City Parks $300
Social Skills for Dogs $300
Behavior Adjustment Training Workshop $500
Agility Level 1 CEDAR $300
Agility Ongoing Education CEDAR $300
Scent Detection $300
Tracking CEDAR $300
Leash Walking and Recall Bootcamp $300
Stop Jumping Up 4 Weeks Workshop $200

Contact:

(250) 729-3900

Mon-Fri: 9am - 9pm
Sat: 9:30am - 3pm
Sun: Closed

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Nanaimo dog trainer Lead Right Dog Training
Nanaimo dog trainer Lead Right Dog Training
Nanaimo dog trainer Lead Right Dog Training
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5+ YEARS IN TBR
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LEAD RIGHT DOG TRAINING

(5.0 Score)
2453 East Wellington Road,
Nanaimo, BC V9R 6V6
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Since 2015

Specialty:

✓ Reactivity ✓ Aggression ✓ Fear ✓ or Excessive Barking ✓ Puppy Training ✓ Basic/Obedience ✓ Behavioral Rehabilitation ✓ Leash Reactivity ✓ Resource Guarding ✓ Fear/Anxiety ✓ Private Lessons ✓ and Day Camp ✓ Train program

“Lead Right Dog Training strives to encourage learning in a safe, fun, and interactive environment for your beloved family members to excel. Whether the issue is behavioural, aggression, hyperactivity, or selective listening, they can help. They specialize in complex cases that require special attention and expertise, and have helped hundreds of dogs and owners who didn't know where else to turn by using their specialized methods. Lead Right Dog Training supports you every step of the way and works with all breeds, big and small, and of all ages.

2025 Update: They provide free over-the-phone consultation.”

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License #BC1290461

Price:

30 Minutes Phone Consult Free
Lead Right - With the Basics $475
Lead Right - Proof the Basics $575
Lead Early - Foundations $299
Lead Early - Skills & Structure $395
Reactivity Reset Level 1 $749
Private Lesson - Single $350
Private Lessons - 4 Pack $1195
Private Lessons - 8 Pack $2175
Boarding per Night $95
Behavioral Consult $75

Contact:

(250) 327-4727

Open 24 Hours

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Nanaimo dog trainer Elite Dog Services
Nanaimo dog trainer Elite Dog Services
Nanaimo dog trainer Elite Dog Services
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ELITE DOG SERVICES

(4.9 Score)
86 View Street,
Nanaimo, BC V9R 4N4 Directions

Since 2009

Specialty:

✓ Basic Commands ✓ Individual Obedience ✓ Loose Leash Walking and Heel ✓ Reactivity Training ✓ Socialization ✓ Proper Greetings ✓ Impulse Control Training ✓ Field Trips ✓ Crate Training ✓ General Manners ✓ ​outdoor and Indoor Classes ✓ Group Lessons ✓ Obedience

“2025 Update: Elite Dog Service has a team of dog lovers who provide 24-hour care in a home-based setting 365 days per year. Meagan McLellan is the owner of Elite Dog Service. She has been working with dogs for over 15 years. Meagan is certified in K9 First Aid as well as Advanced Wilderness First Aid. She is offering private training and off-leash wilderness adventures with an experienced dog trainer and pack leader. She is a passionate dog lover as well as a long-time fitness and wilderness enthusiast. Elite Dog Service has created several fun and engaging training programs for you and your dog to enjoy. Their classes are designed to help dog owners gain and maintain control over their dog in a variety of real-life situations.”

