At Dogsmart Training & Daycare, you'll find a full-service dog training center with a team of dedicated professionals who prioritize customer satisfaction. Their mission is to help both puppies and adult dogs achieve desired results through effective training methods. As board-certified training specialists, they employ force-free positive reinforcement training techniques, creating a modern indoor training center spread across 4000 square feet. The facilities at Dogsmart Training & Daycare are designed to be clean, spacious, and inviting, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable learning environment for dogs and their owners. Their trainers are highly qualified, experienced, and knowledgeable, capable of providing top-notch training services. This center offers specialized private training sessions, either at your home or their training facility, catering to your unique needs. Additionally, they conduct reactive dog workshops, focusing on addressing behavioral issues for dogs that require special attention. A key aspect of their philosophy is their strong support for positive reinforcement training methods. They believe that these methods lead to lasting, fun, and positive results for both the dog and the owner. To ensure individual attention and effective learning, all training classes are conducted in small groups, allowing you and your dog to make the most of the training experience.
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• Board-Certified Training Specialists
• Force Free Positive Reinforcement Training
• Comprehensive Range of Dog Training Programs
• Small Personalized Class Sizes
• Private Instruction
• Training Class Schedule & Online Registration.
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DOGSMART TRAINING & DAYCARE REVIEWS
We absolutely loved Alice’s class, she is incredibly knowledgeable. As an experienced dog owner I realized how little I actually knew. Her training is clear and concise. Be prepared she lets you know when your doing something wrong. My husband and I left the class each time in stitches laughing after being told sternly what to do and we needed to be told because everything she said worked. We have promptly signed up for more classes. We loved her attitude she cares about dogs and their well-being first and foremost. Alice does not sugarcoat what she says which is fine with us as we were there to learn. I have read other reviews about about her abruptness and we did not take it personally at all, we felt her priority was in the right place. Which was for the dogs not the feelings of the humans. I give her class five stars you will absolutely benefit if you do what she says.
4 years ago, my partner and I adopted a dog from Korea through an organization that rescues dogs from the meat trade there. When he arrived, while he was very sweet, he was incredibly nervous and frightened of his new environment. We attended a few dog training classes before we found Alice at DogSmart, and while they were good, they didn’t offer the level of expertise and patience we needed for our reactive boy. We started attending Alice’s Reactive Dog Course in 2019 along with some other dogs who had similar issues. While our dog, Gordon, still has work to be done, it is only through listening to Alice’s expert tutelage, and her tireless patience, care and generosity, that Gordon has shown so much improvement. I would highly recommend Alice to anyone looking for support with their dogs if they are willing to listen and put in the work.
An excellent positive rewards dog training school. They train you to train your dog. I have a bad habit to slide back into training dogs the Woodhouse Way. Not really appropriate anymore. I go back with every pup.
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Canine Solutions is owned and led by Drew Warner. Drew is passionate about supporting dogs and dog owners to live happily together. He offers a free virtual consultation call to assess your situation and the personal dog training goals for your family. Drew offers private lessons that are tailored to deliver results and eliminate frustrations with your dog. Drew’s training program allows you to learn in the comfort of your home as well as real time. His off-leash obedience program is tailored with your goals and success in mind, giving you enough time to practice the skills you’ve learned between sessions with Drew’s ongoing support. Whether you're struggling with a behavioral problem, have a new addition to the family and want to start off on the right foot, or just want your dog to listen when they’re distracted, Drew is the help you need. Drew’s goal is to increase the happiness and satisfaction of as many dog owners as possible. Drew continues to help families become the calm, confident leaders their dogs need. He is excited to continue to expand his business and the community of ‘dog people’ who are thriving. Drew hopes he can also help YOU have a happy dog and a happier life with your dog.
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• Happier Dog, and A Happier Life
• Specializes in Enhancing the Lives of Dogs and Their Owners
• Help Dogs Achieve Balance by Educating Their Owners on A Dog Psychology Approach to Fulfilling Their Dog's Needs
• Services Are Tailored for You and Your Dog
• Top 3 Dog Trainers in Vancouver.
