My dog has been to many, many trainers and this one is the best! My dog is great - but he is a…read morerescue, and he had some reactivity issues, anxiety issues, he had been abused before we got him, combine that with the fact that he is so energetic and just wants to bounce around all day - it makes for some frustrating times. When I contacted AKA K9, I was at the end of my leash! I was tired of always having my dog bark at anything that moved on a walk, I was tired of him pulling all the time, I was tired of people staring at me, and judging me like I'm the worlds worst owner, because I couldn't control my dog. I was tired of him never listening, and throwing little dog tantrums in the house; where he would basically tear around in circles and bark constantly at 3am. It was all very, very frustrating. (I think my neighbours were at the end of their leash too.) I initially contacted them with the intent to board and train my dog. The owner, Adam spent a good 20-30 minutes with me on the phone, explaining his techniques and his different programs. He was very nice on the phone and seemed to be quite knowledgable so I decided to sign up for a consultation package they had at the time, which included a consultation and a private lesson. I went for the consultation where I brought my dog and he talked in-depth about my dogs issues, my goals, and some resolutions which really helped, and we developed a training path. He was realistic about the time, and work I had to put in, and how long it would take. I decided to not go for the board and train route and I went to the private training class that was included instead to start. The private training lesson was life changing. I saw so so so much improvement after that one day, I learned so much that helped immensely on his walks and in his day to day life. Honestly, Adam was with him for an hour and he was so good with him, you could see right away that he knew how to handle dogs and create a good relationship between owner and dog. He gave us so much information that we understood and we were able to apply at home. After that, I worked with my dog for a few weeks. (we had a lot of work to do.) and it was so rewarding to actually see results! lots of improvements, all around. It so happened, that they were starting a group class right when I was about to book another private lesson, and I decided to put my dog in it. I wasn't sure if he would be ready for a group setting; he tends to get other dogs riled up around him and be very leash reactive. However, everything went smoothly. They really are professionals, and knew how to run the class efficiently and every staff member was great with the dogs. When my dog first started the class he would bark, and be so crazy until Adam or his staff came over. He also got very distracted by all the dogs, but at the end of the 7 weeks, he walked in and sat down calmly, ignoring the dogs and things around him. He was basically a different dog by the end of it, and his behaviour at home is like a new dog. I can take him on a walk and be barely reacts to anything around him. He still has work to do, don't get me wrong, but I am so proud of him!! After working with AKA K9 for the past few months (I think it has been around 4 or 5 since my first consultation) I have seen more improvements then I thought were possible. The thing that is also really great is that Adam is so open about being able to contact him whenever you need assistance, advice or have any issues. He really seems to care about each dog he works with and building a successful relationship between owner and dog. I will continue to work with Adam and his team at AKA K9 as I do believe, he is the best trainer out there. I live in Downtown Vancouver, and I drive 40 minutes to get to his training facility, I would not do that if it wasn't worth it. It kind of makes me annoyed at all the money I spent on the other trainers, (I know that sounds kind of cheesy but its true) I wish we had just found this company from the get go. Strongly, strongly, strongly recommend.

We have a Golden Retriever puppy called Murphy who is very excitable to say the least!! We have…read morebeen to AKA in Langley a couple of times now, the first time was a one on one session with Adam and then we took our first puppy class last week. I have to say the patience Adam has with our pup is amazing, he is very knowledgable and is always there to help. I had a couple of questions I emailed Adam asking for his advice and he took the time to respond with step by step instructions on what to do and it worked. I would recommend AKA langley to anyone who has a dog as the customer service is outstanding.

Our family is so grateful for Sit Happens! Being deaf Frankie was impossible to recall and had…read morebegun to be reactive towards other dogs, including those on the television. After the first session with Jeff, Frankie was a changed dog! Knowing what was expected of him gave him the confidence he was lacking. He found his place in our pack and our connection with him has grown as a result of this training. Since Sit Happens we can take our Frankie most anywhere and feel assured that we can manage his behaviors. We love meeting up at the park with other Sit Happens graduates and practicing what we've learned. It's a great community. Thank you!

