Love, love, love, how much I learned from taking my pup to BabyDog. The group socialization at Bosley's allowed my pup to play with other pups of different breeds and temperaments while teaching us humans how to understand 'dog' body language. It also made for a relaxing day (big nap after play time)!! The group training with Aviva and Ruth in Brentwood and pack walks on Sundays taught me that every time we are in a different situation it is yet another learning opportunity for both of us! We learned a lot in an enjoyable, positive way. We also did some basic obedience with Dave at Tomey K9 Services which taught us how important it is to be consistent and that repetition (with good treats) helps our pups to understand what we are asking of them. The one thing that I will always remember is that Dave said "Our dogs want to please us" ! read more

Baby Dog...I must say, having had dogs all of my life, showing, training, and competing, taking my new young "man" to baby socialization classes was brilliant! Baby Dog taught me a lot as well. I love that they teach and use positive reinforcement philosophy for training. As we encountered some growing pain challenges, particularly with "focusing", I took advantage of a few private lessons that were spot on! Aviva knew which tool to pull out of her tool box to assist with our particular challenges. Thank you Aviva and Co for all that you do and offer! I have a dog who loves to work, is engaged and focused, and who interacts respectfully with other canines! I highly recommend Baby Dog...for your young pup, as well as your "mature" pup. read more

No one else does puppy socialization like Baby Dog. What does this mean? It means more staff on hand to curate the socializations, astute groupings of the dogs according to temperament (e.g. shy, boisterous), and ongoing commentary from staff describing dog behaviour in action (!). This last point is especially helpful to listen to, as you will begin to recognize the many signals/cues your puppies demonstrate for fear, aggression, modes of play, etc. Can't recommend Baby Dog highly enough. When we invite another puppy into our lives, we will return to Baby Dog. Note: to this day, when our dog sees Ruth and Aviva, she is so excited. They are some of her 'top' humans, as far as those she considers her 'pack'. read more

BabyDog is an amazing company. We have a rescue chihuahua mix who was fearful, shy, and had trouble walking on leash. We attended socialization classes (the shy puppy class at Royal Oak Bosley's), basic training, and intermediate training. We are truly raising a dog we can take anywhere! Aviva and Ruth personalize classes when needed and possible, and really engage with the dogs and their families. Our dog's needs were met and so were ours. I cannot recommend BabyDog highly enough! Their training classes are well worth the price, and their flexible drop-in model is fantastic. I could never thank Aviva and Ruth enough for how much they have helped us connect and learn with our dog :) read more

Two months ago I adopted an 8 week old puppy, Ormandy, from Yellowknife with no idea what I was doing. I had never had a pet before and was overwhelmed and nervous. I started going to BabyDog Socialization classes immediately and have felt so supported and well educated by Ruth and Aviva. We have attended socialization classes regularly and I have seen a huge change in Ormandy's behaviour and an even bigger change in my understanding and behaviour. Me and Ormandy are starting a basic obedience class with BabyDog this weekend and I can't wait to see how much more we learn!! I recommend BabyDog to everyone I meet that has a pup, they've helped us both so much. read more

Engaging. I found BabyDog Aviva and Ruth to be very Engaging. Their approach in classes to both puppy and puppy owner was very attractive and pleasing in a way that holds your attention. Their stories, smiles and positive reinforcement worked for me and worked even better with my puppy. I loved how BabyDog shared their knowledge of canine behaviour, demonstrated patience in the learning process, and especially how they shared their love and joy in helping every BabyDog client become a wonderful puppy parent. Aviva and Ruth worked with my family and my puppy Cookie for over a year, and we have a dog that we are proud to take anywhere. read more

I emailed Baby Dog as a desperate new puppy parent. The private training gave me confidence and tools to connect with and train my dog. Aviva is so personable and patient, really taking the time to help you understand why each step she teaches is important. My pup was troublesome at Puppy Socializations but it was invaluable in teaching him the right and wrong way to behave around other puppies. We also joined a small group for a 6 week intermediate training course. Dog trainers don't magically fix everything, the biggest piece of the puzzle is the owner. I am SO grateful for the tools given to us by Baby Dog and it's trainers. read more

