Everyone here on Yelp knows that I'm neurotic when it comes to who I trust my dogs with. When…read moreLadyBug became too cranky to romp the stomping grounds at her fabulous daycare in Newmarket (see Doggieville review), I decided the diva needed a more personalized environment. That's when Canine Movement came highly recommended by one of my close friends. Christina is on my very small list of people I trust with LadyBug. She is always on time and is extremely professional. She knows a lot about behaviour and knows how to handle my bossy diva with positive reinforcement when she gets a bit out of hand. I would highly recommend Canine Movement and would trust all my animals with Christina!

Christina is Extremely professional. She shows up on time and is absolutely amazing with dogs!…read moreHighly recommend.

The Social Pup is my dog's favorite place! It also has boarding services with cute hotel rooms for…read moreyour furry family members. Leanne and her team are a pleasure to deal with. The dogs get walks outside during the day in addition to playing all day. You get a tired and happy dog at the end of the day when you pick up your dog. Your dogs are treated like family and always given treats and kisses from all the staff. The social pup also sells boutique items that can't be bought from big pet stores. The groomer is knowledgeable and amazing as well. I cannot recommend this place enough!

Sho trained our Boxer, she is the real deal! She understands dogs and really makes an effort to get…read morethe owners to understand her method of training. I was very impressed with her training skills in first visit to my home. After 1 week with Sho we could really see the difference. Diesel (my Boxer) trained in house with Sho for three weeks, the transformation was amazing!!! I'm so proud of my Boxer, when I take him on walks or go to the park or even the pet store, people compliment we on how well he behaves, I can interact with people and not have to worry about his behaviour. Thank you Sho!!!

Sho has been training my dog for a few weeks now. My dog Enzo did boarding and training for bad…read morebehaviour with other dogs. After only a few days I noticed a change. She's amazing! always stayed in contact with me when enzo was with her. And we kept in contact when Enzo came home to see how he was. I highly recommend her if you need any training for your dog. She's the best!!

I have a 14 month old miniature schnauzer who made it very difficult for me to allow people into my…read morehome, and to walk by people on our walks, as she is very people reactive. It was embarassing daily when she barked and lunged at people for no apparent reason. I had my first 2 hour lesson with Jason last night, and the difference I can see in my Teeka already has made me enjoy our walk this evening, instead of me feeling uneasy of her reactions towards people we pass on our walks. I would highly recommend Jason as he was able to assess my dog's unwanted bullying behaviour as "guarding me" in my house and in public. He showed me how to take control at home, and and on our walks. I look forward to our next 3 sessions and a calmer and socially graceful pup.

Jason is the puppy whisperer. It's as simple as that. He understands dogs and dogs understand him…read more My puppy is my first dog and I had no idea what I was doing. My fear of doing the wrong thing was affecting my dog and was making me an ineffective dog owner. Jason corrected my behaviour so that we could correct my puppy's behaviour. She's 6 months old right now and is a very relaxed and well adjusted pup. Nobody ever tells you just how much work having a puppy is and Jason put my mind at ease and gave me the confidence to take her out and not over react to situations because now I KNOW that she will come when called. With Jason's help I learned to enjoy my puppy and everything that comes with being a puppy. I realize that her puppyhood is short lived and I am enjoying every minute of it. Within my first meeting with Jason I learned the basics of what to do and what not to do, what dogs need in order to thrive, (and no, it's not just bones and love) and how to properly communicate with my dog to let her know what I want from her. Trust is key in a relationship with your pet and I wouldn't have learned that without Jason's help. No amount of reading puppy books or talking to other dog owners will give you the in depth knowledge and hands on experience that Jason will provide. If you're doing something wrong, Jason will tell you and understand that this is what's best for your pet. Mango and I both love Jason and would highly recommend him to any old or new pet owners. Thanks Jason, see you at the dog park!

Matthew is a kind, caring man as well as an excellent dog trainer! He truly cares about the dogs he…read moretrains and uses reward based methods to teach them calmness and new behaviors that are useful and practical in day to day life. His dog, Titan, is an absolute sweetheart as well! A compassionate and caring duo! Highly recommend Matthew!