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Sat & Sun: 11am - 5pm
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CANINE SOLUTIONS REVIEWS
Without sounding dramatic, Canine Solutions’ training with Drew has completely changed our relationship with our Berne doodle, Davie. Before training Davie was (and continues to be), the star of the dog park but we had almost zero success in having him recall. It was frustrating, discouraging and dangerous. We now have the skills and confidence to take Davie ‘off leash’ on trails and the dog park knowing he will happily return to us when called. We continue to work with him but are so happy that we can enjoy our special pal !! Thanks so much Drew!
Only regret is not doing this sooner! We have a Frenchie/Boxer with a lot of sass, and Drew's techniques have allowed us to better communicate. We have made leaps and bounds in training, no more door rushing, no more leash biting, reduced jumping (still in progress), and way better recall amongst other things. The training program didn't waste time, getting results quickly which was great for our busy schedule and key for us too was that it got the whole family on the same page. The at-home work/routines are reasonable to maintain long term, I can see us continuing to make progress, even to some more difficult tricks and skills post-program now that we have been taught the fundamentals. Thank you Drew, you've been wonderful!
I wouldn’t believe that such a change in how my pup and I communicate would be possible without experiencing it first hand. I felt like Prince was so out of control (lunging at other dogs on our walks, no recall response and so possessive of toys and sticks) and I was getting frustrated because I didn’t know how to tell him what I wanted him to do. Drew gave me the tools I needed to clearly tell Prince what I expected of him using an e-collar. The combination of correction for unwanted behaviour and reward for positive behaviour was so powerful in creating a positive relationship between my pup and I. We can go anywhere now and I’m not worried that he’s going to get hurt or hurt other dogs. I absolutely recommend Drew with Canine Solutions if you want a great bond with your dog and the confidence in knowing your dog will listen to you everywhere you go. Thanks Drew, we couldn’t have come this far without you!
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Raintown Dog Training is a professional dog training company that uses research-based, positive reinforcement methods to help families achieve their training goals with their dogs. Kris Hampton, the owner and certified trainer of Raintown Dog Training, uses force-free, rewards-based training to work on basic skills, aggression cases, and everything in between. Kris is fascinated by the dog’s brain and the language they speak, and she desires to help you understand what your dog is saying every day so that you may grow in mutual respect and love. Kris and her team focus on keeping training accessible, fun, and tangible so that clients can understand their dogs on a deeper level and have the tools to train them with confidence.
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• Empower Dog-Parents with Inspiration, Skills and Knowledge
• Use Science-Based and Humane Training Methods.
• Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge Assessed
• Force-Free, Always Creative, and Ever-Patient Services
• Private Training for A Whole Host of Dog Training Needs.
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Puppy Social Drop-Ins $35
Basic Manners $295
Tricks Classes $275
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I can't say enough good things about Kris and Raintown Dog Training! Rosie did Puppy Kindergarten + Basic Manners; both were incredibly helpful and Rosie learned a lot and it socialized her with other people and puppies. So, when Rosie was 1 yr. she stopped walking from a series of traumatic events outside, I knew exactly who to email :D 3 private lessons later, Rosie was walking! Kris was amazing and goes above and beyond. Moreover, it's money well spent. I invested in my dog's happiness and her health and development. Now she doesn't just model her cool gear, she walks in it! 10 Stars.
Moose and I really enjoyed our experience at Puppy Kindergarten with Bern and Sara! Moose is my first pup and I didn't know where to start when it came to training him. Raintown was recommended by a friend of a friend and I couldn't be happier that we chose to sign up with them! Bern and Sara made training Moose fun and way less intimidating. We can't wait to come back for their Basic Manners class!
We took our puppy to Puppy Kindergarten this summer and we were really happy with it! Kris and Wan-Yi are very fun and skilled trainers. They knew how to help with the energetic/restless puppies as well as with the shy ones. We learned a lot during every classes and our puppy was very happy to play with the other ones.
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