Hi Donna, it sounds like you have a great rapport with dogs. But I'm the father of three that you…read moreharassed on the beach today for being here without a dog. We sit where we sit on the beach in Cadboro Bay because when my partner shows up with her dog we want her to be able to join us. The dogs off leash don't bother us unless they're rooting through our stuff, and we don't bother them. My kids were pretty upset because they thought that we weren't allowed to sit in the same spot we always sit on the beach. For your reference this isn't a dog beach, it's a public frontage where dogs are permitted, under effective control or on a leash. We would be very happy to refer our friends to your business, if you stop harassing us on the beach. The image attached is from the Saanich Municipal Website. You mentioned this was one of the only parks people could bring their dogs. In fact of the 170 public parks in Saanich, only 6 have any restrictions.

If anybody is looking for a patient,assertive, friendly and passionate dog trainer, contact Donna…read more I called Hot Diggity Dogs because I was desperate, and having a breakdown over my dog with behavioral issues. She picked up the phone right away and listened to my situation and managed to squeeze me in the same day despite her busy schedule. When she arrived I was very impressed by her calm, confident energy and her warm smile put me at ease right away. She brought a stack of study notes for me and for the first 30 minutes or so we sat down while we talked and got the dog familiarized with Donna. After the 30 minutes was over, we spent the rest of the time training. I noticed that she is all about positive reinforcement, and does NOT use any form of punishment. I feel like Donna went the extra mile because I did not feel like just another client..having her over was like having a friend. I was not rushed and even stayed to answer my questions. I was contacted a week later or so to follow up on my dog's progress. Not only is she fabulous with dogs but she also has great interpersonal skills. After the session was over she never mentioned about booking more sessions with her;Instead she encouraged me to read the notes she gave me. Thank you so much- it was lovely meeting her 2 lovely dogs Blossom and Angus as well.

While I have owned dogs most of my life so far, I have never had a young puppy. Wanting to do right…read moreby her, I researched training and socialization classes. Baby Dog was the one that was recommended over and over again without hesitation. We've now been going to weekly sessions for three months and my dog while having mastered what they teach loves the class so much that we just keep coming. When I pull up in front of the class she knows what we're there for and her excitement is off the charts. Aviva and her team run amazing classes and they should be the go to for every new puppy owner in Victoria. I studied to be a dog trainer 17 years ago when considering a career change. That said, I have learned a ton from Aviva while having our pup trained and her approach and explanations are much more effective and in line with what dogs need, than what I was originally taught. We are very luck to have Baby Dog as a resource.

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To say I was blown away by this trainer would be an understatement. I have been working in the…read moreveterinary field for over 30 years ,breeding dogs for over 20 years and been participating in obedience classes for over 30 years. Barb managed to re-kindle my love of dog training that had kinda got lost over the years. I did a huge amount of research and discovered very few trainers have the qualifications that Barb has. If you are looking for a fast pace fun class this is the place for you. She is particularly excellent with the very important puppy kindergarten class and makes every lesson interesting. Try out her course and you will not be disappointed. You will not believe how much you and your puppy will accomplish in this class. Thank you Barb for all you hard work and help. I am looking forward to starting another class soon. Judy and Bette

Alex took great care of our high energy dog while we were out of the country for a month. Watered…read morethe plants and kept the house clean as well.

From the owner: At Forever Friends Pet Care, we believe in going the extra mile with a smile! We believe in only…read moreusing positive reinforcement & the difference in behavior shows! Schedule a free consultation or send us a message to learn more. Our prices can't be beat!

Brought my dog here for grooming and she has never looked better! She came out tail wagging and…read moresmelled amazing! They sell the shampoo they used too so I was able to pick some up. Well worth the wait for an appointment!

This is the best place for your dog. My dog Frankie absolutely loves it there. The staff are…read morecourteous, kind, professional and genuinely love dogs. My dog's behaviour actually has improved since attending. She also loves attending their Outdoor Adventure Camp, Lobo Land where they can run offleash through the wildnerness on enclosed land! Frankie never wants to leave their daycare! I can't recommend it enough and I feel so happy to have found a place that takes such great care of Frankie.

Great groomer and wonderful daycare. my dog Cooper loves going there. the staff is really lovely.read more

I took my Yorkie there and asked for his hair to be cut short before he was having surgery. She cut…read moreit so short even his eye lashes were gone. I didn't recognize him. No Yorkie should be cut this short. He looked like a chihuahua. He was in so much pain from the razor burn that he couldn't sit or lay on his belly for hours. I put cold clothes on his tummy to try to help with the burn. He shook for 24 hours. I wasn't going to complain because I took me previous dog there and I always had good experiences but who ever is grooming there these days does not know what they're doing.

Renata is fantastic. My dogs are pretty skittish and nervous with most humans but they absolutely…read morelove going in to see her. She's so patient with them and provides a ton of positive reinforcement. I definitely recommend bringing your fur babies into her. You will not be disappointed

From the owner: Providing professional, caring all breed dog grooming services by an Internationally certified…read moreMaster groomer and a certified Canadian Master Stylist