We hired Drew to help us with our rescue Australian cattle dog. Before Drew came our dog was…read morereactive and difficult to walk. Our dog was also aggressive with visitors to the house, which was having impacts on our lives. Drew set up a training schedule for us, was extremely knowledgeable and great to work with. He was very patient in training us to be the best dog owners we could be. He also helped us with crate training, heeling and a number of other commands. We would have no qualms in recommending Drew's services and we are so happy with our well behaved pup.

I had hired Drew based on a recommendation from a friend and x-coworker and I am glad that I did…read more In May 2014. I had met a women from of craigslist and bought a crazy dog named Luna. Luna was any where between 5-8 months and I would now be her 4th owner. Luna was an extra large puppy about 75lbs a shepherd, boarder collie, retriever cross and facing many health problems as well as behaviour issues that were unfolding by the day. Luna is now between 98-100lbs. Luna was hyperactive, barely knew to sit, would chronically whine, stress bark/scream became reactive (barking and lunging) at dogs, buses, large trucks and would lose complete control if she saw anyone with a ball of any kind. Luna could not focus at all was high stressed, high strung and a handful who is a super athletic dog who is strong. Luna wold turn her frustration to me and jump up and nip and mouth leaving me with busies and often in tears. Drew and I worked for the same company for many years knew of one another but didn't know one another well. Meeting drew on our first consultation I was so nervous I was trembling. My fear was that Drew would tell me that Luna should be put down or was hopeless to train, would have no dog friends and was aggressive. (Something another trainer advised me) I loved Luna and saw her struggles the moment she stepped out of the craigslist posters car and I knew I wouldn't give up on her. Drew is supportive and not once indicated that there was no hope for Luna. Drew tried all kinds of tactics to reach and connect with Luna. Drew helped me perfect my body language and increase my confidence working a strong, working breed. Drew helped me break down step by step every challenge I was facing (and there were many) Every time I needed Drew a solution was provided. It was a struggle and Drew's commitment to Luna was an inspiration and motivation to keep going. Today Luna has peace a gift Drew helped me create with Luna. Luna knows well over 50 commands well, Luna is obedient has learned to ignore all dogs, has actually made dog friends and can be trusted with puppies as young at 9 weeks old with no issues. Luna now walks with young puppies and adolescent dogs giving them confidence and lesson their fear of large dogs. With Drew, you will see immediate improvement and come out of the experience with a plan and confidence to take on any situation. Luna is my best friend and continues to help other dogs that were just like she was in the beginning because of Drew's gift and dedication to dogs. I am forever grateful. Carey Bolduc

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.

My partner and I have gone through 2 different courses, personal sessions and have used Holly to…read morelook after our pup while we are out of town. Holly is an incredibly kind and knowledgeable trainer who actually has a background in the science of training and working with animals. This meant that whenever we had a question about why a specific method does or does not work, she was able to provide a clear and concise explanation. On top of this, she is able to provide recommendations for further learning and other materials that are helpful when we're alone with our dog. Because of Holly, our dog is doing wonderfully and is well behaved with other dogs, people, children and even cats. We believe that we owe a great amount to Holly for her help in getting our dog to be the best that she can be!

I was referred to Karma dog by a friend who had taken their 8 week course and I must say I'm very…read morepleased with my experience thus far. I received a reply within a few hours of contacting the training team. They were very informative and thorough when describing the different programs offered. They offer a free call or FaceTime with a trainer to get information on your pet, after which you're given a recommendation on what program would be best for your dog. I rescued a year old shepherd mix last month who needed basic obedience training and we started classes last week. A few of the people in the class said the program had completely changed their dog and recommended we do the 8 week class. First class is free, and if you like it ( which we did ) you can sign up. We worked on "sit", "watch me" and "down" in the first class. I'm looking forward the rest of the program!

Shannon is a great trainer and more importantly, she's your dog's best friend. Her training price…read moreis not cheap but is certainly worth every penny plus you are welcomed to join her group class for the rest of your dog's life. She's refreshingly informed about dog's behaviours (and misbehaviours,) More importantly, her approach is personalized and she's always ready with an answer just a phone or an email away.