Conscientious and well-trained dog trainers. Fantastic opportunity for puppies to learn how to behave and play. Our little puppy, Leeloo, loved the socialization classes so much we ended up following the classes around the city so that she could play every day. Leeloo is now a master of getting other puppies to play. Since then we have had Aviva, the owner, as our own personal dog trainer and she is one of the most compassionate, kind animal lovers we have ever met. I wish we'd had this training with all our previous dogs! Thank you Baby Dog! read more

We got our German Shepherd Niro when he was 12 weeks old and since he was our first puppy, we enrolled him in group training classes right away! Mainly working with Aviva and Ruth, they have taught us everything we need to know in order to raise a happy, smart, obedient dog by using positive training methods. Their puppy socialization classes have taught him how to play with dogs of all sizes safely and he has made many puppy friends through it. We would highly recommend them if you have a new puppy! read more

Babydog and especially Aviva, helped my poodle pup go from snapping and snarling at dogs and being frightened of people to a very cool, relaxed, happy dog. The Sunday pack walks were the answer for Vincent, who couldn't tolerate regular classes. Aviva always made sure everyone on the walk gave us the space we needed and gradually we made it to the middle of the pack! The short exercises and keeping moving did the trick for Vince. Thank you Babydog and Aviva for you commitment to Vincent. read more

Thank you Baby dog for your amazing puppy socialization classes!!! It's a great way to introduce your puppy to other dogs in a controlled setting with out breaking the bank. The bonus for you is that your pup goes home exhausted giving you a few hours of freedom even if it's only for one night! We are looking forward to the next step of Malibu's training program which we will be starting next week! Malibu gives you ladies two paws up!!! :) read more

I have two dogs, Edgar an English/American Bulldog Cross and Mabel a Catahoula mix, both have attended Baby Dogs Socialization classes at Bosley's on Yates and taken advantage of their dog walking services. Mabel also attended the Intermediate Puppy class. My family has worked closely with Ruth and are so pleased with her help and guidance. Aviva and the whole team are wonderful and we hope to get back in touch soon! read more

I think,personally, if you have a new puppy and are in the CRD babydog is a must do -it is worth every single dollar for the socialization of both dog and person. The advice you get from Ruth and her staff is amazing not to mention how incredibly calm they all are in those amazing moments of puppyhood when you need that :) I tried hard to never miss my Sunday visit, and missed going for weeks after we stopped going! read more

Baby dog training is the best training I have ever gone to with my dog! They are very knowledgeable, you can ask them about any problem and they will tell you not only how to solve it, but why your puppy does it. My puppy and I LOVE going to the group training, we receive so many helpful tips and learn so much! I highly recommend these classes! read more

These guys are just brilliant, we started the puppy classes with our 13 week old feisty pomsky and it had a hugely beneficial effect on her behavior, the private lessons helped us iron out early problems and now at 1.5 years old we have an amazing lovable behaved dog that s a true joy. Knowledgeable, patient with dogs and humans :) Recommended! read more

I took our puppy Yodel to the socialization classes for almost 4 months. I found it extremely helpful and I learned a lot about how puppies interact and what different body language signals mean. Avila is very knowledgeable about dog behaviors. I plan on using them to help with some additional training for my pup. read more

I have brought 2 of my puppies to the Baby Dog socialization classes. Not only are they very convenient but the Baby Dog staff manage the pups activity levels very well. They are very knowledgeable about dog training concepts and seem to love their jobs! read more

I can't recommend Baby Dog enough. The puppy socialization classes were perfect for getting ME over my fears of dog aggression, and taught me what was normal and aggressive puppy play. So helpful! Both me and my pup have benefited greatly! read more