Our Story: We had acquired a 4 month old rescue puppy that…read morehad been neglected, attention deprived and under stimulated. So you can imagine the behaviours that followed. We met Jeff for our FREE consult. He greeted us with his own dog. Who put ours to shame. Lol. Jeff then explained his program to us. We were taken back by the fact that he used e-collars, as we weren't aware beforehand. HOWEVER, he was very straightforward with us and explained how it worked and how it is used as a training tool and not as punishment, and showed us it wouldn't hurt our dog. He was very professional and friendly. I laughed when he said that if we followed his program properly we could have a dog just like his. Now about 6 months into the program.. our pup is doing off leash work and we can actually believe that one day she can be just as well trained. Long story short: Jeff and Staff are all wonderful and knowledgeable. They are attentive and friendly and make you feel welcome every class. Regardless of the few negative reviews, Jeff is kind, professional, knowledgeable, and straight forward. He is always welcoming and makes a point of saying hi to you and your dog every class. Our dog absolutely loves him and gets so excited when he walks by to say hi. Jeff has such positive energy and you can see he truly loves the dogs. All I can say is absolutely worth the money. I would not train my dogs any other way from now on. Finally, if you have any reservations, just go for the free consult first. Give him a chance to explain his program to you. You won't be sorry. Amazing company! Amazing person! Amazing dogs!

I started coming here for Agility a few years ago during the pandemic and it has been awesome. I…read morecame from another facility and initially was quite nervous we wouldn't fit in as the initial application required a demonstration video but it was fine and more to make sure we were registered for the correct Agility skill level. During the pandemic they followed Public Health Orders and always ensured safety was maintained for dogs and trainers alike. My dog and I were made to feel very welcome and it has been really great training both privately and in group classes. The group class community is very positive and encouraging - people clap for each other, cheer each other on or even trade videos of each other's runs. We also laugh at the silly things our dogs do from time to time. The instructor I've been primarily working with is Elisha and she has an incredible sense of humour, is an encouraging coach and is quick to identify errors and recommend adjustments. All the dogs love her as she often has the best treats for the most challenging obstacles. They have a good registration system in place where if you already have a spot in the class then you have a reserved space for the next series. Private lessons are popular also. Staff are very communicative and kind with questions. Bonus is that their payment system is through a business version of PayPal so I feel my credit card information is safe. I'd highly recommend this place if you're thinking about taking your dog here for training.

My dog, Molly, and I have been training with Julia at DogWorks in Burnaby for about four months now…read moreand we are having a blast! Julia is an excellent instructor, she explains everything really well, is very patient (with dog and handler alike), and has excellent tips and tricks. Whenever we're stuck or have a problem, she always has a good solution. She is truly an expert and a pleasure to learn from. I can't believe how fast Molly is making progress! I look forward to continued classes and fun.

Barks is the best. This is our 3rd daycare center and our pup has been the happiest here of the…read morethree. Our dog is literally wagging her tail to go in every time, which speaks to how happy they keep her. They separate dogs by energy and how well they get along. My staffordshire terrier is on the high energy end, so she needs to be paired with larger dogs and/or equivalently crazy dogs :). They do slow introductions to all the dogs and see how they pair well. There are a ton of separated areas for different groups to play. The Facebook photos are awesome to see how much fun they are having during the day. It's the best 100$ or so per month I spend regularly. Keeps my dog tired, socialized, and exercised.

Niqi and her team are absolutely fantastic! Our Great Swiss Mountain Dog loves it there!!! Niqi…read moreand her team sincerely are dog lovers and it really shows in how excited our Thigi is when she gets there and how exhausted she is when we go and pick her up. I recommend Barks & Rec to everyone!