We have a one-year old Rottweiler mix with some fear based aggression issues. After reading…read morereviews, I decided to contact Shannon with the hopes of getting our dog into the Growl Class. Shannon responded to my email right away and we set up a private lesson in our home. The lesson was fantastic. She provided a lot of useful resources for us and showed us helpful training methods. She even spent longer than she had to with us. I was excited for the next lesson. Then my partner and I got busy with work. The Growl Classes are scheduled for Saturdays, so I emailed Shannon and asked what the consequences were if we weren't able to attend all the classes. She said that drop-ins aren't available for the Growl Class. However, it wasn't her, but someone named Jennifer, that was running the class. So she cc'd Jennifer in the email and said that she'll let her address my questions. So I waited. It's been over a month and I never got a response from Jennifer. I know I could have followed-up myself but I was disappointed by the lack of customer service. Who knows, maybe I misunderstood the email altogether and I was expected to email Jennifer directly instead of waiting for a response. Either way, I don't fault Shannon and I would recommend her to anyone looking for private training lessons. Unfortunately, I can't say anything about the classes.

Anika is the most caring person I ever met and worked with. I had her help me with my dog back when…read moreI first brought her home in 2019 and I'm telling you she is the best.

Annika is patient, knowledgeable, and extremely intuitive with my little pup. I am so happy that we…read moredid our research, scoured the internet and other review sites to find Annika at Canine Connection. Everything she has told us on the 1:1 session has been extremely helpful and we love attending the puppy socialization classes. A majority of people I have met that have a well-trained dog know of Annika. Her reputation does not surpass her! Can't wait to see how Hashbrown continues to develop with the help of Annika

I just wanted to take the time to write a letter of total support for this local business. Pamela…read morethe owner of this store is incredibly passionate about her craft. Seamus, our king charles spaniel has been walked by Pamela's team for two years now. Prior to them, we had been with two other companies which did not work for us. Currently, Stacy is our dog walker. She is patient, kind and treats the dogs like her own. I have never been so impressed! If you are looking for flexible, honest and reasonably priced dog-walking services, this place is for you. Seamus never has more than two other dogs on his walks. He is always so excited for his walks, and returns very content. 5 stars for a five-star business model. Thank you for providing the trust and care which we all endlessly search for for our best friends :)

This store has it all, from the perfect dog food, great toys, bully sticks, the works. The owner is…read morefriendly, kind and very knowledgeable about all things dog-related! We also use their dog walking service, which is a great deal. My dog LOVES his dogwalker, and they are very flexible and accommodating about his walk schedule. I'm so thankful for this store!

We have a young puppy who I signed up for obedience training with Yoko. She is amazing and we…read morecouldn't be happier with the results. She's patient with training you on how to get your pup to respond, and is amazing with the pups. Yoko keeps each session interesting and relevant to the stage your pup is at. Can't wait for the next round of sessions!

Yoko (our trainer) was so enthusiastic that the pups and the owners couldn't help but be inspired -…read morewhile my little girl was very nervous the first couple of classes she eventually was involved in the fun and we are very pleased with her progress.......Would highly recommend Bowwow for your fur baby!! Penny F.

We love pipsqueak! Sonja, Brian, and their volunteers have taken such great care of our Charlie…read morewhile we lived in Vancouver, even throughout the pandemic (and they took extra precautions to make sure they could still be open, particular for the frontline workers). They post tons of photos on instagram and facebook throughout the day so you can see what your pup is up to. And they're always super responsive via text and email. When we moved away this past summer, we were especially sad that Charlie wouldn't get to go to pipsqueak. They threw him a little party with bowties, his signature look! Also re: the 1 star review below, we never had to drop off Charlie at 7:30am.

Can't speak to the experience here, as we never got that far... If you're a 1st timer, they ask…read morethat you drop your dog off at 7:30am!!! WTF??? What if that time doesn't work for the Hooman or the Dog??? Doesn't seem like a successful way to create more business opportunities.

Great team of dedicated pet savvy folks.Melissa and Joey are reliable and great with my dogs…read more.Highly recommended for anyone in the West End or Coal Harbor that needs pet services

When I got my Shiba Inu puppy Kobe I was surprised at how much work it was to keep up with the…read moreexercises from puppy class. I work full-time and sometimes the days are so busy I didn't have enough time to dedicate to teaching Kobe how to sit, lay down, heel etc. Melissa worked with Kobe on training reinforcement and even came with me to a few of the classes! Kobe went from a pup who couldn't get down the street to one who regularly goes on 7km walks! Now, he sits when asked and his recall is getting better every day. Shibas are known to be stubborn and hard to train so as a first time dog owner I was so happy to find the help I needed at Woof & Purr. I highly recommend Melissa and will continue to use her services:)