I highly recommend Matthew and his reward based training! Matthew helped us get our rambunctious…read moreand hyper active dog to listen when he becomes over stimulated (something we definitely could not do on our own). He was friendly and always willing to answer questions. He is very accommodating and definitely cares a lot about the dogs! You won't see results over night - definitely need to practice what you learn with your dog and be consistent but Matthew showed us and explained everything we needed to know to get our dog under control. Beans can now sit in his 'place' for 24 hours if we wanted to. Thanks Matthew!

When we first got Oreo, we weren't too sure where to take him for his puppy classes. We were…read moreextremely lucky to have found Dog Village on a random search within our area. Inise is a fantastic dog trainer who taught us so much about dog behaviours and how to make us a better pet owner. When you first walk into the place and see all the dogs that are there regularly, you maybe overwhelmed and underwhelmed at the same time. It's very low key and fun for the four legged friends but, there are also discipline and rules for all. It is such a great environment for us as dog owners and our pets to learn and socialize. If you're unsure, Inise and her team will guide you to the best of their ability. It is very important to socialize your dogs. Be a responsible pet owner and take them there for puppy classes, obedience classes, and social Sunday!

Terrible! I usually go to PetsMart but no appointments so I took my pup to get a nail trim here…read more One: this place stinks soo bad Two: they tried to trim his nails at the waiting area outside!! OUTSIDE three: they muzzled my 13 lb 1 1/2 years old pup WHICH THAT WOULD HAVE NEVER HAPPENED IN OTHER PLACES four: they got frustrated and grab my pup and took him to the back to handle business five: I heard my pup squealing and end up with a bloody quick. It's terrible! If you love your dog, do go!! I legit saw a dog running away from 5 other dogs trying to bite him but the groomers/ trainers did nothing.

Mike, Alison and the entire team at Grassroots K9 cannot receive enough recognition! Beyond the…read morebasic dog training needs, Mike and his team continuously set up there clients like myself for success above and beyond our basic training goals. With a strong, educated background and a terrific teaching style, they gave myself and my K9s the arsenal of knowledge we needed to navigate everyday life with high energy, working dogs. You won't be disappointed!

Doesn't really work-my puppy actually became fearful of water and more aggressive about four or…read morefive days after the at home training. It took us a while for him to stop being fearful of water after that... The girl was nice enough... I just don't agree with the training, especially if you have a headstrong & highly intelligent German Shepherd puppy! ended up having to take him to a board and train and he came back a completely different and well behaved puppy!

Without Bark Busters my littermate pups would have been running the house. They didn't listen, were…read moredestructive, and basically acted as their own pack and had no regard for us. (We've had previous dogs of the same breed and never encountered this.) Through Bark Busters we were able to gain control with consistency and expectations, never resorting to bribes or harshness. The trainer is available to help when needed (one has needed a lot of leash guidance over the years) so we don't have to seek out a new trainer every time an issue crops up.

We were at wits end with our 8 month old sheepadoodle Ozzie. 8 weeks of puppy training at another…read moreplace did nothing. Our dog was constantly pulling on the leash while walking, my wife's arm was always sore. We are amazed at the progress, we just completed a novice class. We now have a well behaved dog on walks and have the tools we need to correct any new issues. Thanks for saving our mutt from the pound, Eric !

Hate leaving bad reviews, but... this class isn't worth the money…read more In short: Too much talk much and not enough practice. Very little learned. In details: Eric tells a lot of stories and then runs out of time to let us run thru the exercise to make sure everyone got the concept. He isn't very friendly or approachable. Yells at people when they do it wrong, but doesn't say what they are doing wrong. The training room is large, but there are 10-12 dogs in there, so it feels very crowded. The acoustics in the large space is terrible, hard to understand what he is saying for normal people, never mind older people or those that English isn't their 1st language. Ridiculous late policy, claims you can't be 5 minutes late, yet he talks so much and repeats the same thing so many times, doesn't really matter when you come in. But sure, it's nice when everyone is there on time. Doesn't allow any dog interaction, as such people aren't able to chat either, so you end up standing there for nearly 1 hour listening to him, do a bit of practice and back out the door. For 10 weeks of class, very few commands are learned. Recall class was very weak, not a major emphasis as advertised. This might be a personal preference, but some people might want to know. The training feel fear based, or as he might say respect based, not a positive type of training. Physical corrections are harsh. All in all, too expensive, little practice, too little learned, Eric is too harsh with people and dogs.