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Price:

Drop & Go Training per Day
From $180
To $280
Private Grads Maintenance Day
From $80
To $120
Obedience & Leash Manners $420
Intro & Socialization Lessons $420
Private Training Consultation $200
P.R.F. Four Private Lessons $720
Add’l Dog P.R.F. $240
P.R.F. Puppies Four Lessons $720
Add’l Dog P.R.F. Puppies $240
Off Leash Reg. Meeting $75
On Leash Reg. Meeting $75
On Leash Walks
From $75
To $100
Reactive Dog
From $80
To $180
Off Leash Reg. Meeting $75
1 Trained Adult Dog $60
2 Adult Dogs (Same Home) $90
3 Adult Dogs (Same Home) $130
Trained Dog 3+ Hikes/Week 1 Dog $50
Trained Dog 3+ Hikes/Week 2 Dogs $80
Trained Dog 3+ Hikes/Week 3 Dogs $115
1x 30-min Neighborhood Walk $65
2x 30-min Neighborhood Walks $90
3x 30-min Neighborhood Walks $120

Contact:

(250) 734-2034

Open 24 Hours

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BEST PAW FORWARD REVIEWS

Awesome trainers and lots of great material both in class and homework assignments including you tube videos and Best Paw training videos to follow at home. The Fearful Fido/ Rowdy Rover classes are set up for high anxiety dogs and allow the dogs to remain in the same class without actual visual or physical contact. Linda and Bernadette taught relevant and useful material throughout the class in a patient supportive manner managing to calm both myself and Duke as his high anxiety triggers mine and vice versa. I now have a deeper understanding of him. Everyday is a new adventure. I highly recommend this course!

Best Paw Forward's class had all three of us - me, my wife and Teddy (our 9-mo old Golden Retriever) - looking forward to Thursday evening when we could join other owners and pups for a fun evening. Classes were well structured and moved along briskly. A lot of ground was covered in every evening but the next day an email was received that connected us with very informative videos covering lessons learned and more. Best Paw Forward does excellent work, training owners and dogs. Patience and kindness are emphasized in lessons, all based on working with the dog's natural behaviours and instincts. Highly recommended for anyone who wants a better behaved dog.

I was so impressed with Linda and the training my Petey received. I am looking forward to working with them again with some of the other issues he may be facing.

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LEAD RIGHT DOG TRAINING REVIEWS

We have nothing but amazing things to say about Leadright. Our 6 month old puppy was very energetic with no manners and with two small kids at home we were really struggling. Jennifer was amazing. Henry was with her for 2 weeks, and we couldn't believe the difference. This program was the best thing we did for our family as well as our relationship with our new puppy. He is a happier puppy with more freedom and we are happier owners who get to really enjoy him. From start to finish this program was so well run and organized. They were very flexible as well, as we were coming from out of town. Jennifer has been available for any questions we may have after his stay also, which has really helped. We can not say enough great things about them. Thank you so much!

I have nothing but great things to say about Lead Right Dog Training. Our dog Jack just completed the four-week board and train, and he is a completely changed dog! He now listens, trusts our guidance, and makes walking him enjoyable! Huge thanks to Dana and Jen for all your training, consistency, and passion for what you do!

Dana is the most experienced dog trainer in the Nanaimo area. Max, my GSD, is a totally different dog now. I’m able to take him everywhere without worrying about him being reactive to other dogs or people. If you want results call Dana. You want be disappointed.

ELITE DOG SERVICES REVIEWS

The level of training expertise of Elite is bar none! We received the most up to date and comprehensive puppy training program available! All our questions were answered and we even received a few puppy training supplies as gifts that we are still using today!

We got a good start with our pup. I learned the importance and value of training beyond the regular tricks and how it translates into a everyday life living with a dog. Meagan always made herself available for troubleshooting and discussion.

Thank you so much for your time with me and Pickle. So grateful of the improvements we have had. Meagan is a dog lover who puts dogs first! Worthful service.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

BEST PAW FORWARD Total Inspection Points: 120/120
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Accuracy: 10
Videos: 10
Website Standard: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

LEAD RIGHT DOG TRAINING Total Inspection Points: 119/120
Current Evaluation: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Copyright & License: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Accuracy: 10
Videos: 10
Website Source: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

ELITE DOG SERVICES Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Complete Info: 9
Current Evaluation: 9
Experience: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Hours: 10
Business Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Accuracy: 10

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