We used to have to chase my dog down to get into the car for a car ride. It could take minutes to…read moreget him to settle down. It wasn't that he didn't want to go. He just had the case of the sillies everytime it was time to get into the car. As well, this fussy old pom wouldn't listen to me, and would do the "sit-stay" thing - on his terms only. It's hard to be ruled by a 9 pound furball. The classes ended up changing him a lot! (Or was it me) Now we play the "sit - stay - down - heal" game and he's quite eager. I'd thoroughly recommend Canine College. I really appreciate the way that the leader breaks up the class in dog size (small and large) because my little guy is quite afraid of large dogs. It's really helped a lot. Now, instead of chasing him around the yard to get in the car, I just give him the hand movement for "SIT" and pick him up. Done deal! That alone is worth the price, but we've learned a lot more than that! Thanks Canine College :)

The owner/trainer hit my puppy on the nose with a doubled up leather leash causing extensive…read moredamage. During a private lesson she forced him to be near a child to help him "overcome" his fears. This scared the child and terrified my puppy at which point she lifted him up by his leash and held him in the air like a dead chicken. When asked for a receipt and letter of progression for my puppy (that I had paid for) she never sent them. This trainer has not had a dog in over 12 years and told me that she hated having to teach beginner classes. I was also informed that if I did not attend her graduation (we have to supply the food) I would not receive a trophy, even if my puppy deserved one. Her private lessons consisted of walking my puppy around the neighbourhood and staying for dinner and taking him through the woods on a walk. Her methods are old and she does not have any notion about how to train a pup with fear or aggression problems. The owner is living in dream land. This place is a waste of time and money.

My dog Cloud , has been going in the day care sisnce he was a puppy. Now he is 2. Really enjoys the…read moreplace and excited to go everytime. A part of being a daycare my dog had training here and the result was fantastic. Mimi is such a wondeful person and has really good knowledge about dogs. Highly recommended .

Worst dog daycare I've ever used!! Not only is this "business" run inside the owner's own home,…read morebut they have had to shutdown at least once due to giardia outbreak. For those effected, some of the dogs may have gotten sick, having diarrhea issues or worse. Granted it was possible some else's dog had it, but what kind of daycare doesn't clean enough to maintain a clean environment for our loved ones. Don't count on your dog being able to be playful either. If there is any possibility that the dogs might play with each other and become a bit vocal, they are shutdown and put away in crates for a "time out" until their bad behavior is over. This more like a POW Camp than a day care of dogs. Leave your dogs here at your own risk! If they do something wrong, the owner will try to make you pay for damage from the dogs not being supervised and taken care of. Read that contract before you sign up and ask if you can view the areas your pets will be in. You might be able to at the end of the day, but that's so you don't see what happens during normal business hours.

Serena is an excellent teacher! she is very patient, extremely knowledgeable and wants the best…read moreoutcome for you and your dog She makes sure you don't get frustrated and have fun at the classes. She's very straight forward and will let you know if you're doing anything incorrect. She is known to always have the best treats hidden in her pockets. Highly recommend!!

I've been taking my young terrier to K-9 Best Behaviour for about a year. The training has improved…read morehis basic skills but the best benefit has been the exposure to other dogs. I never have to worry about my dog encountering another in a negative way because he has learned to ignore when he needs to and socialize when he needs to. Classes are affordable and it's a pretty good bunch of people. Serena, the trainer knows her stuff. She is no-nonsense and straight to the point which works great for my family. The dog loves her too which makes it easy to trust her.

I have an invisible disability and I hired Carol two years ago to train my dog to help me around…read morethe house. She realized early on that my dog and I would make a great handler team, and literally changed my life with this information. Now Monty and I have been certified by the BC gov't, and he goes everywhere with me. Carol is not only a great teacher, but a very empathetic and kind human being. Her passion and knowledge for dogs amazed me, as she could get Monty to do any behavior within minutes. If you are ready to listen, to learn, and follow through, you can change your dog's behavior in any way with the help of this company. Freaking. Amazing.

Carol is amazing. She explained things clearly and had my dog doing sit within minutes, which is…read moreamazing because he can be stubborn. Carol is fun to work with, for both me and my dog. She observes how we work together and then makes suggestions on how I should correct him. She truly knows what she is doing, and she is a great trainer. I highly recommend her!